08-08-2002, 01:52 AM | #1 |
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should i buy???
how are all the folks on this kickass board once again.. just graduated from school and now am wanting to buy more toys... anyway, i need a parts hauler and found a 74 c10 custom, 2wd, 250-6 and a 3 on tree, 8ft box... however it has fact buckets and console (says so in glove box) wierd combo... all the sheet metal is good but no options other than the buckets... guy wants 1000, took it for a ride and runs out good, no rust cept for small bubbles, rare up her in MN... worth it??? need a hauler to get a motor and trans for my cutlass, and other parts for my 70... please let me know!!! thanks for all the help..
-mike
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08-08-2002, 09:48 AM | #2 |
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somebody has to at least have an opinion... the seats are the same low backs as a 67-72 with different brackets im sure and the console is the same with the seat belt holders... thinkin bout drivin it till the 70 is done then blowin it out to get ehat i paid for it or parting it out... i allready have a set of buckets for my 70... but anyway, guys help me out, im a newbie and need all the help i can get....
--mike
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63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's |
08-08-2002, 10:18 AM | #3 |
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I would buy it!! The 250 I have in my 72 with the 3 speed has never given me abit of trouble. It has almost 200,000 original miles on it and still runs like new. And if this truck has as little rust on it as you say, it's defiatley worth it. I think you should be able to get MORE than $1000 for it when you're done with it. Got pics??
Good luck
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08-08-2002, 10:19 AM | #4 |
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Hate to see you post go unanswered but it is so hard to say without seeing the truck and knowing what your needs are. Are there any suspension components that you can use on your truck like discs or posi? $1000 for a reliable daily driver is a pretty good deal but you just might have to spend time working on that truck and not have any left for your '70 which will be frustrating. You can rent a pickup for $19.95 per day here from Home Depot to haul parts and you don't have to worry about it breaking down. I've hauled truck transmissions in my Honda hatch back so I am not sure what parts you are needing to haul...rear ends?
Just my $0.02.
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08-08-2002, 10:58 AM | #5 |
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thanks guys, much appreciate it... i almost hafta find somethin cuz my 70 is still in pa and my cuttie is knockin with metal in oil pan, leaves me with the bike... i thought bout the rent thing too, if i had a driver, plus its gonna see alot of junkyard duty too... so kinda stuck... just graduated and no job so had to move home to continue the job search... anyboby out there in IT sales or consulting that could hook me up, or tech ed in a hs???? im gonna head out his weekend to do a compression test on the motor this weekend, but any more opinions, the buckets worth it??? not many parts other than that could be used on the 70 i dont think... but that bucket seat thing is just too weird, someone had some weird ordering habits...
mike
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63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's |
08-08-2002, 10:59 AM | #6 |
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oh no pics.. dont have a digi camera and if i go back again, i dont wanna jerk the guy around, other wise i would and get em developed for you guys to see.... never can have too many pics!!!!
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63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's |
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