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Dova · 09-01-2007, 07:11 PM

a board member is selling this truck it's a 68 and is going to hold it for me. is the truck worth 3500? the only trouble spots are those in the pics

Kurt L · 09-01-2007, 07:13 PM

wheres the pics?

Dova · 09-01-2007, 07:14 PM

sorry i put in the wrong codes i got it right now

**basketcase** · 09-01-2007, 07:24 PM

If it runs and drives well I'd say yes based on what I have in mine so far and it ain't close to drivable. Mine is just a driver build too. Not a show truck. If the only body problem is those rear fenders you are in pretty good shape. I'd buy '67 rears and then fill the front side markers.

Tom

Ole Blue 68 · 09-01-2007, 07:37 PM

Dova · 09-01-2007, 07:19 PM

the truck has a different interior out of a 97 nissan maxima with heated and dual power leather seats. cd player and speakers in the doors. it also has a powerglide transmission with power steering but manual brakes and 4.10 rear gears

eedgell · 09-01-2007, 07:24 PM

A little high for a 68 with a 69-70 clip. I have a set of those same valve covers. They are cool, and old school.

68gmsee · 09-01-2007, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by eedgell

A little high for a 68 with a 69-70 clip.

I agree, but if it's what you want and the truck runs good, has good engine and trans, go for it.

I'm from the old way of thinking that if a truck is a certain year, leave it that year unless you have no other choice. In this case you can always convert it back to a 68 front end later. It may cost you some bucks but may be more appealing.

Dova · 09-01-2007, 07:40 PM

i plan on it being a driver as i'm doing what i can when i can. i'm in the military and in iraq right now so he's going to hold it for me. once i get back the first project i think is going to be dropping a 700r4 into it and swapping the rear gears. then once i get it to washington state swapping out the fuel tank

**basketcase** · 09-01-2007, 08:08 PM

Sounds like a good plan. The 700R4 is a .70 overdrive in 4th so the 4.10 would drop to about 2.87. That would give you about 2300 rpm at 65 mph with a 27" tire. I think I could live with that. A 3.42 gear would drop it down to about 1900 rpm.

Hope you come home safe and thanks for all you guys are doing over there.

Tom

Dova · 09-01-2007, 08:11 PM

thanks so the 4.10 gear would actually be fine...i figure driving it cross country i might stay at 70 but i could live with 2300 that wouldn't be too bad on gas for the truck

lamar · 09-01-2007, 08:24 PM

Looks like a pretty good start to me. Also wanted to thank you for your service in Iraq!!!!!

cdowns · 09-01-2007, 08:43 PM

/// i think its alot and i dont tust anything painted flatblack// sorry but for the price i wouldnt buy it sight unseen// i've seen people on this board describe trucks as solid that had big gapping holes in the roof and floors and the bottoms of the doors completely rotted away A REAL SOLID TRUCK really depends whos lookin// no power steering or brakes? does it have drums all the way around heck he didnt even bother havin all the sparkplug wires the same color

Dova · 09-01-2007, 08:50 PM

i don't know about the floor board of the truck but i know the rest i have seen some more pics and those are the only trouble spots that i can see. the undercarriage needs a lil work just from not being replaced ever.

Dova · 09-01-2007, 09:40 PM

Sorry everyone it's a 69 i hit the wrong button and didn't pay attention to it

68gmsee · 09-01-2007, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dova

Sorry everyone it's a 69 i hit the wrong button and didn't pay attention to it

Well, now, that puts a different lite on things... As I mentioned, if it's what you want and has good motor and tranny, go for it. I've always liked the stepsides myself.

jay6891 · 09-01-2007, 09:59 PM

Hey thanks for your service. I see you got your location down as Arkansas. Where is the truck at? Maybe someone here in Arkansas could look at it for you and give you a second opinion.

Dova · 09-02-2007, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jay6891

Hey thanks for your service. I see you got your location down as Arkansas. Where is the truck at? Maybe someone here in Arkansas could look at it for you and give you a second opinion.

Actually the truck is in PA

SCOTI · 09-02-2007, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dova

Actually the truck is in PA

I hate to do this to the North-eastern guys but...... You're fron AR, keep looking for something from down south. You'll be $$ ahead 9 times out of 10 vs. a truck that spent time up north.

Sight unseen purchases are pretty risky (even if they are from a board member). One guys impression of "that's all the rust there is" can be completely different than anothers. Wait until you can look the truck over yourself. Save up even more cash in the meantime so you have even more (or better) options when you return.

Thanks for your service!

dan42 · 09-01-2007, 10:32 PM

For what it's worth - I paid $3800 for a '67 short fleet with a solid body, but no power steering or brakes. But it's what I wanted - I looked at it, and thought about it for about a month. BTW, '67's and '68's, especially fleetside shortbeds, seem to be a little more desirable. Just my .02.

**oldiron** · 09-02-2007, 12:53 AM

When you get out to Washington look us up. We are a friendly bunch.
If the pictures show all of the rust then it is worth it. If it makes you feel good then it is worth it even more.

xshadow · 09-02-2007, 01:03 AM

I would say the price seems a little high. If you already have 3500 and aren't buying it today save up a little or hold out for something a little better for the same price.....If you have seen it and like it go for this truck. If you haven't seen it yourself I would wait. Have they put any money in the engine? bored .40 over?

Dova · 09-02-2007, 06:05 AM

no the motor is just a LT1 350 out of a 71 camaro

**special-K** · 09-02-2007, 06:09 AM

I`ve never seen a truck with "those" trouble spots not have "more" trouble spots around the fender mating flange and bed surface.So,you saw pictures of the floor at the kick panel and up underneath at the cab supports?
I`d still buy a truck like that for that kind of money,but I think they are about all overpriced and based on the real nice ones.The real nice ones are high because they either had alot of money dumped into them to restore or they managed to survive 35+ years without rusting where the majority didn`t.But,a real nice one should be babied and not daily driven in most parts of the country.Then,everywhere there`s careless drivers that can put an end to 35 years of good fortune,too.
So enjoy having a cool truck that you can bop around inj and get all the looks that a $35,000 truck will get going down the road.Only,you won`t be chewing you fingernails and have less wrinkles in your forehead,too.
Thanks for your service and best luck to ya.

xshadow · 09-02-2007, 09:44 AM

yes, I would hold out for something better. I thought the price may be high do to something under the hood. for 3500 you should have no problem finding something in better shape. if your from akansas I'm sure you can find someing better even if you have to go to texas to get it. It seems like you guys have better trucks out that way.

09-01-2007, 07:11 PM	#1
Dova Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 263	$3500 worth it for this 68 Stepside a board member is selling this truck it's a 68 and is going to hold it for me. is the truck worth 3500? the only trouble spots are those in the pics Last edited by Dova; 09-01-2007 at 07:13 PM.

09-01-2007, 07:13 PM	#2
Kurt L Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: ne florida Posts: 2,665	Re: $3500 worth it for this 68 Stepside wheres the pics?

09-01-2007, 07:14 PM	#3
Dova Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 263	Re: $3500 worth it for this 68 Stepside sorry i put in the wrong codes i got it right now

09-01-2007, 07:24 PM	#4
basketcase Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 633	Re: $3500 worth it for this 68 Stepside If it runs and drives well I'd say yes based on what I have in mine so far and it ain't close to drivable. Mine is just a driver build too. Not a show truck. If the only body problem is those rear fenders you are in pretty good shape. I'd buy '67 rears and then fill the front side markers. Tom __________________ '69 swb stepside in progress. '59 Corvette lifetime project

09-01-2007, 07:37 PM	#5
Ole Blue 68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 1,140	Re: $3500 worth it for this 68 Stepside

09-01-2007, 07:19 PM	#6
Dova Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 263	Re: $3500 worth it for this 68 Stepside the truck has a different interior out of a 97 nissan maxima with heated and dual power leather seats. cd player and speakers in the doors. it also has a powerglide transmission with power steering but manual brakes and 4.10 rear gears

09-01-2007, 07:24 PM	#7
eedgell It's the air up here Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 710	Re: $3500 worth it for this 68 Stepside A little high for a 68 with a 69-70 clip. I have a set of those same valve covers. They are cool, and old school. __________________ 1971 cheyenne k10 4 speed np 205 454 BB factory a/c Never drink down stream of the herd! Eric

09-01-2007, 07:40 PM	#9
Dova Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 263	Re: $3500 worth it for this 68 Stepside i plan on it being a driver as i'm doing what i can when i can. i'm in the military and in iraq right now so he's going to hold it for me. once i get back the first project i think is going to be dropping a 700r4 into it and swapping the rear gears. then once i get it to washington state swapping out the fuel tank

09-01-2007, 08:08 PM	#10
basketcase Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 633	Re: $3500 worth it for this 68 Stepside Sounds like a good plan. The 700R4 is a .70 overdrive in 4th so the 4.10 would drop to about 2.87. That would give you about 2300 rpm at 65 mph with a 27" tire. I think I could live with that. A 3.42 gear would drop it down to about 1900 rpm. Hope you come home safe and thanks for all you guys are doing over there. Tom

09-01-2007, 08:11 PM	#11
Dova Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 263	Re: $3500 worth it for this 68 Stepside thanks so the 4.10 gear would actually be fine...i figure driving it cross country i might stay at 70 but i could live with 2300 that wouldn't be too bad on gas for the truck

09-01-2007, 08:24 PM	#12
lamar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Covington,Ga Posts: 453	Re: $3500 worth it for this 68 Stepside Looks like a pretty good start to me. Also wanted to thank you for your service in Iraq!!!!! __________________ 72 C-10

09-01-2007, 08:43 PM	#13
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: $3500 worth it for this 68 Stepside /// i think its alot and i dont tust anything painted flatblack// sorry but for the price i wouldnt buy it sight unseen// i've seen people on this board describe trucks as solid that had big gapping holes in the roof and floors and the bottoms of the doors completely rotted away A REAL SOLID TRUCK really depends whos lookin// no power steering or brakes? does it have drums all the way around heck he didnt even bother havin all the sparkplug wires the same color __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY Last edited by cdowns; 09-01-2007 at 08:49 PM.

09-01-2007, 08:50 PM	#14
Dova Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 263	Re: $3500 worth it for this 68 Stepside i don't know about the floor board of the truck but i know the rest i have seen some more pics and those are the only trouble spots that i can see. the undercarriage needs a lil work just from not being replaced ever.

09-01-2007, 09:40 PM	#15
Dova Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 263	Re: $3500 worth it for this 68 Stepside Sorry everyone it's a 69 i hit the wrong button and didn't pay attention to it

09-01-2007, 09:59 PM	#17
jay6891 Car Knocker Join Date: May 2001 Location: jefferson,arkansas Posts: 664	Re: $3500 worth it for this 68 Stepside Hey thanks for your service. I see you got your location down as Arkansas. Where is the truck at? Maybe someone here in Arkansas could look at it for you and give you a second opinion. __________________ 68 c-10,91 sportside bed,350 .030 over,4 bolt,10-1 comp,2.05 intake/1.94 exhaust,1.6 Harland Sharp roller rockers,edelbrock rpm cam and intake w/750 carb, 700r4, 3.73 gears,Jacabbs Electronic Igntion w/Accel HEI distributer and super coil. ZR-1 roll pan, filled tailights. Blazer tank. Hidden hitch. 2 1/2" Flowmaster 40's. Parts bought but not installed>> ford 9" posi with disc. CCP front and rear lowering kit 4/5. Cab corners,foor boards,rockers, cab braces, Phatom grill, Painless wiring kit.



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09-01-2007, 10:32 PM	#20
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: $3500 worth it for this 68 Stepside For what it's worth - I paid $3800 for a '67 short fleet with a solid body, but no power steering or brakes. But it's what I wanted - I looked at it, and thought about it for about a month. BTW, '67's and '68's, especially fleetside shortbeds, seem to be a little more desirable. Just my .02. __________________ '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

09-02-2007, 12:53 AM	#21
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,095	Re: $3500 worth it for this 68 Stepside When you get out to Washington look us up. We are a friendly bunch. If the pictures show all of the rust then it is worth it. If it makes you feel good then it is worth it even more. __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

09-02-2007, 01:03 AM	#22
xshadow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Posts: 553	Re: $3500 worth it for this 68 Stepside I would say the price seems a little high. If you already have 3500 and aren't buying it today save up a little or hold out for something a little better for the same price.....If you have seen it and like it go for this truck. If you haven't seen it yourself I would wait. Have they put any money in the engine? bored .40 over?

09-02-2007, 06:05 AM	#23
Dova Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 263	Re: $3500 worth it for this 68 Stepside no the motor is just a LT1 350 out of a 71 camaro

09-02-2007, 06:09 AM	#24
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: $3500 worth it for this 68 Stepside I`ve never seen a truck with "those" trouble spots not have "more" trouble spots around the fender mating flange and bed surface.So,you saw pictures of the floor at the kick panel and up underneath at the cab supports? I`d still buy a truck like that for that kind of money,but I think they are about all overpriced and based on the real nice ones.The real nice ones are high because they either had alot of money dumped into them to restore or they managed to survive 35+ years without rusting where the majority didn`t.But,a real nice one should be babied and not daily driven in most parts of the country.Then,everywhere there`s careless drivers that can put an end to 35 years of good fortune,too. So enjoy having a cool truck that you can bop around inj and get all the looks that a $35,000 truck will get going down the road.Only,you won`t be chewing you fingernails and have less wrinkles in your forehead,too. Thanks for your service and best luck to ya. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-02-2007, 09:44 AM	#25
xshadow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Posts: 553	Re: $3500 worth it for this 68 Stepside yes, I would hold out for something better. I thought the price may be high do to something under the hood. for 3500 you should have no problem finding something in better shape. if your from akansas I'm sure you can find someing better even if you have to go to texas to get it. It seems like you guys have better trucks out that way.

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