Well now that my 1970 Purple Chevrolet has gone down in flames... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

corkscrew · 07-18-2007, 07:12 PM

Its time to search for a new truck lol. Any places where to look for all you canadians more specificly western Canadians?

My truck went down in flames on Canada Day of all days, fire started near the carb we think and the rest is history, it was tough as i am only 16 and spent every penny i earned on that baby, o well haha just gotta wait for insurance and either start a new truck, or salvage what i can from old purple.

So anybody have any suggestions on places to look?? I have searched the auto trader but anything else??

Thanks

cdowns · 07-18-2007, 08:04 PM

not to rub salt in the wounds but just wondering if you had a length of rubber hose for a gas line?? alot of guys think they're just swell me i claim they're great ways to burn up trucks

corkscrew · 07-18-2007, 08:19 PM

Braided fuel line...

Spray-Bomb · 07-19-2007, 12:08 AM

Pics

HeavyD · 07-19-2007, 12:11 AM

Look in local papers and back alleys, and ask everyone you know. It would help if you posted where you live, in case members in the area can help out.

stllookn · 07-19-2007, 02:01 AM

craigslist rules!

edmonton72 · 07-19-2007, 02:12 AM

where do you live man. Im from edmonton and i found my truck in the bargain finder or the buysell if your in bc. I paid $1000 for it. Wasn't in the greatest shape, actually it was pretty much a peace of crap but i got it home and started workin on her. This was two and a half years ago when i was fifthteen and now im coming to the end of my resto. It all depends on want you want to do. If you are looking for a driver, try finding one thats in relatively good shape for a truck from up here for a few grand and keep your current truck for parts or restore it and then you'll have two trucks, one a driver and one a nice clean restored one. Thats what i would do. Since your most likely still in high school just buy a truck for a driver so you can still get around though.

corkscrew · 07-19-2007, 02:15 AM

nothing on craigslist in central alberta

JAKES 68GMC · 07-19-2007, 11:27 AM

Man thats too bad your truck caught fire. If you don't mind me asking, how exactly did the fire start?

cerebus · 07-19-2007, 11:47 AM

local news papers are great and friends (word of mouth). Auto trader is decent but those vehicals are usually $10k+.

Do yourself a favor and check in the province to the east

We have tons of these trucks kicking around the city (Saskatoon). I've found several what I call "good deals" every summer.

corkscrew · 07-19-2007, 02:12 PM

would u mind cerebus PMing me with a good find? that would be great as i am now chevyless....

Cause of fire is still unknown

07-18-2007, 07:12 PM	#1
corkscrew Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 253	Well now that my 1970 Purple Chevrolet has gone down in flames... Its time to search for a new truck lol. Any places where to look for all you canadians more specificly western Canadians? My truck went down in flames on Canada Day of all days, fire started near the carb we think and the rest is history, it was tough as i am only 16 and spent every penny i earned on that baby, o well haha just gotta wait for insurance and either start a new truck, or salvage what i can from old purple. So anybody have any suggestions on places to look?? I have searched the auto trader but anything else?? Thanks

07-18-2007, 08:04 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Well now that my 1970 Purple Chevrolet has gone down in flames... not to rub salt in the wounds but just wondering if you had a length of rubber hose for a gas line?? alot of guys think they're just swell me i claim they're great ways to burn up trucks __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-18-2007, 08:19 PM	#3
corkscrew Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 253	Re: Well now that my 1970 Purple Chevrolet has gone down in flames... Braided fuel line...

07-19-2007, 12:08 AM	#4
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Well now that my 1970 Purple Chevrolet has gone down in flames... Pics __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

07-19-2007, 12:11 AM	#5
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: Well now that my 1970 Purple Chevrolet has gone down in flames... Look in local papers and back alleys, and ask everyone you know. It would help if you posted where you live, in case members in the area can help out. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

07-19-2007, 02:01 AM	#6
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Well now that my 1970 Purple Chevrolet has gone down in flames... craigslist rules! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

07-19-2007, 02:12 AM	#7
edmonton72 Nothings as cool as my 72 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, AB, Kanuckastan Posts: 181	Re: Well now that my 1970 Purple Chevrolet has gone down in flames... where do you live man. Im from edmonton and i found my truck in the bargain finder or the buysell if your in bc. I paid $1000 for it. Wasn't in the greatest shape, actually it was pretty much a peace of crap but i got it home and started workin on her. This was two and a half years ago when i was fifthteen and now im coming to the end of my resto. It all depends on want you want to do. If you are looking for a driver, try finding one thats in relatively good shape for a truck from up here for a few grand and keep your current truck for parts or restore it and then you'll have two trucks, one a driver and one a nice clean restored one. Thats what i would do. Since your most likely still in high school just buy a truck for a driver so you can still get around though. __________________ 1972 C10 Longbox In the middle of body off restoration Rebuilt 355, turbo 400, 3.42 12-bolt Rolling chassis finally done and cab mounted. Now onto sanding, bondo and more sanding.

07-19-2007, 02:15 AM	#8
corkscrew Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 253	Re: Well now that my 1970 Purple Chevrolet has gone down in flames... nothing on craigslist in central alberta

07-19-2007, 11:27 AM	#9
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,211	Re: Well now that my 1970 Purple Chevrolet has gone down in flames... Man thats too bad your truck caught fire. If you don't mind me asking, how exactly did the fire start?

07-19-2007, 11:47 AM	#10
cerebus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 100	Re: Well now that my 1970 Purple Chevrolet has gone down in flames... local news papers are great and friends (word of mouth). Auto trader is decent but those vehicals are usually $10k+. Do yourself a favor and check in the province to the east We have tons of these trucks kicking around the city (Saskatoon). I've found several what I call "good deals" every summer. __________________ -- Tall, Dark and Handsome... Or so my mother says -- There is no fate, but the fate we make.

07-19-2007, 02:12 PM	#11
corkscrew Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 253	Re: Well now that my 1970 Purple Chevrolet has gone down in flames... would u mind cerebus PMing me with a good find? that would be great as i am now chevyless.... Cause of fire is still unknown

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