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**dtkarst** · 03-06-2018, 09:03 PM

Theres a 1970 C10 shortbed near me that I came across and I've been trying to think of a good sold and fair number to offer on it. 1970 Short fleet with 51,000 actual miles, 283 four speed, bought new by the city, pretty plain jane. But they want to know what I think its worth and what i would offer to buy it. Id like to own it, just not sure with its lack of options what to offer..My emotional side is probably way too high so I am bringing it to the experts. Runs and drives good title etc. let me know what you think.

**dtkarst** · 03-06-2018, 09:03 PM

One more.

projectking · 03-06-2018, 09:10 PM

Looks pretty clean, I’d say 5-6k

Chilly178 · 03-06-2018, 09:15 PM

That's a pretty cool find.

cornerstone · 03-06-2018, 09:20 PM

not expert by ant stretch but I agree with projectking, leaning toward 5k but if theres no rust at all 6k.

Myoldtruck · 03-06-2018, 09:42 PM

If its a small town, without the red tape bidding process. I bring in 2700.00 cash in one pocket and 300.00 in another pocket. Money talks. 283 didnt come in 1970, but that still is a good motor to keep.

**jocko** · 03-06-2018, 09:52 PM

Based on pics alone, I'd have to agree, 4.5K-7K depending on part of the country. BUT, if the city is selling it AND they are asking you what it's worth... sounds like an invitation to low-ball. I'm with Myoldtruck on the offer price, but I might have $2300 in my pocket rather than $300 if you really want it. If you offer $2700, they may think the are swindling you if they counter off at $3700.

Sounds like a good opportunity. I'd want to know which 4-speed is in it - since the engine has been changed out. I'm guessing a car 4-speed judging by stick position. Personally, I'd start at $2000 and see what happens - just have cash for your personal limit handy.

70 shorty · 03-06-2018, 09:53 PM

Someone had also moved the shifter to the floor. I'd bet it's a 3 spd trans that had a column shifter. Looks like a pretty solid truck though. I'm by no means a expert on values, but to me 3 to maybe 4K probably isn't too far off.

**CC69Rat** · 03-06-2018, 09:59 PM

Agreed 4-6k. Just depends on the area. If it's super solid, maybe more.. and it just depends how bad you want it.

Greasey Harley · 03-06-2018, 10:42 PM

My '68 is not as solid as that that one, and I've turned down $7k ...twice.
Just sayin'

ho70 · 03-06-2018, 11:35 PM

7500 tops, swb, 283, original, nice. If it is the city your dealing with, offer 1200 and go from there.

**Grumpy old man** · 03-07-2018, 08:05 AM

Offer a $1,000.00 and they will come off the price they were thinking already, it's the oldest sales trick in the book having the buyer set the price when the seller doesn't want to shortcut himself out of potential profit .

You : How about $1,000
Seller what ? I was thinking maybe $1,500.00 , Now you know where your at rather than walking up and offering $4,500.00 foolishly .

You can't be both the seller and the buyer

Your not there to make a new best friend your there to buy at the best deal possible .

1968aj · 03-07-2018, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

Offer a $1,000.00 and they will come off the price they were thinking already, it's the oldest sales trick in the book having the buyer set the price when the seller doesn't want to shortcut himself out of potential profit .

You : How about $1,000
Seller what ? I was thinking maybe $1,500.00 , Now you know where your at rather than walking up and offering $4,500.00 foolishly .

You can't be both the seller and the buyer

Your not there to make a new best friend your there to buy at the best deal possible .

I agree with this. usually city state or county vehicles sell cheap. they are not car dealers looking to make a profit.

**clay68c10** · 03-07-2018, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1968aj

I agree with this. usually city state or county vehicles sell cheap. they are not car dealers looking to make a profit.

And they usually aren’t car people, just someone in an office trying to make things go away.

County · 03-07-2018, 10:55 AM

Agreed. I'd probably start around 2500 and see what they say from there. Realistically, I'd probably pay around 5000 if I was shopping for that one.

Everything's relative. Maybe 10K is no big deal for you, maybe its worth 5 and you really want it, then who cares? Maybe they looked it up in KBB and decided it was worth 20K? I'd offer 2500 and see where they're at. Cars are strictly worth whatever someone is willing to pay.

Sometimes is just speaks to you and you just want it and that's cool too.

Coley · 03-07-2018, 11:40 AM

The truck is worth $4k-$6k all day long on the market and would sell for that with even a reasonable bit of sales effort.
So from that you have to develop your strategy.
You have to act fast tho'....the longer it lingers and the more they 'talk' about it, the more the price is going to go up or someone is going to step in with real money and take it.
I wouldn't putz around with 'lowball' offers....and I don't want people to have to walk away (and talk) and think about it because it seems low.
Make sure you deal with someone there who has the final say in it....and go in with the cash on you and assert that you can have it out of there today.
I would also 'hint' at a $100 finders fee for the guy who greenlights it quickly....noting that if it is a municipal arrangement and process, a little extra pocket cash for the administrator can help things along.
Personally I wouldn't start any offer below $2500 on that truck because of the reasons I just listed.

my two bits.
Coley

fatbass · 03-07-2018, 05:02 PM

Even if the mileage is low, if it was owned by a municipality it has idled for 8 hours a day for decades. I guarantee it.
Still worth $4.5-7K.

67ChevyRedneck · 03-07-2018, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1968aj

I agree with this. usually city state or county vehicles sell cheap. they are not car dealers looking to make a profit.

Double agree. I think it's a 6K truck as well before reading everyone's posts.

However, as mentioned, as a state vehicle, they've got their money's worth out of it and just want it gone now. I'd offer $1,500 and you'll probably end up around $2,500-3K.

Now if they put it on one of those auction sites that sells state stuff... gloves are off.

projectking · 03-07-2018, 06:47 PM

He said solid and fair.....where the truck came from is irrelevant. They came looking for his opinion on value.

1968aj · 03-07-2018, 07:18 PM

used city equipment sells for pennies on the dollar. they look at it as used equipment not a classic vehicle. you go in there offering classis money and they will think they have something. don't let other people spend your money for you.

GASoline71 · 03-07-2018, 08:53 PM

Were 283's even an option in 1970?

Gary

**zicc1835** · 03-07-2018, 09:25 PM

what grumpy said ......

**jocko** · 03-07-2018, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GASoline71

Were 283's even an option in 1970?

Gary

nope

RenoKeene · 03-07-2018, 11:27 PM

Tell them $3500. If you can buy it for 5K you're doing good.

**Steeveedee** · 03-08-2018, 12:12 AM

I agree with the low ballers. Worst that happens is you get upped on the price. I've bought vehicles advertised for hundreds more than I offered and eventually paid. Bring a big chisel, especially if you don't have that much money to begin with, and scrape as much as you can off the price! How much someone thinks it is worth and would pay is meaningless, unless they are standing in line in front of you. No offense meant, btw.

03-06-2018, 09:03 PM	#1
dtkarst Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 2,480	Whats a good offer for.... Theres a 1970 C10 shortbed near me that I came across and I've been trying to think of a good sold and fair number to offer on it. 1970 Short fleet with 51,000 actual miles, 283 four speed, bought new by the city, pretty plain jane. But they want to know what I think its worth and what i would offer to buy it. Id like to own it, just not sure with its lack of options what to offer..My emotional side is probably way too high so I am bringing it to the experts. Runs and drives good title etc. let me know what you think. Attached Images

03-06-2018, 09:03 PM	#2
dtkarst Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 2,480	Re: Whats a good offer for.... One more. Attached Images

03-06-2018, 09:10 PM	#3
projectking Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orland Park Il Posts: 2,041	Re: Whats a good offer for.... Looks pretty clean, I’d say 5-6k __________________ 68 GMC C3500 Longhorn DRW 67 Chevy C10 LWB 90 Mustang Gt 90 Mustang Notchback

03-06-2018, 09:15 PM	#4
Chilly178 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 129	Re: Whats a good offer for.... That's a pretty cool find.

03-06-2018, 09:20 PM	#5
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,249	Re: Whats a good offer for.... not expert by ant stretch but I agree with projectking, leaning toward 5k but if theres no rust at all 6k.

03-06-2018, 09:42 PM	#6
Myoldtruck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Mohnton pa. Posts: 208	Re: Whats a good offer for.... If its a small town, without the red tape bidding process. I bring in 2700.00 cash in one pocket and 300.00 in another pocket. Money talks. 283 didnt come in 1970, but that still is a good motor to keep.

03-06-2018, 09:52 PM	#7
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,930	Re: Whats a good offer for.... Based on pics alone, I'd have to agree, 4.5K-7K depending on part of the country. BUT, if the city is selling it AND they are asking you what it's worth... sounds like an invitation to low-ball. I'm with Myoldtruck on the offer price, but I might have $2300 in my pocket rather than $300 if you really want it. If you offer $2700, they may think the are swindling you if they counter off at $3700. Sounds like a good opportunity. I'd want to know which 4-speed is in it - since the engine has been changed out. I'm guessing a car 4-speed judging by stick position. Personally, I'd start at $2000 and see what happens - just have cash for your personal limit handy.

03-06-2018, 09:53 PM	#8
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,768	Re: Whats a good offer for.... Someone had also moved the shifter to the floor. I'd bet it's a 3 spd trans that had a column shifter. Looks like a pretty solid truck though. I'm by no means a expert on values, but to me 3 to maybe 4K probably isn't too far off. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

03-06-2018, 09:59 PM	#9
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: Whats a good offer for.... Agreed 4-6k. Just depends on the area. If it's super solid, maybe more.. and it just depends how bad you want it. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

03-06-2018, 10:42 PM	#10
Greasey Harley Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Post Falls, ID Posts: 884	Re: Whats a good offer for.... My '68 is not as solid as that that one, and I've turned down $7k ...twice. Just sayin'

03-06-2018, 11:35 PM	#11
ho70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Winnipeg, Mb Posts: 1,115	Re: Whats a good offer for.... 7500 tops, swb, 283, original, nice. If it is the city your dealing with, offer 1200 and go from there. Last edited by ho70; 03-07-2018 at 02:35 PM.

03-07-2018, 08:05 AM	#12
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Whats a good offer for.... Offer a $1,000.00 and they will come off the price they were thinking already, it's the oldest sales trick in the book having the buyer set the price when the seller doesn't want to shortcut himself out of potential profit . You : How about $1,000 Seller what ? I was thinking maybe $1,500.00 , Now you know where your at rather than walking up and offering $4,500.00 foolishly . You can't be both the seller and the buyer Your not there to make a new best friend your there to buy at the best deal possible .

03-07-2018, 10:55 AM	#15
County Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Apache, OK Posts: 40	Re: Whats a good offer for.... Agreed. I'd probably start around 2500 and see what they say from there. Realistically, I'd probably pay around 5000 if I was shopping for that one. Everything's relative. Maybe 10K is no big deal for you, maybe its worth 5 and you really want it, then who cares? Maybe they looked it up in KBB and decided it was worth 20K? I'd offer 2500 and see where they're at. Cars are strictly worth whatever someone is willing to pay. Sometimes is just speaks to you and you just want it and that's cool too.

03-07-2018, 11:40 AM	#16
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: Whats a good offer for.... The truck is worth $4k-$6k all day long on the market and would sell for that with even a reasonable bit of sales effort. So from that you have to develop your strategy. You have to act fast tho'....the longer it lingers and the more they 'talk' about it, the more the price is going to go up or someone is going to step in with real money and take it. I wouldn't putz around with 'lowball' offers....and I don't want people to have to walk away (and talk) and think about it because it seems low. Make sure you deal with someone there who has the final say in it....and go in with the cash on you and assert that you can have it out of there today. I would also 'hint' at a $100 finders fee for the guy who greenlights it quickly....noting that if it is a municipal arrangement and process, a little extra pocket cash for the administrator can help things along. Personally I wouldn't start any offer below $2500 on that truck because of the reasons I just listed. my two bits. Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

03-07-2018, 05:02 PM	#17
fatbass Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Ogden, Utah Posts: 170	Re: Whats a good offer for.... Even if the mileage is low, if it was owned by a municipality it has idled for 8 hours a day for decades. I guarantee it. Still worth $4.5-7K. __________________ '71 C/20 350/T350.



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03-07-2018, 06:47 PM	#19
projectking Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orland Park Il Posts: 2,041	Re: Whats a good offer for.... He said solid and fair.....where the truck came from is irrelevant. They came looking for his opinion on value. __________________ 68 GMC C3500 Longhorn DRW 67 Chevy C10 LWB 90 Mustang Gt 90 Mustang Notchback

03-07-2018, 07:18 PM	#20
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: Whats a good offer for.... used city equipment sells for pennies on the dollar. they look at it as used equipment not a classic vehicle. you go in there offering classis money and they will think they have something. don't let other people spend your money for you.

03-07-2018, 09:25 PM	#22
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03-07-2018, 11:27 PM	#24
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,008	Re: Whats a good offer for.... Tell them $3500. If you can buy it for 5K you're doing good. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

03-08-2018, 12:12 AM	#25
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,081	Re: Whats a good offer for.... I agree with the low ballers. Worst that happens is you get upped on the price. I've bought vehicles advertised for hundreds more than I offered and eventually paid. Bring a big chisel, especially if you don't have that much money to begin with, and scrape as much as you can off the price! How much someone thinks it is worth and would pay is meaningless, unless they are standing in line in front of you. No offense meant, btw. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

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