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[yosemitesamiam]

The topic I guess says it all. I inherited my grandfather's 76 GMC 3/4 ton. It needs a lot of TLC...the entire interior needs replaced, it also needs a driver door and front fender, and someone to take the trans apart to get at a leak. The bed has rivet holes all along the rail, as he had a soft button on tonneau back in the day. The truck is really rust free except for very light surface rust along the rail and in the bed from a plastic bedliner I've since removed.

My question to you guys...is it worth the effort to strip the entire thing down and sell it piece by piece? Or should I sell it as a whole? I'm torn.

Thanks all

Sam

[N2TRUX]

It sounds like it would be better to sell it intact. Since parts are still fairly abundent for these trucks, parting them out doesn't gain much advantage.


caution- To those that reply, do not make offers or this thread will be closed and infractions issued.

[old Rusty C10]

what id like to see is some pics of this truck.... why not restore it as kind of a memorial to your grand dad? alot of guys around here do that and treasure the truck for generations after

[yosemitesamiam]

Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

what id like to see is some pics of this truck.... why not restore it as kind of a memorial to your grand dad? alot of guys around here do that and treasure the truck for generations after

That was kinda the first plan...but time/money will always be an issue. Dunno if it will ever happen. And now I'm finding myself having to drive hundreds of miles per week, and need the money for a car that gets better than a few mpg. It was the obvious choice for release...still considering your thought as well though!

[yosemitesamiam]

Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

what id like to see is some pics of this truck.... why not restore it as kind of a memorial to your grand dad? alot of guys around here do that and treasure the truck for generations after

oh here...

[yosemitesamiam]

a few more...

[GMBowtie79]

It's in pretty good shape for a 32 year old truck. I've seen people start with alot worse. I'd keep it and try to find a cheep reliable econobox for a daily driver. If you do decide to sell it, sell it whole it would be a good project truck for sombody or a good work horse for a gardening buisness,ect.

[BIGCHEVYMAN]

personally i would keep it. You would be CRAZY to part that truck out, that is a nice truck and if you closer i would be interested in buying it.

[dammitmitchell]

i wish my 83 was in that good of shape dude that door and fender are inexpensive to replace, the toehr stuff well it can all prewtty much be "cleaned up" with alot of like dail soap, a seat cover and a replacement dash board,
if anythign sell that truck whole...
but man .. that's in good shape i'd buy it.. (well not right now my wife would kill me)

[yosemitesamiam]

Thanks for the kind words guys. I've known it was in good shape. My idea originally was to convert it to a 4BT diesel and fixer up...then use it for a daily driver...but funds are really tight. Anyone want to fund me buying a $500 commuter?

[79gmcsierragrande]

Not to change subject but I just looked at where you’re from, I grew up in Glendora. My Dad still lives there. Anyways nice truck you shouldn’t have a problem selling it.

[old Rusty C10]

tell you what id keep that truck and restore it.. its in way too good a shape to get rid of .. someplace youve got to be able to store it and hold off for the funds...the 76 i started with years back makes your truck look like its showroom.. id have killed for a truck like that back when
as to a daily driver lol there are tons of $500 beaters around here but im across the country

[oldspowered]

oldspowered- Your attempt to turn this in to a personal For Sale ad has forced me to lock the thread.

[impalamark]

You guys are killing me cuz you're so far away
two nice trucks that need a little love and elbow grease
keep em put classic insurance on 'em and
make 'em weekend rides I say
just a thought
MArk

[Kurt L]

if you weren't in nebraska i would buy your truck thats a nice ride.yosemitesamiam i would keep that truck it's in good shape replace the door and fender,give it a good scrubbing and a coat of wax drive till the wheels fall off.

[Fraser Beatty]

I would buy either one of those trucks in an instant if they were closer...Sell it whole if you decide it needs to go!

[knightlife]

as sad as it is to say... these trucks are currently worth more in parts. sucks if you ask me, because they are each a diamond waiting to be buffed...

[N2TRUX]

yosemitesamiam- While I feel that your intent was legitimate, I knew it wouldn't last. It was only a matter of time before someone turned this thread in the wrong direction.

I hope you got your answer...