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Old 06-09-2015, 12:53 AM   #27
71CHEVYSHORTBED402
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Re: It's getting thick now

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Originally Posted by davepl View Post
My truck was a fixed bid $20K plus metalwork. I had longhorn seams and CB radio hole and some stuff welded, but it was 100% rust-free.

The local quotes I got never dipped below $17K (no metalwork), so it's not like I just went with the same old out of habit.

If you come out of a body-off restoration under $30K, you're rocking it. I'd budget $3K for safety things (front end, steering box, shocks, bushings) at the high end, but I'd make sure that was done before a drop of paint went on!
Similar my truck, it had a CB on the cab. Like yours it's rust free. And yeah, I think it may hit 30K for everything. I remember thinking 16-18K. Ha!
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I developed an assembly guide (kit) for restoring this truck from the ground up, complete with details including full hardware descriptions. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM. My build thread, with some info. about the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025
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