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68gmcjon · 06-29-2002, 07:25 PM

I'm just wondering how much money others put into their trucks. I've had my truck for 3/4 of a year and have already poured around 2500 into it. The guy before also put about 2500 into it.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 06-29-2002, 07:37 PM

I,ve had mine ~7 years and I'd say over $5000 but thats all new drive train i.e. Motor, Tranny, frontend, rearend ect ect. Interior is done spent $1200 there. Next is paint $$$$$$$$I do most work myself so I believe thats not that much. However I dont think I'll EVER be done.

bigvinnie · 06-29-2002, 07:40 PM

about 6K give or take, and probably close to that many hours working on it!

**jerry moss** · 06-29-2002, 07:52 PM

in the 72 4x4 i have for sale i have about 9000 cash dollars, at least a quart of blood and a few hundred gallons of sweat,lol. and i almost forgot-- a bunch of words that most of my neighbors hope they never hear again.

nosto · 06-29-2002, 10:12 PM

In the 10 months I've had my truck, I've invested 3/4" in it.

What???

That's how thick the stack if receipts is....

If you think I'm going to add up all those numbers....Hah!!!!

Back into the shoe box they go......

I figure I got another 1/2" to go before I'm on the road.

colohusker · 06-29-2002, 10:40 PM

hmmm... in just 5 weeks.....
600 for the truck
200 to get it home i.e. steering wheel, oil, seat cover
250 on brakes so far, new drums, new rotors, new shoes, new pads, new rear lines, new wheel cylinders.

The satisfaction of waking my neighbors up in the middle of the night with a rumble... priceless...

So, 1150 for a bunch of rust and the beginnings of a truck.

Scott

SWINGSAX68 · 06-29-2002, 10:53 PM

on my current truck, about $1500, but with that peice of junk from Florida, $3200-$3500.....Go to the post called "How did you find your truck"....or something like that and read my horrible story.....Bad...Bad..Bad Ebay decision.

matt_field · 06-29-2002, 11:01 PM

2500.00 for the truck and about 12,000 in paint, wheels, tires, interior......... ect

da-burb · 06-30-2002, 12:07 AM

In my 71 burb, I have $3500 for the original purchase back in '93. Then exterior paint and a little body work for $3200 in '95. In '99 she got an engine and tranny rebuild for around $2000 including alot of new stuff for under the hood. That makes it around $8700 over 9 years, or $81 a month. What's the monthly payment for a new suburban these days? I'll take mine any day.

Low69CST · 06-30-2002, 12:19 AM

I've got about 7k in mine. And it still doesn't run! Sad......

WORNBRAKES · 06-30-2002, 01:49 AM

More than what my wife says it is worth. LOL

OhioDan · 06-30-2002, 05:41 AM

Bought it in 85 for $500.00. Started rebuild in 93 and have about $7,500 to $10,000 in it so far, and it ain't even on the street yet. But, when it's done, I'll have a brand new 1970 GMC, 2500, LWB, Fleetside, 350 with grandma 4spd. pickup truck. Going over everything from bumper to bumper, top to bottom. (8/2/09) Here's a couple pics after 7 years. A little here, a little there. Closer now, but still not done.

A.P. · 06-30-2002, 06:38 AM

My 72 chevy pickup short step side was a gift from my oldest brother, when I was in high school. Five years later my older brother drove my truck drunk and crash in to an 18 wheeler. That accident was in 95, so far I've have spent $3000 trying to put it back together myself.

dwaite72lnghrn · 06-30-2002, 08:58 AM

Got mine in '82 from my father(price undisclosed) $162 for 2 mufflers two tail pipes. in '84 trans rebuild $895. In "85 top end(cam gearspun all plastic torn off) cost about $690 cam, double roller, 8 push rods, 8 exhaust valves. normal maint. so for $1795 and 20 years it has been the most reliable ride I have ever run. Now the better half(wife ) has decided that we can sink $10,000 into a new motor and body work because the new trucks for $36,000-43,000 wont last as long or be as worry free.

*Randy70C-10* · 06-30-2002, 01:49 PM

da-burb- That certainly puts it into perspective.
I have around $1500 in mine so far, only because I'm a body man and an engine builder, with a buddy that upholsters. I hope to complete my truck with a grand total of $3000!

dion · 06-30-2002, 01:57 PM

$15,000

jhow66 · 06-30-2002, 02:14 PM

Ssshhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!

flyin99 · 06-30-2002, 03:51 PM

I quit adding at $20,000.00.......sure hope it's worth it!!!!!!!!!

NSANE68!!! · 06-30-2002, 05:55 PM

About 12K and still goin. hehe

Chevyc10! · 06-30-2002, 06:22 PM

I'd say I got around 8-10k in mine, not even near being done!!!

Probably take at least that much more

**Tim Christian** · 06-30-2002, 06:37 PM

I am afraid to add up my receipts!

teeitup · 06-30-2002, 06:41 PM

right at $12,000 in the 67 swb 4x4 and about $4000 in the 68 burb 4x4.

Super Chevy · 06-30-2002, 06:48 PM

truck- $0 + about $100 to get all the paper work done
Oklahoma Bed- $500
redone TH350- $250
Primer and body- $300
Wheels and tires- $650
Brakes- $150
New 350sbc with 6-71 blower cost in parts roughly $700 (not including blower)
misc- $300

Grand Total- $2950 and still not done

72chevyLWB · 06-30-2002, 07:48 PM

I've probably got about $15,000 in mine. My dad probably stuck $6,000 into it and I covered the rest.
Just this year I spent
$800 in wheels
$600 in tires
$200 in posi
$500 in tranny
$250 in torque converter
$200 in drive shaft (had to shorten once, and bent it once)
$80 in flip kit
$80 for speakers
$45 into carpeting box
AND TONS MORE TO GO

fluffytx1 · 06-30-2002, 09:05 PM

I paid $1000.00 for it and have now $1000.00 in it but its worth it

06-29-2002, 07:25 PM	#1
68gmcjon Got earplugs? Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Winfield, Kansas Posts: 556	How much do you have invested?? I'm just wondering how much money others put into their trucks. I've had my truck for 3/4 of a year and have already poured around 2500 into it. The guy before also put about 2500 into it.

06-29-2002, 07:37 PM	#2
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,168	I,ve had mine ~7 years and I'd say over $5000 but thats all new drive train i.e. Motor, Tranny, frontend, rearend ect ect. Interior is done spent $1200 there. Next is paint $$$$$$$$I do most work myself so I believe thats not that much. However I dont think I'll EVER be done. __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

06-29-2002, 07:40 PM	#3
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	about 6K give or take, and probably close to that many hours working on it! __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

06-29-2002, 07:52 PM	#4
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,915	in the 72 4x4 i have for sale i have about 9000 cash dollars, at least a quart of blood and a few hundred gallons of sweat,lol. and i almost forgot-- a bunch of words that most of my neighbors hope they never hear again. __________________ 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

06-29-2002, 10:12 PM	#5
nosto Flamin' Bass Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Galloway, NJ, US Posts: 315	In the 10 months I've had my truck, I've invested 3/4" in it. What??? That's how thick the stack if receipts is.... If you think I'm going to add up all those numbers....Hah!!!! Back into the shoe box they go...... I figure I got another 1/2" to go before I'm on the road. __________________ Rick Olson /nosto/ Galloway, NJ Pics : http://community.webshots.com/user/nosto53 1972 Triumph TR6 - full resto, now with a Toyota 5-speed 1975 F**D F-100 - rusty, but reliable 1982 HD XLH-1000 1967 C-10, shortstep, 350/M21 4spd, nitrogen tank fills fast bags on 4 corners, Toyo 255/45X20s on American Eagle 221 20X8s, shaved locks and handles, antenna, fuel filler, tiny C-notch, rear fuel tank, long headers, Edelbrock, worn 600 Holley, Checkmate flush hard cover, rear pan, custom LED taillights - painted it, too! But don't like it so I'm gonna do it again!!

06-29-2002, 10:40 PM	#6
colohusker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 436	hmmm... in just 5 weeks..... 600 for the truck 200 to get it home i.e. steering wheel, oil, seat cover 250 on brakes so far, new drums, new rotors, new shoes, new pads, new rear lines, new wheel cylinders. The satisfaction of waking my neighbors up in the middle of the night with a rumble... priceless... So, 1150 for a bunch of rust and the beginnings of a truck. Scott __________________ ------------------------------------------------ I say it's only money, my wife says it's only a truck.... '71 C10 Deluxe, factory ac, ps, pb, should be done by 2102 Longmont, CO husker95@hotmail.com

06-29-2002, 10:53 PM	#7
SWINGSAX68 Now the others dig........ Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,520	$$$$$$$$$$$$$ on my current truck, about $1500, but with that peice of junk from Florida, $3200-$3500.....Go to the post called "How did you find your truck"....or something like that and read my horrible story.....Bad...Bad..Bad Ebay decision. __________________ 68 Chevy C10 Stepside Black Primer 78 GMC Longbed White 09 Chevy Silverado Shortbed Granite Blue *LOOKING FOR A 67 4 DOOR IMPALA!!!Just like Sam and Dean Winchester!! 'Cause Mustangs are for p^#$ and you can fit a body in the trunk of a 67 Impala* MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Texas State University-San Marcos, TX Certified Music Educator I hope Mom is up there watching and being my Guardian Angel "I've got a fever.....and the only prescription.....IS MORE COW BELL" -The Legendary: Bruce Dickenson "F#$@ 'em up!!!!!!" -The Legendary: Rogelio Escobar TRUCKY LINKS** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457750 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=461184 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=472848 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417541 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477788

06-29-2002, 11:01 PM	#8
matt_field Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Posts: 885	2500.00 for the truck and about 12,000 in paint, wheels, tires, interior......... ect __________________ 1971 k5 blazer 80k mike survivor 1972 3/4 ton 4wd Cummins 12v 1967 swb 2wd 427bbc 1968 4wd shortbox 1971 Cheyenne swb k10 unrestored 1971 Cheyenne super 40k 402bb survivor 1967 Chevy k10 (first truck) 1968 L78 camaro survivor 18k miles 1969 z28 survivor 60k miles 1969 z28 survivor 39k miles 1969 z28 rs survivor 80k miles

06-30-2002, 12:07 AM	#9
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	In my 71 burb, I have $3500 for the original purchase back in '93. Then exterior paint and a little body work for $3200 in '95. In '99 she got an engine and tranny rebuild for around $2000 including alot of new stuff for under the hood. That makes it around $8700 over 9 years, or $81 a month. What's the monthly payment for a new suburban these days? I'll take mine any day. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

06-30-2002, 12:19 AM	#10
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	I've got about 7k in mine. And it still doesn't run! Sad...... __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

06-30-2002, 01:49 AM	#11
WORNBRAKES Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hughesville, MD Posts: 1,350	More than what my wife says it is worth. LOL __________________ Mario and Mandy Hughesville, MD 20637 69 C10 305/350 71 K5 Basket case 75 K10 Rescue Parting out 77 MG Midget Parting out 15 6.7L Cummins

06-30-2002, 05:41 AM	#12
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Bought it in 85 for $500.00. Started rebuild in 93 and have about $7,500 to $10,000 in it so far, and it ain't even on the street yet. But, when it's done, I'll have a brand new 1970 GMC, 2500, LWB, Fleetside, 350 with grandma 4spd. pickup truck. Going over everything from bumper to bumper, top to bottom. (8/2/09) Here's a couple pics after 7 years. A little here, a little there. Closer now, but still not done. Attached Images __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started. Last edited by OhioDan; 08-02-2009 at 03:41 AM.

06-30-2002, 06:38 AM	#13
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	My 72 chevy pickup short step side was a gift from my oldest brother, when I was in high school. Five years later my older brother drove my truck drunk and crash in to an 18 wheeler. That accident was in 95, so far I've have spent $3000 trying to put it back together myself.

06-30-2002, 08:58 AM	#14
dwaite72lnghrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: central pa Posts: 1,525	Got mine in '82 from my father(price undisclosed) $162 for 2 mufflers two tail pipes. in '84 trans rebuild $895. In "85 top end(cam gearspun all plastic torn off) cost about $690 cam, double roller, 8 push rods, 8 exhaust valves. normal maint. so for $1795 and 20 years it has been the most reliable ride I have ever run. Now the better half(wife ) has decided that we can sink $10,000 into a new motor and body work because the new trucks for $36,000-43,000 wont last as long or be as worry free. __________________ 72 longhorn c30 502BB/th400/fact air/4.11rear/ custom camper 72 bug(the better half's) under reconstruction 2009 HHR aqua blue 71 GMC k20 350/sm465 2009 Chevy hd3500 6.6 Victory Red crew cab dually Dave & Jeanne

06-30-2002, 01:49 PM	#15
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	da-burb- That certainly puts it into perspective. I have around $1500 in mine so far, only because I'm a body man and an engine builder, with a buddy that upholsters. I hope to complete my truck with a grand total of $3000!



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06-30-2002, 01:57 PM	#16
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	$15,000 __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

06-30-2002, 02:14 PM	#17
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	$$$$$$$$$ Ssshhhhhhhhhhh!!!!! Attached Images __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

06-30-2002, 03:51 PM	#18
flyin99 creator of kong Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kentucky Posts: 538	I quit adding at $20,000.00.......sure hope it's worth it!!!!!!!!! Attached Images

06-30-2002, 05:55 PM	#19
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	About 12K and still goin. hehe __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

06-30-2002, 06:22 PM	#20
Chevyc10! Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Centerville Ga. USA Posts: 804	I'd say I got around 8-10k in mine, not even near being done!!! Probably take at least that much more __________________ 68 SWB The Surgeon General doesn't say anything about smoking a Ford!!! Would rather be ran over repeatedly by a Chevy than drive a Ford!!! Paralyzed from the neck up and confined to a hat! Kathleen, Georgia USA

06-30-2002, 06:37 PM	#21
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	I am afraid to add up my receipts! Attached Images

06-30-2002, 06:41 PM	#22
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	right at $12,000 in the 67 swb 4x4 and about $4000 in the 68 burb 4x4. __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

06-30-2002, 06:48 PM	#23
Super Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,025	truck- $0 + about $100 to get all the paper work done Oklahoma Bed- $500 redone TH350- $250 Primer and body- $300 Wheels and tires- $650 Brakes- $150 New 350sbc with 6-71 blower cost in parts roughly $700 (not including blower) misc- $300 Grand Total- $2950 and still not done

06-30-2002, 07:48 PM	#24
72chevyLWB Got 20's???? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 1,451	I've probably got about $15,000 in mine. My dad probably stuck $6,000 into it and I covered the rest. Just this year I spent $800 in wheels $600 in tires $200 in posi $500 in tranny $250 in torque converter $200 in drive shaft (had to shorten once, and bent it once) $80 in flip kit $80 for speakers $45 into carpeting box AND TONS MORE TO GO __________________ 99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road.

06-30-2002, 09:05 PM	#25
fluffytx1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: point blank Posts: 113	too much I paid $1000.00 for it and have now $1000.00 in it but its worth it __________________ 1968 GMC CST long wide box http://groups.yahoo.com/group/67-72-collectors/

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