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CastIron · 06-06-2013, 10:52 PM

I was browsing craigslist today, and came across a couple of decent looking trucks. I think I got a better deal on my 69 gmc, but that was thirteen years ago.

68 GMC with newer brakes, $2250
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/3854183955.html
70 c10 project, $1300
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/3850174656.html

There's a lot of higher priced trucks, but those seem to be listed for a long time with the price dropping every other week or so.

*Southern Shaker* · 06-06-2013, 10:57 PM

that 68 looks like the rear axle maybe in the wrong place it mightjust be me but it looks like its more forward

Spartan · 06-07-2013, 01:01 AM

Not true. Wet means rust. Oregon gets wet, stays wet.
Oregon is rural and trucks are rod hard and put away...you guessed it...wet.
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CastIron · 06-07-2013, 01:50 AM

Not all Oregon trucks are rust buckets. My 69 GMC has the original paint and has always been garaged. I'll take some pictures (hopefully this weekend) and post them.

Or you can check out my low quality profile picture. (my 72 chevelle is in the background)

msgdsrf · 06-07-2013, 11:58 AM

Not all of Oregon is wet. 2/3's of the state is desert.
But those trucks are in Portand, wet but at least no salt..

54blackhornet · 06-07-2013, 12:43 PM

A lot of folks are in the dark on Oregon, he'll most can't even pronounce the name properly ? Every time I hear some one call it OR O Gon I want to scream ! I ask people back east on trips to explain where Oregon is located and you can't believe the answers ? Yes it is wet, but that is along the coast and inland until you hit the mountains, the central and eastern areas are quite dry most of the year. I have 3 67-72 pick-ups, all bought in Oregon, I am on the east side where there is no rust at all to speak of, but two of mine have the typical rocker problems, but my 68'GMC has not a speck, came from the Boise, ID area. Being from Florida originally I just love the state and welcome you to come visit us, we have a lot to show you, this state is big and beautifull. I wish everyone a great weekend .

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GRX · 06-07-2013, 01:37 PM

OrOgon ... Think you have it bad? We get the "Mary Land" thing all the time over there so shape up!

Yep. Shore to mountain top. Rain forest to desert - all within a day's drive or less. The Pacific Northwest is a wondrous place. Being transplanted from there to the mid-Atlantic, I'd say the prices here are definitely higher. No doubt due to reduced availability from excessive road salt.

Spartan · 06-07-2013, 03:48 PM

Oregon is beautiful. Yes. In fact America is beautiful.
However, trucks aren't cheaper.
Yes the cascades produce a rain shadow just like the Sierra Nevada do. 4/5 of the population is west of the cascades and mostly along the I-5 corridor which is where most of the trucks are located...these days.
It's just my experience that trucks are not less expensive on average. 2 cents.
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Spartan · 06-07-2013, 03:53 PM

Just for info. I was raised here. Lived here most of my life. 4th generation on my dads side. It's home and where my heart is. Seen the whole state from Milton freewater to Sycan marsh to bandon to Astoria. Love it all. For the tourists - once you've seen it, go home! Lol
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**TBONE1964** · 06-07-2013, 09:08 PM

Salt means rust and I do agree that Orgin has its fair share of rain. The vehicles there are for the most part fairly solid. I have a girlfriend who lives in Junction City and I own a 1964 SWB Chevy that is a real nice truck. It was built in Fremont and found its way to a dealer in Coos Bay and eventually ended up in Albany. I bought it from the second owner who owned it for only 8 months. The truck does have some rot but not nearly as much as it would in Michigan. When I see a truck for sale in Orgin (as pronounced in Orgin) I could sell the same truck in Michigan for triple the money they ask in Orgin.

Even when a truck is from the driest of conditions such as Phoenix or Cali, the rockers will still be subject to rot and that is only by fault of design and there is no way for all of the dirt, sand, and other road debris to get out of them. Add water and you have rot.

**TBONE1964** · 06-07-2013, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Spartan

Just for info. I was raised here. Lived here most of my life. 4th generation on my dads side. It's home and where my heart is. Seen the whole state from Milton freewater to Sycan marsh to bandon to Astoria. Love it all. For the tourists - once you've seen it, go home! Lol
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No way, I am moving there. Don't worry, I won't tell anyone

CastIron · 06-07-2013, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Spartan

For the tourists - once you've seen it, go home! Lol
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Tom McCall, who was a governor of Oregon, said "Come visit us again and again. This is a state of excitement. But for heaven's sake, don't come here to live."

I've been here my whole life too. And yeah, it rains pretty much non-stop from November to May. But I'd much rather live here than a lot of other places.

Bow Commander · 06-08-2013, 02:31 AM

<------ never moving.

Lots of solid classics to choose from here. In the summer time there is a car show just about every weekend. Pretty big culture for classics. Cheaper? I don't think so, but certainly deals to be had.

@TBONE1964 the Junction City show and cruise was just last weekend! One of my favorite classic car events of the year.
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**TBONE1964** · 06-08-2013, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Bow Commander

<------ never moving.

Lots of solid classics to choose from here. In the summer time there is a car show just about every weekend. Pretty big culture for classics. Cheaper? I don't think so, but certainly deals to be had.

@TBONE1964 the Junction City show and cruise was just last weekend! One of my favorite classic car events of the year.
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Yes, I missed the Function in Junction this year but not next year. My girlfriend is sending me a t-shirt and sent me a lot of photos. There are also a lot of tri five Chevy's there, another one of my favorites.

It's funny to say but JC is more home to me now than where I live in Mich. Beautiful country there. Cannot wait to become a permanent resident.

dan42 · 06-08-2013, 11:07 AM

Eastern Oregon has some gems for trucks; all you have to do is watch Craigslist.
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54blackhornet · 06-08-2013, 12:38 PM

I tried CL a few times when I decided to let my 68 GMC go to a new home. It is a two owner from new, no rust and I got not one legit offer from CL ad so I said screw it and kept it, glad I did.....

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anubisani · 06-08-2013, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Spartan

Not true. Wet means rust. Oregon gets wet, stays wet.
Oregon is rural and trucks are rod hard and put away...you guessed it...wet.
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I got my truck last month from OREGON NO rust on frame or door or any where underneath just surface rust where the paint came off

YBNORML · 06-08-2013, 03:41 PM

it is a well documented fact that no matter where you are, the trucks are always cheaper where you are not!

**DeadheadNM** · 06-08-2013, 04:12 PM

Hasn't Tom (tll74) bought up all the good OR trucks by now LOL!

**TBONE1964** · 06-08-2013, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Hasn't Tom (tll74) bought up all the good OR trucks by now LOL!

Not yet Pete, but he is working on it

anubisani · 06-08-2013, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by YBNORML

it is a well documented fact that no matter where you are, the trucks are always cheaper where you are not!

lol

ole dollor · 06-08-2013, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by anubisani

lol

LOL x2

Tinkermc · 06-08-2013, 07:45 PM

I think the cheapest place is Washington state. I flew from Richmond,Va to Seatle, drove home with a rust free truck and was still cheaper than one I found here.,My 2 cents

Vintage Windmills · 06-08-2013, 08:29 PM

Stated another way, the trucks in Oregon and Washington are generally in much better shape per dollar than other areas of the country. I've seen it after looking at hundreds or maybe even a thousand CL ads all over the country.

Indyuke · 06-09-2013, 08:55 PM

^^ I agree, the selection of our trucks found in Portland and Seattle's craigslist ads are much more plentiful, cheaper and generally in better shape than most of the rest of the country with maybe the exception of the LA area.

I've bought a couple of trucks in Portland for less than $3000 with minor amounts of rust, none of it actually visible until you crawl underneath. Two of them were in great shape, and I just jumped in and promptly drove 200 miles back home without any issues.

06-06-2013, 10:52 PM	#1
CastIron Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 330	I think trucks are cheaper in Oregon I was browsing craigslist today, and came across a couple of decent looking trucks. I think I got a better deal on my 69 gmc, but that was thirteen years ago. 68 GMC with newer brakes, $2250 http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/3854183955.html 70 c10 project, $1300 http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/3850174656.html There's a lot of higher priced trucks, but those seem to be listed for a long time with the price dropping every other week or so.

06-06-2013, 10:57 PM	#2
Southern Shaker Account Suspended Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toughest lil' Town in Texas Posts: 856	Re: I think trucks are cheaper in Oregon that 68 looks like the rear axle maybe in the wrong place it mightjust be me but it looks like its more forward

06-07-2013, 01:01 AM	#3
Spartan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Backwoods, OR Posts: 888	Re: I think trucks are cheaper in Oregon Not true. Wet means rust. Oregon gets wet, stays wet. Oregon is rural and trucks are rod hard and put away...you guessed it...wet. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '69 K20 350/4 speed/Rockwell/D44/HO52. "orange rhymes with door hinge"

06-07-2013, 01:50 AM	#4
CastIron Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 330	Re: I think trucks are cheaper in Oregon Not all Oregon trucks are rust buckets. My 69 GMC has the original paint and has always been garaged. I'll take some pictures (hopefully this weekend) and post them. Or you can check out my low quality profile picture. (my 72 chevelle is in the background)

06-07-2013, 11:58 AM	#5
msgdsrf Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: White Salmon, WA Posts: 263	Re: I think trucks are cheaper in Oregon Not all of Oregon is wet. 2/3's of the state is desert. But those trucks are in Portand, wet but at least no salt..

06-07-2013, 12:43 PM	#6
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,416	Re: I think trucks are cheaper in Oregon A lot of folks are in the dark on Oregon, he'll most can't even pronounce the name properly ? Every time I hear some one call it OR O Gon I want to scream ! I ask people back east on trips to explain where Oregon is located and you can't believe the answers ? Yes it is wet, but that is along the coast and inland until you hit the mountains, the central and eastern areas are quite dry most of the year. I have 3 67-72 pick-ups, all bought in Oregon, I am on the east side where there is no rust at all to speak of, but two of mine have the typical rocker problems, but my 68'GMC has not a speck, came from the Boise, ID area. Being from Florida originally I just love the state and welcome you to come visit us, we have a lot to show you, this state is big and beautifull. I wish everyone a great weekend . Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

06-07-2013, 01:37 PM	#7
GRX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,937	Re: I think trucks are cheaper in Oregon OrOgon ... Think you have it bad? We get the "Mary Land" thing all the time over there so shape up! Yep. Shore to mountain top. Rain forest to desert - all within a day's drive or less. The Pacific Northwest is a wondrous place. Being transplanted from there to the mid-Atlantic, I'd say the prices here are definitely higher. No doubt due to reduced availability from excessive road salt. __________________ 1969 c-10 Step Side Long Bed. I-6 250cid = = 1969 Pontiac GTO hard top. 400, 4-speed.

06-07-2013, 03:48 PM	#8
Spartan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Backwoods, OR Posts: 888	Re: I think trucks are cheaper in Oregon Oregon is beautiful. Yes. In fact America is beautiful. However, trucks aren't cheaper. Yes the cascades produce a rain shadow just like the Sierra Nevada do. 4/5 of the population is west of the cascades and mostly along the I-5 corridor which is where most of the trucks are located...these days. It's just my experience that trucks are not less expensive on average. 2 cents. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '69 K20 350/4 speed/Rockwell/D44/HO52. "orange rhymes with door hinge"

06-07-2013, 03:53 PM	#9
Spartan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Backwoods, OR Posts: 888	Re: I think trucks are cheaper in Oregon Just for info. I was raised here. Lived here most of my life. 4th generation on my dads side. It's home and where my heart is. Seen the whole state from Milton freewater to Sycan marsh to bandon to Astoria. Love it all. For the tourists - once you've seen it, go home! Lol Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '69 K20 350/4 speed/Rockwell/D44/HO52. "orange rhymes with door hinge"

06-07-2013, 09:08 PM	#10
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: I think trucks are cheaper in Oregon Salt means rust and I do agree that Orgin has its fair share of rain. The vehicles there are for the most part fairly solid. I have a girlfriend who lives in Junction City and I own a 1964 SWB Chevy that is a real nice truck. It was built in Fremont and found its way to a dealer in Coos Bay and eventually ended up in Albany. I bought it from the second owner who owned it for only 8 months. The truck does have some rot but not nearly as much as it would in Michigan. When I see a truck for sale in Orgin (as pronounced in Orgin) I could sell the same truck in Michigan for triple the money they ask in Orgin. Even when a truck is from the driest of conditions such as Phoenix or Cali, the rockers will still be subject to rot and that is only by fault of design and there is no way for all of the dirt, sand, and other road debris to get out of them. Add water and you have rot.

06-08-2013, 02:31 AM	#13
Bow Commander Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Springfield Oregon Posts: 156	Re: I think trucks are cheaper in Oregon <------ never moving. Lots of solid classics to choose from here. In the summer time there is a car show just about every weekend. Pretty big culture for classics. Cheaper? I don't think so, but certainly deals to be had. @TBONE1964 the Junction City show and cruise was just last weekend! One of my favorite classic car events of the year. Posted via Mobile Device

06-08-2013, 11:07 AM	#15
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: I think trucks are cheaper in Oregon Eastern Oregon has some gems for trucks; all you have to do is watch Craigslist. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

06-08-2013, 12:38 PM	#16
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,416	Re: I think trucks are cheaper in Oregon I tried CL a few times when I decided to let my 68 GMC go to a new home. It is a two owner from new, no rust and I got not one legit offer from CL ad so I said screw it and kept it, glad I did..... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

06-08-2013, 03:41 PM	#18
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: I think trucks are cheaper in Oregon it is a well documented fact that no matter where you are, the trucks are always cheaper where you are not! __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

06-08-2013, 04:12 PM	#19
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,480	Re: I think trucks are cheaper in Oregon Hasn't Tom (tll74) bought up all the good OR trucks by now LOL! __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland



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06-08-2013, 07:45 PM	#23
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: I think trucks are cheaper in Oregon I think the cheapest place is Washington state. I flew from Richmond,Va to Seatle, drove home with a rust free truck and was still cheaper than one I found here.,My 2 cents

06-08-2013, 08:29 PM	#24
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: I think trucks are cheaper in Oregon Stated another way, the trucks in Oregon and Washington are generally in much better shape per dollar than other areas of the country. I've seen it after looking at hundreds or maybe even a thousand CL ads all over the country. __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

06-09-2013, 08:55 PM	#25
Indyuke Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 623	Re: I think trucks are cheaper in Oregon ^^ I agree, the selection of our trucks found in Portland and Seattle's craigslist ads are much more plentiful, cheaper and generally in better shape than most of the rest of the country with maybe the exception of the LA area. I've bought a couple of trucks in Portland for less than $3000 with minor amounts of rust, none of it actually visible until you crawl underneath. Two of them were in great shape, and I just jumped in and promptly drove 200 miles back home without any issues.

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