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msgross · 03-08-2009, 12:17 AM

PROJECT "FLIP THAT TRUCK OR ELSE" aka polished turd

OK, so the wife didn't really use those terms when i told her that I was picking up another truck, but she might as well have... 60 days is the plan... Purchased the truck on 4 Mar and plan to sell no later than cinco de mayo.

Noticed a local Craigslist ad for a 68 C-10 for $1,000... Sounds good right? Then I get pics in the email and it's a 69... Lay talked of issues with husband, truck stuck in third gear, has four kids now and can't drive it, needs the money kinda story. So after a few emails and phone calls she has some potential buyers and they all fall through. I make her an offer and she says "come get it". Ok now is the time that I better mention this plan to the wife

So I pick up the truck, rented a trailer and got it home. Still in third, husband converted the column shift to the floor and now it has issues. After getting it home I played with the shifter a little an voila!!! It's shifting fine... cool, test drive time! I think it's a 307 but I need to run the numbers.

Pros:
New carb
New coil
New wires
New MSD box (why??)
New water pump
New alternator
New valve covers
Clean aftermarket tailgate
New cab mounts and clean supports
Newer tires
Clean title
all original except rear rollpan and white paint.
New rear slider
Nice seat
new high flow fuel pump (why?)
PA inspected in Jan

Cons:
rust above the windshield
was stuck in third
backfires through carb under acceleration
rims a little rusty
Cut dash
drive door shot
missing driver side trim
overspray on fenders from PO's engine bay paint job
no power steering or brakes
4 wheel drums

Plans are to polish the turd, get it running nice and resell... maybe see $700+ profit with little time or money investment...

msgross · 03-08-2009, 12:20 AM

Cleaned the overpsray off today with a sanding sponge... pics tomorrow!

Title,tax and registration - $125!!!
Insured for about $20/month

Also picked up some slotted mags to replace the rusty chrome rims...

texanidiot25 · 03-08-2009, 12:27 AM

You drove home in third?

Hella good torque from these old trucks.

But how did the PO not think to mask the engine bay off?

msgross · 03-08-2009, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texanidiot25

You drove home in third?

Hella good torque from these old trucks.

But how did the PO not think to mask the engine bay off?

I winched it onto the trailer and drove it off the trailer in third... still smoked the clutch a little...oops. the engine bay?? who knows what goes through people's mind.

OARNGESI · 03-08-2009, 12:38 AM

Nice find

msgross · 03-08-2009, 12:49 AM

thanks... it's one of those trucks that you could beat around in for another decade but you better not tear into her cause she won't go back together... rust in all the normal areas, rad support, inner fenders, trailing arms...

VA72C10 · 03-08-2009, 01:23 AM

I saw that one and considered doing the same but I've got two already

....glad someone here picked it up...hope you make some good coin to use on your other project.

msgross · 03-08-2009, 10:06 AM

we'll see... I think I need to adjust the timing due to the small backfiring in the carb. I might also pull all the unnecessary MSD items off and put a cheap HEI on it.

Rokcrln · 03-08-2009, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

we'll see... I might also pull all the unnecessary MSD items off and put a cheap HEI on it.

Good call. K.I.S.S. always a good way to go when doing a quick turn around.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

*Retro68* · 03-08-2009, 10:50 AM

Ok i'll take it if you deliver it to 85207 during sink oooooo di my ooooooo in mesa arizona. Hey mike just joshin ya. Good luck with the sale and maybe you can get your chrome trim finished. I will give you a call today.

msgross · 03-08-2009, 05:06 PM

worked on the turd again today. found that most of the oil pan bolts were finger tight at best, hence the oil spill under the truck!

Little elbow grease and the rims were looking better, atleast the pass side is... I still need to get some driver side trim and polish the rims on that side too...

Driver door is shot for sure, it's going on craigslist tonight to see how the reaction is...

kikkegek · 09-07-2010, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

worked on the turd again today. found that most of the oil pan bolts were finger tight at best, hence the oil spill under the truck!

Little elbow grease and the rims were looking better, atleast the pass side is... I still need to get some driver side trim and polish the rims on that side too...

Driver door is shot for sure, it's going on craigslist tonight to see how the reaction is...

I got exactly the same rims and tires. How did you get all the rust off?

can you help me?

VA72C10 · 03-08-2009, 05:18 PM

You listing the truck already or just putting the door on craigslist?

oldblue1968chevy · 03-08-2009, 05:18 PM

if you dont mind asking...what'd you pay for it...dont look too bad! i wanna nother truck myself

gf and parents think im stupid

67ChevyRedneck · 03-08-2009, 05:40 PM

That already looks A LOT better. I hope it sells for you. It's income tax time so now is the best time to sell!

msgross · 03-08-2009, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

You listing the truck already or just putting the door on craigslist?

I just listed it on Harrisburg's list... I'm gonna pull the MSD crap off and get it running even better this week.

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

if you dont mind asking...what'd you pay for it...dont look too bad! i wanna nother truck myself

gf and parents think im stupid

let me work on selling it and then I can disclose the budget behind this build.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

That already looks A LOT better. I hope it sells for you. It's income tax time so now is the best time to sell!

very true, it would be a good work beater truck but the roof needs fixed to make it an "all-weather" truck...

sourkraut · 03-09-2009, 09:23 PM

Finally! I kept thinking, were are some pics of the new ride! I was going to pm you tonight and see if you got the tranny fixed? And I answered my own question reading your thread, COOL! What did you end up finding to be wrong?
I' ll keep my ears open for you.

oldblue1968chevy · 03-08-2009, 05:41 PM

yeah income tax time is great lol i buy all the ATVS i can get my hands on turn round and sell em durin income tax refund time lol make a few hundred

msgross · 03-09-2009, 09:55 PM

I think that the speedometer cable was bound up in the floor shifter linkage. I'm still adjusting it so that it sits right with the seat and dash. They had first gear going under the dash.

my67chevytruck · 03-10-2009, 07:19 AM

Polish that Turd Bro!

gcburdic · 03-11-2009, 08:37 AM

A polished turd is a shiny turd!!!LOL....
Love to see the budget when you're done....

By the way, why is 6-lug a CON?!?!?hahaha...

Have fun

msgross · 03-11-2009, 09:09 AM

I don't mind 6 lug but it should say 6 lug drum brakes..

msgross · 03-11-2009, 09:10 AM

MSD box removed, Blaster 2 coil removed, distributer removed... installed mallory HEI (off my 68 since it's too big) last night... still back fires through the carb under acceleration. Going to check timing tonight and vacuum leaks...

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-12-2009, 10:56 AM

Hope she sells for ya glad to see another one back on the road.

msgross · 03-12-2009, 12:18 PM

Changed carb to my 1405 Edelbrock (man choke) still backfires...going to autozone for a timing light tonight...

thanks Frenchblue72 for the words... i just hope to get the beast tuned up, the engine feels strong I just have to find the right timing setup..

03-08-2009, 12:17 AM	#1
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Project "flip that truck or else!" PROJECT "FLIP THAT TRUCK OR ELSE" aka polished turd OK, so the wife didn't really use those terms when i told her that I was picking up another truck, but she might as well have... 60 days is the plan... Purchased the truck on 4 Mar and plan to sell no later than cinco de mayo. Noticed a local Craigslist ad for a 68 C-10 for $1,000... Sounds good right? Then I get pics in the email and it's a 69... Lay talked of issues with husband, truck stuck in third gear, has four kids now and can't drive it, needs the money kinda story. So after a few emails and phone calls she has some potential buyers and they all fall through. I make her an offer and she says "come get it". Ok now is the time that I better mention this plan to the wife So I pick up the truck, rented a trailer and got it home. Still in third, husband converted the column shift to the floor and now it has issues. After getting it home I played with the shifter a little an voila!!! It's shifting fine... cool, test drive time! I think it's a 307 but I need to run the numbers. Pros: New carb New coil New wires New MSD box (why??) New water pump New alternator New valve covers Clean aftermarket tailgate New cab mounts and clean supports Newer tires Clean title all original except rear rollpan and white paint. New rear slider Nice seat new high flow fuel pump (why?) PA inspected in Jan Cons: rust above the windshield was stuck in third backfires through carb under acceleration rims a little rusty Cut dash drive door shot missing driver side trim overspray on fenders from PO's engine bay paint job no power steering or brakes 4 wheel drums Plans are to polish the turd, get it running nice and resell... maybe see $700+ profit with little time or money investment... Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 03-21-2009 at 08:45 PM.

03-08-2009, 12:20 AM	#2
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Project "flip that truck or else!" Cleaned the overpsray off today with a sanding sponge... pics tomorrow! Title,tax and registration - $125!!! Insured for about $20/month Also picked up some slotted mags to replace the rusty chrome rims... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

03-08-2009, 12:27 AM	#3
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Project "flip that truck or else!" You drove home in third? Hella good torque from these old trucks. But how did the PO not think to mask the engine bay off?

03-08-2009, 12:38 AM	#5
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Project "flip that truck or else!" Nice find __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

03-08-2009, 12:49 AM	#6
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Project "flip that truck or else!" thanks... it's one of those trucks that you could beat around in for another decade but you better not tear into her cause she won't go back together... rust in all the normal areas, rad support, inner fenders, trailing arms... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

03-08-2009, 01:23 AM	#7
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Project "flip that truck or else!" I saw that one and considered doing the same but I've got two already ....glad someone here picked it up...hope you make some good coin to use on your other project. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-08-2009, 10:06 AM	#8
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Project "flip that truck or else!" we'll see... I think I need to adjust the timing due to the small backfiring in the carb. I might also pull all the unnecessary MSD items off and put a cheap HEI on it. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

03-08-2009, 10:50 AM	#10
Retro68 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mesa Arizona Posts: 294	Re: Project "flip that truck or else!" Ok i'll take it if you deliver it to 85207 during sink oooooo di my ooooooo in mesa arizona. Hey mike just joshin ya. Good luck with the sale and maybe you can get your chrome trim finished. I will give you a call today.

03-08-2009, 05:06 PM	#11
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Project "flip that truck or else!" worked on the turd again today. found that most of the oil pan bolts were finger tight at best, hence the oil spill under the truck! Little elbow grease and the rims were looking better, atleast the pass side is... I still need to get some driver side trim and polish the rims on that side too... Driver door is shot for sure, it's going on craigslist tonight to see how the reaction is... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

03-08-2009, 05:18 PM	#13
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Project "flip that truck or else!" You listing the truck already or just putting the door on craigslist? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-08-2009, 05:18 PM	#14
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Project "flip that truck or else!" if you dont mind asking...what'd you pay for it...dont look too bad! i wanna nother truck myself gf and parents think im stupid __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

03-08-2009, 05:40 PM	#15
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Project "flip that truck or else!" That already looks A LOT better. I hope it sells for you. It's income tax time so now is the best time to sell! __________________ 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!

03-09-2009, 09:23 PM	#17
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: Project "flip that truck or else!" Finally! I kept thinking, were are some pics of the new ride! I was going to pm you tonight and see if you got the tranny fixed? And I answered my own question reading your thread, COOL! What did you end up finding to be wrong? I' ll keep my ears open for you. __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

03-08-2009, 05:41 PM	#18
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Project "flip that truck or else!" yeah income tax time is great lol i buy all the ATVS i can get my hands on turn round and sell em durin income tax refund time lol make a few hundred __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

03-09-2009, 09:55 PM	#19
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Project "flip that truck or else!" I think that the speedometer cable was bound up in the floor shifter linkage. I'm still adjusting it so that it sits right with the seat and dash. They had first gear going under the dash. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"



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03-10-2009, 07:19 AM	#20
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project "flip that truck or else!" Polish that Turd Bro! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

03-11-2009, 08:37 AM	#21
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,299	Re: Project "flip that truck or else!" A polished turd is a shiny turd!!!LOL.... Love to see the budget when you're done.... By the way, why is 6-lug a CON?!?!?hahaha... Have fun __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

03-11-2009, 09:09 AM	#22
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Project "flip that truck or else!" I don't mind 6 lug but it should say 6 lug drum brakes.. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

03-11-2009, 09:10 AM	#23
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Project "flip that truck or else!" MSD box removed, Blaster 2 coil removed, distributer removed... installed mallory HEI (off my 68 since it's too big) last night... still back fires through the carb under acceleration. Going to check timing tonight and vacuum leaks... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

03-12-2009, 10:56 AM	#24
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Project "flip that truck or else!" Hope she sells for ya glad to see another one back on the road. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-12-2009, 12:18 PM	#25
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Project "flip that truck or else!" Changed carb to my 1405 Edelbrock (man choke) still backfires...going to autozone for a timing light tonight... thanks Frenchblue72 for the words... i just hope to get the beast tuned up, the engine feels strong I just have to find the right timing setup.. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

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