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72 - C30 - clean slate
What should I do with this thing ?
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Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate
Bring it to me! ha ha just kidding!
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Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate
Repair rockers
Polish/detail Fix black interior vinyl (where needed) K30...
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Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate
X2 ooorrrr put a wrecker on it.....
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Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate
Had to smile when I saw your new ride. Had the same truck once, also a big block automatic. Couple things I remember well about that truck: Top out at about 55 mph, between 6 to 9 miles per gallon, and the worst riding truck I have ever owned ( exception : 2000 pounds or more on the flatbed and she rode like a dream
![]() Anyway, back to your question, unless you were going wild with a LS swap, axle change etc etc. keep it simple and easy :Keep it stock and make it run well and reliable for a back up truck. Make it as pretty as possible in its original state, maybe even letter it to match your business and use it as a calling card out front......... Steve weim55 Colorado |
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Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate
Period correct accessories are needed.
Grill guard, CB, hat holder, vent shades, wheel spinner, saddle blanket seat cover, a sliding rear window, and mud flaps. Or, add a screen to the flat bed and could turn that into a rolling drive-in theater as a side business.
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Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate
I'm quite sure that was a craigslist score off a ranch near Healdsburg I think? What's the rear axle ratio, 4.10 with an auto I'm guessing.
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Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate
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I too saw it a while back When you brought it up on the cl thread again I figured, what the heck, it’s only 15 minutes away Went and met the cowboy who was selling it It was a bit rougher than I had hoped for And I really don’t buy trucks without spid But, it was an original BB automatic So I offered less than half the asking price That didn’t work, And he showed me the gate I just came in After mentioning he also was restoring A SWB Cheyenne Super I didn’t even drive the truck But I always save phone #s A few days later I shot him a text showing him the tailgate handle Chrome trim, only Supers had He asked if I might want to trade some parts Along with $ for the flatbed We ended up talking again, and both got to our Happy spot Set up a time so I could go drive it Smelled like cow or horse dung in the cab Not really sure which But, I’ve always liked flatbeds And it just drove tight, was fast , loud And as bumpy as all the rest of them |
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Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate
Boog’s comment on the ‘ hearding turds ‘ thread
When I brought it home About clean slate Was kind of why I ended up buying it For all these years, I am always looking for Documented trucks with spids (Which isn’t as easy anymore) Then putting them back together that way Maybe it’s time for a change ?? For some reason, I’ve always wanted a lowered Flatbed dually Like the one below (I just like the look) But the comments above might make me rethink Probably why I started the thread in the first place |
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Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate
I agree with most here. Clean it up, tune it up, repair what needs repairing and drive it.
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Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate
Put gas in it and drive the wheels off of it.
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Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate
Push bumper, tire rack, and Chevyland race team lettering WITH sponsors...!
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Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate
I’d love to own the truck you just bought.
Lowering it would be what I would do. Congrats!
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Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate
I kind a like them myself. Drive it as is. Mine definitely ride better with a load but none of mine are crazy stiff. Maybe it’s because they are all 157” wheelbase.
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Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate
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Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate
Three.
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Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate
Uncle
The 157”s definitely rode smoother I had this 157 that was extended An additional foot for a motorhome Then, converted to a flatbed I think the bed was 13’ long Drove like a caddy |
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Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate
White. Definitely the white one. I thought about the gun rack but it seems this is more a work truck so held back. I’m pro gun rack.
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Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate
Just a neat chore boy to bop around in. As far as the trend of pulling a truck for sale then relisting for more goes, that is exactly what I did when selling the '71 custom/30 wrecker I had. It had nothing to do with Barrett-Jackson or anybody telling me it was worth more. I would list it and only get lowball offers with no one actually coming to look. I got tired of saying, "Come take a look at the truck, then tell me why you think it's not worth my asking price". I decided it was listed so low it was attracting flippers who will always try for less even if asking price is stupid low. The nature of that beast is create the largest gap between purchase price and resell price with nothing else considered, just make money. I was listing at a priced to sell amount because I don't play games, just wanted it gone before I decided to keep it. So I listed it at 30% more and it sold in a day to someone a couple states away
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Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate
Clean it up and use it. I made my 64' cattle truck a flatbed, 12' bed, rides like a Cadillac. Cow and horse **** falls off of it when working on it, when it get wet, it smell like cow piss.
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Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate
My 71 with a 12' bed and now with its 10" bed.
445s will fit under that bed with room to spare and possibly remove the block and a leaf or two as well.
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Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate
Clean slate there to do whatever you want to. The old cowboy could use a drink of water and maybe a bath. I sure do miss the 133" dually I had.
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