1970 swb Chevy CST 10 400

[SSMAN]

Depends if it has Cold AC & PS

If it does, $8500

If it doent $6500 tops

I could be wrong, but that could low balling it SEB. There are not many BBC 400's out there. To me , this is not your run of the mill CST. Your typical 350/350 and I would agree. But the trucks with this combo is hard to find which brings higher resale values. But that is only if everything checks out.

I would say that $13k would be a good deal for this truck, if it is a 400 BBC from the factory. Providing it is drivable and the ac works. I think $13k would be the absolute high bid on this truck for a descent deal.

[SEB]

I could be wrong, but that could low balling it SEB. There are not many BBC 400's out there. To me , this is not your run of the mill CST. Your typical 350/350 and I would agree. But the trucks with this combo is hard to find which brings higher resale values. But that is only if everything checks out.

I would say that $13k would be a good deal for this truck, if it is a 400 BBC from the factory. Providing it is drivable and the ac works. I think $13k would be the absolute high bid on this truck for a descent deal.

In this Market. Cash is King! I bet you give me the cash & we can get it for 10k at the most!

[Rreemo]

There is a short wide on south cooper in Arlington. About the same color as the one in your Sig. Not sure of the drive train but the sign said $16k.

Mine will be a SWB here in a couple months.

Just curious why the 69-70 trucks don't do well? It seems weird cause they fall right in the middle of the production years for the body style (serious quesiton).

I agree, and I personally like them as well. There are several things that contribute to it really...a lot of people prefer the front end of the 67-8 models more...more classic/nostalgic looking, and completely different from all the other years (sloped back hood, body-colored grill shell, etc). There are some that prefer the 67's also b/c they had no side marker lights, and the earlier production ones had the small rear glass (not a fan of those myself).

Then when you get to the 69-72 frontend, it seems there are more fans of the 71-72 grill over the 69-70...the 71-72 had the marker lights moved down into the bumper which also seems to be more desireable....but I think overall there are just more fans of the 71-72 frontend when compared to the 69-70. I like them all myself, but I do tend to lean a little more towards the 71-72 as well.

I know one of the biggest things is the fact that starting in 71' they all came standard with 5-lug wheels and front disc brakes...so that's a pretty bid deal over the 69-70 too. There were some subtle changes to the interior too....door panels were way more modern in the 72' models.

In this Market. Cash is King! I bet you give me the cash & we can get it for 10k at the most!

I'd snatch that sucker up in a second for $10K....it would be a easy profit flip at that price....but I'm betting the seller knows what they've got there too.

[Rreemo]

This one is a little more custom than my taste, but to give you an idea for (dealer) price comparison....

http://classiccarliquidators.com/classic-cars/1972/chevrolet/c10-swb-pickup/CCE142J171559

[hawaii5.0]

Mine will be a SWB here in a couple months.


I agree, and I personally like them as well. There are several things that contribute to it really...a lot of people prefer the front end of the 67-8 models more...more classic/nostalgic looking, and completely different from all the other years (sloped back hood, body-colored grill shell, etc). There are some that prefer the 67's also b/c they had no side marker lights, and the earlier production ones had the small rear glass (not a fan of those myself).

Then when you get to the 69-72 frontend, it seems there are more fans of the 71-72 grill over the 69-70...the 71-72 had the marker lights moved down into the bumper which also seems to be more desireable....but I think overall there are just more fans of the 71-72 frontend when compared to the 69-70. I like them all myself, but I do tend to lean a little more towards the 71-72 as well.

I know one of the biggest things is the fact that starting in 71' they all came standard with 5-lug wheels and front disc brakes...so that's a pretty bid deal over the 69-70 too. There were some subtle changes to the interior too....door panels were way more modern in the 72' models.


I'd snatch that sucker up in a second for $10K....it would be a easy profit flip at that price....but I'm betting the seller knows what they've got there too.

Thx for the info. I don't know a lot about those trucks (Mine is a 74).

[SSMAN]

In this Market. Cash is King! I bet you give me the cash & we can get it for 10k at the most!

Wanna go to Tn on the 30th? That is when the Auction is. My brother would probably buy you one hell of a dinner if he could pick it up for 10k.

They were asking $16,500.00 which is a tad high.

[03trubluGT]

Chevy 400's aren't big blocks, sir.

It's the biggest small block Chevy made. They were usually yanked for racing, but had a tendency to overheat due to the thin cylinder walls.

My 77 K20 came wih a 400.

From Wikipedia:

The only 400 cubic inch size of this family, 400*cu*in (6.6*L) small-block, was introduced in 1970 and produced for 10 years. It was loosely based on the 'medium' journal 350 and had a 4.125-inch (104.8*mm) bore and a 3.75-inch (95.3*mm) stroke. The 400 differed from other small blocks in that the cylinders were cast siamesed, used a 2.65” 'large' main bearing journal, and oftentimes had one more core/freeze plug on both the left and right sides of the block. Initial output was 265*hp (198*kW) and was only available equipped with a 2-barrel carburetor. In 1974 a 4-barrel version of the 400 was introduced, while the 2-barrel version stopped production in 1975. 1976 was the last year that the 400 was used in full and mid-sized Chevrolet Passenger car, available in both A-Body and B-Body lines. While popular with circle-track racers and drag racers, the engine could be prone to cooling problems if cylinder heads without added steam holes were used.

[Jr347]

And just for reference that one got a deposit on it the 2nd day it was listed. At $13k that red BB truck is a very fair deal if its not rotted out. It looks to have lots of potential.

This one is a little more custom than my taste, but to give you an idea for (dealer) price comparison....

http://classiccarliquidators.com/cla.../CCE142J171559

[Jr347]

Yeah that's not even close.

Depends if it has Cold AC & PS

If it does, $8500

If it doent $6500 tops

[Jr347]

That one was prob a little nicer and sold pretty quickly for $16k

And you let it go for.....??

[Woods Racing Transmission]

It's the biggest small block Chevy made. They were usually yanked for racing, but had a tendency to overheat due to the thin cylinder walls.

My 77 K20 came wih a 400.

From Wikipedia:

The only 400 cubic inch size of this family, 400*cu*in (6.6*L) small-block, was introduced in 1970 and produced for 10 years. It was loosely based on the 'medium' journal 350 and had a 4.125-inch (104.8*mm) bore and a 3.75-inch (95.3*mm) stroke. The 400 differed from other small blocks in that the cylinders were cast siamesed, used a 2.65” 'large' main bearing journal, and oftentimes had one more core/freeze plug on both the left and right sides of the block. Initial output was 265*hp (198*kW) and was only available equipped with a 2-barrel carburetor. In 1974 a 4-barrel version of the 400 was introduced, while the 2-barrel version stopped production in 1975. 1976 was the last year that the 400 was used in full and mid-sized Chevrolet Passenger car, available in both A-Body and B-Body lines. While popular with circle-track racers and drag racers, the engine could be prone to cooling problems if cylinder heads without added steam holes were used.

These truck where badged 400 on the fenders. It most likely has a "402" in it but in '70 it could have a left over 396. Unless someone has replaced it with something other than the factory engine.

[SSMAN]

It's the biggest small block Chevy made. They were usually yanked for racing, but had a tendency to overheat due to the thin cylinder walls.

My 77 K20 came wih a 400.

From Wikipedia:

The only 400 cubic inch size of this family, 400*cu*in (6.6*L) small-block, was introduced in 1970 and produced for 10 years. It was loosely based on the 'medium' journal 350 and had a 4.125-inch (104.8*mm) bore and a 3.75-inch (95.3*mm) stroke. The 400 differed from other small blocks in that the cylinders were cast siamesed, used a 2.65” 'large' main bearing journal, and oftentimes had one more core/freeze plug on both the left and right sides of the block. Initial output was 265*hp (198*kW) and was only available equipped with a 2-barrel carburetor. In 1974 a 4-barrel version of the 400 was introduced, while the 2-barrel version stopped production in 1975. 1976 was the last year that the 400 was used in full and mid-sized Chevrolet Passenger car, available in both A-Body and B-Body lines. While popular with circle-track racers and drag racers, the engine could be prone to cooling problems if cylinder heads without added steam holes were used.

Nothing thin about the cylinder walls in a big block.

[BradM]

Depends if it has Cold AC & PS

If it does, $8500

If it doent $6500 tops

Shit, you could barely get one like that for $8500 15 years ago.