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Gotta Vent!!!
Ok is it just me or does everyone on craigslist think their trucks are worth millions???? I have at just about every craigslist site across the US and its ridiculous what some of these people want for a rusted to the ground truck that dosent even run!!! I mean dont get me wrong these trucks are getting fewer and fewer everyday but it not like their made of gold.
Ok a little background behind my rant. I have a 71 swb that im selling. I also have a 72 that needs a roof cause of the header panel being rotted out. The reason Im selling the 71 is cause i really dont want to build a shaved truck anymore. So im looking for a 4wd to build for hunting and what not. I look all over for a 4wd with a decent enough cab to build from. Well not happening. So i look for a decent 67/68 cab and front clip cause i want to put it on a SWB 72 frame I have. Still no go. At least not for a decent price anyway. I have tons of parts if i could just find a decent cab id be on my way. GRRRR. Sorry guys and gals just had to vent. Probably didnt make much sense either but i feel better.
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Re: Gotta Vent!!!
CL is one of those places you just never know what will turn up. If I had to offer any advice... post a WTB ad here on the board, or watch the threads that come up in the parts board. You will never find a better group of people that are not only going through some of the same things you are, but are also the main dealers in what you are looking for.
Good luck in the cab search!
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Saving 1 truck at a time!
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Re: Gotta Vent!!!
I would also place WTB ad on craigslist...you will get some decent offers and you only need one. Prices on craigslist around here dirt cheap! The shipping cost would kill you however.
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Re: Gotta Vent!!!
Oh I have no problem with Road Trips!!! Wife occasionally does but I dont!! LOL
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A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing. Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the world together. Last edited by monte0185; 07-30-2009 at 02:22 PM. |
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Re: Gotta Vent!!!
Look out west, I am going to Utah from MO for a decent cab and stepside bed that is affordable, there are so many in Utah, Cali, Washington, Oregon that the will crush nicer stuff than I can find around here at any price.....As a matter of fact I am thinking of making monthly trips out west if I can make a little extra $$$ and pay for the gas, I like Driving.
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Re: Gotta Vent!!!
Yeah I was looking alot in AZ and TX cause i have relatives all over there. I like driving too!!! Have 16ft truck hauler will travel!!
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Re: Gotta Vent!!!
oh believe me I watch this site like a hawk. Im a network administrator so my day is pretty boring!! LOL Gotta have something to do so I hang out here. I havent posted a WTB yet but i think im going to.
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Re: Gotta Vent!!!
I have found that many CL sellers know that their price is high but if you show up with cash in hand (even if much less than asking price) and a trailer or whatever else you need to haul that truck away, and you sweet talk them a little, they often will just give in so they can get that cash and be rid of the heap in their front yard and shut the wife up.
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Re: Gotta Vent!!!
I looked on craigslist for 4 months before buying my truck. You are right there is a lot of ridiculous stuff on there. But it did lead me to my truck and I got a steal on it! so I can't talk to bad about it!
and like mclairmo said I showed up with 1300 less than asking price and walked away with it.. Last edited by davebloomer; 07-30-2009 at 02:24 PM. |
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I was aggressive with my 68 truck on Ebay and asked the seller to sell to me before the auction ended. I showed up with $1,500 in cash, fixed the closed and stuck choke plate on the spot and drove it home. Engine runs like new and no rust anywhere, even has a tach dash and rally rims. Seller had too many projects and never figured out that the choke on this truck was bad, which is why he could never get it started.
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Re: Gotta Vent!!!
have you looked at the springfield mo cl? theres a ton on there. like heres a 68 4x4
http://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/1294587035.html
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Re: Gotta Vent!!!
Yeah I seen that one but i wasnt sure about the 83 frame. Seems to me like theres alot of rigging involved in different body style frames. I could be wrong though.
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Re: Gotta Vent!!!
I am in East Texas and I have seen some really good deals in the East Texas CL section.. I got my 70 GMC for 1300, a lot less than the original asking price. If you make it out here and find more than one you can store one at my place for a week or two.
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Ive been eyeballing this one and the guy just called me back finally. Hes been out of town. What do yall think this is worth? Im not sure I wanna pay as much as hes asking but it looks da@@ good to me.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
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Re: Gotta Vent!!!
This one's for sale in Big Sandy TN
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Re: Gotta Vent!!!
Yeah Thats Rons. I seen it a couple weekends ago when i was there for the get together. Decent truck but to much rust for me. Im trying to get out of the rust buisness. At least for a little while anyway.
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She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005 |
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Re: Gotta Vent!!!
Yeah and it seems like once you get out of it its not permanent!! Its short lived!!
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Re: Gotta Vent!!!
most of my best deals have been word of mouth. Start telling everyone you know that you are looking. eventually, you will find that deal and usaully more stuff then you need.
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Re: Gotta Vent!!!
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=&ni...iew&ad=1429761
I would think this is about as good of a deal as you will find.
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Re: Gotta Vent!!!
just like anything you need to look at the big picture//i've been looking for a 1997 harley heritage springer for awhile looked all over all sorts of prices and wrecks last week i found a 1200mile original bike for a very fair price and am leaving in a few hours to pick it up// THANKS TO CRAIGSLIST!!!!
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Re: Gotta Vent!!!
I found a decent cab in Denver's craigslist for 150 bones. Needs a little bit of work but nowhere near what my original did. Search for PJ in Denver if you don't find anything here.
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Re: Gotta Vent!!!
sjarrett71 Kinda off the subject but i noticed your from rolla MO. I got a cousin there. Just thought id throw it out there.
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