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84 400 · 08-30-2006, 04:39 PM

As you know i post on here alot even though i own the newer 73 to 87 style trucks. I am sure you have seen one of my posts before on here asking about your year trucks.... Any way alot of deals have fell through over the years and now i am faced with a new one and finally have time to think about it. This truck i am looking at is a 72. my favorite year. truck has a 350 th400 combo. The truck was given a frame off but it was done a while ago and then the poor thing sat outside. The guy got it with the cab and front clip all mounted and the step box all off it. He redid the box this year. and i gotta say he did a nice job. all the panals are great. he has a ne gate front pannal new steps a wood bed kit and new hardware. he would want to trade for my 1984 chevy c10. i love this style truck but it is not at all perfect.. There was some small surface rust on the hood cowl door bottoms and around the cab were the prep work was not done that well. So i would have to take the cab off and sand blast the under side and under coat it and get all the panals repainted. now the truck is for $4,000. do you think i should go for it? Would it be worth it or is my truck in nicer shape. i will post some pics but bare in mind that they do not tell the whole story...

please let me know

84 400 · 08-30-2006, 04:44 PM

My 84 i brought up rom texas. small block 400 th350.

farside847 · 08-30-2006, 04:45 PM

Does it run? Or is it in peices. If its all put together and 70% restored I would say it is worth more than 4k, but if it is only 50% put together then I would say it would be worth less than 4k.

84 400 · 08-30-2006, 04:48 PM

here is the pics of the 72. remeber the cab and front clip need touch up and some small body work

84 400 · 08-30-2006, 04:51 PM

it runs but seemed alittle rich (saw it yeasterday) would not say running but who knows when it was last started

cdowns · 08-30-2006, 04:58 PM

to trade a complete better than average running driving truck for a major project vehicle don't make sence to me

centsless · 08-30-2006, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

to trade a complete better than average running driving truck for a major project vehicle don't make sence to me

I agree. I think you could sell your truck, buy a project, and have the money to finish it.

84 400 · 08-30-2006, 05:18 PM

i understand. i am suprised i am not getting the other side from you guys since this is your years

Jerry Jones · 08-30-2006, 05:25 PM

Is your current truck a daily driver? Do you have the time and $$$ to work on the project? If you could stand the down time I would go for the '72 if you could get away with it. But I am partial to the '67-'72.

84 400 · 08-30-2006, 06:45 PM

no it is not a daily. more like a sunday driver....... Money is a problem because i am a college student (who still can't spell). But i was thinking that i could do the frame and cab bottom at my house and then bring the rest to be painted at my local vouge tech. i hear they do great work. and they only charge for paint and supplies so were talking 500.00 for that and i think it would be a nice way to sorta give back to the comunitee. and give them something really cool to work on

84 400 · 08-30-2006, 07:10 PM

i think this would beeasyer if i knew the value of my own truck. And if there was anyone else out there willing to trade.... Any ideas on were i can look for people to trade with. Please this is not a for sale ad or anything like that i am just trying to get info here

84 400 · 08-30-2006, 08:36 PM

yeah i think you all got it right. i wish i had the cash to offer the guy alittle for it and then fix it up right. thanks for all the help 67 to 72 er's

glock35ipsc · 08-30-2006, 09:05 PM

Take that glass fuel filter off of your 84 before it burns to the ground and isn't worth $.02!!!!!!!!

BarryB · 08-30-2006, 09:27 PM

I second the advice to remove the glass fuel filter. Good to look at, but have been notorious for catching under the hood a fire.

BarryB · 08-30-2006, 09:31 PM

I don't know exactlly what to tell you about which truck to work on, but when I was looking for a project I looked at what was going to bring me the big money in the end. My .02!

glock35ipsc · 08-30-2006, 10:02 PM

Sorry, forgot to say that I really like your 84. Nice truck!

84 400 · 08-30-2006, 10:50 PM

thanks man i really am glad you like it
i will do the filter but it is not glas
it is actually that hard plastic they use in bullet proof glass it is lexam or somthing like that
custem made
thanks agian and i like your style truck alot

**N2TRUX** · 08-30-2006, 11:03 PM

Running driving truck for a project that needs lots of work? I don't think so. Keep looking for a better deal...

08-30-2006, 04:39 PM	#1
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	i got a question for you guys As you know i post on here alot even though i own the newer 73 to 87 style trucks. I am sure you have seen one of my posts before on here asking about your year trucks.... Any way alot of deals have fell through over the years and now i am faced with a new one and finally have time to think about it. This truck i am looking at is a 72. my favorite year. truck has a 350 th400 combo. The truck was given a frame off but it was done a while ago and then the poor thing sat outside. The guy got it with the cab and front clip all mounted and the step box all off it. He redid the box this year. and i gotta say he did a nice job. all the panals are great. he has a ne gate front pannal new steps a wood bed kit and new hardware. he would want to trade for my 1984 chevy c10. i love this style truck but it is not at all perfect.. There was some small surface rust on the hood cowl door bottoms and around the cab were the prep work was not done that well. So i would have to take the cab off and sand blast the under side and under coat it and get all the panals repainted. now the truck is for $4,000. do you think i should go for it? Would it be worth it or is my truck in nicer shape. i will post some pics but bare in mind that they do not tell the whole story... please let me know __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

08-30-2006, 04:44 PM	#2
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: i got a question for you guys My 84 i brought up rom texas. small block 400 th350. Attached Images __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

08-30-2006, 04:45 PM	#3
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	Re: i got a question for you guys Does it run? Or is it in peices. If its all put together and 70% restored I would say it is worth more than 4k, but if it is only 50% put together then I would say it would be worth less than 4k. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

08-30-2006, 04:48 PM	#4
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: i got a question for you guys here is the pics of the 72. remeber the cab and front clip need touch up and some small body work Attached Images __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

08-30-2006, 04:51 PM	#5
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: i got a question for you guys it runs but seemed alittle rich (saw it yeasterday) would not say running but who knows when it was last started __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

08-30-2006, 04:58 PM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: i got a question for you guys to trade a complete better than average running driving truck for a major project vehicle don't make sence to me __________________ 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

08-30-2006, 05:18 PM	#8
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: i got a question for you guys i understand. i am suprised i am not getting the other side from you guys since this is your years __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

08-30-2006, 05:25 PM	#9
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: i got a question for you guys Is your current truck a daily driver? Do you have the time and $$$ to work on the project? If you could stand the down time I would go for the '72 if you could get away with it. But I am partial to the '67-'72. __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

08-30-2006, 06:45 PM	#10
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: i got a question for you guys no it is not a daily. more like a sunday driver....... Money is a problem because i am a college student (who still can't spell). But i was thinking that i could do the frame and cab bottom at my house and then bring the rest to be painted at my local vouge tech. i hear they do great work. and they only charge for paint and supplies so were talking 500.00 for that and i think it would be a nice way to sorta give back to the comunitee. and give them something really cool to work on __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

08-30-2006, 07:10 PM	#11
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: i got a question for you guys i think this would beeasyer if i knew the value of my own truck. And if there was anyone else out there willing to trade.... Any ideas on were i can look for people to trade with. Please this is not a for sale ad or anything like that i am just trying to get info here __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

08-30-2006, 08:36 PM	#12
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: i got a question for you guys yeah i think you all got it right. i wish i had the cash to offer the guy alittle for it and then fix it up right. thanks for all the help 67 to 72 er's __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

08-30-2006, 09:05 PM	#13
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: i got a question for you guys Take that glass fuel filter off of your 84 before it burns to the ground and isn't worth $.02!!!!!!!! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

08-30-2006, 09:27 PM	#14
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: i got a question for you guys I second the advice to remove the glass fuel filter. Good to look at, but have been notorious for catching under the hood a fire.

08-30-2006, 09:31 PM	#15
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: i got a question for you guys I don't know exactlly what to tell you about which truck to work on, but when I was looking for a project I looked at what was going to bring me the big money in the end. My .02!

08-30-2006, 10:02 PM	#16
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: i got a question for you guys Sorry, forgot to say that I really like your 84. Nice truck! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE



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08-30-2006, 10:50 PM	#17
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: i got a question for you guys thanks man i really am glad you like it i will do the filter but it is not glas it is actually that hard plastic they use in bullet proof glass it is lexam or somthing like that custem made thanks agian and i like your style truck alot __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

08-30-2006, 11:03 PM	#18
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: i got a question for you guys Running driving truck for a project that needs lots of work? I don't think so. Keep looking for a better deal... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

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