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09-30-2012, 11:24 AM
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bought my 1st shortbed yesterday!
I'm an avid Craigslist searcher. I mainly look for cheap parts trucks. I keep the money range on the low side so I don't get teased by the real nice trucks out there. On occasions, I find some shortbeds, but they are always either in a million pieces or in terrible shape for the asking price.
This particular ad had no pics and just read "****1970 short bed****" with something like... "selling for a friend that's going thru a hard time, black plates, 350, call if you are interested" I was reluctant, but my wife was out with my older daughter, so the timing was good. I threw my little one in the carseat and went to have a look. I was very surprised by what we found. So surprised, I ended up driving it home a few hours later thanks to the most understanding wife in the world! Sorry guys her sister is already married! LOL Turned out to be in really nice shape for the price.  1970 CST SWB w/ 90% original paint 350/350 combo, PS, PB, AC Here are some pics of my "wifes" new truck. Let me know what you think. |
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09-30-2012, 11:29 AM
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Re: bought my 1st shortbed yesterday!
Holy crap that's nice. Congrats. I live in the wroong part of the country!
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Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold  71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039 |
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09-30-2012, 11:32 AM
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Re: bought my 1st shortbed yesterday!
SCORE!!!!!! Why can't I find any deals like that!
 Congratulations.  Tell your wife I'll trade her for my Honda.
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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" Last edited by C/10 King; 09-30-2012 at 11:39 AM. |
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09-30-2012, 11:30 AM
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Re: bought my 1st shortbed yesterday!
Looking good!
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09-30-2012, 11:32 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Falls City, Nebraska "100 Miles From Nowhere"
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Re: bought my 1st shortbed yesterday!
Thief! Thats My Truck!
 JK...  Sweet Find!
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Michael of the clan Hill, "Two Seventy Two's" 71 1-ton Dually 350 4-Speed 71 C/50 Grain Truck, 350 Split-Axle 4-Speed 02 3/4 ton Express 14 Indian Chief Vintage 1952 Ford 8N, "Only Ford Allowed On The Property" "Be American, Buy American" 
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09-30-2012, 11:34 AM
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Re: bought my 1st shortbed yesterday!
Wow looks great!! Was the price right?
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Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!" 
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09-30-2012, 12:08 PM
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Re: bought my 1st shortbed yesterday!
Great find.
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1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703 |
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09-30-2012, 12:12 PM
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Re: bought my 1st shortbed yesterday!
Very nice find! I love these shortbeds!
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09-30-2012, 12:19 PM
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Re: bought my 1st shortbed yesterday!
Quote:
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09-30-2012, 12:22 PM
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Re: bought my 1st shortbed yesterday!
Love it
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1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins |
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09-30-2012, 12:39 PM
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Re: bought my 1st shortbed yesterday!
Thanks guys. I feel like I lucked out. It was 8 minutes from my house, no rust, etc..
I think it is the original motor, but I'm not sure. need to check it out. Last edited by Tuff Gong; 09-30-2012 at 01:40 PM. |
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09-30-2012, 12:41 PM
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Re: bought my 1st shortbed yesterday!
Sweet!
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Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. "I love that old car smell" Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. |
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09-30-2012, 01:14 PM
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Location: Super South, Texas
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Re: bought my 1st shortbed yesterday!
Very Very Nice.
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09-30-2012, 01:25 PM
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Re: bought my 1st shortbed yesterday!
Nice. Trade you my 02 Xtreme Blazer for it...lol Very nice find. What you give for the beauty?
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09-30-2012, 01:36 PM
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Re: bought my 1st shortbed yesterday!
Oh Boy! It was Kismet...What a wife and what great fortune!
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09-30-2012, 08:24 PM
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Re: bought my 1st shortbed yesterday!
Wow!
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09-30-2012, 08:46 PM
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Re: bought my 1st shortbed yesterday!
ok man, how much did the wife pay for it? haha
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09-30-2012, 08:55 PM
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2WD Jimmy
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Davis County, Utah
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Re: bought my 1st shortbed yesterday!
Wow... drop it and drive it!!
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09-30-2012, 08:56 PM
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Re: bought my 1st shortbed yesterday!
Awesome truck! Congratulations.
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Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 *Currently underway* 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet *Sold* 1985 Silverado Short Fleet *Sold* 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride) |
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09-30-2012, 09:11 PM
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Re: bought my 1st shortbed yesterday!
A big thank you to everyone. I was very excited to snag it. Both rocker panels are solid, just a small amount of rust on the passenger side inner fender.
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09-30-2012, 09:15 PM
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Re: bought my 1st shortbed yesterday!
I think Id loose the side mirrors and mud flaps .. clean and buff it and just drive it.
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Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 *Currently underway* 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet *Sold* 1985 Silverado Short Fleet *Sold* 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride) |
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09-30-2012, 09:23 PM
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Re: bought my 1st shortbed yesterday!
WOW !!!! Very nice..
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09-30-2012, 09:41 PM
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Re: bought my 1st shortbed yesterday!
great find!
it looks like my trucks long lost cousin.... |
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09-30-2012, 09:56 PM
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Re: bought my 1st shortbed yesterday!
Very nice indeed!! Enjoy it! You sure don't see to many that clean any more
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09-30-2012, 10:12 PM
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Re: bought my 1st shortbed yesterday!
Great find - ton of potential there.
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