Thinking of parting or selling my truck...need opinions... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**68 Stepside** · 10-26-2003, 03:32 PM

Well folks, my grandpa recently gave me his 68 F100 SWB. I can't have three vehicles around here, in a few weeks I won't have a job, and I have no money. The F100 is still in Tennessee, and grandpa has had many offers on the truck. But I can't sell it, so I might go ahead and get rid of my Stepside.

A little about my truck:

68 SWB C10 Stepside.
I haven't found any rust at all on the bed anywhere.

3.73 open rear, coil springs

No rust through on the cab, other than one little spot under the windshield by the A-Pillar (easy fix)

Floors are great, with 2 very small holes on the passenger side, about 1/2" wide, by 4" long.

Kick panel bottoms are rusty, again, easy fix.

Doors have no rust through, but have patches welded in by the previous owner that need working to be smooth.

Front fenders are good, one tiny hole in the top of the drivers fender, and both right and left "cups" need replaced, as they're full of bondo. Hood is perfect, has the chrome front trim on it.

Grille is also in great shape, a few tiny rock dings here and there. (it's the bright trim) Right fender eyebrow needs replaced.

Chrome front bumper is in great shape, painted rear bumper needs stripped and painted.

Engine is virtually new, 406 SBC, 4 bolt main, completely rebuilt a few hundred miles ago, runs perfect.

Trans needs rebuilt, TH350

Drum brakes all the way around, need replaced.

Now, my list of new and used parts:

4" rear drop springs
2 1/2" front drop spindles
6 lug front disc brake conversion kit
Cab weatherstripping
TCI Master trans rebuild kit
Summit 2200 RPM stall converter
Summit cam (can't remember the specs, I think it's .488/.488 lift)
Headers (used, but in great shape)
Power steering box (used)
Power brake booster (used)

I'm probably forgetting things....but at any rate, should I get rid of it, and also, what would I expect to get if I sold it outright, and what could I get parting it?

Thanks guys and gals....

69C10Atl · 10-26-2003, 03:38 PM

I voted to keep it whole. Some days it seems everyone I talk to has one that's being parted and I've seen a whole lot of completely parted hulls down here in the south.

Southpa · 10-26-2003, 04:32 PM

Any particular reason why you won't sell the Ford? Seems to be the easiest route to go. There have already been offers and its money in the pocket without having to lift a finger.

68 Suburban · 10-26-2003, 04:40 PM

I don't think gramps would be real happy if he sold the ford right away.

If you part it, I want the rallies

68 Suburban · 10-26-2003, 04:41 PM

hmmm, I didn't see that 406 the first time

I might be interested in that

**68 Stepside** · 10-26-2003, 05:04 PM

The F100 holds a lot of sentimental value. It's the first 3-on-the-tree I ever drove, and also what I learned to drive in, not to mention it's grandpa's truck. I hate to even think about getting rid of my stepside, but it might be my only option.

Thanks folks.

**68 Stepside** · 10-26-2003, 06:23 PM

Truth be known Chris, grandpa thinks I should sell it and use the money for my stepside. I just don't know....I'm torn at the moment. I think I'll go use my anti-stress kit now.....

RON WOODGEARD · 10-26-2003, 06:33 PM

You can always buy another chevy,,, YOU CAN "NEVER" REPLACE GRANDADS truck !!

And in a few years, You'd be kickin yourself in the BUTT !!

Ron

dinnut · 10-26-2003, 08:42 PM

id be interested in that 6 lug front disc upgrade kit. if the price was good

Longhorn Man · 10-26-2003, 08:54 PM

TJ, since you have your grandfather's blessing... keep what ever truck you actually want.
Short steps in that condition are kinda hard to find...esp in your area.

**68 Stepside** · 10-26-2003, 09:08 PM

Yeah, I agree Andy. I'd be hard pressed to find another swb step in the condition mine's in, in this area. Maybe I'll put a few hundred in the F100, get it back here, and sell it up here, since it's in pretty good shape....I'll have a long talk with grandpa, and see what he thinks is best.

**Canadian694x4** · 10-26-2003, 09:09 PM

keep 'em both but just part out some of the chevy leaving you the "hull" to fix up again when times are better...I don't know if that sounds sane or not but I suppose it could be done, right?

Longhorn Man · 10-26-2003, 09:29 PM

heck, get the chevy running a bit better, rebuild the front end, then sell the buick.
You know I dig the f-100 as much as I do the C/10.

**68 Stepside** · 10-27-2003, 01:09 AM

The only reason I can't justify driving either truck is because of fuel mileage. I pull down 21 MPG city/highway combo driving, and between 27-28 MPG on the interstate with the roadmaster.....

And I don't feel it.....gotta love big cars

Longhorn Man · 10-27-2003, 01:14 AM

Pffft, whats gas maileage when you live in a town of 30 ppl?
Oh, there's no work there and you have to leave town to work.
OK.
Huge bummer.
I still say ditch the buick.

*Shane* · 10-27-2003, 01:21 AM

TJ ... before you sell the truck, contact me FIRST! Seriously!

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10-26-2003, 03:32 PM	#1
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	Thinking of parting or selling my truck...need opinions... Well folks, my grandpa recently gave me his 68 F100 SWB. I can't have three vehicles around here, in a few weeks I won't have a job, and I have no money. The F100 is still in Tennessee, and grandpa has had many offers on the truck. But I can't sell it, so I might go ahead and get rid of my Stepside. A little about my truck: 68 SWB C10 Stepside. I haven't found any rust at all on the bed anywhere. 3.73 open rear, coil springs No rust through on the cab, other than one little spot under the windshield by the A-Pillar (easy fix) Floors are great, with 2 very small holes on the passenger side, about 1/2" wide, by 4" long. Kick panel bottoms are rusty, again, easy fix. Doors have no rust through, but have patches welded in by the previous owner that need working to be smooth. Front fenders are good, one tiny hole in the top of the drivers fender, and both right and left "cups" need replaced, as they're full of bondo. Hood is perfect, has the chrome front trim on it. Grille is also in great shape, a few tiny rock dings here and there. (it's the bright trim) Right fender eyebrow needs replaced. Chrome front bumper is in great shape, painted rear bumper needs stripped and painted. Engine is virtually new, 406 SBC, 4 bolt main, completely rebuilt a few hundred miles ago, runs perfect. Trans needs rebuilt, TH350 Drum brakes all the way around, need replaced. Now, my list of new and used parts: 4" rear drop springs 2 1/2" front drop spindles 6 lug front disc brake conversion kit Cab weatherstripping TCI Master trans rebuild kit Summit 2200 RPM stall converter Summit cam (can't remember the specs, I think it's .488/.488 lift) Headers (used, but in great shape) Power steering box (used) Power brake booster (used) I'm probably forgetting things....but at any rate, should I get rid of it, and also, what would I expect to get if I sold it outright, and what could I get parting it? Thanks guys and gals.... __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

10-26-2003, 03:38 PM	#2
69C10Atl Trying to stick with it Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atlanta,GA Posts: 115	I voted to keep it whole. Some days it seems everyone I talk to has one that's being parted and I've seen a whole lot of completely parted hulls down here in the south. __________________ 69 Chevy C10 LWB somewhere in the pile of parts in my garage. 01 Cadillac STS as daily driver

10-26-2003, 04:32 PM	#3
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,410	Any particular reason why you won't sell the Ford? Seems to be the easiest route to go. There have already been offers and its money in the pocket without having to lift a finger. __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first.

10-26-2003, 05:04 PM	#6
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	The F100 holds a lot of sentimental value. It's the first 3-on-the-tree I ever drove, and also what I learned to drive in, not to mention it's grandpa's truck. I hate to even think about getting rid of my stepside, but it might be my only option. Thanks folks. __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

10-26-2003, 04:40 PM	#4
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	I don't think gramps would be real happy if he sold the ford right away. If you part it, I want the rallies

10-26-2003, 04:41 PM	#5
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	hmmm, I didn't see that 406 the first time I might be interested in that

10-26-2003, 06:23 PM	#7
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	Truth be known Chris, grandpa thinks I should sell it and use the money for my stepside. I just don't know....I'm torn at the moment. I think I'll go use my anti-stress kit now..... Attached Images __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

10-26-2003, 06:33 PM	#8
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	You can always buy another chevy,,, YOU CAN "NEVER" REPLACE GRANDADS truck !! And in a few years, You'd be kickin yourself in the BUTT !! Ron

10-26-2003, 08:42 PM	#9
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	id be interested in that 6 lug front disc upgrade kit. if the price was good __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

10-26-2003, 08:54 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	TJ, since you have your grandfather's blessing... keep what ever truck you actually want. Short steps in that condition are kinda hard to find...esp in your area.

10-26-2003, 09:08 PM	#11
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	Yeah, I agree Andy. I'd be hard pressed to find another swb step in the condition mine's in, in this area. Maybe I'll put a few hundred in the F100, get it back here, and sell it up here, since it's in pretty good shape....I'll have a long talk with grandpa, and see what he thinks is best. __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

10-26-2003, 09:09 PM	#12
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,308	keep 'em both but just part out some of the chevy leaving you the "hull" to fix up again when times are better...I don't know if that sounds sane or not but I suppose it could be done, right? __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

10-26-2003, 09:29 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	heck, get the chevy running a bit better, rebuild the front end, then sell the buick. You know I dig the f-100 as much as I do the C/10.

10-27-2003, 01:09 AM	#14
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	The only reason I can't justify driving either truck is because of fuel mileage. I pull down 21 MPG city/highway combo driving, and between 27-28 MPG on the interstate with the roadmaster..... And I don't feel it.....gotta love big cars __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay



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10-27-2003, 01:14 AM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Pffft, whats gas maileage when you live in a town of 30 ppl? Oh, there's no work there and you have to leave town to work. OK. Huge bummer. I still say ditch the buick.

10-27-2003, 01:21 AM	#16
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	TJ ... before you sell the truck, contact me FIRST! Seriously!

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