rusted 72 GMC $$$
 

Just brought my project in the shop and start a list of what i need to rebuild it. I have around 3500$ just in metal sheet without shipping(LMC).And that doesnt count time,alot of time.

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I figure its gonna cost me minimum 10 000$ just in parts,engine need to be rebuild,tranny ect ect ect.

But i came across this truck.

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The guy is asking 6500$ for it,70 chevy step side short box,all original,paint was done 10 years ago(57 blue).Im not sure on the color but this can be change.So now im thinking :lol: What to do,this truck will be a better to start a project and i could swap the disk from my 72 and convert it to 5 lugs also.(70 is 6 lugs).The plan is to drop it 4.5"-6" static with coils and drop spindles.

What you guys thinks???

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Sorry picture of my 72 didnt load.Just showing how rusted he is.

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Dump the rust-bucket. Just not worth it.

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:agree:

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Given your location, I would thoroughly check for rust, you could end up in the same position you're in now. It could be the lighting, but the body looks really wavy down the sides and the door is sticking out past the fender & rocker on the DS.

You can buy one hell of a nice truck in the states for 10K.

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You don't think it is a lot until you start adding it all up and then whap,right in the face with reality. it adds up in a hurry I would pass as well. Jim

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I have a 67 GMC to,so i think im gonna part them out and get the 70.Live to short hahaha

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Well,i think the wave on the door its just a reflection,i will bring one of my friend with me,he's a professional body worker.Truck here are rare and its the best one ive since for sale in the past years.
there's more pics

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So how much i should pay for it??He told me all metal sheet are solid no soft rusted spot,truck was born brown and repaint it chevy blue 1954 10 years ago.He buy all body part from LMC,brand new door seals(800$ deliver here).Truck have 80 000 miles and still got original engine I6 250.Two choices spend 5k at LMC or repaint this one.

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Guess it depends on you. do you want to take the time on total rebuild or go with the other one. your gonna repaint the other one and the new sheetmetal is already 10 yrs old. Verses the rebuild will be all new sheetmetal. Hm decisions decisions..
It's your call.

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If there's one thing that I have learned when it comes to this hobby it's Start with the absolute best body that you can afford.

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I think you guys are right....But in my case is not what i can afford but what i can found in my area.

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Take a trip out to the states and bring this cheap beauty home (thought about it myself).

This one would be worth every bit of your trouble...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...a-truck&cat=12

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wow,i wish we had those kind of truck here in canada for that price.California.....thats FAR from eastern Canada :lol: