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clos69 · 02-12-2009, 07:54 PM

I went to look at this truck today ... http://dallas.craigslist.org/sdf/cto/1027786559.html ...It has a rebuilt 350/350 auto. The driver's rocker and floor are shot, all original paint ,the cab corners are rotted also.....with all that it does run good and strong, the owner said it needs a tune up. It also has rear springs in the back.....aren't all GMC leafs? Would you pay the asking price?

bigguy69 · 02-12-2009, 07:57 PM

i would! i think you could order a gmc with springs if you wanted too

*67/72junkie* · 02-12-2009, 09:11 PM

Looks like a decent truck for that price especialy if the bed floor and tailgate are nice and straight.

jbristo67 · 02-12-2009, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by clos69

I went to look at this truck today ... http://dallas.craigslist.org/sdf/cto/1027786559.html ...It has a rebuilt 350/350 auto. The driver's rocker and floor are shot, all original paint ,the cab corners are rotted also.....with all that it does run good and strong, the owner said it needs a tune up. It also has rear springs in the back.....aren't all GMC leafs? Would you pay the asking price?

No they are not all leafs I bought my coil spring rear end out of a 72 GMC long bed

OARNGESI · 02-12-2009, 09:16 PM

I would

westofb · 02-12-2009, 09:36 PM

I bet he is asking more than what he would take for it. I'd offer less and try to steal it...lol.

clos69 · 02-12-2009, 10:09 PM

He was originaly asking $3500 for it but he said his wife put it on CL with the price shown....I offered $2k but he said he wouldn't take any less than 2500..the bed looks good and the tailgate has surface rust. I like it but I need good reasons to convince my wife why I should get another rust bucket

BowTieMan · 02-12-2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by clos69

He was originaly asking $3500 for it but he said his wife put it on CL with the price shown....I offered $2k but he said he wouldn't take any less than 2500..the bed looks good and the tailgate has surface rust. I like it but I need good reasons to convince my wife why I should get another rust bucket

I would for sure pay the $2500 for it!

Just tell the wife "Sorry baby didn't see the rust when I bought it.... but dont worry I'll get some patch panels right away and get started on it!"

jorgensensc · 02-12-2009, 11:42 PM

NOt a bad price. Figure on having to replace the rusty panels soon (so the wife doesn't get mad at you). Or tell her there is no rust, order the parts secretly, then install them in the midnight hour. Oh wait, that probably won't be good for your marriage though.

bad421 · 02-13-2009, 02:56 PM

If only it were closer!

truckintexas · 02-13-2009, 03:58 PM

It's probably worth $2500, but does it have everything you want in a truck. I'm not that great at body work, so I avoid the rusty ones. Also, for Texas, AC would seem important. But that's me. The real questions are:

Do you want it?
Can you afford it?
Is is a good fit for your skillset?

It's not what we think that matters.............

02-12-2009, 07:54 PM	#1
clos69 Its Topless Season!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 1,657	Is this $2500 worth I went to look at this truck today ... http://dallas.craigslist.org/sdf/cto/1027786559.html ...It has a rebuilt 350/350 auto. The driver's rocker and floor are shot, all original paint ,the cab corners are rotted also.....with all that it does run good and strong, the owner said it needs a tune up. It also has rear springs in the back.....aren't all GMC leafs? Would you pay the asking price? __________________ -Carlos- The of America *1967 SWB Custom C-10* *(Celeste)* Join the *Patina Club*

02-12-2009, 07:57 PM	#2
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: Is this $2500 worth i would! i think you could order a gmc with springs if you wanted too __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

02-12-2009, 09:11 PM	#3
67/72junkie Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NC Posts: 1,129	Re: Is this $2500 worth Looks like a decent truck for that price especialy if the bed floor and tailgate are nice and straight.

02-12-2009, 09:16 PM	#5
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Is this $2500 worth I would __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

02-12-2009, 09:36 PM	#6
westofb I really hate wet sanding! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brookfield, MO Posts: 601	Re: Is this $2500 worth I bet he is asking more than what he would take for it. I'd offer less and try to steal it...lol.

02-12-2009, 10:09 PM	#7
clos69 Its Topless Season!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 1,657	Re: Is this $2500 worth He was originaly asking $3500 for it but he said his wife put it on CL with the price shown....I offered $2k but he said he wouldn't take any less than 2500..the bed looks good and the tailgate has surface rust. I like it but I need good reasons to convince my wife why I should get another rust bucket __________________ -Carlos- The of America *1967 SWB Custom C-10* *(Celeste)* Join the *Patina Club*

02-12-2009, 11:42 PM	#9
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: Is this $2500 worth NOt a bad price. Figure on having to replace the rusty panels soon (so the wife doesn't get mad at you). Or tell her there is no rust, order the parts secretly, then install them in the midnight hour. Oh wait, that probably won't be good for your marriage though. __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

02-13-2009, 02:56 PM	#10
bad421 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 411	Re: Is this $2500 worth If only it were closer! __________________ ASE MASTER TECH 1968 K10 LT1 350,SM420,T-221 lwb fleetSold 2007 Ford Ranger DD 2000 Ford F250SD V10 4x4 1968 Pontiac Firebird 468/TH400 current project 1991 Dodge W350 SRW CUMMINS POWERED Whole lotta fuel and a whole lotta Smoke

02-13-2009, 03:58 PM	#11
truckintexas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Weatherford, TX Posts: 225	Re: Is this $2500 worth It's probably worth $2500, but does it have everything you want in a truck. I'm not that great at body work, so I avoid the rusty ones. Also, for Texas, AC would seem important. But that's me. The real questions are: Do you want it? Can you afford it? Is is a good fit for your skillset? It's not what we think that matters.............



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