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homer77 · 09-25-2009, 04:54 PM

I am trying to find a 4x4 so I can truly join this forum. I love this body style. I found a '70, 3/4 ton 4x4. Has a 350 motor, 400 tranny, ps, pb, factory AM radio, tilt steering column, clean interior. Said the motor runs good, might need to a new carb, tranny shifts smoothly. The body is rust free as is the underside. A few little dings here and there, a dented rocker(has a new replacement) and a new hood and fender. Tires are 33's and decent. He's asking $3900. I also live in Nor. Cal..

Thanks,
Jesse

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homer77 · 09-25-2009, 05:02 PM

Heres bigger ones:

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vectorit · 09-25-2009, 05:28 PM

Obviously we need better pictures.

But for me personally, I'd give it a serious look. Since I am kind of in the market for the same kind of rig.

If it's posted on the net for sale, see about posting the link so we can see what the seller is a sellin.

smallwin67 · 09-25-2009, 06:08 PM

I would try to get him down to $3400.

big_al_71 · 09-25-2009, 07:00 PM

better picts will help make a better judgement...

unclewatts · 09-26-2009, 04:59 AM

Homer77 from Lake County California. Yes that's right. I'm about 15 miles away. We have another member WWOTR who lives in Cobb. About that truck. Sure looks like a fair deal to me. Have you actually seen this truck? If he's right about the rust and the dings are small I would go for it.

homer77 · 09-26-2009, 08:33 AM

Always good to here from someone in the county. I looked at one towards Lower Lake a couple of weeks ago, but had too much rust for me.

The guy was supposed to send more pictures to me, but hasn't yet. Seems to be a little more difficult finding a 4x4 without much rust without the big price tag.

homer77 · 09-26-2009, 02:19 PM

more pics:

vectorit · 09-26-2009, 03:18 PM

If it drives as solid as it looks, I'd try to make a deal with this cat.

3,900.00? an odd price like that, he's prepped for some haggle IMO.

The C/20 emblems are kind of a red flag for me as well. What's up with that? Check the VIN to see if it started life out as a 4x4.

Being that he has replaced the hood and fender, I'd pay some serious attention to the body mounting area's they bolt to. Since it was prolly in an accident, so check for damage they may be hiding.

71swb4x4 · 09-26-2009, 03:34 PM

Did they make K20 emblems? I have seen other 3/4 ton 4x4's with C20 emblems.

IMO the price is $1,000 to $1,500 too high in your area. That being said, if it's solid, and it's what you are looking for, then go for it.

One thing that makes a huge difference is where this is in your price range. If you have $6,000 to spend, you can do a LOT of work on that solid of a truck for the remaining $2,000.

Thealien · 09-26-2009, 04:37 PM

I THINK YOU SHOULD LOOK AT THIS ONE!!!

vectorit · 09-26-2009, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

Did they make K20 emblems? I have seen other 3/4 ton 4x4's with C20 emblems.

You bring up a good point, since I do not know for sure.

The years like this one that were 4x4 just didn't have an emblem from what I have seen, just the "FOUR WHEEL DRIVE" emblem below the front marker light.

I maybe all wrong?

factorystock · 09-27-2009, 03:12 PM

C 20 emblem is correct for base model 3/4 ton, 2 or 4 wheel drive. Never had a K 20 emblem.

09-25-2009, 04:54 PM	#1
homer77 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kelseyville, CA Posts: 12	What do you think of this truck? I am trying to find a 4x4 so I can truly join this forum. I love this body style. I found a '70, 3/4 ton 4x4. Has a 350 motor, 400 tranny, ps, pb, factory AM radio, tilt steering column, clean interior. Said the motor runs good, might need to a new carb, tranny shifts smoothly. The body is rust free as is the underside. A few little dings here and there, a dented rocker(has a new replacement) and a new hood and fender. Tires are 33's and decent. He's asking $3900. I also live in Nor. Cal.. Thanks, Jesse http://lh6.ggpht.com/_DQgW58bPCFM/Sr...35fe8416d6.jpg http://lh6.ggpht.com/_DQgW58bPCFM/Sr...480beb1deb.jpg http://lh3.ggpht.com/_DQgW58bPCFM/Sr...1e1b1c1b0a.jpg

09-25-2009, 05:02 PM	#2
homer77 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kelseyville, CA Posts: 12	Re: What do you think of this truck? Heres bigger ones: [IMG]http://lh6.ggpht.com/_DQgW58bPCFM/Sr0uYhy62AI/AAAAAAAAANI/ElTQKzXDc38/3n33p93l15Qa5P55Rc99pb55c2e480beb1deb.jpg[/I[IMG] Last edited by homer77; 09-25-2009 at 05:34 PM.

09-25-2009, 05:28 PM	#3
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: What do you think of this truck? Obviously we need better pictures. But for me personally, I'd give it a serious look. Since I am kind of in the market for the same kind of rig. If it's posted on the net for sale, see about posting the link so we can see what the seller is a sellin. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

09-25-2009, 06:08 PM	#4
smallwin67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Southern,Maryland Posts: 87	Re: What do you think of this truck? I would try to get him down to $3400. __________________ Doin it one piece at a time.

09-25-2009, 07:00 PM	#5
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: What do you think of this truck? better picts will help make a better judgement... __________________ 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

09-26-2009, 04:59 AM	#6
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: What do you think of this truck? Homer77 from Lake County California. Yes that's right. I'm about 15 miles away. We have another member WWOTR who lives in Cobb. About that truck. Sure looks like a fair deal to me. Have you actually seen this truck? If he's right about the rust and the dings are small I would go for it. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner) Last edited by unclewatts; 09-26-2009 at 05:02 AM.

09-26-2009, 08:33 AM	#7
homer77 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kelseyville, CA Posts: 12	Re: What do you think of this truck? Always good to here from someone in the county. I looked at one towards Lower Lake a couple of weeks ago, but had too much rust for me. The guy was supposed to send more pictures to me, but hasn't yet. Seems to be a little more difficult finding a 4x4 without much rust without the big price tag.

09-26-2009, 02:19 PM	#8
homer77 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kelseyville, CA Posts: 12	Re: What do you think of this truck? more pics:

09-26-2009, 03:18 PM	#9
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: What do you think of this truck? If it drives as solid as it looks, I'd try to make a deal with this cat. 3,900.00? an odd price like that, he's prepped for some haggle IMO. The C/20 emblems are kind of a red flag for me as well. What's up with that? Check the VIN to see if it started life out as a 4x4. Being that he has replaced the hood and fender, I'd pay some serious attention to the body mounting area's they bolt to. Since it was prolly in an accident, so check for damage they may be hiding. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU Last edited by vectorit; 09-26-2009 at 03:19 PM.

09-26-2009, 03:34 PM	#10
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: What do you think of this truck? Did they make K20 emblems? I have seen other 3/4 ton 4x4's with C20 emblems. IMO the price is $1,000 to $1,500 too high in your area. That being said, if it's solid, and it's what you are looking for, then go for it. One thing that makes a huge difference is where this is in your price range. If you have $6,000 to spend, you can do a LOT of work on that solid of a truck for the remaining $2,000. __________________ 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.

09-26-2009, 04:37 PM	#11
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,125	Re: What do you think of this truck? I THINK YOU SHOULD LOOK AT THIS ONE!!! Last edited by Thealien; 09-26-2009 at 04:38 PM.

09-27-2009, 03:12 PM	#13
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,380	Re: What do you think of this truck? C 20 emblem is correct for base model 3/4 ton, 2 or 4 wheel drive. Never had a K 20 emblem.



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