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06-06-2006, 11:08 PM
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Location: bolingbrook il
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what to look for
I'm really interested in getting a 67-72 c-10 swb 2wd. What are some major things to watch out for. I really want a reliable truck to trick out and possibly show. I live in IL, so I don't want a rusty one. Any pointers would be great. I'm new to this type of truck.
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06-06-2006, 11:09 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Re: what to look for
welcome to the forum from ohio
I say, save up all the money you can get your hands on, while you learn as muich as you can on the trucks, and what exactly you want. Then, take that wad, and find something from the desert southwest. Even though you'll spend 1000 bucks to get it hoime, you'll be $5000 ahead of any POS rust bucket you'll find in Illinois. I think the trucks I see from there are the worst of the nation as far as rust goes. There is NO REASON to buy in your area now that you have the WWW as a tool. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 06-06-2006 at 11:12 PM. |
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06-06-2006, 11:36 PM
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Re: what to look for
Welcome from South Texas!
Good luck finding that diamond in the rough. 
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06-06-2006, 11:46 PM
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Re: what to look for
As said above, look for the best body (least rust) you can find. Mechanical work is cheap (and easy) compared to paint/body ($1k for an engine compared to $4k for a show quality paint job).
9 times out of 10 you can buy a nice truck already (or mostly) done cheaper than you can build it...especially if you're paying someone to do some or part of the work. Buy a nice truck and you can customize it to make it yours. |
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06-06-2006, 11:53 PM
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Re: what to look for
Thanks. I'm gettin rid of my 01 ram, takin half and lookin for a nice truck. I'm not sure where to lookk yet. This is the first place I checked. I don't care much about the drivetrain, I can handle all that. I am NOT a bodyman. Hopefully by end of summer, I'll have the ride I want.
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06-06-2006, 11:58 PM
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Re: what to look for
If you want a real truck find yourself a LONGHORN
 
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06-07-2006, 12:24 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: what to look for
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06-07-2006, 07:06 PM
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Re: what to look for
Not sure what he wants but it might be worth checking into.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201848 |
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06-07-2006, 07:49 PM
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Re: what to look for
California and Arizona are probably going to have the most rust free trucks.The problem areas are the rockers,cab corners,cab mounts,and doors.Also around the windsheild and the rear quarters behind the wheel wells.The doors and other parts are available aftermarket for replacements but the cost of bodywork is (as stated above) very high.Floorboards are also susceptible to rust.
Also be aware that a clean looking truck may be a bondo queen. I agree that the better body you start with the cheaper it will be. Another important thing to consider is having an overall plan.If you change styles and modify the plan you started with it will cost more in the long run.
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06-07-2006, 08:28 PM
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Re: what to look for
Also when looking at the windshield area try to look under the rubber windshield gasket if possible. My sons looked to be not real bad until we pulled the glass out. You can see by the pics, not what I had hoped to find.
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06-07-2006, 09:34 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Re: what to look for
ouch!
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06-08-2006, 06:47 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: bolingbrook il
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Re: what to look for
There's a good plan in my mind. I do have the patience to wait til I find The right one, but the budget may be tight. I wanted to find an original, minor to no rust, but cheap. I don't care about the motor and trans, as long as I can get all the right brackets and mounts. Are the front suspensions any good, or is there a swap that makes them better? Also wanteed a tight dropped look, on bags possibly. I really don't want to spend more than $10K on the project, or am I being foolish?
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