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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: DFW
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I am starting my search for a decent relatively inexpensive PU to serve as my part-time hauler and some time project. I have not seen much other than some total restorations that are beautiful, but currently way out of my range.
Is there a sticky or a series of posts somewhere here already that list some of the things to watch out for. Obviously, cab corner and rocker panel rust are pretty common. Are there other areas that are prone to rust? Are there some areas that render a truck nothing but scrap? Since I'm in Texas, I'm hoping a local find might not have major rust, but we are taking 35 year old sheet metal. If someone can point me elsewhere for this, that would be fine. Thanks, Jerry in DFW ![]() |
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Location: Cypress, TX
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Re: Buyer Beware
Jerry I'm no 67-72 expert but since your in Texas you should look for a rust free truck. They aren't as abundant as they once were but they can still be found. Just keep in mind it may be a Texas truck now, but that doesn't mean it was always in Texas.
Beyond cab corners and rockers, another place to watch out for is above the windshield. If it has rust up there it's going to be expensive to repair. Look at the frame too. Although they normally don't rust severly unless before the cab does, you better check it regardless.... ![]()
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Cleveland OH
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Re: Buyer Beware
I printed this one out a few years ago
http://sporttruck.com/techarticles/1429/ Read it about 20 times ![]() Alot more stuff to keep you reading for awhile on there too. From basic suspension stuff to swap meet guides. Some pretty good reading (if ![]() http://sporttruck.com/techarticles/index.html
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side)
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Re: Buyer Beware
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Alvin ,TX
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Re: Buyer Beware
Welcome to the board from another Texan !
First look in the Trucks for sale forum , another member might be your best bet for buying a truck .
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Alvin ,TX
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Re: Buyer Beware
This one is a nice one .http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=181006
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: DFW Texas
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Re: Buyer Beware
Welcome! There are lots of 67-72's here in the DFW area. You wont have to look too hard to find a bunch for sale. in my opinion the main things to look for are cab rust or frame damage. Bolt on parts like fenders and even beds are pretty cheap here especially during swapmeet season. What part of DFW are you in?
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Thorntown , Indiana
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Re: Buyer Beware
Welcome to the board from Indiana .... jyd
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