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Select · 02-08-2008, 01:42 PM

Today my Dad and I went out on a motor hunt. We got a lead from Craigslist. Guy had a good running 350 Vortec with 700R4, wanted 450 for it all. He told us while we were there that everything he has is going to the crusher in about a month. He also said for that 450 bucks you can have a free run at the whole lot and get what ya want. Only thing was that he wants 15 bucks for aluminum wheels because that's what he gets paid to scrap them, unfortunately there wasn't any we could use. He only has 1 72 lwb that is more rust than metal but we basically got everything usable off of it. Everything but the glass, we're going back tomorrow. We got everything to put the engine tranny into the 72 we got off of Craigslist a few weeks ago. All in all I thought it was a pretty sweet deal.

slammed1 · 02-08-2008, 02:22 PM

Nice deal he gave you.

Did he have a 66 2 door Biscayne or Belair there??? (wishful thinking)

Select · 02-08-2008, 02:50 PM

No, it was a mix of stuff, basically 40 or so cars and trucks. He did have a 72, I think, Dodge Duster for 3500, but I dunno who'd want that.

72armyswbtruck · 02-08-2008, 08:27 PM

Anyother dodge trucks, Buddy Buckets are hidden in them there dodges.

70inline6 · 02-09-2008, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 72armyswbtruck

Anyother dodge trucks, Buddy Buckets are hidden in them there dodges.

Nice score. Don't forget 69-75 IHC trucks - they had buddy bucket setups as well.... though MUCH fewer and farther between.

Select · 02-09-2008, 09:36 AM

Today we went back and got another truck load of stuff. I got all the glass with the deluxe trim front and back. Evaporator with box, new heater core, bench seat out of a suburban with seat belts, 4 more quadrajets, another breather, SB motor stands, cowl, door handles in and out, ac ball and holders, ignition switch with keys and outer locks for doors. There is some other stuff we got but I can't remember what else. It was still the same deal, no extra cash for anything. I think we pretty much got everything we could get. The guy said that if we think of anything else to just come back.

cstanley · 02-08-2008, 11:57 PM

any other vortec/700r4 combos for sale? i'm looking myself...

72BlckButy · 02-09-2008, 05:04 AM

Sounds like you guys came out ahead...

02-08-2008, 01:42 PM	#1
Select Friday's Toy Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ovilla, TX Posts: 574	good Craigslist trip Today my Dad and I went out on a motor hunt. We got a lead from Craigslist. Guy had a good running 350 Vortec with 700R4, wanted 450 for it all. He told us while we were there that everything he has is going to the crusher in about a month. He also said for that 450 bucks you can have a free run at the whole lot and get what ya want. Only thing was that he wants 15 bucks for aluminum wheels because that's what he gets paid to scrap them, unfortunately there wasn't any we could use. He only has 1 72 lwb that is more rust than metal but we basically got everything usable off of it. Everything but the glass, we're going back tomorrow. We got everything to put the engine tranny into the 72 we got off of Craigslist a few weeks ago. All in all I thought it was a pretty sweet deal. __________________ 68 C10, SWB Fleetside with a 454, Turbo 400 and 4.11 posi....Exxon/Mobil loves me. 2009 Jeep Rubicon 2011 Powerstroke FX4 (totaled) 71 C10, SWB Fleet with factory tilt 72 LWB C10, 350 700R4 with factory tilt

02-08-2008, 02:22 PM	#2
slammed1 1972 Chevrolet SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FT Smith AR Posts: 512	Re: good Craigslist trip Nice deal he gave you. Did he have a 66 2 door Biscayne or Belair there??? (wishful thinking) __________________ My New thread with pics (not my build thread yet.) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post2573646 1972 Chevrolet 1/2 ton short wide bed,68 frt clip Project. 1980 Camaro Inherited when father passed,68K Miles 2003 Ford Mach1 FUN as Hell!! 2002 Dodge Ram 5-8 slam Rolling BillBoard (Gone not forgot) 2004 Dodge Ram HEMI 10" lifted on 37's and 2wd.

02-08-2008, 02:50 PM	#3
Select Friday's Toy Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ovilla, TX Posts: 574	Re: good Craigslist trip No, it was a mix of stuff, basically 40 or so cars and trucks. He did have a 72, I think, Dodge Duster for 3500, but I dunno who'd want that. __________________ 68 C10, SWB Fleetside with a 454, Turbo 400 and 4.11 posi....Exxon/Mobil loves me. 2009 Jeep Rubicon 2011 Powerstroke FX4 (totaled) 71 C10, SWB Fleet with factory tilt 72 LWB C10, 350 700R4 with factory tilt

02-08-2008, 08:27 PM	#4
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: good Craigslist trip Anyother dodge trucks, Buddy Buckets are hidden in them there dodges. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

02-09-2008, 09:36 AM	#6
Select Friday's Toy Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ovilla, TX Posts: 574	Re: good Craigslist trip Today we went back and got another truck load of stuff. I got all the glass with the deluxe trim front and back. Evaporator with box, new heater core, bench seat out of a suburban with seat belts, 4 more quadrajets, another breather, SB motor stands, cowl, door handles in and out, ac ball and holders, ignition switch with keys and outer locks for doors. There is some other stuff we got but I can't remember what else. It was still the same deal, no extra cash for anything. I think we pretty much got everything we could get. The guy said that if we think of anything else to just come back. __________________ 68 C10, SWB Fleetside with a 454, Turbo 400 and 4.11 posi....Exxon/Mobil loves me. 2009 Jeep Rubicon 2011 Powerstroke FX4 (totaled) 71 C10, SWB Fleet with factory tilt 72 LWB C10, 350 700R4 with factory tilt

02-08-2008, 11:57 PM	#7
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Re: good Craigslist trip any other vortec/700r4 combos for sale? i'm looking myself... __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/

02-09-2008, 05:04 AM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: good Craigslist trip Sounds like you guys came out ahead... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 02-09-2008 at 05:04 AM.



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