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ssjones · 04-01-2006, 01:32 AM

Here is a truck that is a freebie for me. Of course my wife thinks I am crazy but I just want this truck. It is owned by a family member back in Mo. that is willing to give it to me. It was running when it was parked but dont know if it will start now. Is it worth the gas to haul this truck back to AZ?

With the pics attached does the cab look ok by the drip rail? I am new to body work and would like to give some of this a try. I am going to ask for more pics to be sent of the door sils, engine compartment, and glove box sticker for options. Please tell me if I am nust like the rest of these women in the house think.

I just love my 72 now and want more. Thanks.

ssjones · 04-01-2006, 01:33 AM

couple more pics....

**FleetsidePaul** · 04-01-2006, 01:46 AM

If I listened to my wife I'd have a Kia.

For God's sake it's free ...Take it , you know you want it.

You want to learn bodywork... well here you go, and yes it may cost a couple of bucks, but have you priced a new truck?? they are expensive, when you're done you'll have learned something valuable and have a nice truck to boot.

NEVER LISTEN TO WOMEN !!!

ssjones · 04-01-2006, 01:53 AM

your right Paul. I have two daughters and a wife and they even brought in a female puppy. It is nice to escape to the shop to work in the evenings. I would like to get one of my daughters to get interested in this truck and drive it in two years. I have a 30k mile 350 in my 72 that I would like to move over to this truck because I got the ok to keep my bonus this year and I will be buying a 383 stroker to drop in my truck. wo hooooo

76bonanza · 04-01-2006, 09:28 AM

were in mo is it?

cdowns · 04-01-2006, 09:33 AM

a waste of time and money to try a long distance tow IMO

thejoker · 04-01-2006, 09:50 AM

I'm with Paul on this one. Paul seems to be very intelligent.

1. It's free!
2. Don't listien to women!

Of course you could always leave it for someone else to nab while you go buy you a Kia or one of the Scion boxes.

Just kidding.

JKR

wibilly · 04-01-2006, 10:05 AM

the tailgate alone is worth twice the asking price. i've sure paid money for alot worse trucks. i'd grab it for sure, looks better than most around here

Solver · 04-01-2006, 10:25 AM

If I was in Arizona I sure wouldn't be bringing back a truck from Missouri. For the price of transport I would think you could easily buy a truck in the same or better condition down there. It's not really a free truck unless you live there in Missouri. I would guess that even if you came and trailered it home you are probably looking at $500- $800 . Also without knowing what it looks like underneath it's hard to say what you really have there. The pass side boxside is in pretty bad shape as is the pass fender. If it has family value and you want to keep it as grandpa's truck kind of thing maybe. Otherwise maybe Ebay it for $200-$800 and keep the funds to buy one closer. Sorry to be the only one so far to be on other side of fence but just looking at this logically. I know how midwest trucks rust and would be suprised to find it to not be alot of patch panel work. I would find one in equal condition down there and then ask wife which she thinks is the better option.

**truckdude239** · 04-01-2006, 11:08 AM

aww save it it looks like a good project truck not alot of of work just some body work

cdowns · 04-01-2006, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by truckdude239

aww save it it looks like a good project truck not alot of of work just some body work

YEAH!! he's going to get a teenage girl interested in driving a truck with a stick shift and drum brakes THAT I'VE GOTTA SEE !!
maybe cross town but not cross country!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*wolfthing2000* · 04-01-2006, 11:49 AM

This is what I do|:::::: tell wife you will be busy on the truck and drink less beer!( like heck!) Also convince her you can haul stuff to help her set up a garden in it (like heck!) All of your friends think it is a good idea and if you don't get it someone else will and it will cost us more later to find one since they are getting more valuable by the minute and then buy her flowers and wine the evening of the next Barret Jackson and convince her that everyone is in to restoring and look at what they are worth when finished. Maybe get your mother in law to back ya up (like heck!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Sillyoldman · 04-01-2006, 11:09 AM

Take it! I would certainly be welcome in my driveway.

Just tell the wife you'll stop spending money on non essentials. When you get it home start spending money on non essentials.

jd4300fel · 04-01-2006, 11:14 AM

I would leave it in MO, looks like a big waste of time. But since i am looking at moving to Mo. I would be glad to take it. Just kidding i would grab it !!!

**yote1234** · 04-01-2006, 11:47 AM

two thumbs up...great price!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 04-01-2006, 12:10 PM

Better pics would determine if its worth it..

northcountry67 · 04-01-2006, 12:44 PM

Go get it. Even if you decide to part it out later, the trip would be an adventure of it's own. I once towed a 63 Malibu from a junk yard in Arkansas back to MN. The trip was filled with memories. Not all the memories are good ones, but I'll never forget it.

shifty · 04-01-2006, 01:25 PM

You get my vote - I'd keep it. Even if you just do it to resell it or part it out (lots of rust there). Any respectable body man could work that front clip into something usable.

ssjones · 04-01-2006, 01:46 PM

Thanks for all the replies. I am trying to set a split with a board member who is coming out to CA to pickup a truck and thought it might be worth the gas one way out here. Who knows. It is located in Republic Mo.

76bonanza · 04-01-2006, 03:03 PM

That is right outside of springfield is it not? About 1 hour and a half from me.

bojoe · 04-01-2006, 05:30 PM

Republic is right on the West side of Springfield. I would take it for the adventure of going and getting it. You have family back there, I assume, so you can kill 2 birds with one stone. Get the truck and pay a visit all at the same time. If the pick up was free and you did not have any family to visit, then I would leave it where it sat. The pick ups up here see a lot of salt and calcium in the winter. Down in that neck of the woods it ain't too bad about the salt. Just don't get anything free from Iowa.

**Canadian694x4** · 04-01-2006, 08:24 PM

Well I'd take it even if I just used some parts off it...

JAKES 68GMC · 04-01-2006, 08:33 PM

Get it. Like said above, it IS free.

*72CSTC5* · 04-01-2006, 09:14 PM

Leave that long bed work truck where it died

Kurt L · 04-01-2006, 09:22 PM

Go Get It I Would And I Live In Fl.if It's Free What The Heck.it's Adventure Coming Up.

04-01-2006, 01:32 AM	#1
ssjones Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 98	Should I Save This Truck? Here is a truck that is a freebie for me. Of course my wife thinks I am crazy but I just want this truck. It is owned by a family member back in Mo. that is willing to give it to me. It was running when it was parked but dont know if it will start now. Is it worth the gas to haul this truck back to AZ? With the pics attached does the cab look ok by the drip rail? I am new to body work and would like to give some of this a try. I am going to ask for more pics to be sent of the door sils, engine compartment, and glove box sticker for options. Please tell me if I am nust like the rest of these women in the house think. I just love my 72 now and want more. Thanks. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy Cheyenne 20 1979 Chevy Camaro 2007 Chevy Avalanche 2005 Mini Cooper

04-01-2006, 01:33 AM	#2
ssjones Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 98	Re: Should I Save This Truck? couple more pics.... Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy Cheyenne 20 1979 Chevy Camaro 2007 Chevy Avalanche 2005 Mini Cooper

04-01-2006, 01:46 AM	#3
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: Should I Save This Truck? If I listened to my wife I'd have a Kia. For God's sake it's free ...Take it , you know you want it. You want to learn bodywork... well here you go, and yes it may cost a couple of bucks, but have you priced a new truck?? they are expensive, when you're done you'll have learned something valuable and have a nice truck to boot. NEVER LISTEN TO WOMEN !!! __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

04-01-2006, 01:53 AM	#4
ssjones Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 98	Re: Should I Save This Truck? your right Paul. I have two daughters and a wife and they even brought in a female puppy. It is nice to escape to the shop to work in the evenings. I would like to get one of my daughters to get interested in this truck and drive it in two years. I have a 30k mile 350 in my 72 that I would like to move over to this truck because I got the ok to keep my bonus this year and I will be buying a 383 stroker to drop in my truck. wo hooooo __________________ 1972 Chevy Cheyenne 20 1979 Chevy Camaro 2007 Chevy Avalanche 2005 Mini Cooper

04-01-2006, 09:28 AM	#5
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	Re: Should I Save This Truck? were in mo is it? __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

04-01-2006, 09:33 AM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Should I Save This Truck? a waste of time and money to try a long distance tow IMO __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

04-01-2006, 09:50 AM	#7
thejoker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gulfport Mississippi Posts: 364	Re: Should I Save This Truck? I'm with Paul on this one. Paul seems to be very intelligent. 1. It's free! 2. Don't listien to women! Of course you could always leave it for someone else to nab while you go buy you a Kia or one of the Scion boxes. Just kidding. JKR __________________ **Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight....I ask that of all my prey** 68' C10 Short Step (rebuilding as we speak) 72' Custom Camper (wrecked, parting out) 79' C10 Fleet (rough, parting out) 97' C1500 Short Step Custom (DD) 97' Kawaski VN800a Customized 99' Z71 Silverado 04' Suzuki Volusia

04-01-2006, 10:05 AM	#8
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Should I Save This Truck? the tailgate alone is worth twice the asking price. i've sure paid money for alot worse trucks. i'd grab it for sure, looks better than most around here __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

04-01-2006, 10:25 AM	#9
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	Re: Should I Save This Truck? If I was in Arizona I sure wouldn't be bringing back a truck from Missouri. For the price of transport I would think you could easily buy a truck in the same or better condition down there. It's not really a free truck unless you live there in Missouri. I would guess that even if you came and trailered it home you are probably looking at $500- $800 . Also without knowing what it looks like underneath it's hard to say what you really have there. The pass side boxside is in pretty bad shape as is the pass fender. If it has family value and you want to keep it as grandpa's truck kind of thing maybe. Otherwise maybe Ebay it for $200-$800 and keep the funds to buy one closer. Sorry to be the only one so far to be on other side of fence but just looking at this logically. I know how midwest trucks rust and would be suprised to find it to not be alot of patch panel work. I would find one in equal condition down there and then ask wife which she thinks is the better option. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

04-01-2006, 11:08 AM	#10
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,233	Re: Should I Save This Truck? aww save it it looks like a good project truck not alot of of work just some body work __________________ 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

04-01-2006, 11:49 AM	#12
wolfthing2000 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,276	Re: Should I Save This Truck? This is what I do\|:::::: tell wife you will be busy on the truck and drink less beer!( like heck!) Also convince her you can haul stuff to help her set up a garden in it (like heck!) All of your friends think it is a good idea and if you don't get it someone else will and it will cost us more later to find one since they are getting more valuable by the minute and then buy her flowers and wine the evening of the next Barret Jackson and convince her that everyone is in to restoring and look at what they are worth when finished. Maybe get your mother in law to back ya up (like heck!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

04-01-2006, 11:09 AM	#13
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Should I Save This Truck? Take it! I would certainly be welcome in my driveway. Just tell the wife you'll stop spending money on non essentials. When you get it home start spending money on non essentials. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

04-01-2006, 11:14 AM	#14
jd4300fel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: wheatland, Ca Posts: 427	Re: Should I Save This Truck? I would leave it in MO, looks like a big waste of time. But since i am looking at moving to Mo. I would be glad to take it. Just kidding i would grab it !!! __________________ Mike K Friend of Bill W

04-01-2006, 11:47 AM	#15
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,330	Re: Should I Save This Truck? two thumbs up...great price! __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

04-01-2006, 12:10 PM	#16
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04-01-2006, 12:44 PM	#17
northcountry67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lengby, Minnesota Posts: 225	Re: Should I Save This Truck? Go get it. Even if you decide to part it out later, the trip would be an adventure of it's own. I once towed a 63 Malibu from a junk yard in Arkansas back to MN. The trip was filled with memories. Not all the memories are good ones, but I'll never forget it.

04-01-2006, 01:25 PM	#18
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Should I Save This Truck? You get my vote - I'd keep it. Even if you just do it to resell it or part it out (lots of rust there). Any respectable body man could work that front clip into something usable. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

04-01-2006, 01:46 PM	#19
ssjones Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 98	Re: Should I Save This Truck? Thanks for all the replies. I am trying to set a split with a board member who is coming out to CA to pickup a truck and thought it might be worth the gas one way out here. Who knows. It is located in Republic Mo. __________________ 1972 Chevy Cheyenne 20 1979 Chevy Camaro 2007 Chevy Avalanche 2005 Mini Cooper

04-01-2006, 03:03 PM	#20
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	Re: Should I Save This Truck? That is right outside of springfield is it not? About 1 hour and a half from me. __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

04-01-2006, 05:30 PM	#21
bojoe Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Benton, IL Posts: 95	Re: Should I Save This Truck? Republic is right on the West side of Springfield. I would take it for the adventure of going and getting it. You have family back there, I assume, so you can kill 2 birds with one stone. Get the truck and pay a visit all at the same time. If the pick up was free and you did not have any family to visit, then I would leave it where it sat. The pick ups up here see a lot of salt and calcium in the winter. Down in that neck of the woods it ain't too bad about the salt. Just don't get anything free from Iowa. __________________ 1985 GMC 1/2 ton 305/700R4 1975 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 350/350 1971 Chevrolet C-60 427/5+2 1981 Cadillac Deville 6.0/368cid 2003 Chevrolet Suburban(wife's ride) 2007 Peterbilt 379/How I make money More old John Deere tractors than I know what to do with.

04-01-2006, 08:24 PM	#22
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	Re: Should I Save This Truck? Well I'd take it even if I just used some parts off it... __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada! - 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 2 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

04-01-2006, 08:33 PM	#23
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,212	Re: Should I Save This Truck? Get it. Like said above, it IS free.

04-01-2006, 09:14 PM	#24
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Should I Save This Truck? Leave that long bed work truck where it died

04-01-2006, 09:22 PM	#25
Kurt L Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: ne florida Posts: 2,665	Re: Should I Save This Truck? Go Get It I Would And I Live In Fl.if It's Free What The Heck.it's Adventure Coming Up.

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