I have a sickness. And a new/old 66 GMC to go along with it. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

originalJD · 03-30-2010, 12:14 PM

I've still got a long way to go with my 66 Chevy and some how I find myself constantly making offers for these old trucks when I find them. So I found a really nice 1/2 ton GMC yesterday and bought it at a steal. It's got the 305 V6 with a 4 speed behind it. Chrome grill and bumper, no dents, and only one small cancer spot on fender. I'm going to pick it up today and I will post pics later this evening. Apperently all it needs is a set of spark plugs to run so hopfully I will be driving it home. If not I will have to trailer it. But either way I now own another one of these awesome trucks to feed my addiction.

PS. It's a good thing I had a little cash set aside for what I call my project budget. Otherwise I'd be talking about my divorce right about now.

sailed2japan · 03-30-2010, 12:37 PM

To the land of the diseased. I have a special arange with the woman that she doesn't complain about my $300 trucks and I don't complain about her $300 purses.

markeb01 · 03-30-2010, 12:47 PM

I've always argued the truck hobby is cheaper than a girlfriend (or divorce). At least this way your wife knows where you are and what you're doing!

originalJD · 03-30-2010, 06:47 PM

Well, I had to pass on the deal. The truck was a complete POS. I asked the guy if there were any major dents in the truck. He said no, and that the body was good and straight all the way around. Well, when I went to look at it I found that the whole passenger side was wiped out. There was a huge gapeing hole ripped into the pass. side cab right behind the door and the whole door needed replace. (not just reskinned). And I asked the guy what he thought might be the cause of it not running. He said it just needs a set of plugs. When I popped the hood I found a total mess. Nothing was hocked up it seemed and the exhause was just hanging loose. I wasted a day and a tank of gas cause this guy couldn't be staight up with me and answer all my questions about the truck honestly. I couldn't have even used this thing for parts.

The grill on the truck was real nice though.

originalJD · 03-30-2010, 06:49 PM

I just re-read my post. Sorry about the spelling. Just a little mad right now.

markeb01 · 03-30-2010, 06:54 PM

Bummer. I'm always amazed how a person can confuse "good and straight" with "the whole side is torn off". I was offered a hood last year with a "minor scratch" on top. Upon inspection it was clear the defect was a tad bigger and deeper than a scratch, and could easily hold several quarts of water without spilling a drop.

**aerotruk63** · 03-30-2010, 07:01 PM

No no, he just sold the truck you were talking about, this is the parts truck!

03-30-2010, 12:14 PM	#1
originalJD James Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dayton, WA Posts: 455	I have a sickness. And a new/old 66 GMC to go along with it. I've still got a long way to go with my 66 Chevy and some how I find myself constantly making offers for these old trucks when I find them. So I found a really nice 1/2 ton GMC yesterday and bought it at a steal. It's got the 305 V6 with a 4 speed behind it. Chrome grill and bumper, no dents, and only one small cancer spot on fender. I'm going to pick it up today and I will post pics later this evening. Apperently all it needs is a set of spark plugs to run so hopfully I will be driving it home. If not I will have to trailer it. But either way I now own another one of these awesome trucks to feed my addiction. PS. It's a good thing I had a little cash set aside for what I call my project budget. Otherwise I'd be talking about my divorce right about now. __________________ Never crush'em. Restor'em or recycle'em. The payoff is always worth it in the end. http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...lbumId=1709080 http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/h...e_top_view_all

03-30-2010, 12:37 PM	#2
sailed2japan Jonny Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Outside the Box, Austin,TX Posts: 741	Re: I have a sickness. And a new/old 66 GMC to go along with it. To the land of the diseased. I have a special arange with the woman that she doesn't complain about my $300 trucks and I don't complain about her $300 purses. __________________ 1966 C30, Cummins, stacks, and a flat bed in progress... "Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one time in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -AEC Hundley USNR Last edited by sailed2japan; 03-30-2010 at 12:38 PM.

03-30-2010, 12:47 PM	#3
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: I have a sickness. And a new/old 66 GMC to go along with it. I've always argued the truck hobby is cheaper than a girlfriend (or divorce). At least this way your wife knows where you are and what you're doing! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502 Last edited by markeb01; 03-30-2010 at 12:48 PM.

03-30-2010, 06:47 PM	#4
originalJD James Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dayton, WA Posts: 455	Re: I have a sickness. And a new/old 66 GMC to go along with it. Well, I had to pass on the deal. The truck was a complete POS. I asked the guy if there were any major dents in the truck. He said no, and that the body was good and straight all the way around. Well, when I went to look at it I found that the whole passenger side was wiped out. There was a huge gapeing hole ripped into the pass. side cab right behind the door and the whole door needed replace. (not just reskinned). And I asked the guy what he thought might be the cause of it not running. He said it just needs a set of plugs. When I popped the hood I found a total mess. Nothing was hocked up it seemed and the exhause was just hanging loose. I wasted a day and a tank of gas cause this guy couldn't be staight up with me and answer all my questions about the truck honestly. I couldn't have even used this thing for parts. The grill on the truck was real nice though. __________________ Never crush'em. Restor'em or recycle'em. The payoff is always worth it in the end. http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...lbumId=1709080 http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/h...e_top_view_all

03-30-2010, 06:49 PM	#5
originalJD James Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dayton, WA Posts: 455	Re: I have a sickness. And a new/old 66 GMC to go along with it. I just re-read my post. Sorry about the spelling. Just a little mad right now. __________________ Never crush'em. Restor'em or recycle'em. The payoff is always worth it in the end. http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...lbumId=1709080 http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/h...e_top_view_all

03-30-2010, 06:54 PM	#6
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: I have a sickness. And a new/old 66 GMC to go along with it. Bummer. I'm always amazed how a person can confuse "good and straight" with "the whole side is torn off". I was offered a hood last year with a "minor scratch" on top. Upon inspection it was clear the defect was a tad bigger and deeper than a scratch, and could easily hold several quarts of water without spilling a drop. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

03-30-2010, 07:01 PM	#7
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: I have a sickness. And a new/old 66 GMC to go along with it. No no, he just sold the truck you were talking about, this is the parts truck! __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

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