Although I have been an avid fan of the '64-'66 Chevy trucks since 1980, I have noticed the upward trend in the '60-'66 Chevy/GMC trucks, Panels & Carryalls, in the past few years. Trucks, that were once in the hedge-row, and given away, if you could get to them & drag them to safety, are now next to the road with a For Sale sign in the window.
In many cases, a truck that was $500.00-$800.00 a few years ago, is $1,500.00 or more. This trend, I believe, is both good & bad. Good, because higher prices for trucks, projects & parts, typically means the popularity & demand, is rising, amongst the masses. Bad, because acquiring good, quality, redeemable sheet metal parts, is becoming more difficult. With the quality, fit & finish of the aftermarket sheet metal parts, woefully lacking, as compared to their original cousins, sharp-shooting for original items will be more challenging.
Those interested in getting in the game, are still able to find a reasonably priced '60-'66 Chevy/GMC truck, Panel or Carryall. Considering production numbers, the short wheel base trucks, 4x4 trucks and the Panels & Carryalls, tend to command more money, than the substantially higher production numbers of the 2wd & long wheel base trucks. We have found, comparably-equipped '55-'59 & '67-'72, in relatively the same condition, fetch more money, than the '60-'66 trucks. Not a bad thing, since this provides an alternative, at an attainable price. Generally speaking, more & more trucks, Panels & Carryalls of every year, Make & Model, are showing up at shows, cruises, show-n-shines, etc., which is good news for all truck enthusiasts, regardless of your personal taste. The more, sites like Stovebolt, are populated with great people, the more the interest & popularity of trucks, Panels & Carryalls, will continue to rise.
Last edited by 4-5-6 Chevy Trucks; 01/14/2014 1:57 PM.
