my new 1970 GMC; how'd I do! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67mater · 02-07-2010, 11:53 AM

Bought this off the second owner who bought it in December of 09 (yes; 3 months) and couldn't keep it. 307 sbc, 3 speed auto. The hubcaps have to go, so does the bed liner, but the bed floor is beyond shot. Cab Floor and rockers really look decent with just a bit of rust. Some rust starting above the windshield too, and typical inner fender rot under the battery. It's super complete and super clean for around here. I'm gonna drive it while I do more work on my 4x4. I paid $3k and drove it 2.5 hours at 65 home; how'd I do?

Longhorn321 · 02-07-2010, 11:56 AM

I would say you did very well. It looks very solid in the pics.

dan42 · 02-07-2010, 11:57 AM

Other than the rust issues, looks like a good buy. That's what's gonna cost you the most to fix.

MESS-HALL · 02-07-2010, 12:12 PM

You did great, imho.........I think the over-all condition makes up for the rust. ENJOY!!

QKENUF4U · 02-07-2010, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MESS-HALL

You did great, imho.........I think the over-all condition makes up for the rust. ENJOY!!

thats what i was thinking.... now move to a DRY climate and it wont rot away anymore...

lovnthe70 · 02-07-2010, 12:15 PM

nice find man that truck looks really clean for the price!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 02-07-2010, 01:41 PM

Id say ya did pretty good..

*C-10 simplex* · 02-07-2010, 02:29 PM

On a related note, if caprice hubcaps fit the stock wheels, does this mean that gmc wheelcovers generally fit any 15" steel rim?

OhOneWS6 · 02-08-2010, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C-10 simplex

On a related note, if caprice hubcaps fit the stock wheels, does this mean that gmc wheelcovers generally fit any 15" steel rim?

A 15" hubcap is pretty much a 15" hubcap. There may be a few exceptions like certain hubcaps may not fit the 15" FWD Toranado wheels because of the wheel backspacing.

67mater · 02-07-2010, 02:32 PM

thanks for all the comments. I may have found a texas bed local for $250. May swap bedsides and be in business. Also looking for something better on the rims. I would alos like to know about the hubcaps.

C/10 King · 02-07-2010, 03:24 PM

Boy,what a score! you did good, I say " A Plus "

**70cst** · 02-07-2010, 03:30 PM

You get what you pay for and you my friend got more that you paid for IMHO...You got a very good buy. That truck looks very nice. Congrats.

*C-10 simplex* · 02-07-2010, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67mater

thanks for all the comments. I may have found a texas bed local for $250. May swap bedsides and be in business. Also looking for something better on the rims. I would alos like to know about the hubcaps.

Well, being that these are 15" rims, i'm almost positive they are Caprice wheelcovers. i was just curious about the interchangeabilty of truck and car hubcaps and it appears that they are pretty interchangable. i thought that truck and car rims are different,but as far as 1/2 tons and cars probably not.

Maybe 3/4 ton and above are different from cars.

mcbassin · 02-07-2010, 03:48 PM

Looks like a great deal to me!

**BIG ORANGE** · 02-07-2010, 04:15 PM

Congrats, looks like a sweet deal to me! Go ahead and drop it now!lol

dan76 · 02-07-2010, 04:44 PM

It was a fair price only if the fuzzy dice were included.

72BlckButy · 02-07-2010, 04:58 PM

Looks like a decent buy to me, nice buy!

rzrback · 02-07-2010, 05:22 PM

I remember seeing this truck posted on ebay by the original seller back in Dec. Very nice truck! Glad to see another 70 GMC on the site. Thanks for sharing.

Longhorn Man · 02-07-2010, 07:39 PM

that may be the cleanest original condition truck in Illinois

*Sublvr72* · 02-07-2010, 11:17 PM

That's a clean truck for 3k, nice score!

69GMCor70Chevy · 02-07-2010, 11:20 PM

Nice deal. Looks like a solid truck!

JWALTON · 02-08-2010, 11:39 AM

WOW nice and great price!

02-07-2010, 11:53 AM	#1
67mater Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mundelein, IL Posts: 862	my new 1970 GMC; how'd I do! Bought this off the second owner who bought it in December of 09 (yes; 3 months) and couldn't keep it. 307 sbc, 3 speed auto. The hubcaps have to go, so does the bed liner, but the bed floor is beyond shot. Cab Floor and rockers really look decent with just a bit of rust. Some rust starting above the windshield too, and typical inner fender rot under the battery. It's super complete and super clean for around here. I'm gonna drive it while I do more work on my 4x4. I paid $3k and drove it 2.5 hours at 65 home; how'd I do? __________________ time is inversely proportional to money; that's why it takes me so long 1967 K10 1967 Camaro

02-07-2010, 11:56 AM	#2
Longhorn321 Size Matters Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lyman, SC Posts: 9,189	Re: my new 1970 GMC; how'd I do! I would say you did very well. It looks very solid in the pics. __________________ "Reading the owners manual is only for quitters." Jason Harper, Bloomberg News. ...WOOOO HOOOO!!!!

02-07-2010, 11:57 AM	#3
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: my new 1970 GMC; how'd I do! Other than the rust issues, looks like a good buy. That's what's gonna cost you the most to fix. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

02-07-2010, 12:12 PM	#4
MESS-HALL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Goshen, AR Posts: 150	Re: my new 1970 GMC; how'd I do! You did great, imho.........I think the over-all condition makes up for the rust. ENJOY!! __________________ GROVE STREET CUSTOMS est. 2005 67' C10 LWB/350/T400 69' C10 SWB/454/T400 71' C10 LWB/383/ 72' C10 SWB/350/T350 15' Crew Silverado/6.2

02-07-2010, 12:15 PM	#6
lovnthe70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 181	Re: my new 1970 GMC; how'd I do! nice find man that truck looks really clean for the price! __________________ 1970 GMC- 454 DONT GIVE ME NO JIBBA JABBA!!!

02-07-2010, 01:41 PM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: my new 1970 GMC; how'd I do! Id say ya did pretty good.. __________________ 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..

02-07-2010, 02:29 PM	#8
C-10 simplex Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indisclosed Posts: 1,515	Re: my new 1970 GMC; how'd I do! On a related note, if caprice hubcaps fit the stock wheels, does this mean that gmc wheelcovers generally fit any 15" steel rim?

02-07-2010, 02:32 PM	#10
67mater Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mundelein, IL Posts: 862	Re: my new 1970 GMC; how'd I do! thanks for all the comments. I may have found a texas bed local for $250. May swap bedsides and be in business. Also looking for something better on the rims. I would alos like to know about the hubcaps. __________________ time is inversely proportional to money; that's why it takes me so long 1967 K10 1967 Camaro

02-07-2010, 03:24 PM	#11
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: my new 1970 GMC; how'd I do! Boy,what a score! you did good, I say " A Plus " __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

02-07-2010, 03:30 PM	#12
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: my new 1970 GMC; how'd I do! You get what you pay for and you my friend got more that you paid for IMHO...You got a very good buy. That truck looks very nice. Congrats. __________________ 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!

02-07-2010, 03:48 PM	#14
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: my new 1970 GMC; how'd I do! Looks like a great deal to me! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

02-07-2010, 04:15 PM	#15
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,752	Re: my new 1970 GMC; how'd I do! Congrats, looks like a sweet deal to me! Go ahead and drop it now!lol __________________ Things happen for a reason!

02-07-2010, 04:44 PM	#16
dan76 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Salt Lake City UT Posts: 441	Re: my new 1970 GMC; how'd I do! It was a fair price only if the fuzzy dice were included.

02-07-2010, 04:58 PM	#17
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: my new 1970 GMC; how'd I do! Looks like a decent buy to me, nice buy! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

02-07-2010, 05:22 PM	#18
rzrback Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rogers AR Posts: 12	Re: my new 1970 GMC; how'd I do! I remember seeing this truck posted on ebay by the original seller back in Dec. Very nice truck! Glad to see another 70 GMC on the site. Thanks for sharing. __________________ RZRBACK 1970 GMC Sierra Grande



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

02-07-2010, 07:39 PM	#19
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: my new 1970 GMC; how'd I do! that may be the cleanest original condition truck in Illinois

02-07-2010, 11:17 PM	#20
Sublvr72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2004 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 1,387	Re: my new 1970 GMC; how'd I do! That's a clean truck for 3k, nice score!

02-07-2010, 11:20 PM	#21
69GMCor70Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Greenwater Lake, SK Posts: 175	Re: my new 1970 GMC; how'd I do! Nice deal. Looks like a solid truck! __________________ 68 Camaro - 327 Original Red on Red Car 69 GMC LWB - Built 350 a Blast To Drive 69 GMC LWB - "Green Machine" One Family Truck 70 Mercury Marauder - Future Project

02-08-2010, 11:39 AM	#22
JWALTON Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: tennessee Posts: 28	Re: my new 1970 GMC; how'd I do! WOW nice and great price!

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.