71 gmc swb fleet (should i buy?) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lofly'a · 09-15-2002, 12:37 AM

hey board members, i have'nt been able to post in a while (work). i got a lead on a truck today and went to check it out. it's 71 gmc swb fleet, it has a 350 w/ a 3 on the tree. the guy will also throw in 2 extra doors, 4 vent window assemblies, 3 extra gauge clusters, a set of finned M/T valve covers, and a load of extra knobs, emblems and, other assorted goodies. the engine stacked a rod bearing and has been sitting for about a year. it also has fair tires and a set of cragar s/s mags on it in ok condition. the truck has the usual rust problems- rusting rockers, and cab corners but the rest is ok.

the problem is that i don't need another truck, but how can i resist this DEAL. and get this, for a price of 200 for all. i wish somebody could give me one good reason to not buy it but i can't think of one. will drag it home monday and figure how i'll support another vehicle (resto costs, insurance, gas, etc.....)

O'l Buck · 09-15-2002, 01:04 AM

dang, that's cheap, I'd be all over it if I were you, regardless of place to keep it, future plans, etc, etc. after all, everyone should have at least 2 trucks, the more the marrier i always say!!.....and if it's that cheap, with all those extras, you can't go wrong. Too bad I don't live closer, I'd snap it up if you turned it down.

lofly'a · 09-15-2002, 09:45 PM

whew, ol buck when i first saw your address i was getting a little worried, (orleans, as in New Orleans but then i sa the NE). oh yea, i'm gonna get it. i already have the title, the keys and a bill of sale awaiting a notary. the wife was pleased when she realized what i am getting for the price.

**Palf70Step** · 09-15-2002, 09:52 PM

Hey...you wanna send it down here. My wife will kill me...but your close enough. I'll watch it for ya..

09-15-2002, 12:37 AM	#1
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	71 gmc swb fleet (should i buy?) hey board members, i have'nt been able to post in a while (work). i got a lead on a truck today and went to check it out. it's 71 gmc swb fleet, it has a 350 w/ a 3 on the tree. the guy will also throw in 2 extra doors, 4 vent window assemblies, 3 extra gauge clusters, a set of finned M/T valve covers, and a load of extra knobs, emblems and, other assorted goodies. the engine stacked a rod bearing and has been sitting for about a year. it also has fair tires and a set of cragar s/s mags on it in ok condition. the truck has the usual rust problems- rusting rockers, and cab corners but the rest is ok. the problem is that i don't need another truck, but how can i resist this DEAL. and get this, for a price of 200 for all. i wish somebody could give me one good reason to not buy it but i can't think of one. will drag it home monday and figure how i'll support another vehicle (resto costs, insurance, gas, etc.....) __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project

09-15-2002, 01:04 AM	#2
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	dang, that's cheap, I'd be all over it if I were you, regardless of place to keep it, future plans, etc, etc. after all, everyone should have at least 2 trucks, the more the marrier i always say!!.....and if it's that cheap, with all those extras, you can't go wrong. Too bad I don't live closer, I'd snap it up if you turned it down. __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

09-15-2002, 09:45 PM	#3
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	whew, ol buck when i first saw your address i was getting a little worried, (orleans, as in New Orleans but then i sa the NE). oh yea, i'm gonna get it. i already have the title, the keys and a bill of sale awaiting a notary. the wife was pleased when she realized what i am getting for the price. __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project

09-15-2002, 09:52 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Hey...you wanna send it down here. My wife will kill me...but your close enough. I'll watch it for ya.. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

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