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Smokin72on20s · 10-07-2004, 01:37 AM

How long have you had your truck? and how much money do you think you've put into it?

ZOOMY · 10-07-2004, 01:57 AM

My first 67-72, a 69 K20 I've had for 28 years. Money.....???????

**tnblazerk5** · 10-07-2004, 02:05 AM

27 years
i have had the 67 that long!!!!! have no clue on the $$$$$$ thing

got the 67 when i was 14

A.P. · 10-07-2004, 02:11 AM

I had my 72 chevy step side for 15 years, how much money has gone in to it, I have no idea.

dyingdeadman · 10-07-2004, 02:12 AM

only have had mine for about 2 months. have put less than $2000.00 into it so far including the purchase price. that of course will change after i get another daily driver so i can take this one apart and repaint it.

RON WOODGEARD · 10-07-2004, 02:30 AM

I saved my Truck from the Experiment and training using the Jaws of Life... Some Citizen gave this truck to the Pahrump Volunteer Fire Dept. One of my friends was on the Volunteer Fire Dept. he knew my Daughter had just wrecked my 72, And I liked these years and called me, I went to the Town Board and offered $200.00 to buy it instead of them Tearing it up... Well that was in 1986,, Since then, I have done a very good job of tearing it up Myself... So well in fact,,,, Sometimes I wonder what happened to that Truck I bought ????

Up until approximately 1995 or so, I kept EVERY receipt of what money went into this old Truck,,,, Those receipts totalled in excess of $20,000.00 In seeing them and totalling them up, I got very Discouraged about the amount in Comparison to what it looked like...... I threw all of the Receipts away and have never kept another.... and as I typed in another thread, I have done ALL of the labor myself..

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 10-07-2004, 03:48 AM

The '68 Stepside I've had since 1973 -- 31 years. The '71 Jimmy I bought in '95, 9 years.
Expenses? No comment.

**Palf70Step** · 10-07-2004, 07:03 AM

My 70...2 yrs, the 82 1 yr. Both have more in them than what they are worth. Of course if you add the expense of building a new shop so I can house and work on them, it really means I have more invested than there value

.

On the serious side, both have around 4000 into them.

*rage'nrat638* · 10-07-2004, 07:18 AM

about 7000.00
2 YEARS
still not painted.....
would leave right now to go across the world....

if i had the gas money......DOHOOOOOOO

Joe67 · 10-07-2004, 07:18 AM

Dad and I bought our '67 in 1991 or so from a neighbor. didn't require much maintenance at all until the wreck this April

**JIMs70GMC** · 10-07-2004, 07:22 AM

My 70 GMC for a little over 4.5 years. The 71 I got earlier this year (Feb). And while it's not in my yard yet, a 72 C30 I bought Monday of this week!

Total money (not counting gas): about $12,500 between the first 2, and when all said and done $850 for the 72.

Tx Firefighter · 10-07-2004, 07:31 AM

I build one every year or two.

Nima · 10-07-2004, 08:42 AM

I bought mine (67 C20) 4-5 months ago. Since this is the first one I have not spend that much on it yet. I am still gathering information about it.

**Stocker** · 10-07-2004, 08:57 AM

Over 27 years with routine maintenance, 2 paint jobs, rebuilt powertrain once - no idea about $$$.

Zumo · 10-07-2004, 09:03 AM

2 years and about 1000 bucks.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 10-07-2004, 09:39 AM

10 Years and dont ask on the $$$. If my wife fond out she'd kill me

Southpa · 10-07-2004, 10:46 AM

Going on 10 years now, runs very well, solid as a rock. Got about 6G into...and its STILL not all one color!

dennis111 · 10-07-2004, 12:33 PM

Bought mine in July 1974 which was my first year in the military. It has traveled coast to coast, north and south in the US (mostly pulling my trailored 65-66' Mustangs around) and even spent 3 1/2 years in Italy (where it was last restored) followed immediately by 3 years in Germany. I don't think it's the most traveled truck around but it has seen alot of territory in its 30+ years and 349,000 miles. Now a days its more of a garage queen that I occasionally use to get supplies to repair my rental properties.

Estimated investment throughout the years, $20-25K and that includes my expensive "hot rod" period of the 70's.

sneakysnake · 10-07-2004, 02:05 PM

19 yrs, I had a 67' in high school and a idiot rearended me so, I started over with a 69' and wasnt a daily driver so the modifying began.One day ill finish this lifelong project, I can see it now I will be 80yrs old driving this cool truck.LOL

*1972C10* · 10-07-2004, 04:43 PM

Ive had My Black Truck For Close to Two years I havent tallyed up how much i have in it but the only things i lack of being able to say Ive replaced everything

Are three ball joints and shocks.

Ive had my 72 for about 5-6 years It was my second 72 I got my first when i was 12 ,, It used to be a LWB Untill close to a year or two ago when me and a friend of mine cut down and extra frame I think i have close to 7000 in it New everything Just no paint & body yet.

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-07-2004, 05:19 PM

FIRST PIC - 3 MONTHS - $12,500 AND COUNTING

SECOND PIC - 10 YEARS - $3,000 AND 4 SALE ($500)

Orange70chevy · 10-07-2004, 05:48 PM

I have had my 70 Chevy for 11 Years. I don't know how much I have spent on it but I do know the longer you have a truck it just seems to never get done.

longhorn71 · 10-08-2004, 12:27 AM

my wife's 71 longhorn we have had for 3 years.My father in law bought it in 86 ,passed away before he could restore it.my wife love this truckand wants to restore it in her fathers memory.the 72 gmc 1-ton my uncle bought new for his water-well company.Myfather bought it from him in 76 to use for his landscaping bussiness.He passed away in 98 and left it to me.I have all the information on it since it was new.I have just started the restorations on them this passed summer.we have 5000 invested in the longhorn.the 1-ton we have about 1500 in.these truck are not as nice as the cheyennes but they have certain meaning to us and the money we put in them does not really matter because they will never be sold in our life time.

Stryker67 · 10-08-2004, 11:02 AM

One truck? Don't know. I had a 72 longbed in high school, which I guess I still own technically. My brother parted out 80% of after I left for the military in 1985. Came back on leave to find a cab and frame.... Never saw a dime of the money. Nothing like brotherly love. Then I had a 72 4X4 for about 8 years. Still kicking myself for selling that one.

Then there was the 72 short bed (white), another 72 longbed (yellow, which I've owned twice), a 70 shortbed 454(torch red)

that I just sold/ traded for a 72 shortbed(white) :p that is ready to go. (It's available) And I currently have "rusty" my 72 Longhorn(green) that I'm rebuilding. Still looking for the next one. As far as money spent? I think I may be ahead after all the horse trading and selling. I haven't lost money on a truck yet.

longhorn71 · 10-08-2004, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stryker67

One truck? Don't know. I had a 72 longbed in high school, which I guess I still own technically. My brother parted out 80% of after I left for the military in 1985. Came back on leave to find a cab and frame.... Never saw a dime of the money. Nothing like brotherly love. Then I had a 72 4X4 for about 8 years. Still kicking myself for selling that one.

Then there was the 72 short bed (white), another 72 longbed (yellow, which I've owned twice), a 70 shortbed 454(torch red)

that I just sold/ traded for a 72 shortbed(white) :p that is ready to go. (It's available) And I currently have "rusty" my 72 Longhorn(green) that I'm rebuilding. Still looking for the next one. As far as money spent? I think I may be ahead after all the horse trading and selling. I haven't lost money on a truck yet.

post more pics of your longhorn

10-07-2004, 01:37 AM	#1
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10-07-2004, 01:57 AM	#2
ZOOMY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WIS Posts: 1,752	28 years My first 67-72, a 69 K20 I've had for 28 years. Money.....???????

10-07-2004, 02:12 AM	#5
dyingdeadman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: san marcos,tx Posts: 266	only have had mine for about 2 months. have put less than $2000.00 into it so far including the purchase price. that of course will change after i get another daily driver so i can take this one apart and repaint it. __________________ 72 GMC sierra 3/4 ton 402 bb 68 GMC 3/4 ton 2010 camaro rs: daily driver

10-07-2004, 03:48 AM	#7
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,439	The '68 Stepside I've had since 1973 -- 31 years. The '71 Jimmy I bought in '95, 9 years. Expenses? No comment. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not. Last edited by '68OrangeSunshine; 10-07-2004 at 03:53 AM.

10-07-2004, 07:03 AM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	My 70...2 yrs, the 82 1 yr. Both have more in them than what they are worth. Of course if you add the expense of building a new shop so I can house and work on them, it really means I have more invested than there value . On the serious side, both have around 4000 into them. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-07-2004, 02:05 AM	#3
tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	27 years i have had the 67 that long!!!!! have no clue on the $$$$$$ thing got the 67 when i was 14

10-07-2004, 02:11 AM	#4
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	I had my 72 chevy step side for 15 years, how much money has gone in to it, I have no idea.

10-07-2004, 02:30 AM	#6
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	I saved my Truck from the Experiment and training using the Jaws of Life... Some Citizen gave this truck to the Pahrump Volunteer Fire Dept. One of my friends was on the Volunteer Fire Dept. he knew my Daughter had just wrecked my 72, And I liked these years and called me, I went to the Town Board and offered $200.00 to buy it instead of them Tearing it up... Well that was in 1986,, Since then, I have done a very good job of tearing it up Myself... So well in fact,,,, Sometimes I wonder what happened to that Truck I bought ???? Up until approximately 1995 or so, I kept EVERY receipt of what money went into this old Truck,,,, Those receipts totalled in excess of $20,000.00 In seeing them and totalling them up, I got very Discouraged about the amount in Comparison to what it looked like...... I threw all of the Receipts away and have never kept another.... and as I typed in another thread, I have done ALL of the labor myself..

10-07-2004, 07:18 AM	#9
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	about 7000.00 2 YEARS still not painted..... would leave right now to go across the world.... if i had the gas money......DOHOOOOOOO Last edited by rage'nrat638; 07-12-2007 at 07:05 AM.

10-07-2004, 07:18 AM	#10
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Dad and I bought our '67 in 1991 or so from a neighbor. didn't require much maintenance at all until the wreck this April __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member Last edited by Joe67; 11-04-2005 at 05:34 PM.

10-07-2004, 07:22 AM	#11
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	My 70 GMC for a little over 4.5 years. The 71 I got earlier this year (Feb). And while it's not in my yard yet, a 72 C30 I bought Monday of this week! Total money (not counting gas): about $12,500 between the first 2, and when all said and done $850 for the 72. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

10-07-2004, 07:31 AM	#12
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I build one every year or two.

10-07-2004, 08:42 AM	#13
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,179	I bought mine (67 C20) 4-5 months ago. Since this is the first one I have not spend that much on it yet. I am still gathering information about it.

10-07-2004, 08:57 AM	#14
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,694	Over 27 years with routine maintenance, 2 paint jobs, rebuilt powertrain once - no idea about $$$. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

10-07-2004, 09:03 AM	#15
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	2 years and about 1000 bucks. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles



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10-07-2004, 09:39 AM	#16
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,168	10 Years and dont ask on the $$$. If my wife fond out she'd kill me __________________ 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

10-07-2004, 10:46 AM	#17
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,410	Going on 10 years now, runs very well, solid as a rock. Got about 6G into...and its STILL not all one color! Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first. Last edited by Southpa; 10-07-2004 at 11:02 AM.

10-07-2004, 12:33 PM	#18
dennis111 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Amish Wonderland of Central PA. Posts: 31	Bought mine in July 1974 which was my first year in the military. It has traveled coast to coast, north and south in the US (mostly pulling my trailored 65-66' Mustangs around) and even spent 3 1/2 years in Italy (where it was last restored) followed immediately by 3 years in Germany. I don't think it's the most traveled truck around but it has seen alot of territory in its 30+ years and 349,000 miles. Now a days its more of a garage queen that I occasionally use to get supplies to repair my rental properties. Estimated investment throughout the years, $20-25K and that includes my expensive "hot rod" period of the 70's. __________________ Dennis 68 GMC SWB Custom 1/2 ton, 2WD, 350 V8, PS, PB, 3-Speed, 3:08 12 bolt rear, tilt, tach, vac, cruise and more. . . . Last edited by dennis111; 10-07-2004 at 12:39 PM.

10-07-2004, 02:05 PM	#19
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	19 yrs, I had a 67' in high school and a idiot rearended me so, I started over with a 69' and wasnt a daily driver so the modifying began.One day ill finish this lifelong project, I can see it now I will be 80yrs old driving this cool truck.LOL Attached Images

10-07-2004, 04:43 PM	#20
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Ive had My Black Truck For Close to Two years I havent tallyed up how much i have in it but the only things i lack of being able to say Ive replaced everything Are three ball joints and shocks. Ive had my 72 for about 5-6 years It was my second 72 I got my first when i was 12 ,, It used to be a LWB Untill close to a year or two ago when me and a friend of mine cut down and extra frame I think i have close to 7000 in it New everything Just no paint & body yet. Last edited by 1972C10; 07-02-2007 at 01:14 AM.

10-07-2004, 05:19 PM	#21
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	FIRST PIC - 3 MONTHS - $12,500 AND COUNTING SECOND PIC - 10 YEARS - $3,000 AND 4 SALE ($500) __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

10-07-2004, 05:48 PM	#22
Orange70chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Penelope, Texas Posts: 393	I have had my 70 Chevy for 11 Years. I don't know how much I have spent on it but I do know the longer you have a truck it just seems to never get done.

10-08-2004, 12:27 AM	#23
longhorn71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,681	my wife's 71 longhorn we have had for 3 years.My father in law bought it in 86 ,passed away before he could restore it.my wife love this truckand wants to restore it in her fathers memory.the 72 gmc 1-ton my uncle bought new for his water-well company.Myfather bought it from him in 76 to use for his landscaping bussiness.He passed away in 98 and left it to me.I have all the information on it since it was new.I have just started the restorations on them this passed summer.we have 5000 invested in the longhorn.the 1-ton we have about 1500 in.these truck are not as nice as the cheyennes but they have certain meaning to us and the money we put in them does not really matter because they will never be sold in our life time.

10-08-2004, 11:02 AM	#24
Stryker67 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fayetteville, Ga. Posts: 150	One truck? Don't know. I had a 72 longbed in high school, which I guess I still own technically. My brother parted out 80% of after I left for the military in 1985. Came back on leave to find a cab and frame.... Never saw a dime of the money. Nothing like brotherly love. Then I had a 72 4X4 for about 8 years. Still kicking myself for selling that one. Then there was the 72 short bed (white), another 72 longbed (yellow, which I've owned twice), a 70 shortbed 454(torch red) that I just sold/ traded for a 72 shortbed(white) :p that is ready to go. (It's available) And I currently have "rusty" my 72 Longhorn(green) that I'm rebuilding. Still looking for the next one. As far as money spent? I think I may be ahead after all the horse trading and selling. I haven't lost money on a truck yet. Attached Images __________________ [FONT=Georgia] If nothing else, we can all serve as a bad example. We don't know what we don't know. The world needs ditch-diggers too. Last edited by Stryker67; 10-08-2004 at 11:06 AM.

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