Newbie here with some questions
 

Hi all,
I am looking for some info on purchasing a 67-72 Chevy/GMC pick-up truck that is 4WD, step or fleetside, short bed, newerer motor, maybe one that was restored or overhauled a few years back (the truck).
I am looking for this to be a daily driver and not a truck that is restored to factory specs. In fact I would prefer one that has a fresher motor (HEI), a newer tranny, and whatever paint. I don't want a show-winner. I have seen them around for $5,000 and under. I would like it to have a V8, I don't care about auto or stick, and maybe some good highway gears.

I guess I am asking where to look. I have tried all the usual places but not found anything that was less than 2500 miles from me.
I am in New England. If anyone has this truck or knows where I can find or look for this truck please let me know. Reply here, use the email I have registered here, or catsdogs3@snet.net

If it were a Jeep I would know right where to look, but I haven't been a Chevy guy in a long time. Not since my 62 2WD stepside and my 78 K20 GMC pick-up. (15 years ago)

Thanks in advance.

Cheers,
INKMAN

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1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee w/ 33" Mud Terrains (For Sale)
1946 Willys CJ2A (For Sale)
1969 Austin Mini Cooper
2000 Suzuki King Quad

Can't be of much help but Welcome from Northern Ca

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Steve's 70 CST
02 Burb (wifes Truck)
www.picturetrail.com/70CST
Pittsburg Ca., that's right Ca.

I've got two words for you,,,,,Carlilse, PA June 28th-30!
(I never did so good in math, must have skipped school that day)

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1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi
Killingworth, Connecticut

Welcome from Colorado! I'll see what I can find, since I don't currently know of any like that. If I find anything here in Colorado or through my family contacts in Nebraska, I'll drop you an email.

Scott

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I say it's only money, my wife says it's only a truck....

'71 C10 Deluxe, factory ac, ps, pb, should be done by 2102

'70 C10? unknown
some pics... http://communities.msn.com/71chevy/s...nw?albumlist=2

Longmont, CO
husker95@hotmail.com

Thanks for the quick response.
Gordo, I think you gave me the same advise in another forum. I am going to be in Colorado for the last couple weeks that month. I would love to check it out though. I was wondering if anyone knows a good place to look online, or some good places to call to get the ball rolling. I am reading as much as I can on all these boards. I am very familiar with getting lots of info from these boards as I belong to about 50 of them between the Jeep boards, the Mini boards, the ATV boards, the kayak boards, and several others relating to other interests of mine. They have got to be the best source of information out there.

Continuing the search for my truck.

Cheers,
INKMAN

Every once in a while you can find a good deal in Hemmings Motor News... but you've found the right board for these trucks... stick around long enough and one will pop up...

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'72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA
http://www.ixpres.com/vlusardi/chevtrk.htm

these guys are usually kinda epensive, but I have been hearing some good things about them here lately. http://www.rustfreeclassics.com/

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite.
E-mail longhornmail@yahoo.com
My name is Andy...not Randy...I'm in Ohio...Not Illinois...close enough?
Columbus Ohio

I just spoke with Scott at Rustfreeclassics and he does have some really nice trucks. He is a little more expensive than most other places but it seems like he really goes through the vehicle and fixes what needs fixing and I got a good feel from him. I will continue my search, but he seems like a possible alternative. Thanks for letting me know about him.

Cheers,
INKMAN