Wife approved spending $6000 on daily driver!! WOOOHHOO - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

funkytechmonkey · 07-14-2011, 06:23 PM

The wife has given me the OK on buying a daily driver that will help me finish up my 67-68 project. So I am on the lookout for a really nice 67-68 C10 with...Big back window, SWB, and would love factory air. prefer fleetside but not a deal breaker. The body needs to be in perfect shape, all rust repair done and a great running gear. Im not too worried about suspension bc mine is pretty much complete.

Any help would be GREAT!!! I really need to hurry while she is being so generous.

67_C-30 · 07-14-2011, 07:01 PM

Methinks finding a SWB with a perfect body and a great drivetain is going to tough to find for $6000, but good luck bro!

funkytechmonkey · 07-14-2011, 07:11 PM

Even if its a Fo-67 (71 with 67 front clip) I am fine with it.

67_C-30 · 07-14-2011, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by funkytechmonkey

Even if its a Fo-67 (71 with 67 front clip) I am fine with it.

I'm just saying SWB truck with perfect sheetmetal in great mechanical shape usually goes for more than $6000, no matter what year it is from 67 - 72.

funkytechmonkey · 07-14-2011, 07:30 PM

I am def. not picky about the parts... it doesnt have to be all OE parts and it doesnt even have to be painted. A good running gear and all the rust repair done will work.

**N2TRUX** · 07-14-2011, 07:33 PM

It doesn't matter if your picky or not. To clarify what he is saying, a SWB BBW 67-72 that is rust free, with a reliable motor, A/C and good paint is going to run more than 6k.

wwotr · 07-15-2011, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

It doesn't matter if your picky or not. To clarify what he is saying, a SWB BBW 67-72 that is rust free, with a reliable motor, A/C and good paint is going to run more than 6k.

Here's my 72 GMC Shortbed Fleetside.(NOT FOR SALE).
Body Work $5000.00
Seats $1100.00
Interior Restoration (Parts/Paint) $4000.00
Exhaust, Tucked up in the Frame w/Elec Cut-Outs $1100.00
A/C recharged, New Compressor,Vents, Tubing, Switches $800.00

That's not counting all the little incidentals like all LED Lighting, Stereo, Kick Panel Speakers ect.

I'm siding with the previous poster's that as far as $6K for a Daily Driver without rust is gonna be impossible to find, unless you steal it!

and that's just my 02 cents.

funkytechmonkey · 07-14-2011, 07:41 PM

Im kinda finding that out. It sucks... There has to be some abandonded projects around here.

fastwillie 696969 · 07-14-2011, 07:43 PM

craiglist ,i know in the bay area there plenty of there

funkytechmonkey · 07-14-2011, 07:58 PM

Yea there are tons way out there.... There are very few way over here.

Thats why I need some help finding one. There is not much to work with here in GA.

Longhorn Man · 07-14-2011, 08:01 PM

buy one out west and drive it/ship it home.

VA72C10 · 07-14-2011, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

buy one out west and drive it/ship it home.

I've had quotes between 600-1000 to ship from AZ or CA to VA....so if you can find one around 5K...it would be worth looking at and maybe having a member here check it out if there is someone close to it...

you might find one for around 6K locally (deals do happen)...but it won't be painted and it'll be gone withing about 2hrs of being posted on craigslist

Delo69 · 07-14-2011, 08:08 PM

Heres one I found on craigslist...in Coldwater,MS

http://memphis.craigslist.org/cto/2476109729.html

Good luck in your search!

C10_ustacould · 07-14-2011, 08:20 PM

This one (not mine) is a ways from you, but other than the wheels it looks pretty nice. And he is negotiable...

http://lawton.craigslist.org/cto/2486066369.html

dubds10 · 07-14-2011, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BucksSS

This one (not mine) is a ways from you, but other than the wheels it looks pretty nice. And he is negotiable...

http://lawton.craigslist.org/cto/2486066369.html

That looks like a great deal from the pics. Just have to be careful with painted trucks though. You never know what's underneith unless they documented it.

67_C-30 · 07-15-2011, 06:20 PM

Ask her for a grand more and go to Cali!

http://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/2480448292.html

Bull72 · 07-19-2011, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BucksSS

This one (not mine) is a ways from you, but other than the wheels it looks pretty nice. And he is negotiable...

http://lawton.craigslist.org/cto/2486066369.html

If you can get a member in the area to check this truck out and it is what they say it is... I would pull the trigger! I like this truck a lot for $5500!

Also I would search up to $8500-$9000 advertised cost. Mine was bought for $6500 when the po advertised as $8500 in CL. I was just very nice and honest and told him I LOVED his truck but only had $6500 in the bank. Just tell them the truth that your wife gave you a budget and hope they are married and understanding, and need to get rid of it. Then be prepared to walk if they won't sell it for the budget you have.
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wwotr · 07-20-2011, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Bull72

If you can get a member in the area to check this truck out and it is what they say it is... I would pull the trigger! I like this truck a lot for $5500!

Also I would search up to $8500-$9000 advertised cost. Mine was bought for $6500 when the po advertised as $8500 in CL. I was just very nice and honest and told him I LOVED his truck but only had $6500 in the bank. Just tell them the truth that your wife gave you a budget and hope they are married and understanding, and need to get rid of it.

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Great Theory....and the above "Bolded" is where I alway's Fail.

wwotr · 07-20-2011, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Bull72

If you can get a member in the area to check this truck out and it is what they say it is... I would pull the trigger! I like this truck a lot for $5500!

Also I would search up to $8500-$9000 advertised cost. Mine was bought for $6500 when the po advertised as $8500 in CL. I was just very nice and honest and told him I LOVED his truck but only had $6500 in the bank. Just tell them the truth that your wife gave you a budget and hope they are married and understanding, and need to get rid of it. Then be prepared to walk if they won't sell it for the budget you have.
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See now I'd by this (almost) sight unseen!
Love it, but I would lower it a Tad More in the Rear and call it "Dream Cicle or Cream Cicle", just like the Orange Ice Cream Bar. See ...every vehicle I've owned has had a Name/Theme to it.

VA72C10 · 07-14-2011, 08:23 PM

Also found this is a good search engine to look at each state one at a time...

http://www.themccumbers.com/States.html

propanemudtruck · 07-14-2011, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Also found this is a good search engine to look at each state one at a time...

http://www.themccumbers.com/States.html

That's a sweet search engine!

Love it!

VA72C10 · 07-14-2011, 08:36 PM

I just read your build thread....with the frame being almost done...I'd look for possibly just the parts (doghouse-front clip), a nice cab, and a nice bed...then add your engine...
If you buy another project you might find bondo again....
Or....look for a project that someone is abandoning...

chevyman95 · 07-14-2011, 10:27 PM

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**lolife99** · 07-15-2011, 06:45 PM

Don't be afraid to look for 3/4-ton longbed trucks.
That's where the deals are now.
Easily converted to 1/2-ton suspension,... and some are loaded big block trucks.

**leddzepp** · 07-15-2011, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Don't be afraid to look for 3/4-ton longbed trucks.
That's where the deals aare now.
Easily converted to 1/2-ton suspension,... and some are loaded big block trucks.

Agree 100%. That is what my truck started out as.

07-14-2011, 06:23 PM	#1
funkytechmonkey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 1,080	Wife approved spending $6000 on daily driver!! WOOOHHOO The wife has given me the OK on buying a daily driver that will help me finish up my 67-68 project. So I am on the lookout for a really nice 67-68 C10 with...Big back window, SWB, and would love factory air. prefer fleetside but not a deal breaker. The body needs to be in perfect shape, all rust repair done and a great running gear. Im not too worried about suspension bc mine is pretty much complete. Any help would be GREAT!!! I really need to hurry while she is being so generous. __________________ Never wrenched a day in my life and now... Im doing a frame off restoration on a 1968 C10 with a Porterbuilt Dropmember, Acuair E-Level kit, Boyd Welds Gas tank and mild c-notch. Click here to view my build

07-14-2011, 07:01 PM	#2
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Wife approved spending $6000 on daily driver!! WOOOHHOO Methinks finding a SWB with a perfect body and a great drivetain is going to tough to find for $6000, but good luck bro! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

07-14-2011, 07:11 PM	#3
funkytechmonkey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 1,080	Re: Wife approved spending $6000 on daily driver!! WOOOHHOO Even if its a Fo-67 (71 with 67 front clip) I am fine with it. __________________ Never wrenched a day in my life and now... Im doing a frame off restoration on a 1968 C10 with a Porterbuilt Dropmember, Acuair E-Level kit, Boyd Welds Gas tank and mild c-notch. Click here to view my build

07-14-2011, 07:30 PM	#5
funkytechmonkey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 1,080	Re: Wife approved spending $6000 on daily driver!! WOOOHHOO I am def. not picky about the parts... it doesnt have to be all OE parts and it doesnt even have to be painted. A good running gear and all the rust repair done will work. __________________ Never wrenched a day in my life and now... Im doing a frame off restoration on a 1968 C10 with a Porterbuilt Dropmember, Acuair E-Level kit, Boyd Welds Gas tank and mild c-notch. Click here to view my build

07-14-2011, 07:33 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Wife approved spending $6000 on daily driver!! WOOOHHOO It doesn't matter if your picky or not. To clarify what he is saying, a SWB BBW 67-72 that is rust free, with a reliable motor, A/C and good paint is going to run more than 6k. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-14-2011, 07:41 PM	#8
funkytechmonkey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 1,080	Re: Wife approved spending $6000 on daily driver!! WOOOHHOO Im kinda finding that out. It sucks... There has to be some abandonded projects around here. __________________ Never wrenched a day in my life and now... Im doing a frame off restoration on a 1968 C10 with a Porterbuilt Dropmember, Acuair E-Level kit, Boyd Welds Gas tank and mild c-notch. Click here to view my build

07-14-2011, 07:43 PM	#9
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: Wife approved spending $6000 on daily driver!! WOOOHHOO craiglist ,i know in the bay area there plenty of there __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

07-14-2011, 07:58 PM	#10
funkytechmonkey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 1,080	Re: Wife approved spending $6000 on daily driver!! WOOOHHOO Yea there are tons way out there.... There are very few way over here. Thats why I need some help finding one. There is not much to work with here in GA. __________________ Never wrenched a day in my life and now... Im doing a frame off restoration on a 1968 C10 with a Porterbuilt Dropmember, Acuair E-Level kit, Boyd Welds Gas tank and mild c-notch. Click here to view my build

07-14-2011, 08:01 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Wife approved spending $6000 on daily driver!! WOOOHHOO buy one out west and drive it/ship it home.

07-14-2011, 08:08 PM	#13
Delo69 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 62	Re: Wife approved spending $6000 on daily driver!! WOOOHHOO Heres one I found on craigslist...in Coldwater,MS http://memphis.craigslist.org/cto/2476109729.html Good luck in your search! __________________ _____________________________________ Dennis 1969 C10 250 w/3 on the tree - project/weekend warrior 2010 Subaru Impreza - daily driver

07-14-2011, 08:20 PM	#14
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,882	Re: Wife approved spending $6000 on daily driver!! WOOOHHOO This one (not mine) is a ways from you, but other than the wheels it looks pretty nice. And he is negotiable... http://lawton.craigslist.org/cto/2486066369.html __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

07-15-2011, 06:20 PM	#16
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Wife approved spending $6000 on daily driver!! WOOOHHOO Ask her for a grand more and go to Cali! http://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/2480448292.html __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

07-14-2011, 08:23 PM	#20
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Wife approved spending $6000 on daily driver!! WOOOHHOO Also found this is a good search engine to look at each state one at a time... http://www.themccumbers.com/States.html __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-14-2011, 08:36 PM	#22
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Wife approved spending $6000 on daily driver!! WOOOHHOO I just read your build thread....with the frame being almost done...I'd look for possibly just the parts (doghouse-front clip), a nice cab, and a nice bed...then add your engine... If you buy another project you might find bondo again.... Or....look for a project that someone is abandoning... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-14-2011, 10:27 PM	#23
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07-15-2011, 06:45 PM	#24
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	Re: Wife approved spending $6000 on daily driver!! WOOOHHOO Don't be afraid to look for 3/4-ton longbed trucks. That's where the deals are now. Easily converted to 1/2-ton suspension,... and some are loaded big block trucks. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 07-15-2011 at 09:53 PM.

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