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tex_waco_usmc · 10-26-2010, 01:10 PM

Kind of a WIW but more of a would you buy these two trucks for $900. 68 is complete(Needs to be put back together), the rolling chassis is registered a 67 but as you can tell the cab is not a 67 cab...Comes with a 327 and a TH400.... Opinions...
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4LUG39 · 10-26-2010, 01:18 PM

Yes, It looks like it has disc brakes already. That alone is worth a couple hundred bucks. What shape is the sheet metal in? The parts you don't need or use can be sold to recoup some of the money.

tex_waco_usmc · 10-26-2010, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 4LUG39

Yes, It looks like it has disc brakes already. That alone is worth a couple hundred bucks. What shape is the sheet metal in? The parts you don't need or use can be sold to recoup some of the money.

Kind of what I was thinking if i dont do something crazy with the 68...

**LockDoc** · 10-26-2010, 01:31 PM

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If the '68 has the gold dash pad and gold visors it is probably a 50th Anniversary truck. I don't remember what the code# is on the SPID label for that, but someone will.

LockDoc

tex_waco_usmc · 10-26-2010, 01:19 PM

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The 68

Longhorn Man · 10-26-2010, 01:41 PM

99% chance that is a 50th

71swb4x4 · 10-26-2010, 01:48 PM

You don't see a lot of 68's with AC either. Looks like a CST too. Nice 68 there!

tex_waco_usmc · 10-26-2010, 02:03 PM

So question remains....Too buy or not to buy that is the question????? LOL

4LUG39 · 10-26-2010, 02:19 PM

Once again Yes and if you want I would be interested in the 327. That would help you make some your money back right off the bat.; I noticed you have Waco in you name. I grew up in Waco are you from that area?

tex_waco_usmc · 10-26-2010, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 4LUG39

Once again Yes and if you want I would be interested in the 327. That would help you make some your money back right off the bat.; I noticed you have Waco in you name. I grew up in Waco are you from that area?

I grew up just north of Waco in Elm Mott! I live in Kempner, down near Ft Hood now. But, am eventually moving back closer to family...just gotta find a job out there first...

Would I be doing this truck a disservice to turn it into a 4X4 and put a Cummins under the hood? Keep the original paint scheme and interior and such, but change the drivetrain and suspension...

Longhorn Man · 10-26-2010, 03:32 PM

thats the beauty in building these trucks... there is no wrong answer. Build them like you want. You'll get some ppl thinking you are awesome, and then there will still be the purists thinking you need your tools taken away from you. But in the 'old truck circles'... there's more people on the do what you want side of the fence.

4LUG39 · 10-26-2010, 05:27 PM

No, S*** my parents live between Elm Mott and Ross. Kempner is on 190? I have thought about moving back, but every time I do I run into someone I know and realize why I left. My parents are getting old, My Moms health and dad needs help with the property and all his projects. I go back once a month and help him for the weekend with one or the other. If I was retired it might be more of a realistic opinion. Are these trucks in central Texas?

James

Catfisher' · 10-26-2010, 05:40 PM

I'd buy em'

fishingjred73 · 10-26-2010, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Catfisher'

I'd buy em'

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tex_waco_usmc · 12-13-2010, 11:01 AM

well I bought them! I just got back to Kuwait after two weeks on R&R. They are in descent shape. All I really needed was the rear end out of the rolling chassis, which I think might be a posi, but not real sure. So I will soon be parting the rest out.

allengator · 12-13-2010, 11:21 AM

seems like a good deal to me....

pat 70/71 · 12-13-2010, 11:52 AM

good deal think of the parts you have for the money you paid. and thank you for your service! be safe my friend. cheers, Pat

tex_waco_usmc · 12-13-2010, 11:58 AM

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good deal think of the parts you have for the money you paid. and thank you for your service! be safe my friend. cheers, Pat

Pat, you are welcome! Yeah, thats kind of my plan now...The guy that was doing the custom body work on my bed dissappeared with my bed...So now I get to go find another bed and then start all over with a bed...The money I get from selling the leftover parts will help to start funding a new bed.

If I ever find him...Well lets just say I handed him the bed and $1600 cash to have it done when I came home on R&R...enough said!

raycow · 12-13-2010, 03:33 PM

Are you planning to use either of those cabs on your finished project? If yes, does it come with a title that matches the VIN tag? If it doesn't, you could be in for some long hassles with your DMV.

Ray

tex_waco_usmc · 12-15-2010, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by raycow

Are you planning to use either of those cabs on your finished project? If yes, does it come with a title that matches the VIN tag? If it doesn't, you could be in for some long hassles with your DMV.

Ray

Ray,
No I dont plan on using either cab...They will be forsale soon. I dont have a title for either truck as the guy didnt want to go through the hassle at the dmv to get them.

Chris

10-26-2010, 01:10 PM	#1
tex_waco_usmc Project Heaven in my 67!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bosqueville, TX Posts: 899	Need help with a desicion... Kind of a WIW but more of a would you buy these two trucks for $900. 68 is complete(Needs to be put back together), the rolling chassis is registered a 67 but as you can tell the cab is not a 67 cab...Comes with a 327 and a TH400.... Opinions...

10-26-2010, 01:18 PM	#2
4LUG39 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bastrop,Texas Posts: 61	Re: Need help with a desicion... Yes, It looks like it has disc brakes already. That alone is worth a couple hundred bucks. What shape is the sheet metal in? The parts you don't need or use can be sold to recoup some of the money. __________________ Ain't no way in the world I'm going out that front door. 69 SWB Fleetside 327/5spd 76 blazer 383/700R4 95 2Dr Tahoe 5.7 4x4 LT

10-26-2010, 01:31 PM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,772	Re: Need help with a desicion... - If the '68 has the gold dash pad and gold visors it is probably a 50th Anniversary truck. I don't remember what the code# is on the SPID label for that, but someone will. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

10-26-2010, 01:19 PM	#5
tex_waco_usmc Project Heaven in my 67!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bosqueville, TX Posts: 899	Re: Need help with a desicion... The 68

10-26-2010, 01:41 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Need help with a desicion... 99% chance that is a 50th

10-26-2010, 01:48 PM	#7
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Need help with a desicion... You don't see a lot of 68's with AC either. Looks like a CST too. Nice 68 there! __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

10-26-2010, 02:03 PM	#8
tex_waco_usmc Project Heaven in my 67!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bosqueville, TX Posts: 899	Re: Need help with a desicion... So question remains....Too buy or not to buy that is the question????? LOL

10-26-2010, 02:19 PM	#9
4LUG39 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bastrop,Texas Posts: 61	Re: Need help with a desicion... Once again Yes and if you want I would be interested in the 327. That would help you make some your money back right off the bat.; I noticed you have Waco in you name. I grew up in Waco are you from that area? __________________ Ain't no way in the world I'm going out that front door. 69 SWB Fleetside 327/5spd 76 blazer 383/700R4 95 2Dr Tahoe 5.7 4x4 LT Last edited by 4LUG39; 10-26-2010 at 02:21 PM.

10-26-2010, 03:32 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Need help with a desicion... thats the beauty in building these trucks... there is no wrong answer. Build them like you want. You'll get some ppl thinking you are awesome, and then there will still be the purists thinking you need your tools taken away from you. But in the 'old truck circles'... there's more people on the do what you want side of the fence.

10-26-2010, 05:27 PM	#12
4LUG39 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bastrop,Texas Posts: 61	Re: Need help with a desicion... No, S*** my parents live between Elm Mott and Ross. Kempner is on 190? I have thought about moving back, but every time I do I run into someone I know and realize why I left. My parents are getting old, My Moms health and dad needs help with the property and all his projects. I go back once a month and help him for the weekend with one or the other. If I was retired it might be more of a realistic opinion. Are these trucks in central Texas? James __________________ Ain't no way in the world I'm going out that front door. 69 SWB Fleetside 327/5spd 76 blazer 383/700R4 95 2Dr Tahoe 5.7 4x4 LT

10-26-2010, 05:40 PM	#13
Catfisher' Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Memphis Tennessee Posts: 69	Re: Need help with a desicion... I'd buy em'

12-13-2010, 11:01 AM	#15
tex_waco_usmc Project Heaven in my 67!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bosqueville, TX Posts: 899	Re: Need help with a desicion... well I bought them! I just got back to Kuwait after two weeks on R&R. They are in descent shape. All I really needed was the rear end out of the rolling chassis, which I think might be a posi, but not real sure. So I will soon be parting the rest out.

12-13-2010, 11:21 AM	#16
allengator Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 596	Re: Need help with a desicion... seems like a good deal to me.... __________________ Allengator Outta the Blue (my band - available for hire in the DFW area!) 1980 Chevy SWB Pickup (build thread) 1951 Chevy Sedan Delivery 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 2011 Harley Davidson Street Glide 2018 Silverado Z71 Crew Cab

12-13-2010, 11:52 AM	#17
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: Need help with a desicion... good deal think of the parts you have for the money you paid. and thank you for your service! be safe my friend. cheers, Pat

12-13-2010, 03:33 PM	#19
raycow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA USA Posts: 2,454	Re: Need help with a desicion... Are you planning to use either of those cabs on your finished project? If yes, does it come with a title that matches the VIN tag? If it doesn't, you could be in for some long hassles with your DMV. Ray __________________ Live more responsibly. Eat lower on the food chain. Eat vegetarians. Last edited by raycow; 12-13-2010 at 03:34 PM.



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