C10 long bed step side value

[WSSix]

There's a C10 long bed step side in town that I can get for $1800 maybe less. It does run and has an inline 6. Needs a rear end supposedly. There is some rust damage along the rockers and that edge of the floor. I haven't done a thorough look at the truck just a quick glance. Needs side door glass on at least one side. Anyway, is that price even close to being reasonable? Just thinking about picking up a project not looking to flip it or anything. I just happen to really like the long bed step side trucks.


I'll go back a take a longer look at it soon. What else should I look at that's specific to these trucks in terms of hard to find parts or areas where rust/rot typically occurrs? You know, the stuff that will make you say, walk away unless you can get it cheaper or want a major project.

Thanks

[214Chevy]

I have a 68 C10 shortbed and they are lovely trucks. That body style is a favorite among many. Look at the cab corners. Mostly all of them rotted there. Also, two other high rot areas to check are the rockers and the cup on the fenders. In case you don't know what the cup is, it's the inside of the fender at the front, bottom. It's basically what I said...a cup. Water and dirt collected there and caused the fenders to rot. Lastly, check below the battery tray and all along the bottom of the radiatior support.

[WSSix]

I went back and looked at this truck some more. The rockers are rotted. The rear cab corners look fine though. The cup that you're referring to is definitely rotted under the battery. Don't recall seeing anything on the driver's side. There are some dents and other minor rust area but nothing major other than the rockers and the inside floors in that same area.

The truck is a three on the tree truck.

Has a small rear window that's intact and the vent windows are intact. Both door winows are broken and the windshield is bad.

Has truck arm suspension. Not sure if that was all C10s or not though.

Lots of little things are broken or worn out.

Other than the rot, it doesn't appear to have any major problem areas. How difficult are the rockers to replace?

Think the price is reasonable?

[DBasher]

Price seems high to me. Plane jane with a 6, rust and mechanical issues....offer 7-800.
My 69 Suburban had rust on the firewall, both sides. I know the farm truck(71) is rusting from the inside out above the windshield.

Rockers are easy enough, is it both the inner and outer?

Tons of parts for these trucks, real easy to lose focus on the current project and spend time and money on the beater.

Round here you can find a decent runner for that price or less, rockers always need to be done on the PNW trucks.

Keep looking

Dan

[ccracin]

Pay attention the the cab inner roof skin right above the windshield as well. The sealer in the rain gutters tended to dry up and allow water in the cavity between the roof skin an inner skin. They do make a replacement for this area as well. Everything these guys have told you is good info. I wouldn't go over 800. We have bought multiple trucks that run in this price range. Even though you like the long bed, they are the least desirable. Kinda like a 69 Firebird vs. Camaro. Good luck! I would love to see more trucks get some love!

[JpRngr]

If you want to come to Colorado, my buddy has 2 short bed pickups he'd probably sell for around $2k. One has a title, one doesn't. I haven't seen them so I can't say exactly what kind of shape they're in. I just know they're definitely projects.


Corey

[WSSix]

Thanks for the replies guys. I'll pass for now. I'd rather get another bike anyway since it's easier to transport than another vehicle.

[cascius]

There's one about identical to the one you described in Lawrence for sale for $750 or best offer. It's a '68 instead of a '67 like the one you described, but it's complete and runs.

Chevy trucks of that vintage came standard with coil springs under the rear, and leaf springs were an option. GMC was the exact opposite with leaf springs being standard and coil springs being the option. Sounds like it'd be a pretty cool truck. Don't see too many long bed stepsides running around.

[WSSix]

Thanks cascius. You're right about not seeing the long bed step side trucks. That's what drew me to it mainly. But, while I'd love to get my hands on one, it wouldn't be smart at this time. I have no real way to work on it properly. Maybe one day.