When Free Isn't Cheap Enough... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Frizzle Fry · 01-07-2006, 01:39 PM

A guy I work with who knows I'm into the old Chevy's has been telling me about an old truck stuck in the mud on his property in McMinville OR for a few years now. Every time the subject came up I'd say "Get some pics and I'll tell you what you've got." He never did.

Eventually by showing him pics of various bodystyles we determined he had a 67-72 GMC.

So the other day he says "I'm moving. If you can get that truck out it's yours." I'm game

So I'm dreamin of a 4wd tilt tach buckets A/C

At least some parts worth taking if not a builder.

Finally made it out there yesterday and it's a complete 1969 GMC 1500 Super...

2wd zero options and would required some serious hackage of blackberry bushes and relocating of downed trees to get it out to a road. Not to mention the soaked incline it sits on

I was tempted to pull some parts but there wasn't anything I really needed and it was raining

so I just snapped a few shots.

Frizzle Fry · 01-07-2006, 01:40 PM

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*FormerMember* · 01-07-2006, 01:42 PM

/sarcasm

Aw, come on! They're not making 'em anymore... got to save it.

(heh)

/sarcasm

It really doesn't look that bad?

**Palf70Step** · 01-07-2006, 01:45 PM

Loooks like a pretty good ride. Fire up the chain saw and winch

73737373 · 01-07-2006, 01:45 PM

Oh yeah, you bet...she's worth savin'!!!!

**truckdude239** · 01-07-2006, 01:47 PM

it don't look that bad still looks pretty soild so save it get another truck a big 4x4 and pull that sucker out lol looks like an great project truck get it moved up the gate and get all the junk out of it keep us posted if i was closer i'd help you pull her out worse comes to worse pull her out cleaner her up get her running and sell it

dion · 01-07-2006, 02:01 PM

I see a lot of good parts there, I don't know, it might be worth the trouble!

**tnblazerk5** · 01-07-2006, 02:42 PM

i would drag it outa there and put it with the rest of my stuff

HeavyD · 01-07-2006, 02:47 PM

That looks alot better than the junk I'm trying to fix..did you notice if it was rusty??

blazerparts · 01-07-2006, 02:59 PM

I dunno, that truck kinda......"grows" on you.

Frizzle Fry · 01-07-2006, 03:14 PM

Honestly I would love to snag it. Guess I should have taken some shots of the 2 mile winding mountain dirt/mud road just to get to his property. I don't think a trailer would make some of the bends. Then, it's probably a two day job just to get it to solid ground, and I live 1.5 hrs away.

I wish he had offered it over the summer...

If anyone wants it, PM and I'll give you the guys info. I think there's about a month window before he's gone. I'd love to see this thing rescued.

*FormerMember* · 01-07-2006, 03:36 PM

Good man!

Someone winch the sucker out of there.

**special-K** · 01-07-2006, 03:58 PM

I woulda snagged the horn button,at least.

71-longbed · 01-07-2006, 04:04 PM

im in salem , but i have relatives in Mcminnville ....
id take it if i had the area to store it ...
Ask him if I can come steal some parts off it

... no ... seriously

Frizzle Fry · 01-07-2006, 04:16 PM

He said I could take parts. He's moving so he doesn't care what happens to it. If you're seriously interested in all or part, PM.

71-longbed · 01-07-2006, 04:34 PM

did you happen to notice if it was a 4bbl carb ?.....

blazerparts · 01-07-2006, 05:09 PM

looks like a 4bbl carter

shoobear · 01-07-2006, 05:29 PM

better have a look at that tailgate, might be worth the trimming!!!

*FUNMUDDER* · 01-07-2006, 05:30 PM

If its a 1500, how come it has 2500 running gear? (8-luggers) It looks like a keeper to me. Hook right on to that SOB, give her some good yanks, Then up to dry ground. Then, you can drive it down his driveway, if it runs to, a trailer. GET IT!!

Frizzle Fry · 01-07-2006, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FUNMUDDER

If its a 1500, how come it has 2500 running gear? (8-luggers) It looks like a keeper to me. Hook right on to that SOB, give her some good yanks, Then up to dry ground. Then, you can drive it down his driveway, if it runs to, a trailer. GET IT!!

I dunno? Does look like 8 lug from the pic. Could have been converted.

*1969owner* · 01-07-2006, 05:51 PM

if you cant restore it, its worth parting, especially since it wont cost you anything but time and a few gallons of chainsaw gas! you could get your troubles worth of money from parts.

krue · 01-07-2006, 06:19 PM

Come on, somebody needs to rescue that poor orphan truck.

**67sss** · 01-07-2006, 06:45 PM

get it.....I see big rad,exhaust mounted alt( possible double hump heads),oil fill tube(283-307-327),dash pad, uncut dash,ramhorn exhaust.......ect. Does it have a title?

**special-K** · 01-07-2006, 07:14 PM

The right front fender looks replaced.Maybe both are from a 1500.That chrome grille trim on the leading edge of the hood and the Custom script on the doors are worthy salvage.

stllookn · 01-07-2006, 07:19 PM

Frizzle...how did I miss this post...that looks just like my pasture! I've got the old Husqvarna fired up and I'm on my way. You got the clean title to that thing?

01-07-2006, 01:39 PM	#1
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	When Free Isn't Cheap Enough... A guy I work with who knows I'm into the old Chevy's has been telling me about an old truck stuck in the mud on his property in McMinville OR for a few years now. Every time the subject came up I'd say "Get some pics and I'll tell you what you've got." He never did. Eventually by showing him pics of various bodystyles we determined he had a 67-72 GMC. So the other day he says "I'm moving. If you can get that truck out it's yours." I'm game So I'm dreamin of a 4wd tilt tach buckets A/C At least some parts worth taking if not a builder. Finally made it out there yesterday and it's a complete 1969 GMC 1500 Super... 2wd zero options and would required some serious hackage of blackberry bushes and relocating of downed trees to get it out to a road. Not to mention the soaked incline it sits on I was tempted to pull some parts but there wasn't anything I really needed and it was raining so I just snapped a few shots.

01-07-2006, 01:40 PM	#2
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: When Free Isn't Cheap Enough... ...

01-07-2006, 01:42 PM	#3
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: When Free Isn't Cheap Enough... /sarcasm Aw, come on! They're not making 'em anymore... got to save it. (heh) /sarcasm It really doesn't look that bad? Last edited by FormerMember; 01-07-2006 at 01:42 PM.

01-07-2006, 01:45 PM	#4
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01-07-2006, 01:47 PM	#6
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: When Free Isn't Cheap Enough... it don't look that bad still looks pretty soild so save it get another truck a big 4x4 and pull that sucker out lol looks like an great project truck get it moved up the gate and get all the junk out of it keep us posted if i was closer i'd help you pull her out worse comes to worse pull her out cleaner her up get her running and sell it __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube Last edited by truckdude239; 01-07-2006 at 01:50 PM.

01-07-2006, 02:01 PM	#7
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01-07-2006, 02:47 PM	#9
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01-07-2006, 02:59 PM	#10
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01-07-2006, 03:14 PM	#11
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: When Free Isn't Cheap Enough... Honestly I would love to snag it. Guess I should have taken some shots of the 2 mile winding mountain dirt/mud road just to get to his property. I don't think a trailer would make some of the bends. Then, it's probably a two day job just to get it to solid ground, and I live 1.5 hrs away. I wish he had offered it over the summer... If anyone wants it, PM and I'll give you the guys info. I think there's about a month window before he's gone. I'd love to see this thing rescued.

01-07-2006, 03:36 PM	#12
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: When Free Isn't Cheap Enough... Good man! Someone winch the sucker out of there.

01-07-2006, 03:58 PM	#13
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01-07-2006, 04:04 PM	#14
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	Re: When Free Isn't Cheap Enough... im in salem , but i have relatives in Mcminnville .... id take it if i had the area to store it ... Ask him if I can come steal some parts off it ... no ... seriously __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

01-07-2006, 04:16 PM	#15
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: When Free Isn't Cheap Enough... He said I could take parts. He's moving so he doesn't care what happens to it. If you're seriously interested in all or part, PM.



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01-07-2006, 04:34 PM	#16
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	Re: When Free Isn't Cheap Enough... did you happen to notice if it was a 4bbl carb ?..... __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

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blazerparts No,I DON'T have Tourett's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 556	Re: When Free Isn't Cheap Enough... looks like a 4bbl carter __________________ '72 K5 CST 350/350 Daily Driver '69 GMC3500 Camper Special CST Flatbed 396/400 Upgraded to show truck '69 GMC 2500 L6292, 3spd beater

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FUNMUDDER Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 427	Re: When Free Isn't Cheap Enough... If its a 1500, how come it has 2500 running gear? (8-luggers) It looks like a keeper to me. Hook right on to that SOB, give her some good yanks, Then up to dry ground. Then, you can drive it down his driveway, if it runs to, a trailer. GET IT!!

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: When Free Isn't Cheap Enough... The right front fender looks replaced.Maybe both are from a 1500.That chrome grille trim on the leading edge of the hood and the Custom script on the doors are worthy salvage. __________________ "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 ~

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