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nickp51chevy · 12-21-2009, 01:49 AM

I know that there are good and even great deals that some if not most of us have had. So who go the best deal? What did you pay and how much do you got into it? only if you don't mind me asking.

I got mine for $650 and I have maybe $1500, on the high side, into it including cost of the truck.
Not trying to gloat or anything just wondering, I know that there is someone out there that got a better deal than I did.

echo72 · 12-21-2009, 02:17 AM

Your truck looks kind of tall. Is it a 4X4? Mine cost a grand.

nickp51chevy · 12-21-2009, 02:34 AM

Ya it is. That's one of the reasons I wanted it.

RED72blazer · 12-21-2009, 02:57 AM

I paid $500 for my blazer and drove it home.

**mr48chev** · 12-21-2009, 03:40 AM

Mine was free but I had to haul another car off from my aunts house first to get it. It was my uncles truck and my students did theservice and work on it for several years. After he passed away my cousin had it for a while until her kids blew up the engine. It wasn't new enough to suit them so it sat at my aunts until I went and got it. That cost me two tanks of gas for my buddy's tow truck and all the Pepsi he could drink on those two trips plus lunch at least once.

In all its glory the way that I picked it up. Split rims, back off mud flaps, Rusted out exhaust and 54 various extra holes that my uncle drilled for different reasons.

wood · 12-21-2009, 06:56 AM

mine was $300 and have about $800 including buying it. it was making a knocking noise when i first got it, it sounded like the tranny at first. turns out all the torque converter bolts were loose.

**special-K** · 12-21-2009, 07:17 AM

Alot depends on what you compare.Are we asking who paid the least for a truck or who got the best deal?It costs more to buy a restored truck for $5,000,but it`s a better deal than a beater for $1,500.

OhOneWS6 · 12-21-2009, 11:16 AM

Mine was free. I inherited it when my dad passed 20 years ago. The best deal is the one that is right for you.

**Tom Vogel** · 12-21-2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by RED72blazer

I paid $500 for my blazer and drove it home.

Holy C--p! How could you hand the guy the money with a straight face?

**landarts** · 12-21-2009, 11:38 AM

Here the 67 C-20 I bought from a Farmer for $300.

big_al_71 · 12-21-2009, 11:43 AM

I bought mine for 7,500...zero rust, everything I have done to it was just because I wanted to not because it needed anything...Super Happy with it..
Here is a pict of the day I got it in front of my buddies house....I dont know if it was a steal but after all the junk I had looked at this one felt like it was it.

coolbus4us · 12-21-2009, 12:22 PM

Picked it up for $1300.00 it had been sitting for 10 plus years....drove it home 70 miles.

and after maybe $1500.00 or so into it.(i find good deals)

Mt Man Chad · 12-21-2009, 12:24 PM

The 71 SWB I picked up off a local farmer sitting way out in the field.
Needed paint buffed a motor and front bumper payed $250.
Have $1400 it with new 250 6 banger, front bumper and bench seat cover.

hayhauler71 · 12-21-2009, 12:44 PM

Paid $800.00 now have $5800.00 invested as it is.

nickp51chevy · 12-21-2009, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Alot depends on what you compare.Are we asking who paid the least for a truck or who got the best deal?It costs more to buy a restored truck for $5,000,but it`s a better deal than a beater for $1,500.

I'm asking for best deal. I know that you can get a free truck that doesn't run and is in horrible condition, but would that be a good deal? I got mine not running. It only took a little to get it running and driving again. I think that I got a good deal.

67ChevyRedneck · 12-21-2009, 06:51 PM

I paid $1,400 for mine in 1996, but it was a running, driving, mostly rust free truck (originally from Texas, but I got it from an uncle in South Carolina), and they just didn't exist in that condition in southwest New York. Right after I bought it and started driving it I had people offering 3-4K for it, in just black primer. Condition and area vary the price on these old trucks greatly. I get jealous of you guys that find running mostly rust free trucks for less than a grand out west.

MTtruck · 12-21-2009, 09:03 PM

got mine for $2700.00 as is but i love it no matter what it cost.

srea76 · 12-21-2009, 09:55 PM

1500.00 drove it home 90 miles and runs perfect after timing adjustment.

Richard8971 · 12-21-2009, 10:01 PM

I got my '67 stepper in exchange for a paint job I did for a guy. 2 years later and around 7.5 grand invested (so far), here we are!

Don

brothers69c-10 · 12-22-2009, 12:02 AM

We paid $1500 for ours and it did not run. It came with some extra parts, but not too many. So roughly $6,000 invested and 3 years later its still in pieces in the garage.

1972 cheyenne for $450 parted it, kept half the truck for my project and still turned a profit.

Thats for the 67-72 trucks anyway.

For the 73 -87 i bought a blazer that had a lift kit, 36" tires, 3/4ton axles, and a winch for $300.

1978 k10 for a $1,000 , had no rust at the tiem, ran and drove. Still got it.

1978 k20 for $300. Put in a motor and a few items, Had about $600 invested in it. sold for $1300

1978 f150 for $300, had about $700 in it when we sold it. broke even

1984 f150 for $200, had about $600 in it when we sold it. Sold it for $1000

1980 f150 4x4 for $400, had $700 in it whe n we sold it. broke even

1984 Lincln Town Car, traded labor for it. Had about $600 in parts in it. sold for $700

1990 Ford Probe got it for free, Have about $400 in it. still got it.

1987 Mercury Cougar for $175, got $250 in it. Hopefully its gone tomorrow.

1993 corsica for free, had $600 in it. broke even

1968 Impala for free, nothing in it yet. Inherited it from my grandma.

1990 suburban for $150, parted it.

plus all the other things and crap i find on craigslist and turn around and sell at a profit.

I admit it. I am a cragslistaholic. But at least i know how to make money.

brothers69c-10 · 12-22-2009, 12:07 AM

more pics

I thought of one more.

1989 caprice. ran and drove for $50 had it 3 days sold it to my cousin for a race car.

**special-K** · 12-22-2009, 08:00 AM

Let`s keep this on topic...67/72 GM trucks,unless you want it moved to General Discussion.

clos69 · 12-22-2009, 09:08 AM

Paid $1500 for the 71, $1700 for the 69, and $5000 for the 72 K5...to me they were all good deals

88fordf150 · 12-22-2009, 06:44 PM

Paid $1,300. and drove it home.

BluTrukker · 12-23-2009, 09:29 AM

I got it for 3800, and it only needs to have a few things corrected. I feel like I got a pretty fair deal on it. But compared to some of the deals you guys find I got hosed

12-21-2009, 01:49 AM	#1
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Who got the best deal? I know that there are good and even great deals that some if not most of us have had. So who go the best deal? What did you pay and how much do you got into it? only if you don't mind me asking. I got mine for $650 and I have maybe $1500, on the high side, into it including cost of the truck. Not trying to gloat or anything just wondering, I know that there is someone out there that got a better deal than I did. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

12-21-2009, 02:17 AM	#2
echo72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hampton, GA Posts: 76	Re: Who got the best deal? Your truck looks kind of tall. Is it a 4X4? Mine cost a grand. Attached Images __________________ Every day is a challenge. Keep on truckin! 1972 Chevy Cheyenne LWB 350 engine TH400.

12-21-2009, 02:34 AM	#3
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: Who got the best deal? Ya it is. That's one of the reasons I wanted it. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

12-21-2009, 02:57 AM	#4
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: Who got the best deal? I paid $500 for my blazer and drove it home. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage. Last edited by RED72blazer; 12-21-2009 at 03:02 AM.

12-21-2009, 03:40 AM	#5
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,731	Re: Who got the best deal? Mine was free but I had to haul another car off from my aunts house first to get it. It was my uncles truck and my students did theservice and work on it for several years. After he passed away my cousin had it for a while until her kids blew up the engine. It wasn't new enough to suit them so it sat at my aunts until I went and got it. That cost me two tanks of gas for my buddy's tow truck and all the Pepsi he could drink on those two trips plus lunch at least once. In all its glory the way that I picked it up. Split rims, back off mud flaps, Rusted out exhaust and 54 various extra holes that my uncle drilled for different reasons.

12-21-2009, 06:56 AM	#6
wood PooP Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: payson, ut Posts: 20	Re: Who got the best deal? mine was $300 and have about $800 including buying it. it was making a knocking noise when i first got it, it sounded like the tranny at first. turns out all the torque converter bolts were loose. Attached Images Last edited by wood; 12-21-2009 at 07:04 AM.

12-21-2009, 07:17 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Who got the best deal? Alot depends on what you compare.Are we asking who paid the least for a truck or who got the best deal?It costs more to buy a restored truck for $5,000,but it`s a better deal than a beater for $1,500. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-21-2009, 11:16 AM	#8
OhOneWS6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 764	Re: Who got the best deal? Mine was free. I inherited it when my dad passed 20 years ago. The best deal is the one that is right for you. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 1/2 LWB White/Dark Yellow 07 Avalanche 2LT 74 Sleek Craft Rebel Jet Boat W/Pontiac 400 Last edited by OhOneWS6; 12-21-2009 at 11:16 AM.

12-21-2009, 11:38 AM	#10
landarts landarts Join Date: May 2005 Location: Star, Idaho Posts: 1,420	Re: Who got the best deal? Here the 67 C-20 I bought from a Farmer for $300. Attached Images

12-21-2009, 11:43 AM	#11
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Who got the best deal? I bought mine for 7,500...zero rust, everything I have done to it was just because I wanted to not because it needed anything...Super Happy with it.. Here is a pict of the day I got it in front of my buddies house....I dont know if it was a steal but after all the junk I had looked at this one felt like it was it. Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

12-21-2009, 12:22 PM	#12
coolbus4us cuts corners Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 246	Re: Who got the best deal? Picked it up for $1300.00 it had been sitting for 10 plus years....drove it home 70 miles. and after maybe $1500.00 or so into it.(i find good deals) __________________ '68 Suburban named the "Cool Bus" by my kids Follow the project here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331448 I love my Suburban.....a lot!

12-21-2009, 12:24 PM	#13
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,864	Re: Who got the best deal? The 71 SWB I picked up off a local farmer sitting way out in the field. Needed paint buffed a motor and front bumper payed $250. Have $1400 it with new 250 6 banger, front bumper and bench seat cover. Attached Images __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread Last edited by Mt Man Chad; 12-22-2009 at 07:57 PM.

12-21-2009, 12:44 PM	#14
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: Who got the best deal? Paid $800.00 now have $5800.00 invested as it is. Attached Images

12-21-2009, 06:51 PM	#16
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Who got the best deal? I paid $1,400 for mine in 1996, but it was a running, driving, mostly rust free truck (originally from Texas, but I got it from an uncle in South Carolina), and they just didn't exist in that condition in southwest New York. Right after I bought it and started driving it I had people offering 3-4K for it, in just black primer. Condition and area vary the price on these old trucks greatly. I get jealous of you guys that find running mostly rust free trucks for less than a grand out west. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 12-21-2009 at 06:54 PM.

12-21-2009, 09:03 PM	#17
MTtruck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bozeman, Mt Posts: 59	Re: Who got the best deal? got mine for $2700.00 as is but i love it no matter what it cost. Attached Images __________________ Paul"Give old trucks a second chance"



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12-21-2009, 09:55 PM	#18
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: Who got the best deal? 1500.00 drove it home 90 miles and runs perfect after timing adjustment. Attached Images

12-21-2009, 10:01 PM	#19
Richard8971 Still livin the "dream" in '54 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,656	Re: Who got the best deal? I got my '67 stepper in exchange for a paint job I did for a guy. 2 years later and around 7.5 grand invested (so far), here we are! Don Attached Images __________________ Current build. 1954 Chevrolet 3800 "Ella" SOLD! My '67 stepper "Tangerine Dream" "Anything worth doing is worth doing right" James Dean “When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” Sherlock Holmes "There is no spoon." Neo Last edited by Richard8971; 12-21-2009 at 10:02 PM.

12-22-2009, 12:02 AM	#20
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	Re: Who got the best deal? We paid $1500 for ours and it did not run. It came with some extra parts, but not too many. So roughly $6,000 invested and 3 years later its still in pieces in the garage. 1972 cheyenne for $450 parted it, kept half the truck for my project and still turned a profit. Thats for the 67-72 trucks anyway. For the 73 -87 i bought a blazer that had a lift kit, 36" tires, 3/4ton axles, and a winch for $300. 1978 k10 for a $1,000 , had no rust at the tiem, ran and drove. Still got it. 1978 k20 for $300. Put in a motor and a few items, Had about $600 invested in it. sold for $1300 1978 f150 for $300, had about $700 in it when we sold it. broke even 1984 f150 for $200, had about $600 in it when we sold it. Sold it for $1000 1980 f150 4x4 for $400, had $700 in it whe n we sold it. broke even 1984 Lincln Town Car, traded labor for it. Had about $600 in parts in it. sold for $700 1990 Ford Probe got it for free, Have about $400 in it. still got it. 1987 Mercury Cougar for $175, got $250 in it. Hopefully its gone tomorrow. 1993 corsica for free, had $600 in it. broke even 1968 Impala for free, nothing in it yet. Inherited it from my grandma. 1990 suburban for $150, parted it. plus all the other things and crap i find on craigslist and turn around and sell at a profit. I admit it. I am a cragslistaholic. But at least i know how to make money. Attached Images __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"

12-22-2009, 12:07 AM	#21
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	Re: Who got the best deal? more pics I thought of one more. 1989 caprice. ran and drove for $50 had it 3 days sold it to my cousin for a race car. Attached Images __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"

12-22-2009, 08:00 AM	#22
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Who got the best deal? Let`s keep this on topic...67/72 GM trucks,unless you want it moved to General Discussion. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-22-2009, 09:08 AM	#23
clos69 Its Topless Season!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 1,657	Re: Who got the best deal? Paid $1500 for the 71, $1700 for the 69, and $5000 for the 72 K5...to me they were all good deals Attached Images __________________ -Carlos- The of America *1967 SWB Custom C-10* *(Celeste)* Join the *Patina Club*

12-22-2009, 06:44 PM	#24
88fordf150 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 474	Re: Who got the best deal? Paid $1,300. and drove it home. Attached Images __________________ Brad handshoe

12-23-2009, 09:29 AM	#25
BluTrukker BOHICA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stewartville, MN Posts: 440	Re: Who got the best deal? I got it for 3800, and it only needs to have a few things corrected. I feel like I got a pretty fair deal on it. But compared to some of the deals you guys find I got hosed Attached Images __________________ Trying to save someone from their own stupidity is like teaching a pig to dance. It is a waste of your time, and it annoys the pig!

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