Unusual Pac Blue

HUAW · 05-19-2010, 10:48 PM

A 06' Pac Blue is on Ebay that does not have runningboards or a bedliner. Does that mean it has a regular pick-up bed? Seems odd...
They state that they are the orginal owner with 22,800 miles and a "Buy It Now" price of $27,900.
VIN # 1GCES14H36B122175

I think this is the link: Chevrolet : SSR: eBay Motors (item 270579385987 end time May-22-10 19:00:00 PDT)

Big Blue Ox · 05-19-2010, 11:37 PM

It does not have "Grand Ma" running boards, bed liner, or chrome wheels, and therefore it is rare and more valuable? Yeah...

Flassh · 05-19-2010, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Blue Ox

It does not have "Grand Ma" running boards, bed liner, or chrome wheels, and therefore it is rare and more valuable? Yeah...

Well...........seeing as only 6.6% of 06s were base models, it does make this one fairly rare.

Rare does not necessarily translate into desirable. No boards, no chrome wheels, no carpeted trunk, and looking like no chrome package, make it a fairly crappy truck in a nice color.

Purple Penelope · 05-20-2010, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Flassh

Well...........seeing as only 6.6% of 06s were base models, it does make this one fairly rare.

Rare does not necessarily translate into desirable. No boards, no chrome wheels, no carpeted trunk, and looking like no chrome package, make it a fairly crappy truck in a nice color.

I'm with Ray on this evaluation.....bare-bones-rare.

Cash · 05-20-2010, 07:25 AM

It is a 1SS so about as bare as they can be ordered I imagine.

Marty · 05-20-2010, 07:33 AM

So are you saying that 6.6 SSR's are crappy. Shame on you ....

Doug Allen · 05-20-2010, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Flassh

No boards, no chrome wheels, no carpeted trunk, and looking like no chrome package, make it a fairly crappy truck in a nice color.

Poor choice of words Flassh.....

It's a nice truck (with few options) with low mileage at a decent price. And it's Pac Blue.....

Flassh · 05-20-2010, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Doug Allen

Poor choice of words Flassh.....

It's a nice truck (with few options) with low mileage at a decent price. And it's Pac Blue.....

You're right - I should have said a fairly crappily optioned truck in a great color.

Realistically, missing any one of those options makes the truck less tempting to buy. Missing all of them.........................

Flassh · 05-20-2010, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Marty

So are you saying that 6.6 SSR's are crappy. Shame on you ....

Not sure what you're thinking I said. I did say that 6.6% of SSRs were crappy.

Maybe a bad choice of words - hey it was late. Should have said crappily optioned.

A poorly optioned truck is just that. This one was missing:

Chrome package - $2000
Chrome wheels - $1000 to swap, $2000 to buy
Running Boards retail $375, selling for 600 plus
Carpeted trunk - almost impossible to buy, but selling for $2000
Auxiliary Gauges - $500

1SS does not have heated or memory seats, 6 disc changer, dimming mirrors, etc.

A stripped down 1SS starts life at about $7000 less than a loaded 3SS.

So yes, 6.6% of the trucks out there start life worth significantly less than the other 93.4% of them.

At least this little bit of controversy is not a political one.

Besides, this is the third time in a month BBO and I have agreed, so that should count for something.

Doug Allen · 05-20-2010, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Flassh

You're right - I should have said a fairly crappily optioned truck in a great color.

Realistically, missing any one of those options makes the truck less tempting to buy. Missing all of them.........................

But a great platform for a wild custom job.....eh?

Flassh · 05-20-2010, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Doug Allen

But a great platform for a wild custom job.....eh?

If the plan is to do a wild custom trunk, aftermarket wheels, moulded running boards, aftermarket audio system, using blue as a base color.

Can't imagine anyone doing a wild custom truck using pac blue as a base.

But I do need to apologize for my uncouth behavior.

Some events the last few days have caused my generally dormant occular rectitis to flare up.

ssrtruck · 05-20-2010, 04:01 PM

I tend to like "strippers". Remember the Businessman's Coupe '57 150 WidowMaker, no back seat, no heat, no radio, no frills, just a big ole 283, fuel injected. Ultra rare, ultra valueable.

Flassh · 05-20-2010, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ssrtruck

I tend to like "strippers". Remember the Businessman's Coupe '57 150 WidowMaker, no back seat, no heat, no radio, no frills, just a big ole 283, fuel injected. Ultra rare, ultra valueable.

Just not sure I can stick around another 54 years to see a stripper SSR become valuable.

I can't even imagine how much more crotchety I would be.

Maybe a stripper two-tone 6 speed would get there quicker than that?

Rte66SSR · 05-20-2010, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Flassh

Well...........seeing as only 6.6% of 06s were base models, it does make this one fairly rare.

Rare does not necessarily translate into desirable. No boards, no chrome wheels, no carpeted trunk, and looking like no chrome package, make it a fairly crappy truck in a nice color.

Hey, my wife wants a truck to carry manure around in. Hmmmmmm..............

Rte66SSR · 05-20-2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Flassh

Just not sure I can stick around another 54 years to see a stripper SSR become valuable.

I can't even imagine how much more crotchety I would be.

Maybe a stripper two-tone 6 speed would get there quicker than that?

Maybe just a stripper?

blueroadster06 · 05-20-2010, 08:07 PM

I beleive I have one those "strippers"....it is what I wanted...

I have since installed satin running boards....just a plastic bedliner in the cargo area...single cd player with a mp3 player no chrome ..and no heated seats....

DOOPHUS · 05-20-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by blueroadster06

I beleive I have one those "strippers"....it is what I wanted...

Hey, BlueMan, are you referring to your R or your . . . ?

blueroadster06 · 05-20-2010, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DOOPHUS

Hey, BlueMan, are you referring to your R or your . . . ?

whatever....

Cash · 05-20-2010, 09:25 PM

We all agree the SSR is cute as hell!
This may fit the bill for someone that wants one and would rather pay less or
cannot afford to buy a highly optioned one. Whatever it takes I say!
Are you almost ready to get back in the game Huaw?

HUAW · 05-20-2010, 11:05 PM

I'd love to get back in the game! Better yet, I'd love to get back in seat again! I'm still a Blues Brother at heart and when I see a Pac Blue that I can ALMOST afford, I get a little excited!

Until the new bride gets her "bigger" house, I can't pull the trigger on another one any time soon.

: You all keep enjoying your R's and maybe someday Marty who lives 4 houses down the street might let me take his custom for a drive!

ssrtruck · 05-21-2010, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by blueroadster06

I beleive I have one those "strippers".....

If I knew that, I would have slipped a dollar between the bumpers in MAGGIE VALLEY.

Cash · 05-21-2010, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ssrtruck

If I knew that, I would have slipped a dollar between the bumpers in MAGGIE VALLEY.

Nuzzle the bowtie between the headlights??

ssrtruck · 05-21-2010, 09:34 AM

B.Y.O.B. {BRING YOUR OWN BOWTIE}

HUAW · 05-21-2010, 09:48 AM

I'm sure its been a long time since Marty had a dollar tucked!

Marty was REALLY excited one day when he came home from work and saw my R' parked in the drive one day... REALLY disappointed when I chose to find her a new home... I'm REALLY looking forward to getting him and Dee excited again!

About me getting another R' of course!

LOL!

Maui Mike · 05-21-2010, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ssrtruck

Remember the Businessman's Coupe '57 150 WidowMaker, no back seat, no heat, no radio, no frills, just a big ole 283, fuel injected. Ultra rare, ultra valueable.

Yes, I love it and am looking for one! That Black Widow black & white 2 tone paint job along the 150 trim is

6 lug steel wheels, dog dish hub caps, roll bar, radio & lock delete. I've got the build book and web link right here.

1957 Chevrolet Stock Car Competition Guide

57 BW album

I found one in HRG's neighborhood, but it was gone by the time I called

So now I'm thinking clone with a RamJet 350 crate engine.

ssrtruck · 05-21-2010, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Maui Mike

Yes, I love it and am looking for one! That Black Widow black & white 2 tone paint job along the 150 trim is

6 lug steel wheels, dog dish hub caps, roll bar, radio & lock delete. I've got the build book and web link right here.

1957 Chevrolet Stock Car Competition Guide

57 BW album

I found one in HRG's neighborhood, but it was gone by the time I called

So now I'm thinking clone with a RamJet 350 crate engine.

Excelent links. NASCAR of today should read the definition or 'STOCK CAR' ; I'm pretty sure any Impala you can buy new today isn't rear wheel drive, nor does it have two doors.

Cash · 05-21-2010, 03:43 PM

Mike, you continue to amaze me with your cool stuff!
I was not familiar with the Black Widow at all.

Doug Allen · 05-21-2010, 05:20 PM

My dream "heater and a key" ride is a '64 Impala SS with a 409 and a Muncie 4 speed.

My father in law has a lifetime friend that has one in his personal museum. He also has a '66 Shelby Cobra with 6 miles on it, appraised a few years ago at $ 1.5 million. They move it around on dollies.....

Dee · 05-21-2010, 07:30 PM

Hey Larry, I think the most important thing is to find a SSR you can afford. Once you have it, you can add what (you) want to it and make it your own. Everyone sees the SSR's differently and that's what make them so special along with the group of Fanatics that come along with them. They would just be another truck without this group of people. The first important thing and hardest is the color you want. Good luck.

Dee

HUAW · 05-21-2010, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dee

Hey Larry, I think the most important thing is to find a SSR you can afford. Once you have it, you can add what (you) want to it and make it your own. Everyone sees the SSR's differently and that's what make them so special along with the group of Fanatics that come along with them. They would just be another truck without this group of people. The first important thing and hardest is the color you want. Good luck.
Dee

Your absolutely right on all those points Dee! I'm still stuck on the Pacific Blue which is only available on the 06'. Having one repainted doesn't come cheap if I found a o3' or 04' but then I'd miss that 6.0 liter engine the 06' had... Seems like I wanna have my cake and eat it too! LOL!

That Pac Blue/Black 06' in Arizona for $22,000 is awfully tempting I do have to say... I just keep believing that the day will come!