1969 C10 CST with Camper Restorations - Value
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I've just bought a 1969 CST with a Camper, long wheel base. It's all original, one owner, in extremely good condition, with owners manual. I had it turned up the day I bought it. It runs perfect, air conditioner and everything works. There was a little (very little) bit of rust on the rocker panel and cab corner on the passenger side. I took it to my restoration guy this weekend to repair these areas. I ordered the rocker panel and cab corner. He's going to paint it, put new trim and molding on it, pull the engine, paint it as well. What would the pick up sell for now, without painting or any work done? I am also in the middle of restoring a 1969 Bronco and may have to sell the pickup. I want to make sure I'm not doing anything to hurt my resale value since it was in very good shape when I got it. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciate. Wheels? I've bought a set of Coker Tires 3 1/4 White Walls (235 75r15). I don't know what type wheels to get? Hub caps? It has the original wheels on it. I lost one of the hub caps while driving it home from the owner. The other three are faded (otherwise in good shape). I'm thinking of having the wheels painted the same color of the truck and buying new hub caps. Maybe the plate looking chrome caps. Any ideas? Paint? I'm painting it the original color. Turquoise. I've seen a few that were painted white under the bottom trim. Would this be a bad idea since it wasn't originally this color? Mirrors? I like it original, but the minors are bulky. Should I keep them on it or buy the smaller square mirrors. I know most will say, "buy what you like best" but I'm worried about hurting the resale value. Camper? I took the camper off and have it stored. I don't plan to put it back on, but if I sell the truck, I'll obviously throw it in. Should I have it painted as well? Would it be worth more with the camper on it? Lower? I've have had a few people say it would look better lowered. I would not like it "slammed." But I also think it would look good slightly lower. Opinions? |
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Pics would help a lot.
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with the small amount of rust that's on the truck I would fix the problem area and blend them in. Buff the truck and sell it as is. I think you would be miles ahead.
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That looks to be a very nice truck as it sits now.
Buff paint out and clean it up I bet it's worth between 7-9k Do all the work you just described will cost you as much as the truck is worth (or more) And the truck will be worth 15k if your lucky Those are round numbers, just speculation But for all the effort you will put I think you are better off selling before restoring it They are only original once!!! And many people look for that. It is pretty desirable with buckets, too😀 |
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Do not paint that truck! It's worth just as much if you leave it in original paint. Leave it 100% stock, that's where the value is. And please, please don't lower it
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If you are wanting to sell this, please shoot me a price on it before you touch it.
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I am in Houston. if the price is right I will be there today to get it. I looked at a truck in Huntsville a few days ago that was not as I was told.yours looks like what I am looking for.
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I'm not wanting to sell it at this point. I've never restored a vehicle and just don't want to mess this one up. The older gentleman that sold it to me told me it was rare. I don't know if it is or isn't. Except it has 3 gas tanks and It's the first I've seen like it.
If I were to keep it and drive it, I prefer a new, really good paint job over the vintage look. If I keep it the original color, and original paint, does this devalue the truck? And, the trim was all straight. I kept it. But it was dull and faded. I ordered new trim to add after it's painted. Will this hurt the value? The carpet inside was "ok" but nothing like new. I ordered new carpet and threw away the old stuff. Except the carpet behind the seat. The chrome door handles are in good shape, but they have a "bubbled look" in areas. I've ordered new handles, ... same questions...value? I guess I'm not sure what is meant by "restoring" the truck. My bronco is being completely restored (but it wasn't even close to being as nice when I started). Every bolt, nut, piece of metal restored. With the pick up, if I keep it "original" color, same trim but new, etc. Does this mean restored? Is it a bad idea? Engine. The engine runs well. I drove it from Dallas to N. Texas (75 miles each way) twice and it ran like a champ. However, the engine has wear on it like any 48 year old vehicle. Is it a bad idea to paint it? Clean it? Add new gaskets? Again, this is my first "older" vehicle to start with that is really nice. I don't want to take away from the original aspect, but I also like vehicles that look perfect. Any suggestions will be appreciated! |
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Leave it alone. Add $5000 to what you paid for it, flip it and move on :lol:
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Every thing you have said you Will do Or Have done To this truck Will devalue it!!!!! BUT It is yours Do as you wish |
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I'm not interested in flipping it for $5,000 at this point. I've learned a lot from this post and will not paint it. I'm not going to lower it either. But I still haven't learned whether replacing trim, door handles, worn looking items will devalue the truck.
And, can someone suggest what I should do with the wheels? I realize "leave it like it is" is one option. But I only have three "original" hub caps and the original tires are bad. I've ordered Coker 3 1/4 white wall radial tires. Should I paint the original wheels and add new hubcaps? Or leave them worn looking and buy new hubcaps? Chrome wheels? Thanks |
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As for trim, I think I would just leave it, unless you used GM NOS trim on it. Just beware of some of the crap repo parts. Polish that thing up, fresh white wheels, white wall tires, a nice set of hub caps, and that will get way more attention than a restored truck |
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This says it all👍 You have, a very original truck And Quite desirable, as you are finding out I'm glad you found your way to this site I'll give you a matching hub cap (for free) If you keep it original |
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don't waste your time and money painting or replacing anything.it will not be worth it on such an original truck. now if you plan to keep it do whatever you want. I am not too far down the road from you so if you do need some used original parts let me know . good luck and have fun with it.
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But seriously, glad you're not. Now, let's talk about those wide whites too.... |
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I wouldn't change a thing on that truck!
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Me neither. Man I would love to own that truck.
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Super nice truck! Some excellent advise provided for you. Leave the mirrors alone as well. Can you post a picture of the glovebox spid sticker?
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Lots of people drive a lot of miles and look at a lot of trucks trying to find one that nice, myself included. Nice truck.
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Yes, I've received excellent advice from everyone. And, it probably saved me from screwing up a really nice truck. I'm grateful. I've called the restoration guy and told him to not paint anything. He's going to repair the small rusty spot under the door and on the cab corner (size of a quarter). Then, he's going to blend it in. Afterward, I'll submit a post asking how to buff it, product to use etc. I hate that it's dull, but I'm appreciative that it will be original. Thanks to the forum.
Dirt's 72 Tomorrow, I'll ask him to send a picture of the spid sticker. I have a pic of the vin. Jocko I love thick white wall tires! I've always wanted a truck with super thick white walls. I was upset that Coker didn't have a tire with over 4 inches thick that would fit. |
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If you did all it would devalue what?,from 7-9 to 6-8
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Your pick Once I see yours, I'll match one😀 |
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Beautiful truck and nicely optioned with buckets console and A/C. That truck is what everyone seems to want these days, original and unmolested. I wholeheartily agree with the comments by the members about keeping the truck as is and with that being said there are some enhancements you can do, like adding front disc brakes and front sway bar, that would enhance the safety and driveability of your truck without distracting from its originality. I guess my biggest curiosity is how did you find the truck, Craigslist, EBay, Friend of a Friend, Neighbor down the street or ????
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Very nice truck- glad to hear you're not going to paint it!
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Very nice truck,other than polish I wouldn't touch it.
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That is a good looking truck....looks very original which carries a lot of value these days.
Yes...I would 'detail' that truck up further. Clean up and degrease under the hood, detail/paint the engine, the accessory brackets, etc.....mostly elbow grease, unless it is in need of repairs?. Then I would go through it mechanically...brakes, trans service, oil change, etc. By all appearances it does not appear to need anything major...from a financial standpoint. So, I would then just drive it, enjoy it....and smile. Its very hard to find 'original' or unmolested trucks....and it is interesting how incredibly attractive and apparent they are when one pops up....such as this one appears to be. Coley |
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Thank you all for the replies, suggestions and opinions. This weekend I was able to take some close up pics of the bad areas. After looking closer, it appears one of the panels may have been painted. There is a little paint on the passenger side gas tank. I didn't see any other areas that looked this way.
Here are some close up pics of the rust areas. Please let me know if this changes your opinion on whether to repaint it or repair the rust areas and drive it. And, can a body shop just paint these repair places - blend in - and it look good? I don't mind spending the money to have it repainted, but I learned from many of you guys that "original" is sometimes better than new paint. Thanks again! |
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I'd fix that rust or it won't stop and maybe paint below trimline .
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So I should fix the rust areas and repaint below the trim? Should I repaint it white below the trim and then re
paint the top of the cab white as well? And paint the wheels white too? |
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just match dulled top , paint bottom only
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But paint the bottom white? Same as the dulled top?
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However it was in paint pkg
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