Jeff, I just got the June issue of "The Old Cars Price Guide", so I looked
up the 1958 GMC. Well, for some reason, GMC info is not included in this
issue ("to be included in future issue"). So I looked up the info for a
1958 Chevy stepside 1/2 ton. The prices listed are for all 6 categories
(1=perfect restoration with NO flaws, and 6=a parts truck). Sounds like
from your description that the '58 GMC is somewhere between a 5 and a 6
category. (Just email me if you want OCPG's descriptions of the 6
categories.) A #6 condition '58 Chevy stepside 1/2 ton is listed for
$550.......and a #5 condition is listed for $1700. Based on this, I'd say
the guy is asking too much for the '58 GMC. Just my 2 cents worth, Jeff.
Bottom line......it's all in the eyes of the beholder. Good luck no matter
what you decide.
Tom Caperton
47-2nd 3100....in Whiteville, NC
tcape@weblnk.net
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeffrey cerniglia" <jcerniglia@msn.com>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2001 3:57 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] 58 GMC should I ???
> Hello everyone,
> I am considering buying a 58 GMC
> 1/2 ton stepside. It is not running but is a complete
> truck with a pretty straight body. It does not have a
> seat, no bed wood but has the metal strips. It has the
> big back window option and is a 4 speed on the floor.
> It has been sitting out side for 4 or 5 years with no
> cover and is a half rust half paint finish to it.
> The front bumper is bent, also there is some rott just
> above the windsheild on the pass side from a quarter
> size hole in the roof where a antenna was mounted. the
> cab corners are rotted out too and it does not have the original wheels
> either just spares to roll it around. He is asking $2500 for it, what do
you
> guys think?? He
> said he was able to start it for a bit but the carb was
> not getting fuel so it didnt run for more than a few
> seconds at a time since he just fed the carb from the top.
> I really would like to know what you guys think before
> i make a deal on it, thanks in advance for any input.
>
> Jeff Cerniglia
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