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71GMCinTN · 07-04-2010, 09:26 AM

Tried to sell this truck 3 diff. times for a good friend. The last time (2 weeks ago) after the man didn't come buy it, I decided the running Goodwrench crate 350 alone was worth the price my friend was asking (or the bed, or cab with clear title, etc.)
Just put in another 350 turbo, and changed the cracked starter head (were not starter bolts someone put in).
Regardless, in the last 2 weeks I have fallen in LOVE with this truck!
Have alot to do to it, but the girlfriend is super cool, and actually she will be repainting the needles in the cluster today. (will use that until I find an instrument panel I like, we already picked out the color for the truck (electric blue, or midnight blue.... the future gauges, etc) Was cute yesterday when it dawned on her, and she said, "hey, it's an automatic" (other truck is a 5 speed she doesn't like to drive)
Anyway, to top it off, I didn't have to buy it from my good friend (we'll work it out some way down the road) since he was going to junk it anyway.
Got laid off 2 yrs ago, and super broke, but friends are hooking me up here and there, so it's all good!
Have to run to find starter bolts, and a trans. filter then I'll resize some pics, and put on here. Happy 4th of July everybody!

GASoline71 · 07-04-2010, 09:51 AM

Kewl... Sounds like you got a start to a fun project. It's also kewl that that your girlfriend is "in to" the whole thing. My ex-wife was not "in to" any of the hot rod projects I have had over the years... prolly why she is my ex... LOL

Anyways... congrats!

Gary

**Stocker** · 07-04-2010, 09:52 AM

Welcome from N. Calif! Looking forward to the pics.

Shyguy · 07-04-2010, 09:56 AM

Can't wait to see some pictures. I can relate to the super broke part, haven't worked in over a year now myself.

I am sure a lot of people are in the same situation. I need to sell some stuff to buy some stuff, but I hate getting rid of stuff, may need it someday, lol.

**DPowers** · 07-04-2010, 10:04 AM

Welcome to the site from the east side of the state.

junkyardjohn · 07-04-2010, 11:13 AM

WECOME FROM S/E KY. IF BEING BROKE WAS AGAINST THE LAW, I GUESS THEY WOULD'VE LOCKED ME UP YEARS AGO. IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE FINDING THE RIGHT STARTER BOLTS, JUST P.M. ME. I KNOW I HAVE SOME AROUND HERE (SOMEWHERE) & I'LL SEND YOU A COUPLE.

JOHN

mcbassin · 07-04-2010, 11:40 AM

FYI, this thread is in need of some pictures! Cool story but we have short attention span for reading.

oldblue1968chevy · 07-04-2010, 03:38 PM

Welcome from TN (Warren co.).

Wheres the pics man! Im glad it didnt sell for your sake.

bglad420 · 07-04-2010, 05:01 PM

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pics.

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pictures

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pictures!

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

pics man!

I'm seeing a common theme here.... PICS!!

**El Jay** · 07-04-2010, 05:55 PM

Welcome to the board.

VA72C10 · 07-04-2010, 06:00 PM

welcome to the board.....

and....

vectorit · 07-04-2010, 06:00 PM

Welcome to the board from SoCal!
Oh, and enjoy the ride down the slippery slope we all call the truck project!

71GMCinTN · 07-04-2010, 07:16 PM

Just got back from helping a friend put a supercharger on his mom's 97 Riviera. Pics coming shortly. Thanks for the bolt offer John, but a friend was ordering from JEGS anyway, so he said he would grab me some (short/long). Did get the trans filter and fixing to put it on.
Pics coming soon.......but please do not over expect. Friend bought it,drove it awhile, and it's been parked for 2 yrs (trans. went out, or starter was screetching) Trying to clean it up. lol

71GMCinTN · 07-04-2010, 07:27 PM

Here it is....... pretty straight for 40 yrs old. Rust in drivers floor pan.

bigguy69 · 07-04-2010, 07:46 PM

looks like a great start.

junkyardjohn · 07-04-2010, 10:56 PM

LOOKS GOOD.. I'VE STARTED WITH ALOT WORSE. THERES AN AWFUL LOT OF GOOD TRUCK PEOPLE HERE MORE THAN WILLING TO HELP OUT.

JOHN

VA72C10 · 07-04-2010, 11:01 PM

looks like an overall solid start!

bglad420 · 07-04-2010, 11:06 PM

Hey for the price you cant beat it. I've seen people do amazing things with a lot worse. And the parts you need to repair that are really reasonable. IF you need a passenger floor I have one that I bought and never used, you pay shipping you can have it.

beebster · 07-04-2010, 11:48 PM

can't beat THAT truck for 400 bucks!
welcome.

71GMCinTN · 07-05-2010, 12:18 AM

Pass. side does look kinda rough, bglad420.

Rob H. · 07-05-2010, 12:34 AM

Not sure if he's still got a junkyard or not but a guy named Danny Binkley out in Fairview used to have a junkyard, when I lived there in the late 80's. Good luck with your truck. I'm down that way every now and then visiting friends and inlaws, might run into ya sometime.

Oh and welcome!

silverstreak · 07-05-2010, 06:29 PM

$400 bucks is a deal for that truck. Keep us updated on the progress.

Be real careful with those jackstands on soft ground, especially if it starts to rain. I've seen bad things happen when they begin to tilt.

mcbassin · 07-05-2010, 09:35 PM

Looks like a steal to me for the cash! Thanks for sharing the pics! Keep it up.

71GMCinTN · 07-05-2010, 10:46 PM

Did get the cluster back in. Looks better in real life. Just something I could do with no money, and hold me until I get the panel and gauges I want.

07-04-2010, 09:26 AM	#1
71GMCinTN Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 52	tried to sell it 3 times for 400.00... Tried to sell this truck 3 diff. times for a good friend. The last time (2 weeks ago) after the man didn't come buy it, I decided the running Goodwrench crate 350 alone was worth the price my friend was asking (or the bed, or cab with clear title, etc.) Just put in another 350 turbo, and changed the cracked starter head (were not starter bolts someone put in). Regardless, in the last 2 weeks I have fallen in LOVE with this truck! Have alot to do to it, but the girlfriend is super cool, and actually she will be repainting the needles in the cluster today. (will use that until I find an instrument panel I like, we already picked out the color for the truck (electric blue, or midnight blue.... the future gauges, etc) Was cute yesterday when it dawned on her, and she said, "hey, it's an automatic" (other truck is a 5 speed she doesn't like to drive) Anyway, to top it off, I didn't have to buy it from my good friend (we'll work it out some way down the road) since he was going to junk it anyway. Got laid off 2 yrs ago, and super broke, but friends are hooking me up here and there, so it's all good! Have to run to find starter bolts, and a trans. filter then I'll resize some pics, and put on here. Happy 4th of July everybody! Last edited by 71GMCinTN; 07-04-2010 at 09:30 AM.

07-04-2010, 09:52 AM	#3
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,695	Re: tried to sell it 3 times for 400.00... Welcome from N. Calif! Looking forward to the pics. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

07-04-2010, 09:56 AM	#4
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: tried to sell it 3 times for 400.00... Can't wait to see some pictures. I can relate to the super broke part, haven't worked in over a year now myself. I am sure a lot of people are in the same situation. I need to sell some stuff to buy some stuff, but I hate getting rid of stuff, may need it someday, lol. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

07-04-2010, 10:04 AM	#5
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,443	Re: tried to sell it 3 times for 400.00... Welcome to the site from the east side of the state. __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

07-04-2010, 11:13 AM	#6
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	Re: tried to sell it 3 times for 400.00... WECOME FROM S/E KY. IF BEING BROKE WAS AGAINST THE LAW, I GUESS THEY WOULD'VE LOCKED ME UP YEARS AGO. IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE FINDING THE RIGHT STARTER BOLTS, JUST P.M. ME. I KNOW I HAVE SOME AROUND HERE (SOMEWHERE) & I'LL SEND YOU A COUPLE. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST Last edited by junkyardjohn; 07-04-2010 at 11:13 AM.

07-04-2010, 11:40 AM	#7
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: tried to sell it 3 times for 400.00... FYI, this thread is in need of some pictures! Cool story but we have short attention span for reading. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

07-04-2010, 03:38 PM	#8
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: tried to sell it 3 times for 400.00... Welcome from TN (Warren co.). Wheres the pics man! Im glad it didnt sell for your sake. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

07-04-2010, 05:55 PM	#10
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: tried to sell it 3 times for 400.00... Welcome to the board. __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

07-04-2010, 06:00 PM	#11
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: tried to sell it 3 times for 400.00... welcome to the board..... and.... Attached Images __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-04-2010, 06:00 PM	#12
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: tried to sell it 3 times for 400.00... Welcome to the board from SoCal! Oh, and enjoy the ride down the slippery slope we all call the truck project! __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

07-04-2010, 07:16 PM	#13
71GMCinTN Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 52	Re: tried to sell it 3 times for 400.00... Just got back from helping a friend put a supercharger on his mom's 97 Riviera. Pics coming shortly. Thanks for the bolt offer John, but a friend was ordering from JEGS anyway, so he said he would grab me some (short/long). Did get the trans filter and fixing to put it on. Pics coming soon.......but please do not over expect. Friend bought it,drove it awhile, and it's been parked for 2 yrs (trans. went out, or starter was screetching) Trying to clean it up. lol

07-04-2010, 07:27 PM	#14
71GMCinTN Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 52	Re: tried to sell it 3 times for 400.00... Here it is....... pretty straight for 40 yrs old. Rust in drivers floor pan. Attached Images

07-04-2010, 07:46 PM	#15
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: tried to sell it 3 times for 400.00... looks like a great start. __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

07-04-2010, 10:56 PM	#16
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	Re: tried to sell it 3 times for 400.00... LOOKS GOOD.. I'VE STARTED WITH ALOT WORSE. THERES AN AWFUL LOT OF GOOD TRUCK PEOPLE HERE MORE THAN WILLING TO HELP OUT. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

07-04-2010, 11:01 PM	#17
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: tried to sell it 3 times for 400.00... looks like an overall solid start! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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07-04-2010, 11:06 PM	#18
bglad420 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 167	Re: tried to sell it 3 times for 400.00... Hey for the price you cant beat it. I've seen people do amazing things with a lot worse. And the parts you need to repair that are really reasonable. IF you need a passenger floor I have one that I bought and never used, you pay shipping you can have it. __________________ 70 GMC LWB Fleetside, 402BB, TH400 90K original only cost $50.

07-04-2010, 11:48 PM	#19
beebster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Aurora,Il ..born,raised and still live in the same house Posts: 286	Re: tried to sell it 3 times for 400.00... can't beat THAT truck for 400 bucks! welcome. __________________ I love stock! Not really into the whole bagged, squished,chopped, drooped,cut, bent,lifted,twisted,split,decked,massaged,tubbed,jacked trend. (o.k. slightly lowered is fine) For the love of god, just drive it before you forget what the truck is supposed to look like !....LOL

07-05-2010, 12:18 AM	#20
71GMCinTN Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 52	Re: tried to sell it 3 times for 400.00... Pass. side does look kinda rough, bglad420. Attached Images

07-05-2010, 12:34 AM	#21
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	Re: tried to sell it 3 times for 400.00... Not sure if he's still got a junkyard or not but a guy named Danny Binkley out in Fairview used to have a junkyard, when I lived there in the late 80's. Good luck with your truck. I'm down that way every now and then visiting friends and inlaws, might run into ya sometime. Oh and welcome! __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's) Last edited by Rob H.; 07-05-2010 at 12:36 AM.

07-05-2010, 06:29 PM	#22
silverstreak Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 255	Re: tried to sell it 3 times for 400.00... $400 bucks is a deal for that truck. Keep us updated on the progress. Be real careful with those jackstands on soft ground, especially if it starts to rain. I've seen bad things happen when they begin to tilt.

07-05-2010, 09:35 PM	#23
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: tried to sell it 3 times for 400.00... Looks like a steal to me for the cash! Thanks for sharing the pics! Keep it up. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

07-05-2010, 10:46 PM	#24
71GMCinTN Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 52	Re: tried to sell it 3 times for 400.00... Did get the cluster back in. Looks better in real life. Just something I could do with no money, and hold me until I get the panel and gauges I want. Attached Images

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