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LandonL · 01-25-2011, 10:05 PM

One of my friends sent me a picture he had taken of a craigslist ad and wanted to know what I thought. To me it looks good, a very good deal. What do you think? Heres what he sent.

matthew20061 · 01-25-2011, 10:08 PM

Looks like a good deal to me!

superchevy · 01-25-2011, 10:09 PM

I'd already have it on my trailer and be on the way home...
SC

gr8fun · 01-25-2011, 10:23 PM

This^^^^^^

Heck of find. Buy it NOW.

*ksjh1316* · 01-25-2011, 10:56 PM

Would have asked how soon can i pick it up and not thought twice about making the trip

LandonL · 01-25-2011, 10:59 PM

I'm going to give him a call tomorrow. Hopefully no ones going to beat me to it.

**N2TRUX** · 01-25-2011, 11:57 PM

If its what you want, go it it.

Jeffs70 · 01-26-2011, 12:20 AM

now that is a steal. I would agree with superchevy and ksjh1316. I think I would already be in it driving down the road at that price.

cam.man67 · 01-26-2011, 07:36 AM

do it.

72shortstep · 01-26-2011, 08:06 AM

I agree, looks good... just make sure you take a few breaths and go through the normal routine of checking everything you can. It's easy to get excited and miss some issues, good luck!

Bishops Trucks · 01-26-2011, 08:19 AM

Seems like one of those "To good to be true" ads.

LandonL · 01-26-2011, 07:18 PM

Gave him a call. He's an older gentleman who bought it to restore and found he wasn't up to the task. It's got a goodwrench crate 350 in it. A/C doesn't work, heat does work, the radio and ALL of the gauges are shot. He said if you throw it in reverse before the trans heats up it acts strange? It's got a vinyl bench seat, dual flowmasters and some rust.

Well? Does it still sound like a good deal?

Wrenchbender Ret · 01-26-2011, 07:36 PM

It depends on how much work you can do yourself. If you buy one like that & start taking it to different places to get repairs you will wind up upside down with a giant headache. You know the trans. will need o-haul.

timjt · 01-26-2011, 07:40 PM

It may not be a scam, (the one in Dallas could have been) but I SWEAR I saw that same add two months ago in Dallas. I was beggin my wife to let me go buy it.

timjt · 01-26-2011, 07:41 PM

...I also am going tomorrow to look at a truck that looks almost identical (but different pictures this time) to it which is priced just $100 dollars less... Hope I'm not walking into something bad lol

LandonL · 01-26-2011, 08:51 PM

Ehh, I've begun to have second thoughts about this. Damn, I was excited too. Do you guys think I could resell it after a little while?

Vintage Windmills · 01-26-2011, 09:58 PM

Might still be a good deal, especially if its pretty original and not hacked together. Maybe get a pic of the SPID and verify some things. Everyones definition of rust is different. Most of the trucks with AC don't work either unless its been fixed and you can buy used gauge clusters for less than $75 so these items not a big deal but the tranny is, course you can buy a workng tranny for $500 or less.

i wouldn't buy this truck just to resell since it does need some work.

01-25-2011, 10:05 PM	#1
LandonL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 440	Craigslist truck One of my friends sent me a picture he had taken of a craigslist ad and wanted to know what I thought. To me it looks good, a very good deal. What do you think? Heres what he sent. __________________ ---\| 1967 GMC Stepside \|-- 250 L6 .030 over ---\| 1985 Porsche 944/1 \|--- Build Thread: '67 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378640 Last edited by LandonL; 01-25-2011 at 10:05 PM.

01-25-2011, 10:08 PM	#2
matthew20061 69' Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anchorage, Ak Posts: 526	Re: Craigslist truck Looks like a good deal to me! __________________ -Matthew -69' Chevy Custom/10 Shortbed Stepside 2WD "Copperhead" - Restored, 6.0L LQ9 Built. L92 Heads and LS3 Intake with Comp Cam 223/231 .610/.617 112 LSA, 4L60E with Shift Kit and Circle-D 3200 Stall Converter ~Build Thread -1957 Chevy BelAir 2 Door Post Sedan, Full Frame off Restoration done myself - 6.0L with T56 six speed -1957 Chevy BelAir 2 Door Post Sedan - Nearly rust free AK car, Project in the waiting -2003' Chevy Silverado SS AWD 6.0L! - Daily Driver

01-25-2011, 10:09 PM	#3
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	Re: Craigslist truck I'd already have it on my trailer and be on the way home... SC __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

01-25-2011, 10:23 PM	#4
gr8fun Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Jersey Posts: 11	Re: Craigslist truck This^^^^^^ Heck of find. Buy it NOW.

01-25-2011, 10:56 PM	#5
ksjh1316 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,599	Re: Craigslist truck Would have asked how soon can i pick it up and not thought twice about making the trip

01-25-2011, 10:59 PM	#6
LandonL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 440	Re: Craigslist truck I'm going to give him a call tomorrow. Hopefully no ones going to beat me to it. __________________ ---\| 1967 GMC Stepside \|-- 250 L6 .030 over ---\| 1985 Porsche 944/1 \|--- Build Thread: '67 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378640

01-25-2011, 11:57 PM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Craigslist truck If its what you want, go it it. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-26-2011, 12:20 AM	#8
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: Craigslist truck now that is a steal. I would agree with superchevy and ksjh1316. I think I would already be in it driving down the road at that price. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442487 My Picture Gallery http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0&ppuser=36004

01-26-2011, 07:36 AM	#9
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: Craigslist truck do it. __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

01-26-2011, 08:06 AM	#10
72shortstep lovin' the lowcountry Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Moncks Corner, SC Posts: 138	Re: Craigslist truck I agree, looks good... just make sure you take a few breaths and go through the normal routine of checking everything you can. It's easy to get excited and miss some issues, good luck! __________________ Chris 29461 72 SWB stepside 71 SWB stepside DRIVE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT!

01-26-2011, 08:19 AM	#11
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: Craigslist truck Seems like one of those "To good to be true" ads. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

01-26-2011, 07:18 PM	#12
LandonL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 440	Re: Craigslist truck Gave him a call. He's an older gentleman who bought it to restore and found he wasn't up to the task. It's got a goodwrench crate 350 in it. A/C doesn't work, heat does work, the radio and ALL of the gauges are shot. He said if you throw it in reverse before the trans heats up it acts strange? It's got a vinyl bench seat, dual flowmasters and some rust. Well? Does it still sound like a good deal? __________________ ---\| 1967 GMC Stepside \|-- 250 L6 .030 over ---\| 1985 Porsche 944/1 \|--- Build Thread: '67 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378640

01-26-2011, 07:36 PM	#13
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,228	Re: Craigslist truck It depends on how much work you can do yourself. If you buy one like that & start taking it to different places to get repairs you will wind up upside down with a giant headache. You know the trans. will need o-haul.

01-26-2011, 07:40 PM	#14
timjt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: mckinney, tx Posts: 390	Re: Craigslist truck It may not be a scam, (the one in Dallas could have been) but I SWEAR I saw that same add two months ago in Dallas. I was beggin my wife to let me go buy it. __________________ 2001 silverado stolen by family 1983 short n wide custom deluxe SOLD 1985 silverado longbed 305 engine 700r4 OH NO! NOT ANOTHER LEARNING EXPERIENCE!!! "Just because you can do it, doesn't mean that you should"

01-26-2011, 07:41 PM	#15
timjt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: mckinney, tx Posts: 390	Re: Craigslist truck ...I also am going tomorrow to look at a truck that looks almost identical (but different pictures this time) to it which is priced just $100 dollars less... Hope I'm not walking into something bad lol __________________ 2001 silverado stolen by family 1983 short n wide custom deluxe SOLD 1985 silverado longbed 305 engine 700r4 OH NO! NOT ANOTHER LEARNING EXPERIENCE!!! "Just because you can do it, doesn't mean that you should"



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01-26-2011, 08:51 PM	#16
LandonL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 440	Re: Craigslist truck Ehh, I've begun to have second thoughts about this. Damn, I was excited too. Do you guys think I could resell it after a little while? __________________ ---\| 1967 GMC Stepside \|-- 250 L6 .030 over ---\| 1985 Porsche 944/1 \|--- Build Thread: '67 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378640

01-26-2011, 09:58 PM	#17
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: Craigslist truck Might still be a good deal, especially if its pretty original and not hacked together. Maybe get a pic of the SPID and verify some things. Everyones definition of rust is different. Most of the trucks with AC don't work either unless its been fixed and you can buy used gauge clusters for less than $75 so these items not a big deal but the tranny is, course you can buy a workng tranny for $500 or less. i wouldn't buy this truck just to resell since it does need some work. __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

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