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cmyc5575 · 11-04-2012, 08:51 PM

I have already found a couple things wrong with this add like the year, but called the owner and im suppose to go look at it he states that the truck is missing the front grille and bumper but had the interior redone and a small block 400 put in i forgot to ask what tranny it was. Really wanting to know what you guys think. Im not the owner admins just trying to get other board members opinions.

http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/3385819559.html

Car'n'Guitars · 11-04-2012, 08:53 PM

What is your truck compared to his? Pictures, details?

cmyc5575 · 11-04-2012, 08:59 PM

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mine is the all original 305 forget what tranny i have but its only got 83000 miles and the truck is got a lil oil leak and the ds turn signal is out. american racing wheels.

cmyc5575 · 11-04-2012, 09:01 PM

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Im sorry didnt mean to post the gasket job i did pics.
Or my keys.

Car'n'Guitars · 11-04-2012, 09:03 PM

Personally if it was me I'd keep the truck because yours looks to be a lot straighter. But if you like it go for it.

cmyc5575 · 11-04-2012, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Car'n'Guitars

Personally if it was me I'd keep the truck because yours looks to be a lot straighter. But if you like it go for it.

Yeah that was deffinately my first thought by looking at the front end of his from the passenger side photo.

THE "10" SILVERADO · 11-04-2012, 09:15 PM

Could have done a front end swap and actually be an 85....but like Cars said, yours looks straighter.

cmyc5575 · 11-04-2012, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by THE "10" SILVERADO

Could have done a front end swap and actually be an 85....but like Cars said, yours looks straighter.

Ok thanks if anybody else wants to chime in feel free.

77ChevySharkBite · 11-04-2012, 09:25 PM

I'm with everyone else in on the forum I would stick with your looks like it's in better condition, but again choice is yours.
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meter swinger · 11-04-2012, 10:42 PM

I think youll come out on the short end of the stick on this deal. I think youll be better off to sell yours and go find a SWB to buy. His looks like an 800$ Truck to me since it looks pretty beat. Sure parts are easy to find for squares, but i think you could find a better start.
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cmyc5575 · 11-04-2012, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by meter swinger

I think youll come out on the short end of the stick on this deal. I think youll be better off to sell yours and go find a SWB to buy. His looks like an 800$ Truck to me since it looks pretty beat. Sure parts are easy to find for squares, but i think you could find a better start.
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Yeah I was kinda of thinking the same on this one. Imo the other 1000 i think is hime trying to sell the new motor and tranny got to talk to him alil more and he says that both have less than 1000 miles on them.

J Knight · 11-04-2012, 11:15 PM

The CL truck owner says its an 85, Im a little sceptical. 81 and up have plastic master cylinders, this one is cast. 81 and up have left side single tanks,73-80 have right side single tanks, this one has right side.
This one has the 73-80 dash pad and 81-87 door panels. If there were more pics in some key areas we could tell for sure.

If it is truely an 85, it is realy been pieced together from lots of "random parts". Your truck is way nicer and complete with the year correct parts on it. Not a good trade IMO.

cmyc5575 · 11-04-2012, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by J Knight

The CL truck owner says its an 85, Im a little sceptical. 81 and up have plastic master cylinders, this one is cast. 81 and up have left side single tanks,73-80 have right side single tanks, this one has right side.
This one has the 73-80 dash pad and 81-87 door panels. If there were more pics in some key areas we could tell for sure.

If it is truely an 85, it is realy been pieced together from lots of "random parts". Your truck is way nicer and complete with the year correct parts on it. Not a good trade IMO.

Ok Yeah im starting to agree with you guys on this. he did send me a pic of the front end finally and it does seem to be a late 70's model.

J Knight · 11-04-2012, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cmyc5575

Ok Yeah im starting to agree with you guys on this. he did send me a pic of the front end finally and it does seem to be a late 70's model.

Post the front end pic.

cmyc5575 · 11-04-2012, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by J Knight

Post the front end pic.

here ya go.

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J Knight · 11-04-2012, 11:42 PM

Thats an 1980 front clip, its hard to see in the pic but its definately a 73-80 frame. Note the frame horns. Either he typoed the add with 85 or some shenanegins are going on.

cmyc5575 · 11-04-2012, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by J Knight

Thats an 1980 front clip, its hard to see in the pic but its definately a 73-80 frame.

Yeah i was thinking the same thing. I like swbs more but i think that i would also be better off just keeping this one.

**rs74** · 11-04-2012, 11:54 PM

I think if you look at the interior shot real close it looks like it has the older dash in it. Not the 81-87.

cmyc5575 · 11-04-2012, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by rs74

I think if you look at the interior shot real close it looks like it has the older dash in it. Not the 81-87.

Yeah i think that hes just got the wrong year on it.

cfan10 · 11-05-2012, 04:56 AM

Imho shortbeds are overrated, I have one and wish I had bought a reg bed. Keep your truck at least until a decent trade comes along.
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jjzepplin · 11-05-2012, 06:55 AM

No!

str8axle55 · 11-05-2012, 07:43 AM

I`d keep yours, looks to be in much better shape.

**old Rusty C10** · 11-05-2012, 09:24 AM

yours is nicer looking and your truck is a longbed which means better for work... I dont see any reason to trade.. in this genre of truck youre always going to be doing repairs that looks like it needs alot more repairs than yours at least on the body

Pyrotechnic · 11-05-2012, 01:04 PM

If you take equally nice trucks, one with a long bed and one with a short, the short bed will bring double what the long bed will. Sad but true, even though you're getting MORE truck with the long bed! Long beds can't pull off the same look that short beds can, but they can look good in their own way.

I wouldn't trade your truck for any of these short beds though. Your truck seems to be straight, rust free, and mostly unmolested. Heck you've even got billet aluminum wheels. Don't trade it straight up for a basket case short bed.

If you must have a short bed, sell your truck for cash and go find a short bed you like.

cmyc5575 · 11-06-2012, 05:43 PM

OK THANKS GUYS I GOING TO KEEP IT I APPRECIATE ALL THE HELP IN MY DECISION MAKING.

11-04-2012, 08:51 PM	#1
cmyc5575 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: okc, OKlahoma Posts: 483	Thinking about trading my lwb for this. I have already found a couple things wrong with this add like the year, but called the owner and im suppose to go look at it he states that the truck is missing the front grille and bumper but had the interior redone and a small block 400 put in i forgot to ask what tranny it was. Really wanting to know what you guys think. Im not the owner admins just trying to get other board members opinions. http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/3385819559.html

11-04-2012, 08:53 PM	#2
Car'n'Guitars Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 1,308	Re: Thinking about trading my lwb for this. What is your truck compared to his? Pictures, details? __________________ 1985 Chevrolet K10 Custom Deluxe---SOLD 1997 Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1987 Chevrolet K10 Silverado "The Beast" build 1987 Silverado http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6150257

11-04-2012, 08:59 PM	#3
cmyc5575 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: okc, OKlahoma Posts: 483	Re: Thinking about trading my lwb for this. QUOTE=Car'n'Guitars;5685679]What is your truck compared to his? Pictures, details?[/QUOTE] mine is the all original 305 forget what tranny i have but its only got 83000 miles and the truck is got a lil oil leak and the ds turn signal is out. american racing wheels.

11-04-2012, 09:01 PM	#4
cmyc5575 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: okc, OKlahoma Posts: 483	Re: Thinking about trading my lwb for this. Im sorry didnt mean to post the gasket job i did pics. Or my keys. Attached Images

11-04-2012, 09:03 PM	#5
Car'n'Guitars Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 1,308	Re: Thinking about trading my lwb for this. Personally if it was me I'd keep the truck because yours looks to be a lot straighter. But if you like it go for it. __________________ 1985 Chevrolet K10 Custom Deluxe---SOLD 1997 Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1987 Chevrolet K10 Silverado "The Beast" build 1987 Silverado http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6150257

11-04-2012, 09:15 PM	#7
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Re: Thinking about trading my lwb for this. Could have done a front end swap and actually be an 85....but like Cars said, yours looks straighter. __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9

11-04-2012, 09:25 PM	#9
77ChevySharkBite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,475	Re: Thinking about trading my lwb for this. I'm with everyone else in on the forum I would stick with your looks like it's in better condition, but again choice is yours. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Korwin 77 C10 Silverado Sharkbite LWB Build 67 Chevy C10 Frame Off 06 Dodge Magnum 2.7v6 aka swag wag! 2010 Honda Accord 2.4I4 DD aka Liquid Metal

11-04-2012, 10:42 PM	#10
meter swinger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kennewick WA. Posts: 1,437	Re: Thinking about trading my lwb for this. I think youll come out on the short end of the stick on this deal. I think youll be better off to sell yours and go find a SWB to buy. His looks like an 800$ Truck to me since it looks pretty beat. Sure parts are easy to find for squares, but i think you could find a better start. Posted via Mobile Device

11-04-2012, 11:15 PM	#12
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Thinking about trading my lwb for this. The CL truck owner says its an 85, Im a little sceptical. 81 and up have plastic master cylinders, this one is cast. 81 and up have left side single tanks,73-80 have right side single tanks, this one has right side. This one has the 73-80 dash pad and 81-87 door panels. If there were more pics in some key areas we could tell for sure. If it is truely an 85, it is realy been pieced together from lots of "random parts". Your truck is way nicer and complete with the year correct parts on it. Not a good trade IMO. __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

11-04-2012, 11:42 PM	#16
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Thinking about trading my lwb for this. Thats an 1980 front clip, its hard to see in the pic but its definately a 73-80 frame. Note the frame horns. Either he typoed the add with 85 or some shenanegins are going on. Attached Images __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

11-04-2012, 11:54 PM	#18
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: Thinking about trading my lwb for this. I think if you look at the interior shot real close it looks like it has the older dash in it. Not the 81-87.

11-05-2012, 04:56 AM	#20
cfan10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 984	Re: Thinking about trading my lwb for this. Imho shortbeds are overrated, I have one and wish I had bought a reg bed. Keep your truck at least until a decent trade comes along. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Rest In Peace:Mikhail {Mickey Rooney} Alpha 2/5/13 Omega 7/22/14 10:28AM I love you tremendously and outragiously Superpuppi Thai Ridgeback...The most intelligent dog known to me. Don't mess with my truck, my momma or my money...not necessarily in that order. © Stand for something or fall for anything. [LIST][*]'98 Bourbon St. Brawl ©2010

11-05-2012, 06:55 AM	#21
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11-05-2012, 07:43 AM	#22
str8axle55 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Weymouth Ma Posts: 489	Re: Thinking about trading my lwb for this. I`d keep yours, looks to be in much better shape. __________________ 03 GMC Yukon XL 2500 Quadrasteer, wife`s DD 84 Chevy K30 CC SRW 55 Chevy 210 2dr post

11-05-2012, 09:24 AM	#23
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Thinking about trading my lwb for this. yours is nicer looking and your truck is a longbed which means better for work... I dont see any reason to trade.. in this genre of truck youre always going to be doing repairs that looks like it needs alot more repairs than yours at least on the body __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!



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11-05-2012, 01:04 PM	#24
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Thinking about trading my lwb for this. If you take equally nice trucks, one with a long bed and one with a short, the short bed will bring double what the long bed will. Sad but true, even though you're getting MORE truck with the long bed! Long beds can't pull off the same look that short beds can, but they can look good in their own way. I wouldn't trade your truck for any of these short beds though. Your truck seems to be straight, rust free, and mostly unmolested. Heck you've even got billet aluminum wheels. Don't trade it straight up for a basket case short bed. If you must have a short bed, sell your truck for cash and go find a short bed you like. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

11-06-2012, 05:43 PM	#25
cmyc5575 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: okc, OKlahoma Posts: 483	Re: Thinking about trading my lwb for this. OK THANKS GUYS I GOING TO KEEP IT I APPRECIATE ALL THE HELP IN MY DECISION MAKING.

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