Currently own a 1964 GMC longbox fleetside, and am considering purchasing a friend's shortbox. What is this type of truck worth? Are they a desirable truck to own? The truck in question is a 1964 GMC shortbox fleetside. He tells me the motor is an original 327 c.i. V8 with a manual 4 speed on the floor. It does require a fair amont of body work but is all there with perfect glass. Thanks in Advance, Gogo
VERY tough question. The answer is relative. How much a truck is worth depends on supply and demand, overall conditioning, and what a potential buyer is willing to pay. Another factor worth mentioning is the amount of custom work that has been done. If the truck is customized to the point where the it takes away from its classic appeal, then that can detract from the overall value (in my opinion). It also can make the truck more difficult to sell. From what I've seen in the marketplace, for the 60-66 Chevrolet (& GMC) pickups, the market value according to the various bodystyles appear to go as follows (from highest to lowest): Shortbed stepside, custom cab Shortbed stepside, regular cab Shortbed fleetside, custom cab Shortbed fleetside, regular cab Longbed fleetside, custom then regular cab Longbed stepside, regular cab. The shortbed stepsides do well in this bodystyle. Longbed stepsides appear to be the least desirable. My guess is due to their aesthetics (or lack of). I have a 66 C10 Shortbed stepside with the chrome package and "Custom" cab mouldings. It's also in GREAT shape. So because of its current market appeal and great condition, if it's kept well maintained then it should be an easy seller. Buy the best truck you can afford, unless you come across the deal of a lifetime. And lastly, visit http://www.classictruckshop.com. They have a value guide rating there for chevy pickups (that probably applies to GMCs as well). They rank classic trucks in classes from 1 to 5 and give a description for trucks that fit each class. Then they give a ballpark figure for what a particular truck in each class should sell for. Hope this helps.
