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Beat68CST · 11-04-2012, 06:30 PM

Well, yesterday we drove up to Payson, having plans of buying a short 68 fleetside. When we got up there it turned out to be slathered in bondo everywhere, it was rough as hell. Before we left I got on CL on her phone right quick, (I don't own a cell phone) found a stepside on there, called the guy up, said we were bringin cash and would like to come look at it on our way home. He lived in Glendale. Little sister was all bummed the one up north didn't pan out and I told her were going to look at another pickup, she was happy again, went down there, looked the truck over, someone started cleaning it up already, it has some thin bondo on it like someone was tryin to get it squared up and ready for paint. No REAL rust.

Asked the little one if she liked it, she said yes, asked the guy how bad he wanted it gone, he said money talks, $2,504 later I was driving home a plain jane stepper with my sister ridin shot gun with the biggest smile in the world and my best friend followin us home.

gearys 5600 · 11-04-2012, 06:37 PM

Congrats to your sister..Looks like a nice old stepper.

AirSpeed · 11-04-2012, 06:38 PM

Looks like a nice clean truck, if it's as nice in person you got great deal! Congrats to your sis!
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Beat68CST · 11-04-2012, 06:47 PM

Yeah, it's got a straight 6, not sure if it's the original 292, was originally a 4 speed, now it has a turbo 350 and a single piece driveshaft.

I noticed the pass fender doesn't have the trim on it and the holes have been filled so that'll have to get sanded out.

Andy4639 · 11-04-2012, 06:55 PM

Great looking truck and glad your sister has the bug for a old Chevy! We need more women with trucks in this world.

AirSpeed · 11-04-2012, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Beat68CST

Yeah, it's got a straight 6, not sure if it's the original 292, was originally a 4 speed, now it has a turbo 350 and a single piece driveshaft.

I noticed the pass fender doesn't have the trim on it and the holes have been filled so that'll have to get sanded out.

I'd leave that six and tranny in there, give it a nice simple paint job and enjoy it! Maybe drop it four inches, throw on some rally wheels then enjoy it!
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CMH77 · 11-04-2012, 07:12 PM

She's a beaut, great find!

54belair · 11-04-2012, 07:22 PM

good find! great buy too.

Ghostryder79 · 11-04-2012, 07:24 PM

Love Arizona trucks. Surface rust almost always. I was up in the valley today, wish i coulda seen it

big_al_71 · 11-04-2012, 07:49 PM

Cool truck indeed
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ole dollor · 11-04-2012, 08:24 PM

looks like a good one to me ,tell her congrats on the find ...and have fun with it...

PanelDeland · 11-04-2012, 08:52 PM

Nice starter.Now what's her BB nic so we can welcome her?

Beat68CST · 11-04-2012, 11:38 PM

Plan on doing a 4/6 with probably some 20's.

She likes lowered trucks. I might turbo the straight 6 give a bit of get.

eagleuh1 · 11-04-2012, 11:59 PM

Nice find. Next time I come out to Palo Verde have to check out all the old Chevy's you'all have.

Tinkermc · 11-05-2012, 12:07 AM

looks like a 67, sis has a good mind got any pics of Sis truck is fine

11-04-2012, 06:30 PM	#1
Beat68CST Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 470	Sister bought a pickup. Well, yesterday we drove up to Payson, having plans of buying a short 68 fleetside. When we got up there it turned out to be slathered in bondo everywhere, it was rough as hell. Before we left I got on CL on her phone right quick, (I don't own a cell phone) found a stepside on there, called the guy up, said we were bringin cash and would like to come look at it on our way home. He lived in Glendale. Little sister was all bummed the one up north didn't pan out and I told her were going to look at another pickup, she was happy again, went down there, looked the truck over, someone started cleaning it up already, it has some thin bondo on it like someone was tryin to get it squared up and ready for paint. No REAL rust. Asked the little one if she liked it, she said yes, asked the guy how bad he wanted it gone, he said money talks, $2,504 later I was driving home a plain jane stepper with my sister ridin shot gun with the biggest smile in the world and my best friend followin us home.

11-04-2012, 06:37 PM	#2
gearys 5600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tulsa,ok Posts: 1,085	Re: Sister bought a pickup. Congrats to your sister..Looks like a nice old stepper. __________________ MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423629 1969 custom/10 swb--SOLD 1968 swb 50th anniv.--SOLD 1967 camaro ss/rs..LS-6-speed, 16-year long project 1956 chevy nomad 1955 chevy 210 2-dr sedan 1978 el-camino ss 1-owner

11-04-2012, 06:38 PM	#3
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: Sister bought a pickup. Looks like a nice clean truck, if it's as nice in person you got great deal! Congrats to your sis! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/aaronhero/

11-04-2012, 06:47 PM	#4
Beat68CST Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 470	Re: Sister bought a pickup. Yeah, it's got a straight 6, not sure if it's the original 292, was originally a 4 speed, now it has a turbo 350 and a single piece driveshaft. I noticed the pass fender doesn't have the trim on it and the holes have been filled so that'll have to get sanded out.

11-04-2012, 06:55 PM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Sister bought a pickup. Great looking truck and glad your sister has the bug for a old Chevy! We need more women with trucks in this world. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-04-2012, 07:12 PM	#7
CMH77 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 71	Re: Sister bought a pickup. She's a beaut, great find!

11-04-2012, 07:22 PM	#8
54belair Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bolivar, mo Posts: 839	Re: Sister bought a pickup. good find! great buy too. __________________ 1997 shortie stepside 1968 short stepside 1966 mustang 1966 chevelle ss Dont always go the cheapest route--You can save yourself into the poorhouse! My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489030

11-04-2012, 07:24 PM	#9
Ghostryder79 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SV, AZ Posts: 86	Re: Sister bought a pickup. Love Arizona trucks. Surface rust almost always. I was up in the valley today, wish i coulda seen it

11-04-2012, 07:49 PM	#10
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Sister bought a pickup. Cool truck indeed Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

11-04-2012, 08:24 PM	#11
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: Sister bought a pickup. looks like a good one to me ,tell her congrats on the find ...and have fun with it...

11-04-2012, 08:52 PM	#12
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11-04-2012, 11:38 PM	#13
Beat68CST Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 470	Re: Sister bought a pickup. Plan on doing a 4/6 with probably some 20's. She likes lowered trucks. I might turbo the straight 6 give a bit of get.

11-04-2012, 11:59 PM	#14
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: Sister bought a pickup. Nice find. Next time I come out to Palo Verde have to check out all the old Chevy's you'all have.

11-05-2012, 12:07 AM	#15
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Sister bought a pickup. looks like a 67, sis has a good mind got any pics of Sis truck is fine



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