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C10-Driver · 10-01-2011, 11:58 PM

I did... Was looking for and extended cab pickup but came accross this '05 with 100K miles on it for $11,000. It's an LT with leather and all the bells and whistles. Needed brakes, shocks and struts, new tires and a tranny flush but it is in great shape and I haven't seen many this color. It caught my eye and I bought it

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**Boog** · 10-02-2011, 11:40 AM

I've given thought to buying one myself. With that small box they aren't much good for hauling anything. Golf clubs maybe. Some folks do tow a bit with them. I thought the first gens were ugly with all that body cladding on em. Others thought so too as they don't have nearly as much on them now. That is a pretty color on yours. They do ride nice dont' they?

72freak · 10-02-2011, 12:50 PM

ElCaminos have always held a spot near to my heart!

Woogeroo · 10-02-2011, 07:06 PM

it's still ugly.

-W

C10-Driver · 10-03-2011, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Woogeroo

it's still ugly.

Thanks for the vote of confidence

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Yes Boog, they ride like a dream and the box is surprisingly large. You wouldn't want to haul a load of sand in it but it's about 2-1/2 feet tall under the cover... You could pack a ton of stuff in there.

At the end of the day, this is my "winter beater". I drive my '02 SWB in the summer (and it rarely sees the rain)... And, when it's real nice I drive my '70

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Woogeroo · 10-03-2011, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by C10-Driver

At the end of the day, this is my "winter beater". I drive my '02 SWB in the summer (and it rarely sees the rain)... And, when it's real nice I drive my '70

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Ah... now THAT '70 is a good looking truck there. Now we're talking... sweet green color too.

-W

p.s. wasn't hating, it's a nice ride you got, but the Avy has never turned my crank. The only one I've ever sorta liked was a project truck that 4wheel and off road did years ago when they were new... they replaced the front and back bumpers with something more manly looking and lifted it, etc..

C10-Driver · 10-03-2011, 11:13 PM

No worries... I took your comment for what it was - A little jab

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As I said in an earlier post, I have never been a big fan and still prefer a "real" truck. I got a decent enough deal on it, it's practical for my life at the moment (hauling kids and gear around) and it looks good so I think I'll keep it

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10-01-2011, 11:58 PM	#1
C10-Driver Chevy Truck Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,176	Never thought I would buy an Avalanch but... I did... Was looking for and extended cab pickup but came accross this '05 with 100K miles on it for $11,000. It's an LT with leather and all the bells and whistles. Needed brakes, shocks and struts, new tires and a tranny flush but it is in great shape and I haven't seen many this color. It caught my eye and I bought it . Attached Images __________________ . 1970 Chev C/10 SWB, 355 SBC, 700R4, 3.73 Posi, Air Ride (Click to view Build Thread) (SOLD) 1978 Chevy C/10 SWB 1970 Pontiac Lemans .

10-02-2011, 11:40 AM	#2
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,029	Re: Never thought I would buy an Avalanch but... I've given thought to buying one myself. With that small box they aren't much good for hauling anything. Golf clubs maybe. Some folks do tow a bit with them. I thought the first gens were ugly with all that body cladding on em. Others thought so too as they don't have nearly as much on them now. That is a pretty color on yours. They do ride nice dont' they? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

10-02-2011, 12:50 PM	#3
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Never thought I would buy an Avalanch but... ElCaminos have always held a spot near to my heart! __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

10-02-2011, 07:06 PM	#4
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: Never thought I would buy an Avalanch but... it's still ugly. -W

10-03-2011, 11:13 PM	#7
C10-Driver Chevy Truck Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,176	Re: Never thought I would buy an Avalanch but... No worries... I took your comment for what it was - A little jab . As I said in an earlier post, I have never been a big fan and still prefer a "real" truck. I got a decent enough deal on it, it's practical for my life at the moment (hauling kids and gear around) and it looks good so I think I'll keep it . __________________ . 1970 Chev C/10 SWB, 355 SBC, 700R4, 3.73 Posi, Air Ride (Click to view Build Thread) (SOLD) 1978 Chevy C/10 SWB 1970 Pontiac Lemans .



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