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I've got a 96 vChevy Tahoe 2 Door 4X4 that I'm selling (or will trade) for a 67-72 C-10.
I've got a guy that wants to trade me straight across for my Tahoe.
I wanted to post some pictures here and ask YOU guys/gals if you think its a "good deal".
I'm looking for a Shortbed w/ AC/PS/AT/PB for starters and I believe this has it all.
My goal is to have it repainted/lowered and new wheels.
I don't know much about it yet except:
72 C-10 Fleetside Shortbed
23K miles on newer motor (looks like serpentine Belt).
The engine is from a 94 1500 Chevy Truck
Has a set of 20" aftermarkets wheels he'll throw in.
Pictures are attached.

Thoughts?
Roger

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the truck has already been lowered/seems to look like a pretty complete well done truck// with what the used modern trucks are going for now especially higher mileage ones being dirt cheap and about impossible to sell
i think its an excellent deal especially since its a GMC

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I did a quick KBB search on your Tahoe. I assumed 120K miles, 5.7L, 4x4, Z71, and a bunch of power options and the private party value was between $2,500-2,800 on the high end...

Trade now before he changes his mind :lol:

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Thanks for the input!.
One of the 1st things I'd do is take off the side moluding and the Chrome Molding around the Tailgate, and grind the rivite and paint it.

Once again thanks for the input!

Roger

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Actually I think the KBB is a little LOWER than that.
Its got 193K on it and the transmission "Hesitates" when going into Reverse.
NEVER stranded me...mind you, but can take anywhere from 5-25 seconds BEFORE it engages! :devil:

Roger

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Yeah, I figured it probably had a lot more miles.

That GMC looks really nice in the pics. Sounds like your Tahoe may be worth 2K or less :( In that case, in my opinion you'll almost be doubling your money with the GMC. Seriously, do if before he changes his mind :lol:

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If thats the case unload it quickly!

:lol:

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100% I would trade your Tahoe for that GMC......
Do it quickly before he changes his mind, your Tahoe will continue to decrease in value that GMC can only go up in value so it is a WIN WIN for you..

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that looks like a good trade to me

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I've seen your ads on craigslist. I wanted to send you an email but my 70 SWB isn't a runner right now. The front clip is off and I'm about to pull the 307/Th350. Good luck with your search.

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Well Gang, I'll keep you all updated on how it goes.;)

At this point, (since my initial post here), we've exchanged about 8 e-mails with the guy with the GMC.
He REALLY needs a Family Vehicle for his daughters/Wife ect.
He says as long as the Body's straight and I have the Pink/Smog Cert,
he's good to go! :metal:

This is REALLY exciting, as I thought after I sold my 67 C-10, that I'd NEVER have another "Hot Rod Truck" again. :waah:

But as my Wife pointed out, if I like the 20" Wheels that the Truck comes with, then I'll go for paint to go with the wheels.
If I DON'T like them, then I'll sell the wheels and use that money to help
re-do the Interior.

Oh did I tell you that the Wife is gong to GIVE ME A $1000.00 as a Birthday Gift (tomorrow) for the express purpose of using it ONLY for the Truck she says! :ito:

(No she does not have a Sister)! :mm:

Just for ****s-n-giggles, I've attached pictures of my beloved 67 C-10 just weeks before I sold her.

Roger

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KDAILY!!

DAMN MAN.
WE NEED PICTURES......... PICTURES I SAY!!!!!!!!!!:smoke:

Roger

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Well wish me luck!
I'm leaving in about 15 minutes to trade fore this GMC.
I got more pictures and its "Rougher" than I'd like, but I have to remember I'm trading for Value and not quality.
The Highest I Blue Book I could get on my Tahoe is about $2800.00
His GMC is Blue Booking for about $6K.

Already churning ideas in my head for the interior.

;+)

Roger

I'll keep you posted!:metal:

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Having already had one of these trucks I'm sure you know where to look for the rust on em. Look it over real good and good luck.

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GOT IT!!! :metal::metal::metal:

Pictures and Details to follow!

Roger

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Congrats!

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So there WILL be questions, until I get Re-familarized with these type of Trucks again.
So one of the 1st questions I have is, is there anywhere online or anyone in these Forums, that if I provide the VIN #, they can tell me where my GMC was made and what it started life out as?

Roger

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Whats the Vin#?.... there is a place on the main forum page I think it is there anyway that says VIN# but I haven't been there to see, just give us the vin# & whoever gets to there vin# book first wins!:lol:

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1967-1972 VIN Number Codes
Example: CE149J 100001
# Chassis Designation (1st digit) C= 4x2
# K= 4x4
# Engine Deisgnation (2nd digit) E = V-8 Gas
# S = Six Cylinder Gas
# GVW Range (3rd Digit) 1 = 1/2 Ton
# 2 = 3/4 Ton
# 3 = 1 Ton
# Model Code (4th Digit) 4 = Pickup with Cab and Bed
# Model Year (5th Digit) 7 = 1967
# 8 = 1968
# 9 = 1969
# 0 = 1970
# 1 = 1971
# 2 = 1972
# Assembly Plant A = Atlanta
# B = Baltimore
# F = Flint
# J = Janesville
# N = Norwood
# P = Pontiac
# S = St. Louis
# T = Tarrytown
# Z = Fremont
# 1 = Oshawa
# Vehicle Serial Number 100001 = 1st Unit Built
1967-1972 Model Number Codes
(The Model Number is located on the inside of the glove box door.)
Example: C E 1 09 9 34 J 100001
# Chassis Designation (1st digit) C = 4x2
# K = 4x4
# P = Forward Control
# Engine Deisgnation (2nd digit) E = V-8 Gas
# S = Six Cylinder Gas
# GVW Range (3rd Digit) 1 = 1/2 Ton
# 2 = 3/4 Ton
# 3 = 1 Ton
# Cab To Axle Dimension (4th Digit) 07 = 42"-47"
# 09 = 54"-59"
# 10 = 60"-65"
# 12 = 72"-77"
# 13 = 78"-83"
# 14 = 84"-89"
# 15 = 90"-95"
# Model Year (5th Digit) 7 - 1967
# 8 - 1968
# 9 - 1969
# 0 - 1970
# 1 - 1971
# 2 - 1972
# Body and Brake (6th Digit) 02 = Flat Face Cowl
# 03 = Cab
# 04 = Stepside Pickup
# 05 = Panel
# 06 = Suburban
# 09 = Cab, Platform, and Stake Rack
# 12 = Windshield Cowl
# 16 = Suburban (Tail and Liftgate)
# 26 = Custom Suburban (Panel Rear Doors)
# 34 = Fleetside Pickup
# 35 = Foward Control (Square Front)
# 36 = Deluxe Suburban (Panel Rear Doors)
# 42 = Forward Control Chassis
# 45 = Forward Control Panel (Round Front)
# Assembly Plant A = Atlanta
# B = Baltimore
# F = Flint
# J = Janesville
# N = Norwood
# P = Pontiac (GM Truck)
# S = St. Louis
# T = Tarrytown
# Z = Fremont
# 1 = Oshawa, Ont., Can.
# Vehicle Serial Number 100001 = 1st Unit Built

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OK I'm trying to decipher.
It is VIN# TCE142Z505512

Roger

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You've had it for a whole 3 hours! Pics man!

I got:

GMC (I think that's what the "T" means)

2wd, V-8 gas engine, 1/2 ton, pickup cab with bed, 1972, Fremont, CA plant, ... not sure on the serial number... the 5 is throwing me off... there's no way that one plant built 405,512 trucks, is there?

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Congrats on the new truck.I think you made a great trade.

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Can't wait to see the pics of it at it's new home. :D

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OK Gang..........

Its not much, but I've created a website for my 72 GMC Shortbed Fleetside.

I put it together real quik tonight, so you can see it at:
http://tinyurl.com/28beol

Please give me your Feedback/Comments.

Thanks
Roger

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I'm getting a save prompt for the website? anyone? Looking forward to pics, looks like a great deal for sure... any idea what auto trans is in it?

~Zach

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That's not a fare trade.....you really need to apologize!!
Makes me wonder what forums that other guy was on, and everyone telling him to trade before you changed your mind! :lol:
It's a GMC so it's got to be good. :smoke:
s/t

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Everyone.
I just wanted to assure you that my site is Visur free.
I update my AVG Virus Detection Daily along with Spybot and run checks 2-3 times a week.
I had one other person say that his Macafee showed it was a "Dangerous site"., but I assure you, I've had this site (created the page myself) for over 10 years.
It just changes with the Vehicles I own!

;+)

Roger

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S/T,

The IRONIC thing was, that about an hour after the Trade, I'm driving home in my new 72 GMC.
I get a Text Message from the guy I Traded my 96 Tahoe to, and he proceeds to text..."Your Are Dishonest"!
I'm like WTF!!!
He says "Your Tahoe has Transmission problems shifting from 1st to 2nd gear".
I wanted to text him back and say "Eat ****", but I took the high road and politely told him that when the Tranny was rebuilt, they put a Shift Kit in it, and it DOES have a neck-Snapping 1st to 2nd shift.
I was up front with him on EVERY aspect of my Tahoe. I knew going into this that I would get a "Diamond In The REAL Rough", but that's what I wanted.
He on the other hand got a 96 Tahoe with Instant Heat, great AC, Power Disc Brakes, 20" Aftermarket Tires/Wheels, and so clean you could eat off the seats.
I washed, Vacuumed, cleaned the Windows and did the Tires the night before our Trade.
I always try to "Pay it Forward".
He didn't do **** when it came to cleaning his Truck.
Don't give me that CRAP about me being Dishonest!
He didn't even know that my Wife's a Cop and has been for 13 years, and I would NEVER do anything Dishonest that would REMOTELY Sully her career.
THE NERVE OF SOME PEOPLE!

Off the Soapbox for now!
Roger

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Also for the Gearheads I wanted to tell yo I'm running:
235/70R-15 In Front.
275/60R-15 in the Rear

Also came with a set of (4) 20" aftermarket Chrom 5 Spoke Wheels w/ Goodyear 245/45Z R20.

I think I'm gonna have the 20's put on for the Time being, to make me feel better, as she is a little "Rougher Looking" than I'd like.

Also if anyone can help with what Rear End Gear Ratio I may have.
The guy I traded, didn't know, but with a TH350 I'm running about 2200-2500 RPM at 60-65 MPH.

3:73 Gears Maybe??

Thoughts?
:gmc2:

Roger

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Did he seem ok with your explanation of the shift kit?
s/t

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Oh Absolutely.
He said "No Problem".

I think what a lot of the problem was, that this guy was severely Hearing Impaired. He used one of those TTY things, and a Translator, so sentences, words were rearranged and out of order. When I got a phone call from him once it was one of those Live Operators, leaving it for him, on my phone.
I swear this guy Texted me probably 18 times in 45 minutes, regarding this Trade.
I think he was JUST as excited as I was.
In fact after all was said and done, I thought he was gonna be one of those people that "wont let go" after a Transaction is done.
In fact my life was kinda empty today because there were no e-mails/Text's from him today!

Roger

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give us your #, we'll make you feel better.....:lol:

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UPDATE! ;)

My 72 GMC (Now to be known as "RATIKLE")..... :ito:

Has been at the Mechainics since last week , getting the once over for Street Worthiness".

1) The previous owner used (2) Tranny Pan gaskets and Clear Silicone to seal the Tranny Pan!
So that gasket has been changed as well as the Filter assembly which was laying in the bottom of the Pan. 1st night there, it left a 2' Tranny Oil puddle on the floor!

2) Lower Ball Joints were shot, and now those have been changed.

3) Upper/Lower Radiator Hoses and Radiator Flush with new coolant.

4) Valve Cover Gaskets replaced.

5) Chrome Spark Plug Wire Looms.

6) (2) New Spark Plug Heat Jackets.

7) New Rear Shoes, Turned Drums.

8) Make Oil Gauge operational again.

9) Put in new Steering Wheel/Horn Kit and Signal Cancelling Cam.

10) Oil/Oil Filter Change.

This mechanic is one of the Few Dying Breeds. His Shop is in a 100 year old barn, with old Oil Cans, sighns, Posters, **** haning everywhere.
Loves to work on, and build Hot Rods/Muscle Cars. He currently has a 70 Nova that will only run on Aviation Fuel! ;)

Very cool/Laid back kinda guy. We've been using him for 5 years now and hes never let us down on any of our vehicles, hes worked on.

The anticipation builds......................

Roger
"RATIKLE"

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WOW!

Congrats!

Looks like the start of a beatiful relationship!

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Don't know if anyones still following this thread, but here we are almost 2 years later.
Its had all the exterior body work done on it and is almost back from the shop for interior paint.
Heres a few pics. Doesnt seem like 2 years ago..........................

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Man, you should be ashamed of yourself trading that other truck for this gorgeous, classic hotrod of a truck ;)

Just kidding! Wow! That's one sweet looking ride you have there, bro! Keep up the great progress!

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:gmc2:Before........................................................................................ ...and...................After..................................Nice work.....Nice Trade!!!:gmc2:

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I remember this thread... and I have a 2000 Z71 for trade if you miss your old tahoe :lol: