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jescates · 08-10-2003, 01:22 AM

Thinking it's time to buy another toy, what do you guys think? 70 custom-10 with rebuilt 350/auto. Guy is asking 4500. Body is straight and solid. Would go good with my 70 step.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-10-2003, 01:27 AM

Look' like a good deal. What's the interior, motor, and the rest of the drive train like?

*Phillip Johnson* · 08-10-2003, 01:56 AM

A good lookin good running truck like that will always be worth $5k as long as you keep it that nice.
Buy it!

jescates · 08-10-2003, 10:40 AM

Talked to the guy to set up a place to test drive it, according to the guy, it is the original colors. The interior is mint and the A/C is cold. He is the second owner and the only thing thats not original is the carb and intake. I think that is the first truck I have ever seen painted with a reverse paint scheme. Most trucks that I have seen always had the white for a stripe. Anyone know if that could be the original scheme? The owner said the colors are original, but it has been repainted. I think it will make a very good daily driver.

toms68cst · 08-10-2003, 12:52 PM

I'm pretty sure that color scheme is not correct. It does look pretty cool though IMO.

It sounds like a pretty good deal.

70 CST 4X4 · 08-10-2003, 01:15 PM

this is my 70 cst with stock paint.

Truckhead · 08-10-2003, 01:30 PM

Sounds pretty good.

Longhorn Man · 08-10-2003, 01:31 PM

You could get any paint color combo...but they had there recomended ones.
I knew a guy who had a piss yellow cab roof and side stripe on a red truck. Looked worse than you are imagining.
I looked at that truck and it was in fact, the original paint, and the glove box said special paint if memory serves.

71-longbed · 08-10-2003, 05:19 PM

i like it ....very different ...

jewels. · 08-10-2003, 08:46 PM

ok- i swore up and down that i would never EVER buy another one of these trucks until i was living in a house (and not an apartment). (have to have someplace to put all the toys)

but that truck is just hollerin someone's name. awesome paint style, awesome color, wow! if you decide not to buy her - i might need some more details!

i LOVE that paint style!

go for it!

and then let me see more pics!

jewels.

Steven Sellers · 08-10-2003, 08:50 PM

I think that is quiet possibly the ugliest truck I have ever seen and if I were you I would walk away and never look back, before you do though can you give me his phone number......you know just so I can tell him it is an ugly truck........J/K

Very nice and if it is as solid as it looks Id buy it

mikeoj · 08-10-2003, 09:27 PM

Looks like Ford mirrors to me.Just an observation.

EdB · 08-10-2003, 10:00 PM

Good looking truck. I can't see any rust. Go for it.

EdB

jescates · 08-17-2003, 12:30 PM

Thanks for all the reply's. Well the truck is sold....to me! It's in better shape than he led me to believe. The truck was bought new here in the high desert and has been here ever since. There is no rust on this baby. He's got a plastic bed liner on it and we pulled it up and the bed looks solid as a rock. I should have it here on Tuesday and will get more pictures and post them. The interior is great. Get this, the doors have no speaker holes cut out. The dash was cut to put in a new radio...oh well can't have it all.

70 CST 4X4, nice truck. Would like to get a 4x4 someday. Your truck looks just like my grand dads old chevy....wonder why I like these old trucks so much.

Longhorn Man · 08-17-2003, 01:05 PM

Awsome!
HAve you asked if the paint was original or not?
The mirrors look like the cheap K-mart ones to me...the Ford ones actually fit better.

jescates · 08-17-2003, 01:27 PM

I asked him about the paint and he wasn't sure. The first owner had it repainted to original colors. When the man passed on, he left it to his son. His son sold it the current owner after driving it for a few months. I might try and find out if the original owners son might know. Will the glovebox sticker list the color scheme? I didn't really look at that, too excited about buying it and shooting the breeze with the guy. The interior is original. The metal is painted white and has blue door panels, carpet, seat and headliner. I can't wait till Tuesday to bring it home.

*Randy70C-10* · 08-17-2003, 01:47 PM

That's a great looking truck!

I wouldn't worry about the color scheme, it looks sweet.

jescates · 08-17-2003, 03:10 PM

Thanks Randy, yeah I am not to worried. It's different than what you usually see and that is why I like it. I think the only thing I will change on it is the side mirrors. Not to fond of them.

jescates · 08-17-2003, 03:22 PM

Thanks Randy, yeah I am not to worried. It's different than what you usually see and that is why I like it. I think the only thing I will change on it is the side mirrors. Not to fond of them.

M_R_Q · 08-17-2003, 03:36 PM

I wouldn't be to surprised if it is the original paint. For some reason I think I remember seeing a truck with similer paint, but I could be wrong... in fact I most likely am wrong... I like it.

**jerry moss** · 08-17-2003, 09:26 PM

nice truck and a decent price too, good score. when i repaint my 72 cheyenne i plan on using the 70 paint scheme, white top and bottom and hugger orange in the middle.
you should see if you can contact the son of the original owner, maybe he has some pics of it when it was new. i still have some pics of the 69 CST short fleet my parents purchased brand new. i fell in love with these trucks way back then even though i was only in the fifth grade.

project1971 · 08-17-2003, 09:32 PM

I have to agree with everyone else it looks good!!

krue · 08-17-2003, 10:04 PM

Great score man!

Class of 69 · 08-17-2003, 10:39 PM

Yup...while we're all wrenching, and welding on our junk, you'll be changing two mirrors, waxing, and DRIVING your's!! I like the paint!! Nice to see something different, but tasteful.

jescates · 08-17-2003, 10:58 PM

Thanks guys. It's nice to have a real good daily driver. As far as sitting back, I don't think so. I still got the step side that requires some work

My pop called and said I could have his 454 block that is sitting in the garage. Hmmm 2/4 drop, disc's all around...yep still got some wrenching to do.

08-10-2003, 01:22 AM	#1
jescates Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Mcloud, Oklahoma Posts: 656	Thinking about buying Thinking it's time to buy another toy, what do you guys think? 70 custom-10 with rebuilt 350/auto. Guy is asking 4500. Body is straight and solid. Would go good with my 70 step. Attached Images __________________ 1970 C-10 LWB 1998 Jeep Wrangled TJ 2009 Honda VTX 1300 2013 Buick Enclave

08-10-2003, 01:27 AM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Look' like a good deal. What's the interior, motor, and the rest of the drive train like? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-10-2003, 10:40 AM	#4
jescates Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Mcloud, Oklahoma Posts: 656	Talked to the guy to set up a place to test drive it, according to the guy, it is the original colors. The interior is mint and the A/C is cold. He is the second owner and the only thing thats not original is the carb and intake. I think that is the first truck I have ever seen painted with a reverse paint scheme. Most trucks that I have seen always had the white for a stripe. Anyone know if that could be the original scheme? The owner said the colors are original, but it has been repainted. I think it will make a very good daily driver. __________________ 1970 C-10 LWB 1998 Jeep Wrangled TJ 2009 Honda VTX 1300 2013 Buick Enclave

08-10-2003, 12:52 PM	#5
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,296	I'm pretty sure that color scheme is not correct. It does look pretty cool though IMO. It sounds like a pretty good deal. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

08-10-2003, 01:15 PM	#6
70 CST 4X4 Have A Nice Day! Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 355	this is my 70 cst with stock paint. __________________ 1970 CST K10 350/350/205 Short Bed - Fleetside Tach-Tilt-A/C-Tow Hooks Front & Rear Disc Brakes Front & Rear Posi 3.73 Gears 30 Gallon Stainless Fuel Tank SOLD 01/18 !!!!! 2007 2500 HD Classic Crew Cab LT2 4X4 Duramax LBZ

08-10-2003, 01:56 AM	#3
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,579	A good lookin good running truck like that will always be worth $5k as long as you keep it that nice. Buy it!

08-10-2003, 01:30 PM	#7
Truckhead 18436572 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Waynesboro, Va. Posts: 488	Sounds pretty good.

08-10-2003, 01:31 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	You could get any paint color combo...but they had there recomended ones. I knew a guy who had a piss yellow cab roof and side stripe on a red truck. Looked worse than you are imagining. I looked at that truck and it was in fact, the original paint, and the glove box said special paint if memory serves.

08-10-2003, 05:19 PM	#9
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	i like it ....very different ... Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

08-10-2003, 08:46 PM	#10
jewels. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Munster, IN Posts: 1,100	ok- i swore up and down that i would never EVER buy another one of these trucks until i was living in a house (and not an apartment). (have to have someplace to put all the toys) but that truck is just hollerin someone's name. awesome paint style, awesome color, wow! if you decide not to buy her - i might need some more details! i LOVE that paint style! go for it! and then let me see more pics! jewels. __________________ 68 C10 Red Step 350 my first child & main focus 58 3200 Apache LWB Step the upcoming project

08-10-2003, 08:50 PM	#11
Steven Sellers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 692	I think that is quiet possibly the ugliest truck I have ever seen and if I were you I would walk away and never look back, before you do though can you give me his phone number......you know just so I can tell him it is an ugly truck........J/K Very nice and if it is as solid as it looks Id buy it __________________ 2008 Buick Enclave(wifes new non wrecked) 1996 Jeep Cherokee 2002 2500HD 6.0L (traded) 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee(wifes/wrecked) 1977 DJ5 postal jeep(mmm lots of fun) 1988 Toyota 2wd p/u(DD, blewup 199,000) 1991 Toyota 2ed p/u (sry just cant break these things) 1997 XR70 Honda 1991 Z50(FOR SALE) 1972 Z50 Honda 1970 SWB 350/knucklebuster "The adventure begins and I am confident that there will be no end".

08-10-2003, 09:27 PM	#12
mikeoj Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: WI,USA Posts: 495	Looks like Ford mirrors to me.Just an observation. __________________ 69 Lwb C-10 402/700R4 70 Lwb C-10 250/3pd Wisc.

08-10-2003, 10:00 PM	#13
EdB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gulfport Ms Posts: 401	Good looking truck. I can't see any rust. Go for it. EdB

08-17-2003, 12:30 PM	#14
jescates Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Mcloud, Oklahoma Posts: 656	Thanks for all the reply's. Well the truck is sold....to me! It's in better shape than he led me to believe. The truck was bought new here in the high desert and has been here ever since. There is no rust on this baby. He's got a plastic bed liner on it and we pulled it up and the bed looks solid as a rock. I should have it here on Tuesday and will get more pictures and post them. The interior is great. Get this, the doors have no speaker holes cut out. The dash was cut to put in a new radio...oh well can't have it all. 70 CST 4X4, nice truck. Would like to get a 4x4 someday. Your truck looks just like my grand dads old chevy....wonder why I like these old trucks so much. __________________ 1970 C-10 LWB 1998 Jeep Wrangled TJ 2009 Honda VTX 1300 2013 Buick Enclave

08-17-2003, 01:05 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Awsome! HAve you asked if the paint was original or not? The mirrors look like the cheap K-mart ones to me...the Ford ones actually fit better.



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08-17-2003, 01:27 PM	#16
jescates Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Mcloud, Oklahoma Posts: 656	I asked him about the paint and he wasn't sure. The first owner had it repainted to original colors. When the man passed on, he left it to his son. His son sold it the current owner after driving it for a few months. I might try and find out if the original owners son might know. Will the glovebox sticker list the color scheme? I didn't really look at that, too excited about buying it and shooting the breeze with the guy. The interior is original. The metal is painted white and has blue door panels, carpet, seat and headliner. I can't wait till Tuesday to bring it home. __________________ 1970 C-10 LWB 1998 Jeep Wrangled TJ 2009 Honda VTX 1300 2013 Buick Enclave

08-17-2003, 01:47 PM	#17
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	That's a great looking truck! I wouldn't worry about the color scheme, it looks sweet.

08-17-2003, 03:10 PM	#18
jescates Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Mcloud, Oklahoma Posts: 656	Thanks Randy, yeah I am not to worried. It's different than what you usually see and that is why I like it. I think the only thing I will change on it is the side mirrors. Not to fond of them. __________________ 1970 C-10 LWB 1998 Jeep Wrangled TJ 2009 Honda VTX 1300 2013 Buick Enclave

08-17-2003, 03:22 PM	#19
jescates Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Mcloud, Oklahoma Posts: 656	Thanks Randy, yeah I am not to worried. It's different than what you usually see and that is why I like it. I think the only thing I will change on it is the side mirrors. Not to fond of them. __________________ 1970 C-10 LWB 1998 Jeep Wrangled TJ 2009 Honda VTX 1300 2013 Buick Enclave

08-17-2003, 03:36 PM	#20
M_R_Q Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rustville, Saskatchewan. Posts: 39	I wouldn't be to surprised if it is the original paint. For some reason I think I remember seeing a truck with similer paint, but I could be wrong... in fact I most likely am wrong... I like it. __________________ 71 GMC 68 chev swb 4x4 fleetside 81 z28 camaro 51 ford pickup 73 ford ranger

08-17-2003, 09:26 PM	#21
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,936	nice truck and a decent price too, good score. when i repaint my 72 cheyenne i plan on using the 70 paint scheme, white top and bottom and hugger orange in the middle. you should see if you can contact the son of the original owner, maybe he has some pics of it when it was new. i still have some pics of the 69 CST short fleet my parents purchased brand new. i fell in love with these trucks way back then even though i was only in the fifth grade. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

08-17-2003, 09:32 PM	#22
project1971 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 605	I have to agree with everyone else it looks good!! __________________ 2008 Ford FX2 Screw 1971 C10 project in shop now! 2004 Pontiac Grandam (wifes) 2000 Cavalier z24 (gas saver)

08-17-2003, 10:04 PM	#23
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Great score man! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

08-17-2003, 10:39 PM	#24
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	Yup...while we're all wrenching, and welding on our junk, you'll be changing two mirrors, waxing, and DRIVING your's!! I like the paint!! Nice to see something different, but tasteful. __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..

08-17-2003, 10:58 PM	#25
jescates Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Mcloud, Oklahoma Posts: 656	Thanks guys. It's nice to have a real good daily driver. As far as sitting back, I don't think so. I still got the step side that requires some work My pop called and said I could have his 454 block that is sitting in the garage. Hmmm 2/4 drop, disc's all around...yep still got some wrenching to do. __________________ 1970 C-10 LWB 1998 Jeep Wrangled TJ 2009 Honda VTX 1300 2013 Buick Enclave

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