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**LockDoc** · 11-10-2008, 10:09 PM

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Well, actually two more... I only have pics of the LWB now but should have some of the SWB in the next couple of days (after he gets it dug out)...

If we can agree on a price on this one I will go look at it this weekend. From the way he describes it, it is a really straight truck. The owner e-mailed these pics to me yesterday so I tried to call him tonight to ask him more questions but his wife said he was out of town at a convention, for a few days. We'll see what happens.

The SWB has had some mods done to it but I will have to wait until he gets it uncovered to see what they are and what kind of job was done.... He said he was building it semi pro-street style, Whatever that means.

LockDoc

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-10-2008, 10:13 PM

That looks like a pretty nice project! Good find!

jeffspower · 11-10-2008, 10:23 PM

Looks like someone was starting off right and didn't spare time or expense to this point. As quick as you get' em going, you'll be looking for another project by years' end

68C15 · 11-10-2008, 11:33 PM

I still like the green one better. but i may be a little biased.

67ChevyRedneck · 11-10-2008, 11:35 PM

Leon... I'm starting to not like you anymore...

Bob 68327 · 11-10-2008, 11:39 PM

Looks good Leon !! That swb wouldn't be close to you would it ? It sounds like the guy i'm working with dad's truck he was talking about selling . Bob

**LockDoc** · 11-10-2008, 11:57 PM

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Thanks Dieselwrencher...

jeffspower: They don't seem to be hard to find right now.

68C15: Todd, The snow must be affecting you. I never had a green one...

.. I think you mean the Pewter GMC.

67ChevyRedneck: Man, you fit right in with my wife...

Bob 68327: Yes, believe it or not I can see his house from my place.

LockDoc

72BlckButy · 11-10-2008, 11:49 PM

Leon... let me send you a list of what I'm looking for because you come up with some amazing deals!

Can't wait to see the pics of the SWB.

**WIDESIDE72** · 11-11-2008, 12:08 PM

There sure do seem to be a lot of almost finished projects up that way. Here in Texas, it seems either they are finished,or the antennae is the only thing left, sticking up out of the dirt.

**WIDESIDE72** · 11-11-2008, 12:10 PM

What yr is the LWB? Looks like 4x4? GMC or Chevy? Eagerly awaiting pics of the SWB...

**LockDoc** · 11-11-2008, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

What yr is the LWB? Looks like 4x4? GMC or Chevy? Eagerly awaiting pics of the SWB...

The LWB is a '71 Chevy 4x4. It has a rebuilt 350 that has run long enough to break the cam in but that's it. The problem is it has been sitting for 15 years (inside). The guy that built the engine lives in my home town and I talked to him about it last night. He seems to think that since it was run for a while after the build the chances are better that it would be OK. He still recommended pulling the heads and checking out the cylinder walls. Hopefully I will have more specs on it in the next couple of days....

The weather is pretty crappy here today so I don't know if I will get pics of the SWB or not..... It's not supposed to clear up until tomorrow afternoon.

LockDoc

*chevy29267truck* · 11-11-2008, 08:02 PM

not too bad of a looking truck

Slik69 · 11-11-2008, 10:11 PM

if the price is right I would get it. As far as pulling the heads.. why do it. The only thing the huurts an engne is water. You mentioned it was stored inside. I would fire it.. and run it to see what you have. Let it go through some cycles of heat/cold etc. Before I bought my truck it sat for 7 years.. and I fired her up with 7 year old oil.. 7 year old plugs, points, wires etc. My truck was outdoors. The entire time. I have another engine I'm currently building.. but this truck has taken me everywhere I've wanted to go. If you get it.. fire it. If it's new, pulling the heads will not tell you anything other than you need to buy a new set of gaskets. I'd fire it.

Good luck. It's a nice truck. The exhaust looks new too.

**LockDoc** · 11-11-2008, 11:57 PM

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OK, I talked to the owner tonight and he filled me in on some specifics. He said that the engine is a balanced and blueprinted 350 with new Vortec heads and a lot of internal mods. He said the previous owner told him he had $10,000 in the engine. Is that possible? I don't know anything about built engines but can't you buy a top of the line big block crate engine for that, or a new blown small block???? I think he may have misunderstood the PO and he said he had 10k in the truck including the engine... Any way the current owner said he had $7500 in the truck and had all of the parts to put it back together. He said most of the original parts were usable but he was planning to replace some of them to make the truck as nice as possible. He said the tailgate was mint, the grill and original grill trim was really nice, the transmission was rebuilt, the seat has been recovered, and it had an all new aluminized exhaust system. All of the new stuff has 0 miles on it. I am going to go look at it if the weather ever straightens out around here and make him an offer on it. It may be next week before I can do that...

LockDoc

VA72C10 · 11-12-2008, 12:13 AM

It's possible but not likely there is 10K in the engine. If someone paid a lot for a block and then paid top dollar for machine work on the block and heads and bought top dollar internals it's possible, but again, not likely. I did recently talk to a guy w/ a built 502 w/ race heads that he had 27K into.

**LockDoc** · 11-15-2008, 12:13 AM

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I went and looked at this truck today and it didn't take me long to decide I wanted it. This thing is laser straight, top to bottom and comes with some nice extra parts. Extra hood, 2 doors, cowl panel, radiator & a bunch of small stuff. We couldn't agree on a price at first but after dickering back and forth for a while we ended up at $4500 and he delivers it to my door (220 miles one way).

I'm happy....

LockDoc

Bob 68327 · 11-15-2008, 12:21 AM

Good Deal !! Now you have something to do all winter in that new shop

Bob

VA72C10 · 11-15-2008, 12:22 AM

Congrats...I'm sure it will look sweet when you're done with it.

jeffspower · 11-15-2008, 01:07 AM

Didn't take you long to get back into the 4x4 club! So If I buy the steps, will you keep this one?

Cyclone44 · 11-15-2008, 01:10 AM

Looks like a great truck Leon.....

**LockDoc** · 11-15-2008, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffspower

Didn't take you long to get back into the 4x4 club! So If I buy the steps, will you keep this one?

.. Time will tell. This one doesn't have a lift kit on it so it will be more tempting.

LockDoc

IvelDesigns · 11-15-2008, 01:23 AM

wow leon, great find. and he delivers too. can't beat that with a stick.

72BlckButy · 11-15-2008, 10:51 PM

Nice score Leon!

Be sure to get some pics of everything when he delivers the trucks. You definitely came away with a steal on the truck, but to have it delivered as well... PRICELESS!

OARNGESI · 11-16-2008, 01:00 AM

Did you get both or just the longbed

**LockDoc** · 11-16-2008, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by OARNGESI

Did you get both or just the longbed

Just the longbed for now. The guy that has the shortie is kind of dragging his feet.. I'm still trying to get pictures of it.

LockDoc

11-10-2008, 10:09 PM	#1
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,406	Found Another Nice Project Truck For Sale - Well, actually two more... I only have pics of the LWB now but should have some of the SWB in the next couple of days (after he gets it dug out)... If we can agree on a price on this one I will go look at it this weekend. From the way he describes it, it is a really straight truck. The owner e-mailed these pics to me yesterday so I tried to call him tonight to ask him more questions but his wife said he was out of town at a convention, for a few days. We'll see what happens. The SWB has had some mods done to it but I will have to wait until he gets it uncovered to see what they are and what kind of job was done.... He said he was building it semi pro-street style, Whatever that means. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

11-10-2008, 10:13 PM	#2
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Found Another Nice Project Truck For Sale That looks like a pretty nice project! Good find!

11-10-2008, 10:23 PM	#3
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: Found Another Nice Project Truck For Sale Looks like someone was starting off right and didn't spare time or expense to this point. As quick as you get' em going, you'll be looking for another project by years' end __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

11-10-2008, 11:33 PM	#4
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Found Another Nice Project Truck For Sale I still like the green one better. but i may be a little biased.

11-10-2008, 11:35 PM	#5
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Found Another Nice Project Truck For Sale Leon... I'm starting to not like you anymore... __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

11-10-2008, 11:39 PM	#6
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: Found Another Nice Project Truck For Sale Looks good Leon !! That swb wouldn't be close to you would it ? It sounds like the guy i'm working with dad's truck he was talking about selling . Bob __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

11-10-2008, 11:57 PM	#7
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,406	Re: Found Another Nice Project Truck For Sale - Thanks Dieselwrencher... jeffspower: They don't seem to be hard to find right now. 68C15: Todd, The snow must be affecting you. I never had a green one... .. I think you mean the Pewter GMC. 67ChevyRedneck: Man, you fit right in with my wife... Bob 68327: Yes, believe it or not I can see his house from my place. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

11-10-2008, 11:49 PM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Found Another Nice Project Truck For Sale Leon... let me send you a list of what I'm looking for because you come up with some amazing deals! Can't wait to see the pics of the SWB. __________________ -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; 11-10-2008 at 11:50 PM.

11-11-2008, 12:08 PM	#9
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,494	Re: Found Another Nice Project Truck For Sale There sure do seem to be a lot of almost finished projects up that way. Here in Texas, it seems either they are finished,or the antennae is the only thing left, sticking up out of the dirt.

11-11-2008, 12:10 PM	#10
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,494	Re: Found Another Nice Project Truck For Sale What yr is the LWB? Looks like 4x4? GMC or Chevy? Eagerly awaiting pics of the SWB...

11-11-2008, 08:02 PM	#12
chevy29267truck Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alva Florida Posts: 668	Re: Found Another Nice Project Truck For Sale not too bad of a looking truck

11-11-2008, 10:11 PM	#13
Slik69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ogden Utah Posts: 286	Re: Found Another Nice Project Truck For Sale if the price is right I would get it. As far as pulling the heads.. why do it. The only thing the huurts an engne is water. You mentioned it was stored inside. I would fire it.. and run it to see what you have. Let it go through some cycles of heat/cold etc. Before I bought my truck it sat for 7 years.. and I fired her up with 7 year old oil.. 7 year old plugs, points, wires etc. My truck was outdoors. The entire time. I have another engine I'm currently building.. but this truck has taken me everywhere I've wanted to go. If you get it.. fire it. If it's new, pulling the heads will not tell you anything other than you need to buy a new set of gaskets. I'd fire it. Good luck. It's a nice truck. The exhaust looks new too. Last edited by Slik69; 11-11-2008 at 10:12 PM.

11-11-2008, 11:57 PM	#14
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,406	Re: Found Another Nice Project Truck For Sale - OK, I talked to the owner tonight and he filled me in on some specifics. He said that the engine is a balanced and blueprinted 350 with new Vortec heads and a lot of internal mods. He said the previous owner told him he had $10,000 in the engine. Is that possible? I don't know anything about built engines but can't you buy a top of the line big block crate engine for that, or a new blown small block???? I think he may have misunderstood the PO and he said he had 10k in the truck including the engine... Any way the current owner said he had $7500 in the truck and had all of the parts to put it back together. He said most of the original parts were usable but he was planning to replace some of them to make the truck as nice as possible. He said the tailgate was mint, the grill and original grill trim was really nice, the transmission was rebuilt, the seat has been recovered, and it had an all new aluminized exhaust system. All of the new stuff has 0 miles on it. I am going to go look at it if the weather ever straightens out around here and make him an offer on it. It may be next week before I can do that... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 11-11-2008 at 11:58 PM.

11-12-2008, 12:13 AM	#15
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Found Another Nice Project Truck For Sale It's possible but not likely there is 10K in the engine. If someone paid a lot for a block and then paid top dollar for machine work on the block and heads and bought top dollar internals it's possible, but again, not likely. I did recently talk to a guy w/ a built 502 w/ race heads that he had 27K into. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-15-2008, 12:13 AM	#16
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,406	Re: Found Another Nice Project Truck For Sale - I went and looked at this truck today and it didn't take me long to decide I wanted it. This thing is laser straight, top to bottom and comes with some nice extra parts. Extra hood, 2 doors, cowl panel, radiator & a bunch of small stuff. We couldn't agree on a price at first but after dickering back and forth for a while we ended up at $4500 and he delivers it to my door (220 miles one way). I'm happy.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -



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11-15-2008, 12:21 AM	#17
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: Found Another Nice Project Truck For Sale Good Deal !! Now you have something to do all winter in that new shop Bob __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

11-15-2008, 12:22 AM	#18
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Found Another Nice Project Truck For Sale Congrats...I'm sure it will look sweet when you're done with it. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-15-2008, 01:07 AM	#19
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: Found Another Nice Project Truck For Sale Didn't take you long to get back into the 4x4 club! So If I buy the steps, will you keep this one? __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

11-15-2008, 01:10 AM	#20
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: Found Another Nice Project Truck For Sale Looks like a great truck Leon.....

11-15-2008, 01:23 AM	#22
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: Found Another Nice Project Truck For Sale wow leon, great find. and he delivers too. can't beat that with a stick. __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

11-15-2008, 10:51 PM	#23
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Found Another Nice Project Truck For Sale Nice score Leon! Be sure to get some pics of everything when he delivers the trucks. You definitely came away with a steal on the truck, but to have it delivered as well... PRICELESS! __________________ -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)

11-16-2008, 01:00 AM	#24
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Found Another Nice Project Truck For Sale Did you get both or just the longbed

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