AL WIW '55 Big window short stepside - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67_C-30 · 06-17-2011, 12:10 AM

A close friend of my family has been diagnosed with brain cancer and he is trying to sell a lot of his stuff to pay medical bills, normal bills, etc. He is in his early 60's, and this truck was bought new by his dad. It is all original and actually runs quite well. It has the 235, 3OTT. It has been sitting a long and the brakes and all rubber parts are shot. It is fairly solid, but has some rust in the usual areas, lower fenders, cab corners, rockers. It is definitely fixable, but needs to be gotten out of the weather ASAP. I am seriously considering buying it to help him out, and I'm wanting to know if you guys can help me with a price that is fair for both of us. The initial price that he offered me is way too low, IMO. Normally, it would have already been in my driveway, but I cannot take advantage of him in his condition. That being said, I don't want to invest more than its worth either. These trucks aren't my specialty, so let me know what you guys think. Thanks in advance.

67_C-30 · 06-17-2011, 12:13 AM

BTW, the front bumper grill, etc is all included. He took off the front fenders, doors, hood, and rear fenders and stripped and primed them years ago in attempt to stop surface rust. The cab and bed have some very old white paint on them.

**Tim Christian** · 06-17-2011, 07:11 AM

I just looked at one here in VA about the same shape that I can buy for 2K

67_C-30 · 06-17-2011, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim Christian

I just looked at one here in VA about the same shape that I can buy for 2K

Thanks Tim. Wait - when did you move? You were in Sevierville, right?

72freak · 06-17-2011, 08:02 AM

I just paid 2K for my 54 with almost no rust and it runs fine. The brakes did not work but I didnt try to see what was good or not...we just replaced everything and yes...all of our rubber was bad also. All of the bed wood is intact but its under a popped welded in piece of metal. I will try to get it out soon.

Caveman49 · 07-06-2011, 06:56 AM

Did you buy it? Where are you at in AL?

06-17-2011, 12:10 AM	#1
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	WIW '55 Big window short stepside A close friend of my family has been diagnosed with brain cancer and he is trying to sell a lot of his stuff to pay medical bills, normal bills, etc. He is in his early 60's, and this truck was bought new by his dad. It is all original and actually runs quite well. It has the 235, 3OTT. It has been sitting a long and the brakes and all rubber parts are shot. It is fairly solid, but has some rust in the usual areas, lower fenders, cab corners, rockers. It is definitely fixable, but needs to be gotten out of the weather ASAP. I am seriously considering buying it to help him out, and I'm wanting to know if you guys can help me with a price that is fair for both of us. The initial price that he offered me is way too low, IMO. Normally, it would have already been in my driveway, but I cannot take advantage of him in his condition. That being said, I don't want to invest more than its worth either. These trucks aren't my specialty, so let me know what you guys think. Thanks in advance. Attached Images __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

06-17-2011, 12:13 AM	#2
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: WIW '55 Big window short stepside BTW, the front bumper grill, etc is all included. He took off the front fenders, doors, hood, and rear fenders and stripped and primed them years ago in attempt to stop surface rust. The cab and bed have some very old white paint on them. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

06-17-2011, 07:11 AM	#3
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: WIW '55 Big window short stepside I just looked at one here in VA about the same shape that I can buy for 2K

06-17-2011, 08:02 AM	#5
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: WIW '55 Big window short stepside I just paid 2K for my 54 with almost no rust and it runs fine. The brakes did not work but I didnt try to see what was good or not...we just replaced everything and yes...all of our rubber was bad also. All of the bed wood is intact but its under a popped welded in piece of metal. I will try to get it out soon. Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere! Last edited by 72freak; 06-17-2011 at 08:10 AM.

07-06-2011, 06:56 AM	#6
Caveman49 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 78	Re: WIW '55 Big window short stepside Did you buy it? Where are you at in AL?

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