What's it worth? 1971 Chevy C10 LWB

I've got a 1971 Chevy C10 LWB that's been in storage for close to 10 years. All I can give is a general description right now. Pictures will have to wait until spring when I pull it out of storage. I'm likely going to sell it rather than find another place to store it. The plan was to do an LS swap and get it driving again but that's not going to happen.

The paint is in decent shape, save for a few chips. It was repainted in 2003, ocean blue/white two tone
No rust
Interior is clean but needs new carpet
Unoriginal 350/TH350 combo, motor needs replaced, likely has a bent connecting rod transmission worked perfectly
Stock suspension

Picture a stock 71 Chevy pickup

I know it's near impossible to give an accurate idea of what I could get for it but thought I'd ask.

my craigslist fu would show something about $1500-4000, (in the not restored or hot rodded range of trucks)

just guessing though.

subscribing..... might have a buddy interested.

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C10 = 2x4?

Auto or Manual?

Stock suspension = needs updated.

I'd say put it at $2,500 and go from there? *shrugs*

Lemme know when you pull it out.

I've kicked around selling my swb 72. I feel your pain.

My 68 C20 Long Bed Camper Special has seen better days.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...DadsTruck2.jpg

^^^ that's sweet.

10 yrs of storage. New brake cylinders, major overhaul of cooling system, new heater & radiator core, tires, Motor of course, etc. You basically have a rolling chassis with title. Last one i looked at the guy said Gimme $800 and take it. Unfortunately it would have cost more to get it home and cleaned out then it was worth. While not soft, the market on the pick up trucks, especially long bed's is a little stagnant .

This one runs and has been relisted 2x the last 3 months
http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/cto/5340949185.html

You will be competing against this
http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/cto/5340949185.html

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Originally Posted by Tinelement

Lemme know when you pull it out.

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That sounds like my ex.

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Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo

You will be competing against this
http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/cto/5340949185.html

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My truck is in much better shape cosmetically than that.

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Originally Posted by fly boy

subscribing..... might have a buddy interested.

**EDIT**

C10 = 2x4?

Auto or Manual?

Stock suspension = needs updated.

I'd say put it at $2,500 and go from there? *shrugs*

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Yep, it's 2 wheel drive, automatic.

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Originally Posted by Tinelement

Lemme know when you pull it out.

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Will do

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Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo

10 yrs of storage. New brake cylinders, major overhaul of cooling system, new heater & radiator core, tires, Motor of course, etc. You basically have a rolling chassis with title. Last one i looked at the guy said Gimme $800 and take it. Unfortunately it would have cost more to get it home and cleaned out then it was worth. While not soft, the market on the pick up trucks, especially long bed's is a little stagnant .

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Don't forget all gaskets and seals.

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Originally Posted by Ah Pook

Don't forget all gaskets and seals.

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It's what the market will bring and how much one is willing to invest for their dream ride.

A few years back I had a '72 C10 LWB 350/350 that was in great shape mechanically, low miles, very minor damage/rust, my dad bought it new, and I had a HELL of a time selling it. I was firm at $1500, but it took MONTHS to get it sold. Held out and finally found the right guy, but it was a painful experience. I loved that truck and didn't want to sell it, but couldn't keep it.

Point is, they're a tough sell. The short wide beds, you can name your price and people will fight over them. Not so with the long beds.

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Originally Posted by rondog

Point is, they're a tough sell. The short wide beds, you can name your price and people will fight over them. Not so with the long beds.

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Could be true. Also it's a C-10. K-10 would be an easy sell.

I sold a pretty nice 81 C-10 summer before last. Not nearly as desirable as the 71 you have. Had a rattle can paint job but the body was straight with no rust. Bed was perfect. Original interior was at least an 8. Motor passed emissions. It was a standard transmission with a 283(?). I got $2100 for it.

Pick ups are actually making a pretty big come back. Late 60's even into early 80's are the hot thing in the pro touring world right now.

I'm currently building a '65 C-10. Lowered 8" from stock ride height. Getting 20's out back and 18's out front. Full custom suspension. Hopped up 454 with an 88 mil hanging on the front. I'll get a picture up.

Keep me in the loop.

I'm still pondering letting go of my K3500, just kills me to think about it. Love the 60-80's C/K trucks. But..

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I'm still pondering letting go of my K3500, just kills me to think about it. Love the 60-80's C/K trucks. But..

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This has sentimental value. Value wise, Blue Book .. Weather like this and sub $2. gal gas, is the time to sell.

I've owned 40's merc's & fords, 50's plymouths, $75- 63 S/Sports. late 40's Indian mc's, first year H-D's. Hot rods before they were called Muscle Cars. In the end they're all pieces of steel going to another home. Some for much, much more than i paid . Others on a hook to the junk yard or impound ;)

I could never get into the square body trucks. How GM went from a good looking 67-72 truck to that is something I never understood. That said, to each their own.

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This is not a collector, sentimental maybe. Value wise, Blue Book .. Weather like this and sub $2. gal gas, is the time to sell.

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Diesel conversion crowd. HD Crew single wheel. Yep, weather and gas price helps huh. Hmmm I just replace it easily. (cheaply)

'65 C-10 project I mentioned above.

http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/...43996963_9.jpg

This is one of the best looking trucks built. I had a 71 C10 with a 350/ 4 speed. Long bed. Sold it last year for way less than I would have paid if I wanted one. Just the sweet running engine should have made it worth something. It is nice that it has disc brakes. And I have seen people turn them into SWB . It's not too hard if you are into fabricating. Good luck it as these are sweet trucks. If I had room for a project .........