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theyammieguy · 11-23-2008, 01:15 PM

Here are the picture of the 68 I picked up last night.

Any idea what it will take to put an original front grill back on?

First things first. Have to get the wipers working. Has the motor but no switch in the dash. Looking behind the dash and I dont see any wires with a plug so Im gonna have to try and figure out which wires go where.

Also going to have to fix the fuel gauge or buy an aftermarket gauge.

Need to go to a junk yard and find some seat belts as it only has one and I need three.

Not to bad of a truck. Think I paid a little to much at $4,000 but that was all I could spend and this one had the newest engine and trans compared to the other ones I looked at within the price range.

Wife still thinks Im crazy for giving up my 2001 GMC for this one. She says I need to finish my roadstar chop before starting this one. Lol

Bob 68327 · 11-23-2008, 01:19 PM

Looks good to me !!! Congrats !! Bob

**Palf70Step** · 11-23-2008, 01:21 PM

Congrats. Nice looking ride!

mycool72 · 11-23-2008, 01:29 PM

Congrats on the buy, but 4g's? OUCH!!!

theyammieguy · 11-23-2008, 01:35 PM

Im happy with it. I was'nt expecting a perfect truck. Plus parts for this will be a heck of a lot cheaper than for my 01.

67arch · 11-23-2008, 01:38 PM

Nice buy! I think 4g's isn't that bad for a good truck. Looks like you'll need a full front 68 clip. Appears to be 70's clip. Good luck!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-23-2008, 01:42 PM

Looks like a nice ride to me I would have given up the newer truck too.

KMACD71 · 11-23-2008, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theyammieguy

Im happy with it. I was'nt expecting a perfect truck. Plus parts for this will be a heck of a lot cheaper than for my 01.

Don't forget to tell you're wife how this truck will not depreciate in value like your 01.

whatnow123 · 11-23-2008, 03:19 PM

Looks like a good purchase!

Question, do I see both a hand E-brake and a foot E-brake?

What year is the cab/truck?

big_al_71 · 11-23-2008, 03:55 PM

anything you spend on this one you will get back unlike your 01...

congrats!!!!!

LuckyHenriksen · 11-23-2008, 04:11 PM

Looks great, I like the way the paint looks with the steel wheels. How come my ralleys look so bad

Anyways great score, I want a short box!

71swb4x4 · 11-23-2008, 04:28 PM

That looks like a great project. It needs a few little things, but looks pretty decent the way it sits. You can tinker as you go.

Quote:

Originally Posted by whatnow123

Question, do I see both a hand E-brake and a foot E-brake?

I see a hand brake and a limp clutch pedal

BHRS · 11-23-2008, 06:05 PM

Nice looking truck and a fair price. I sold a '97 Z71 and bought my '72 a couple years ago. My neighbor bought the '97 and has had to replace some expensive parts and I see the value falling on it everyday. Meanwhile the '72 is just cruising right along. My wife thought I was nuts (still does), but she will get over it.

Keep everyone posted on the progress and good luck with it!!!

67ChevyRedneck · 11-23-2008, 06:14 PM

Nice looking truck.

4K looks fair to me.

Unfortunately, you'll need almost a complete 68 clip.

Off the top of my head... You'll need outer fenders, all grill parts, hood, hood latch, splash apron, bumper (not sure if you already have a 67-69 or 71/72), you can reuse the core support, but it will need to be modified some.

67-72crazy · 11-23-2008, 06:23 PM

Nice Truck.

theyammieguy · 11-23-2008, 06:53 PM

Looks like putting a 68 front clip back on is out of the question right now.
That is a hand e brake and old clutch pedal.

Most of the trucks I found around the 4g price range either had a worn out engine or full of rust.

This one has a fairly fresh engine and not that much rust.

72BLUZ · 11-23-2008, 08:24 PM

i like it, it has potential

bad6772 · 11-23-2008, 08:39 PM

I dig it....And i think i 4,000 you did good....Ive seen a lot of junk for that price around these parts........

boostat4500 · 11-23-2008, 08:52 PM

Nice truck and great starting point. I have to go against the flow though and agree with your wife. Every time I've sold a newer truck to start fixing up an old one as my daily driver, I end up regretting it. Is it your daily driver now?

Painter D · 11-23-2008, 10:10 PM

Nice buy.

bad6772 · 11-23-2008, 11:19 PM

I disagree.....I drove my daily driver 67 for 4 basically trouble free years.......When things did go bad,It did not break the bank or require any (special tools) as in computer diagnosis or a lift..........Just my O.2

72BlckButy · 11-24-2008, 09:34 AM

Looks like a great truck for $4k, nice buy, and great looking truck!

69Rob · 11-24-2008, 12:52 PM

Nice truck man look slike a good start where about in houston are you?

boostat4500 · 11-24-2008, 01:00 PM

I wasn't speaking in terms off reliability, or cost of repair (personally I'd rather diag a new truck anyway), but in terms of comfort. The old stuff just isn't as nice to drive as newer stuff.

Sinister · 11-24-2008, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boostat4500

I wasn't speaking in terms off reliability, or cost of repair (personally I'd rather diag a new truck anyway), but in terms of comfort. The old stuff just isn't as nice to drive as newer stuff.

11-23-2008, 01:15 PM	#1
theyammieguy accepting donations Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: houston tx Posts: 521	Pictures as promised Here are the picture of the 68 I picked up last night. Any idea what it will take to put an original front grill back on? First things first. Have to get the wipers working. Has the motor but no switch in the dash. Looking behind the dash and I dont see any wires with a plug so Im gonna have to try and figure out which wires go where. Also going to have to fix the fuel gauge or buy an aftermarket gauge. Need to go to a junk yard and find some seat belts as it only has one and I need three. Not to bad of a truck. Think I paid a little to much at $4,000 but that was all I could spend and this one had the newest engine and trans compared to the other ones I looked at within the price range. Wife still thinks Im crazy for giving up my 2001 GMC for this one. She says I need to finish my roadstar chop before starting this one. Lol __________________ 1999 Yamaha roadstar 1600 chop. (in progress.) See my builds here>http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n238/nickrp_2006/ "Ya'll can go to hell, I'm going to Texas." David Crockett

11-23-2008, 01:19 PM	#2
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: Pictures as promised Looks good to me !!! Congrats !! Bob __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

11-23-2008, 01:21 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Pictures as promised Congrats. Nice looking ride! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-23-2008, 01:29 PM	#4
mycool72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mansfield, TX Posts: 309	Re: Pictures as promised Congrats on the buy, but 4g's? OUCH!!!

11-23-2008, 01:35 PM	#5
theyammieguy accepting donations Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: houston tx Posts: 521	Re: Pictures as promised Im happy with it. I was'nt expecting a perfect truck. Plus parts for this will be a heck of a lot cheaper than for my 01. __________________ 1999 Yamaha roadstar 1600 chop. (in progress.) See my builds here>http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n238/nickrp_2006/ "Ya'll can go to hell, I'm going to Texas." David Crockett

11-23-2008, 01:38 PM	#6
67arch WTB:Patience and Talent Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 119	Re: Pictures as promised Nice buy! I think 4g's isn't that bad for a good truck. Looks like you'll need a full front 68 clip. Appears to be 70's clip. Good luck! __________________ 69 shortwide

11-23-2008, 01:42 PM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Pictures as promised Looks like a nice ride to me I would have given up the newer truck too. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-23-2008, 03:19 PM	#9
whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Re: Pictures as promised Looks like a good purchase! Question, do I see both a hand E-brake and a foot E-brake? What year is the cab/truck? __________________ 67 Short Step, 355, 700R 4.11 posi rear, 4/6 drop Discs on all 4 corners. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219094

11-23-2008, 03:55 PM	#10
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Pictures as promised anything you spend on this one you will get back unlike your 01... congrats!!!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

11-23-2008, 04:11 PM	#11
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Pictures as promised Looks great, I like the way the paint looks with the steel wheels. How come my ralleys look so bad Anyways great score, I want a short box! __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

11-23-2008, 06:05 PM	#13
BHRS Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wylie TEXAS Posts: 81	Re: Pictures as promised Nice looking truck and a fair price. I sold a '97 Z71 and bought my '72 a couple years ago. My neighbor bought the '97 and has had to replace some expensive parts and I see the value falling on it everyday. Meanwhile the '72 is just cruising right along. My wife thought I was nuts (still does), but she will get over it. Keep everyone posted on the progress and good luck with it!!! __________________ 1972 Cheyenne C10 Unrestored Original-3 Owner-RUST FREE Texas Truck Big Block-TH400-PS-PB-AC-AM/FM Radio

11-23-2008, 06:14 PM	#14
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Pictures as promised Nice looking truck. 4K looks fair to me. Unfortunately, you'll need almost a complete 68 clip. Off the top of my head... You'll need outer fenders, all grill parts, hood, hood latch, splash apron, bumper (not sure if you already have a 67-69 or 71/72), you can reuse the core support, but it will need to be modified some. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 11-23-2008 at 06:25 PM.

11-23-2008, 06:23 PM	#15
67-72crazy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: greenfield indiana Posts: 241	Re: Pictures as promised Nice Truck. __________________ 1991 1500 longbed: my daily driver 1937 chevy 2dr sedan. dads project

11-23-2008, 06:53 PM	#16
theyammieguy accepting donations Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: houston tx Posts: 521	Re: Pictures as promised Looks like putting a 68 front clip back on is out of the question right now. That is a hand e brake and old clutch pedal. Most of the trucks I found around the 4g price range either had a worn out engine or full of rust. This one has a fairly fresh engine and not that much rust. __________________ 1999 Yamaha roadstar 1600 chop. (in progress.) See my builds here>http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n238/nickrp_2006/ "Ya'll can go to hell, I'm going to Texas." David Crockett

11-23-2008, 08:24 PM	#17
72BLUZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: lafayette, ga. Posts: 832	Re: Pictures as promised i like it, it has potential __________________ Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.... Ronald Reagan Last edited by 72BLUZ; 11-23-2008 at 08:55 PM.



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11-23-2008, 08:39 PM	#18
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: Pictures as promised I dig it....And i think i 4,000 you did good....Ive seen a lot of junk for that price around these parts........

11-23-2008, 08:52 PM	#19
boostat4500 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 346	Re: Pictures as promised Nice truck and great starting point. I have to go against the flow though and agree with your wife. Every time I've sold a newer truck to start fixing up an old one as my daily driver, I end up regretting it. Is it your daily driver now? __________________ 1971 Suburban 4x4, LQ4 6.0L, 4L80E, etc. Last edited by boostat4500; 11-23-2008 at 08:55 PM.

11-23-2008, 10:10 PM	#20
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Pictures as promised Nice buy. __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

11-23-2008, 11:19 PM	#21
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: Pictures as promised I disagree.....I drove my daily driver 67 for 4 basically trouble free years.......When things did go bad,It did not break the bank or require any (special tools) as in computer diagnosis or a lift..........Just my O.2

11-24-2008, 09:34 AM	#22
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Pictures as promised Looks like a great truck for $4k, nice buy, and great looking truck! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-24-2008, 12:52 PM	#23
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11-24-2008, 01:00 PM	#24
boostat4500 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 346	Re: Pictures as promised I wasn't speaking in terms off reliability, or cost of repair (personally I'd rather diag a new truck anyway), but in terms of comfort. The old stuff just isn't as nice to drive as newer stuff. __________________ 1971 Suburban 4x4, LQ4 6.0L, 4L80E, etc.

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