Is a "fair" '71 Suburban worth $300.00? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Terry Peerson · 01-30-2004, 03:06 PM

My next-door neighbor has had a 1971 Suburban for sale since last summer. He has had no luck. His price has dropped to the point that he's asking $ 500.00 OBO. I think that if I offered him $ 300.00, he would jump on it.

It is 2wd and moderately rusty along the bottom (surprise, surprise)

But the interior is relatively nice and he says it runs-kinda.

I was thinking that it might make a decent driver for not much money. And I could park my '72 Cheyenne during bad weather.

Also, is there anything special that I should look for? ( I don't know much about the old Burbs) I don't want to just buy something that I have to haul off for junk.

Thanks,

Terry

rodnok1 · 01-30-2004, 05:27 PM

If it didn't run good you could sell it for parts and get your money back, for 300 you almost couldn't go wrong

teeitup · 01-31-2004, 01:25 AM

Terry, if your not interested in it I may be. Thanks let me know Randy

**gregfull** · 01-31-2004, 11:42 AM

I might be interested in the sub if it has a tailgate/rear hatch that is in good shape.

Terry Peerson · 01-31-2004, 07:23 PM

I haven't really looked it over very close yet. I was going to wait until the weather warms up a little. He has moved it back behind his barn for the winter. I think it has the "ambulance" style back doors. We're bracing for a major snowstorm today. I'll check on it as soon as I can.

Terry

01-30-2004, 03:06 PM	#1
Terry Peerson Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bonner Springs, KS Posts: 307	Is a "fair" '71 Suburban worth $300.00? My next-door neighbor has had a 1971 Suburban for sale since last summer. He has had no luck. His price has dropped to the point that he's asking $ 500.00 OBO. I think that if I offered him $ 300.00, he would jump on it. It is 2wd and moderately rusty along the bottom (surprise, surprise) But the interior is relatively nice and he says it runs-kinda. I was thinking that it might make a decent driver for not much money. And I could park my '72 Cheyenne during bad weather. Also, is there anything special that I should look for? ( I don't know much about the old Burbs) I don't want to just buy something that I have to haul off for junk. Thanks, Terry

01-30-2004, 05:27 PM	#2
rodnok1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Linden, North Carolina Posts: 617	If it didn't run good you could sell it for parts and get your money back, for 300 you almost couldn't go wrong __________________ 64 Panel Rebuild Pics Clutch Replacement and Borg Warner T10 Trans Rebuild 64 Panel 1/2 Ton 350cubes/400hp BorgWarner t-10 3:73 Auburn Posi

01-31-2004, 01:25 AM	#3
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Terry, if your not interested in it I may be. Thanks let me know Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

01-31-2004, 11:42 AM	#4
gregfull Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 598	I might be interested in the sub if it has a tailgate/rear hatch that is in good shape. __________________ My Suburban Project 72 Suburban 68 SWB 57 Belair 55 Cameo 06 Chevy 1/2 ton crew 09 Suburban

01-31-2004, 07:23 PM	#5
Terry Peerson Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bonner Springs, KS Posts: 307	I haven't really looked it over very close yet. I was going to wait until the weather warms up a little. He has moved it back behind his barn for the winter. I think it has the "ambulance" style back doors. We're bracing for a major snowstorm today. I'll check on it as soon as I can. Terry



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.