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GMC 4x4 Deal or No Deal?
Ok fellow Truckers....as you know I have a 70cst that I am planning on the transformation this fall or next summer at the latest. My other Truck is a 99 Taco TRD with 55,000 in excellent condition. I need a bigger truck to do the chores arond the homestead. This means selling the Taco and purchasing a larger truck. This is where you all come in...I found a 72 GMC K10 from CA. with auto., PS.,350V8, and that's about it but it is 99% rust free and never been cut. The bed is flat with zero rust. Price...I think I can get it for $5000. Is this a descent deal?
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A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. ![]() 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. ![]() 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc ![]() ![]() JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! |
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Re: GMC 4x4 Deal or No Deal?
Rust free? Sounds like it could be a good deal, possibly a bargain. Hard to say without pics. If it's a swb it could be a steal.
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Re: GMC 4x4 Deal or No Deal?
It's a LWB with very few options but it is rust free and straight. As mentioned I could always add AC and tilt. I will use this as a work truck and my 70cst would be my fun truck. A SWB would be neat but from a work truck perpective...not as practicle. I could get a newer truck but then again why get a newer truck when these trucks are still available?
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A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. ![]() 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. ![]() 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc ![]() ![]() JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 08-12-2007 at 01:48 PM. |
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Re: GMC 4x4 Deal or No Deal?
for a running 4wd that is "rust free" I would say $5K is a good deal. be nice to see pics though. How many chores do you need to do? If you are looking at heavy hauling then a K-20 might be better...
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Re: GMC 4x4 Deal or No Deal?
here are pix of the 72 for 70cst
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Re: GMC 4x4 Deal or No Deal?
Nothing heavy...stuff like feed grain, furniture etc. My 99 Taco is very nice but it's not a true 1/2 ton truck and I am limited to what I can haul. It will be used but not abused.
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A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. ![]() 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. ![]() 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc ![]() ![]() JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! |
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Re: GMC 4x4 Deal or No Deal?
looks like a nice truck, floor and under cab are rust free too? I'd buy it for $5K if it's steet worthy. With that steel floor you should have any issues with towing. Let me know if you pass, i'm looking for a good driving truck too...
I don't like the rims but that's an easy fix, nice find...
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: GMC 4x4 Deal or No Deal?
There's a couple ppl who have come and gone on here that have dealt with that vendor. They say he is a stand up guy and they were all pleased with the product and service he gave.
That being said, you and I both know that a rust bucket K/10 ... or even C/10 would cost close to that hare. I say go for it personally. |
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Re: GMC 4x4 Deal or No Deal?
Thanks Longhorn Man...
My thinking is...buy the GMC and then next summer sell the 99 Taco and use that money to start fixing up my 70cst. The Taco is a nice city truck but it's not a true 1/2 ton truck. There has been various times when I wished I had a larger truck. I need to keep the Taco till I get my wife an AWD vehicle which we will get next spring. If you are familiar with the Zanesville area...lots of hills and they do get slick in the winter time.
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Re: GMC 4x4 Deal or No Deal?
I have another question for the all knowing Truck experts of the Truck Heavens...
![]() As mentioned...this truck does not have factory ac...I know that I can install Vintage Air or Old Air...but do trucks w/o factory ac have air vents that are used? I can't remember what non ac trucks look like. ![]() Thanks in advanced. ![]()
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A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. ![]() 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. ![]() 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc ![]() ![]() JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! |
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Re: GMC 4x4 Deal or No Deal?
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Non AC trucks don't have vents, you have to cut them out.
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Re: GMC 4x4 Deal or No Deal?
Non AC trucks only have defrost and floor vents....
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: GMC 4x4 Deal or No Deal?
Yep... I've been out there. It can get pretty nasty. I assume you live out of town on a few acers or something yes? Otherwise i can't see the 'NEED' for the AWD.
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Re: GMC 4x4 Deal or No Deal?
We live in a new development outside Zanesville that has the steepest paved road in the township. Thus last winter not only did my wife come sliding back down the road into the ditch...the tow truck that was sent to get her also slid into the ditch, and after that the township truck slid about 20' behind the wifes car.
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A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. ![]() 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. ![]() 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc ![]() ![]() JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! |
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: GMC 4x4 Deal or No Deal?
makes sence to me. not very often you get ppl in this part of the country that actually NEED it.
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Re: GMC 4x4 Deal or No Deal?
Looks like a very nice truck to me. Trucks that rust free are few and far between as you know. I'll defer to other people on the value.
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Re: GMC 4x4 Deal or No Deal?
Well I was going to meet with Scott next week to possibly purchase this truck and somone beat me to it.
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A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. ![]() 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. ![]() 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc ![]() ![]() JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! |
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Re: GMC 4x4 Deal or No Deal?
i bought a truck from him about 8years ago was very satisfied with what i got until the tree fell on it during the hurricane but by that time i had put more than 140thousand miles on it i just wish he still carried more 2wd trucks but hes sort of specializing in 4wd now
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Re: GMC 4x4 Deal or No Deal?
1970 Chevy 3/4 ton 2wd, Rustfree from CA, Original Hugger orange paint, Top line CST trim, 350, AT, A/C, Tach, toolbox, etc.
$3950.00 Scott has the above truck for sale which is a good price. I already have a 2wd so I am looking for a 4x4. I waited to long to pull the trigger on this GMC but that is ok as I wanted an air cab. I hope to meet with him next week. I am in no rush so maybe I will wait untill Scott finds a truck like I am looking for. Scott seems to be a straight shooter.
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Re: GMC 4x4 Deal or No Deal?
i saw that truck listed missing original bigblock missing most of ac system and mounts and being a 3/4ton really not the type of project i'm lookin for// thats the first 2wd hes had in a long time he used to have alot more on a steady basis
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Re: GMC 4x4 Deal or No Deal?
If you want a work truck, $5K would go a long way with a 73 to 87. I wouldn't buy a 67-72 4x4 and beat on it. I'd rather have a later model truck with stronger axles, etc.
There's a nice looking '69 K20 long bed for sale here on CL for $4k/offer.
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Re: GMC 4x4 Deal or No Deal?
Check the PM I sent you.
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Re: GMC 4x4 Deal or No Deal?
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I pm'd you back. I agree with not using the 67-72 as a daily work truck ![]() ![]()
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Re: GMC 4x4 Deal or No Deal?
That 4x looks like a fun truck to have around --- but aside from the longer bed -(that may be a biggie though) -- a 1/2 ton doesn't have a whole lot more utility value than that TRD -- those trucks were made for abuse too
As far as the true locking hubs go - when was the last time the "taco" ever slipped out? I know it is comparing apples to oranges, but heck, i would just buy that clean 4x for myself and give the Toyo to wifey if she likes it and it is as clean and lo-mileage as you say. Being men, we have very little mental faculties to stop us from aquiring and building new toys -- so as the Nike slogan said - Just Do It |
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Re: GMC 4x4 Deal or No Deal?
Didn't recieve PM
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