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70ptta · 02-21-2010, 05:03 PM

Hey guys Ive been searching every where and Im not having any luck. Ive posted on different sites even non truck sites and nothing. I want to see if you guys think what Im looking for is reasonable. I posted that Im looking for a 71-72 Super swb fleetside. Id like to stay in the 7k range. Im not getting any thing at all. I really want a truck. Any suggestions or is 7 to low? what do you guys think. Thanks

VA72C10 · 02-21-2010, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 70ptta

Hey guys Ive been searching every where and Im not having any luck. Ive posted on different sites even non truck sites and nothing. I want to see if you guys think what Im looking for is reasonable. I posted that Im looking for a 71-72 Super swb fleetside. Id like to stay in the 7k range. Im not getting any thing at all. I really want a truck. Any suggestions or is 7 to low? what do you guys think. Thanks

Are you going for a frame off resto or 100% original ride? If so, you're going to pay for that truck in good shape. However, you'll probably find one if you're patient.

If not going for 100% original, just buy a plain jane swb and make it a super. Much cheaper initial purchase price and you can make it how you want it.

70ptta · 02-21-2010, 05:38 PM

I did think about getting a reg c10 and making it look like a super so I can build it to my taste. You think it will cost more in the long run?

**71blksuper4x4** · 02-21-2010, 05:42 PM

Yeah, 7K really won't buy a you a swb Cheyenne Super these days. It would be a pretty rough truck to get one at that price. You can probably find you a decent swb around $4,000-5,000 and buy the Super pieces to make one, it would probably be atleast another $5,000 in parts to make a Super out of regular truck. All the parts add up over time to acquire nice stuff. If you really aren't going for show quality stuff, the price will be lower of course. Trevor

70ptta · 02-21-2010, 05:44 PM

As far as what Im looking for Id like something that I can drive daily but just about any thing will do. Do you think up to 7k is a good starting price?

70ptta · 02-21-2010, 05:45 PM

I dont want anything close to a show truck because it will be my daily driver and Ill use it as a truck too.

**LockDoc** · 02-21-2010, 07:07 PM

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I can't believe you can't find anything on craigslist in Cali...

Did you try the "Trucks for Sale" on here?

LockDoc

c10seconds · 02-21-2010, 07:50 PM

search phx AZ craigslist

I always see stuff

19673ontree · 02-21-2010, 07:56 PM

TYPE CRAIGLOOK in google and use the CRAIGLOOK site to find truck's , this site only shows ads that are current and not just in one area ,,

here is one for $7500 atlanta GA.

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/1598742531.html

I'm with the rest of the guy's a 72 super for that money is GONNA BE ROUGH !

one other thing you could do if you want one bad enough is buy a longbed they are alway's in better shape there's more of them and they are cheaper ,
you could do a short bed conversion ,,,

KMACD71 · 02-21-2010, 08:06 PM

Here is one on this board for another $2500 that seems to need nothing.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4005&cat=12

big mike71 · 02-21-2010, 08:33 PM

There's a nice one in the trucks for sale for $9500.

*Fitz* · 02-21-2010, 09:38 PM

Just found these on Deals on Wheels:

**70cst** · 02-21-2010, 09:59 PM

There are plenty of trucks out there for sale. Just do some internet searching and homewrok and you will find plenty of trucks.

cartracer5 · 02-21-2010, 11:49 PM

how about 1970crewcab4x4 scottblit

**70cst** · 02-21-2010, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cartracer5

how about 1970crewcab4x4 scottblit

Is this turning into a WTB?

71swb4x4 · 02-22-2010, 12:00 AM

haulnrat's is very nice, and the price is great, even if it wasn't am original super the price is still great.

70ptta · 02-22-2010, 01:10 AM

Thanks for all the info guys. There is lots of nice trucks far away from california. What do you guys suggest for buying a truck thats a couple of states away if i go that route? Its a little scary sending some one across the country a couple of thousand dollars and wait here with my fingers crossed that he puts it on the shipping truck. Whos has done this and any advice on how to make a purchase from another state?

c10seconds · 02-22-2010, 01:17 AM

Thats not something I would recommend doing unless it was someone you really were familiar with. If its a state or two away I would just go pick it up. Road trip.

Jacfourteen · 02-22-2010, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by c10seconds

Thats not something I would recommend doing unless it was someone you really were familiar with. If its a state or two away I would just go pick it up. Road trip.

Yeah I've done this before, I found a good deal on a car 500 miles away so I asked if the seller could pick me up at the airport, he said yes. so I hopped a plane and was home later that day with a killer deal. another time when my wife found her mustang it was 600 miles away, that time we drove there picked it up and drove back in separate cars. If the price is right then it is worth it. Good luck with the search.

C/10 King · 02-22-2010, 02:01 AM

If you can wait till next month, try the Pleasanton car show/swap meet,but you'll need a little more cash for something decent.

*Fitz* · 02-22-2010, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 70ptta

Thanks for all the info guys. There is lots of nice trucks far away from california. What do you guys suggest for buying a truck thats a couple of states away if i go that route? Its a little scary sending some one across the country a couple of thousand dollars and wait here with my fingers crossed that he puts it on the shipping truck. Whos has done this and any advice on how to make a purchase from another state?

I bought my truck from a guy in Texas while living in Florida...round trip plane ticket to Houston...375.00...chance to spend a day looking the truck over...Priceless. I even got the PO to pick up the tab for the airfare. Drove it home next day. NEVER, NEVER, EVER buy one sight unseen.

dan42 · 02-22-2010, 01:50 AM

I agree. Road trip if necessary. But something should show up within a couple hours of where you are. I looked for my '67 for a while, couldn't find anyting, finally found mine, and as soon as I bought it, 4 or 5 became available. One other thing - right now it's pretty much a buyer's market. There are not that many people looking for older fuel guzzling trucks right now, and that's to your advantage. Good luck with your search and keep us posted. BTW, it seems a lot of really nice trucks come out of Eastern Oregon for some reason, and that's not that far for you. Look at the Craigslists up there, as well as the online newspapers.

70ptta · 02-22-2010, 02:26 AM

Yeah my problem is Im finding trucks 1000-2000 miles away that would be a lil to long of a road trip for me right now. I will go if its a couple 100 though

QKENUF4U · 02-22-2010, 10:04 AM

this is a cool search engine.... heres every 67-72 short bed c10 across the USA from CL's.... it has other stuff mixed in but lots and lots to look at...

http://www.searchtempest.com/results...ch_string_neg=

GASoline71 · 02-22-2010, 10:37 AM

Instead of limiting yourself to just 2 years... search for 67 - 72 trucks. I know a lot of guys want the 71 and 72 for the 5 lugs and front disc brakes. But if you're lookin' to drop that kind of cash on a truck... you can covert a 6 lugger to 5...

If I had my druthers I would like to have my 1967 Chevy Step Side pickup back. But for now I have my 1972 GMC LB.

Gary

02-21-2010, 05:03 PM	#1
70ptta Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san jose ca Posts: 172	Trying to buy a truck but no luck Hey guys Ive been searching every where and Im not having any luck. Ive posted on different sites even non truck sites and nothing. I want to see if you guys think what Im looking for is reasonable. I posted that Im looking for a 71-72 Super swb fleetside. Id like to stay in the 7k range. Im not getting any thing at all. I really want a truck. Any suggestions or is 7 to low? what do you guys think. Thanks

02-21-2010, 05:38 PM	#3
70ptta Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san jose ca Posts: 172	Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck I did think about getting a reg c10 and making it look like a super so I can build it to my taste. You think it will cost more in the long run?

02-21-2010, 05:42 PM	#4
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck Yeah, 7K really won't buy a you a swb Cheyenne Super these days. It would be a pretty rough truck to get one at that price. You can probably find you a decent swb around $4,000-5,000 and buy the Super pieces to make one, it would probably be atleast another $5,000 in parts to make a Super out of regular truck. All the parts add up over time to acquire nice stuff. If you really aren't going for show quality stuff, the price will be lower of course. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

02-21-2010, 05:44 PM	#5
70ptta Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san jose ca Posts: 172	Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck As far as what Im looking for Id like something that I can drive daily but just about any thing will do. Do you think up to 7k is a good starting price?

02-21-2010, 05:45 PM	#6
70ptta Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san jose ca Posts: 172	Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck I dont want anything close to a show truck because it will be my daily driver and Ill use it as a truck too.

02-21-2010, 07:07 PM	#7
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,648	Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck - I can't believe you can't find anything on craigslist in Cali... Did you try the "Trucks for Sale" on here? LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 02-21-2010 at 07:08 PM.

02-21-2010, 07:50 PM	#8
c10seconds Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: gilbert,AZ Posts: 947	Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck search phx AZ craigslist I always see stuff

02-21-2010, 07:56 PM	#9
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck TYPE CRAIGLOOK in google and use the CRAIGLOOK site to find truck's , this site only shows ads that are current and not just in one area ,, here is one for $7500 atlanta GA. http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/1598742531.html I'm with the rest of the guy's a 72 super for that money is GONNA BE ROUGH ! one other thing you could do if you want one bad enough is buy a longbed they are alway's in better shape there's more of them and they are cheaper , you could do a short bed conversion ,,, __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

02-21-2010, 08:06 PM	#10
KMACD71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lethbridge,Alberta Posts: 532	Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck Here is one on this board for another $2500 that seems to need nothing.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4005&cat=12

02-21-2010, 08:33 PM	#11
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck There's a nice one in the trucks for sale for $9500. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

02-21-2010, 09:38 PM	#12
Fitz Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tucson Posts: 2,183	Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck Just found these on Deals on Wheels: Attached Images

02-21-2010, 09:59 PM	#13
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck There are plenty of trucks out there for sale. Just do some internet searching and homewrok and you will find plenty of trucks. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

02-21-2010, 11:49 PM	#14
cartracer5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Eastaboga, AL Posts: 9	Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck how about 1970crewcab4x4 scottblit Last edited by cartracer5; 02-21-2010 at 11:51 PM.

02-22-2010, 12:00 AM	#16
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck haulnrat's is very nice, and the price is great, even if it wasn't am original super the price is still great. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

02-22-2010, 01:10 AM	#17
70ptta Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san jose ca Posts: 172	Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck Thanks for all the info guys. There is lots of nice trucks far away from california. What do you guys suggest for buying a truck thats a couple of states away if i go that route? Its a little scary sending some one across the country a couple of thousand dollars and wait here with my fingers crossed that he puts it on the shipping truck. Whos has done this and any advice on how to make a purchase from another state? Last edited by 70ptta; 02-22-2010 at 01:11 AM.



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02-22-2010, 01:17 AM	#18
c10seconds Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: gilbert,AZ Posts: 947	Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck Thats not something I would recommend doing unless it was someone you really were familiar with. If its a state or two away I would just go pick it up. Road trip.

02-22-2010, 02:01 AM	#20
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck If you can wait till next month, try the Pleasanton car show/swap meet,but you'll need a little more cash for something decent. __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

02-22-2010, 01:50 AM	#22
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck I agree. Road trip if necessary. But something should show up within a couple hours of where you are. I looked for my '67 for a while, couldn't find anyting, finally found mine, and as soon as I bought it, 4 or 5 became available. One other thing - right now it's pretty much a buyer's market. There are not that many people looking for older fuel guzzling trucks right now, and that's to your advantage. Good luck with your search and keep us posted. BTW, it seems a lot of really nice trucks come out of Eastern Oregon for some reason, and that's not that far for you. Look at the Craigslists up there, as well as the online newspapers. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

02-22-2010, 02:26 AM	#23
70ptta Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san jose ca Posts: 172	Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck Yeah my problem is Im finding trucks 1000-2000 miles away that would be a lil to long of a road trip for me right now. I will go if its a couple 100 though

02-22-2010, 10:04 AM	#24
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck this is a cool search engine.... heres every 67-72 short bed c10 across the USA from CL's.... it has other stuff mixed in but lots and lots to look at... http://www.searchtempest.com/results...ch_string_neg= Last edited by QKENUF4U; 02-22-2010 at 10:07 AM.

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