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[DANTIP]

Does anyone know anything about this truck?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUPER...t_22263wt_1167


Dan

[70CHEVYBB]

All I see is ugly rusty exhaust hangers.

[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by 70CHEVYBB

All I see is ugly rusty exhaust hangers.

Wow, I had to go back and look I didn't even notice. For a nut and bolt resto it has wrong steering wheel and it didn't come with rallys either. Sure is a nice truck though, nice options

[magwakeenercew2jh]

Originally Posted by DANTIP

Does anyone know anything about this truck?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUPER...t_22263wt_1167


Dan

I know that it's pretty.
AND, expensive.

[SS Tim]

Nice looking truck. Its not completely correct. Has obvious additions and improbable options. Without a lot of documentation it would be impossible to tell how original it is. If this is something in your price range then get on a plane and take a look at it. If originality is important then hire an expert to evaluate the truck. Its at a pricey dealer in a pricey area that as often as not has a Lambo or a Ferrari on prominent display overlooking the freeway.

BTW The VIN comes back as a Chevrolet 4wd 1/2 ton 1972 Suburban

[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Nice looking truck. Its not completely correct. Has obvious additions and improbable options. Without a lot of documentation it would be impossible to tell how original it is. If this is something in your price range then get on a plane and take a look at it. If originality is important then hire an expert to evaluate the truck. Its at a pricey dealer in a pricey area that as often as not has a Lambo or a Ferrari on prominent display overlooking the freeway.

BTW The VIN comes back as a Chevrolet 4wd 1/2 ton 1972 Suburban

Suburban? Hmmm....my thinking wheels skipped a cog on that thought!

[DANTIP]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Nice looking truck. Its not completely correct. Has obvious additions and improbable options. Without a lot of documentation it would be impossible to tell how original it is. If this is something in your price range then get on a plane and take a look at it. If originality is important then hire an expert to evaluate the truck. Its at a pricey dealer in a pricey area that as often as not has a Lambo or a Ferrari on prominent display overlooking the freeway.

BTW The VIN comes back as a Chevrolet 4wd 1/2 ton 1972 Suburban

I just had them email a photo of the VIN to me because I assumed they fat-fingered the VIN. It looks 100% original but does have a "6" where a truck would have a "4". I can't explain this one. Someone would almost have to carefully cut a section of door jamb out and weld it into the truck. The rivets look perfectly authentic. I don't believe in factory VIN mistakes!!

[SS Tim]

Well how about this? 72 K10 Suburban w/aux seats had a max GVW of 6800 lb vs the K10 pickup's max of 6000 lb. The picture quality is such that it is hard to tell but I am not seeing a masking line or build up around the plate. Those rivets were not hard to find and that registration card is from 2005 when they were much easier.

[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Well how about this? 72 K10 Suburban w/aux seats had a max GVW of 6800 lb vs the K10 pickup's max of 6000 lb. The picture quality is such that it is hard to tell but I am not seeing a masking line or build up around the plate. Those rivets were not hard to find and that registration card is from 2005 when they were much easier.

Nice truck but very strange Suburban..

[SS Tim]

Here are some GVW chart clips for 72 pickup, Blazer and Suburban.
Note the as built and the max GVW numbers match the Suburban chart.
Like to see:
frame numbers
shipper
invoice
sales contract
POP
broadcast/build sheet (has anyone actually seen a Flint build sheet?)
A period registration card showing that VIN as a pickup body would help too.

[leddzepp]

That is a beautiful truck!
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[tony58]

I know it's over priced.

[jd7]

Originally Posted by DANTIP

Does anyone know anything about this truck?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUPER...t_22263wt_1167


Dan

I work in Calabasas I could drop by to take a better look if you want.I have seen many trucks advertised from this location on ebay,craigslist and two other sites. I've never seen the place but I could find it.

[DANTIP]

Originally Posted by jd7

I work in Calabasas I could drop by to take a better look if you want.I have seen many trucks advertised from this location on ebay,craigslist and two other sites. I've never seen the place but I could find it.

Thanks for the offer to look at this truck. My interest level went to ZERO when I saw the VIN tag. To me, it's a very expensive parts truck!

BTW, I noticed the lower right corner of the tag is bent/kinked. Looks like it's been "manipulated".

Dan

[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by DANTIP

Thanks for the offer to look at this truck. My interest level went to ZERO when I saw the VIN tag. To me, it's a very expensive parts truck!

BTW, I noticed the lower right corner of the tag is bent/kinked. Looks like it's been "manipulated".

Dan

Dan, good eye, I went back and looked and you're right. It's bent....suspicious to say the least
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[jd7]

I don't think it's all OE but someone has dumped a bucket of money putting this together. I don't think i could put a truck together to match that one for 10k.

[SCHRUMGMC]

Very nice truck

[lrader99]

So based on the GVW chart no K10 pickup could have a GVW of 6800lb. Any pics of the SPID or door VIN decals. Seems odd and extremely unlikely that a K10 Suburban VIN would get assigned on a K10 Cheyenne Super especially since there was never a Cheyenne Super available to the Suburbans. Very beautiful truck though.

[Already Gone]

I agree its a beautiful truck. If I had a frame off done I'd postva pic of the Spid and also mention if I changed anything from stock, like thecsteering wheel. That serial # thing makes very suspicious.
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[SCHRUMGMC]

Originally Posted by Already Gone

I agree its a beautiful truck. If I had a frame off done I'd postva pic of the Spid and also mention if I changed anything from stock, like thecsteering wheel. That serial # thing makes very suspicious.
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X2 brotha

[ScottG]

This dealer is a high end broker. I worked at a dealership across the freeway for 5 years or so, before they built this place.