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robby · 12-17-2002, 01:00 AM

Ijust looked at two trucks tonight. Both are k10 short beds. Both have 350 4 barrel, four speed, power steering, power brakes and spotlights in the roof. They are identical except one is gmc and one is chevy. Not alot of rust on either. the Chevy is some kind of yellow but it is original. The motor is all there including the points distributor but it is not running. He said it did but the cam is "flat" in his words. the gmc is repainted blue and is much more beat up but not really rusty as far as I could tell in the dark with a good flashlight. THe gmc has mice nests and hasn't run in 5 years. Tell me what you think. I tend to get carried away because they are complete and the chevy is real straight and has original everything. But taking out all emotion I need opinions on what to offer. Basically they want to get rid of them but they wont give an asking price. THey both don't run. THey have been in the paper for a week and I am the first to call. The ad sucked, it said 72 gmc truck make offer, it didn't say anything about the chevy.

*Gee_Emm* · 12-17-2002, 01:11 AM

Try for a couple hundred bucks each and see what his reaction is, play it like your doing him a favour getting rid of eyesores :P

robby · 12-17-2002, 01:16 AM

thanks, I don't want to tick the guy off but he may go for it, who knows

srhart71 · 12-17-2002, 02:26 AM

I would have to agree with Gee_Emm. The owners might just go for it or offer them for a slightly higher price.

neonlarry · 12-17-2002, 03:10 AM

Buy them both!!! I sure would. Around here, just a bare 72 swb 4x4 frame goes for $1000. I can't understand paying a thousand bucks for for just a frame, but people do buy them. Anyway, offer a low price, but even if they don't run, they would be worth buying,

robby · 12-18-2002, 01:25 AM

ttt

robby · 12-18-2002, 01:28 AM

I looked at both of them today in the daylight. I am goint to meet the guy on Saturday morning with cash in hand. He needs to talk to his brother about the chevy. The gmc is pretty dented up. The chevy looks really good-perfect grille rust in only one place, drivers rocker. cab corners solid. Myproblem now is I rent a house with no place to put two more trucks. Minor detail.

*Gee_Emm* · 12-18-2002, 10:16 AM

Take them apart and store them in the basement :P

robby · 12-18-2002, 10:06 PM

I can't wait. I am already doing the rebuild in my mind...over and over and over...............

jabarlow · 12-18-2002, 11:05 PM

if you are interested in selling one i would be interested in buying if they are that price

hughnews1 · 12-19-2002, 07:42 AM

robby think I need a 71 CHEVY tailgate here HELP please

robby · 12-19-2002, 08:33 AM

If I get them these trucks will stay as whole trucks.

robby · 12-20-2002, 12:09 AM

jabarlow-I might sell the GMC if I get them both. If I only get one it will be the chevy I hope. IF I get them they will be in my siganture

jabarlow · 12-20-2002, 01:13 AM

if you do get both i would be interested thanks Jesse

robby · 12-20-2002, 10:46 PM

Tommorrow morning is it

robby · 12-21-2002, 11:10 AM

Here is the problem. It is a couple of hours until I try to make the deal. Who knows, maybe I'll come home empty handed. I need to solidify my strategy. Kind of a pain in the keister haggling for stuff. My cousin loves it, I don't.

robby · 12-21-2002, 06:31 PM

speaking of Kiester, I am sitting on mine with cash in my pocket waiting for the owner to get back from hunting montain lions (no joke) I checked the motors and they are TDG. 72 350 with manual trans. Just what they should be. I got the chevy running, probably on 3 or 4 cylinders. Everyting else worked fine, even the stock cigarette lighter. The GMC is identical except it has a chrome front bumper. THey have four speeds. IT is not listed on the glove box door, which tranny would that be? What is good? I have read the numbers of the different ones but I don't know about them. Thanks

special70gmc · 12-21-2002, 06:57 PM

so which one did you buy?

special70gmc · 12-21-2002, 06:59 PM

o yeah even if the chevy didnt run id a bought it you can always get a truck that ran than sat to run mine sat for 16 yrs same age as me got it runing in an hour

teeitup · 12-21-2002, 07:24 PM

Robby, GOOD LUCK on these 4x4's. Man I wish I could find them around here. Ones that are beat up around here go for $1000 or more, you just don't find them here. Especially swb's. Randy

robby · 12-21-2002, 08:30 PM

thanks teeitup. special70gmc-I am still waiting for the guy to call me back. I will buy them both unless he won't budge.

robby · 12-21-2002, 09:23 PM

gotta go to a piano recital. A family man I am! Will update later

neonlarry · 12-21-2002, 09:30 PM

Hopefuly you will be able to get a good deal on them. Out here, the cheapest I have ever seen one go for was $600 for a really beat up 67 swb with no engine or front clip. I still wish I had bought it, becuase I haven't seen another one for sale (swb) for less than $5 or 6k since.

robby · 12-24-2002, 08:02 PM

Score-at least a partial score. I got the GMC. It runs and I should be able to drive it home. The chevy is another matter. The engine is bad in it but it is so straight I would really pay more for it than I did for the GMC. I am satisfied for the most part. The GMC will be a good truck, its just ugly for now. The guys brother owns the chevy and he is pretty cranky according to his brother. He will be in on Thursday, I'll try for it then.

robby · 12-24-2002, 08:03 PM

ttt

12-17-2002, 01:00 AM	#1
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	72 gmc and 72 chevy k10 short advice Ijust looked at two trucks tonight. Both are k10 short beds. Both have 350 4 barrel, four speed, power steering, power brakes and spotlights in the roof. They are identical except one is gmc and one is chevy. Not alot of rust on either. the Chevy is some kind of yellow but it is original. The motor is all there including the points distributor but it is not running. He said it did but the cam is "flat" in his words. the gmc is repainted blue and is much more beat up but not really rusty as far as I could tell in the dark with a good flashlight. THe gmc has mice nests and hasn't run in 5 years. Tell me what you think. I tend to get carried away because they are complete and the chevy is real straight and has original everything. But taking out all emotion I need opinions on what to offer. Basically they want to get rid of them but they wont give an asking price. THey both don't run. THey have been in the paper for a week and I am the first to call. The ad sucked, it said 72 gmc truck make offer, it didn't say anything about the chevy. __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)

12-17-2002, 01:16 AM	#3
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	thanks, I don't want to tick the guy off but he may go for it, who knows __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)

12-17-2002, 03:10 AM	#5
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	Buy them both!!! I sure would. Around here, just a bare 72 swb 4x4 frame goes for $1000. I can't understand paying a thousand bucks for for just a frame, but people do buy them. Anyway, offer a low price, but even if they don't run, they would be worth buying, __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

12-18-2002, 01:25 AM	#6
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	ttt __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)

12-18-2002, 01:28 AM	#7
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	I looked at both of them today in the daylight. I am goint to meet the guy on Saturday morning with cash in hand. He needs to talk to his brother about the chevy. The gmc is pretty dented up. The chevy looks really good-perfect grille rust in only one place, drivers rocker. cab corners solid. Myproblem now is I rent a house with no place to put two more trucks. Minor detail. __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)

12-17-2002, 01:11 AM	#2
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	Try for a couple hundred bucks each and see what his reaction is, play it like your doing him a favour getting rid of eyesores :P

12-17-2002, 02:26 AM	#4
srhart71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: China Grove, NC Posts: 147	I would have to agree with Gee_Emm. The owners might just go for it or offer them for a slightly higher price.

12-18-2002, 10:16 AM	#8
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	Take them apart and store them in the basement :P

12-18-2002, 10:06 PM	#9
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	I can't wait. I am already doing the rebuild in my mind...over and over and over............... __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)

12-18-2002, 11:05 PM	#10
jabarlow Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: DENVER, CO Posts: 90	what a find if you are interested in selling one i would be interested in buying if they are that price

12-19-2002, 07:42 AM	#11
hughnews1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hudson FL gulf coast Posts: 624	robby think I need a 71 CHEVY tailgate here HELP please

12-19-2002, 08:33 AM	#12
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	If I get them these trucks will stay as whole trucks. __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)

12-20-2002, 12:09 AM	#13
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	jabarlow-I might sell the GMC if I get them both. If I only get one it will be the chevy I hope. IF I get them they will be in my siganture __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)

12-20-2002, 01:13 AM	#14
jabarlow Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: DENVER, CO Posts: 90	good luck if you do get both i would be interested thanks Jesse

12-20-2002, 10:46 PM	#15
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	Tommorrow morning is it __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)



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12-21-2002, 11:10 AM	#16
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	Here is the problem. It is a couple of hours until I try to make the deal. Who knows, maybe I'll come home empty handed. I need to solidify my strategy. Kind of a pain in the keister haggling for stuff. My cousin loves it, I don't. __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)

12-21-2002, 06:31 PM	#17
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	speaking of Kiester, I am sitting on mine with cash in my pocket waiting for the owner to get back from hunting montain lions (no joke) I checked the motors and they are TDG. 72 350 with manual trans. Just what they should be. I got the chevy running, probably on 3 or 4 cylinders. Everyting else worked fine, even the stock cigarette lighter. The GMC is identical except it has a chrome front bumper. THey have four speeds. IT is not listed on the glove box door, which tranny would that be? What is good? I have read the numbers of the different ones but I don't know about them. Thanks __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)

12-21-2002, 06:57 PM	#18
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	so which one did you buy? __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

12-21-2002, 06:59 PM	#19
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	o yeah even if the chevy didnt run id a bought it you can always get a truck that ran than sat to run mine sat for 16 yrs same age as me got it runing in an hour __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

12-21-2002, 07:24 PM	#20
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Robby, GOOD LUCK on these 4x4's. Man I wish I could find them around here. Ones that are beat up around here go for $1000 or more, you just don't find them here. Especially swb's. Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

12-21-2002, 08:30 PM	#21
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	thanks teeitup. special70gmc-I am still waiting for the guy to call me back. I will buy them both unless he won't budge. __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)

12-21-2002, 09:23 PM	#22
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	gotta go to a piano recital. A family man I am! Will update later __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)

12-21-2002, 09:30 PM	#23
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	Hopefuly you will be able to get a good deal on them. Out here, the cheapest I have ever seen one go for was $600 for a really beat up 67 swb with no engine or front clip. I still wish I had bought it, becuase I haven't seen another one for sale (swb) for less than $5 or 6k since. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

12-24-2002, 08:02 PM	#24
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	Score-at least a partial score. I got the GMC. It runs and I should be able to drive it home. The chevy is another matter. The engine is bad in it but it is so straight I would really pay more for it than I did for the GMC. I am satisfied for the most part. The GMC will be a good truck, its just ugly for now. The guys brother owns the chevy and he is pretty cranky according to his brother. He will be in on Thursday, I'll try for it then. __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)

12-24-2002, 08:03 PM	#25
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	ttt __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)

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