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jwa76fleetside · 12-18-2009, 05:22 PM

take the car and dump 20 large into it and you will have a nice thing going on......if ya dont have the 20k you just have a heap. hypothetically if both the truck and the goat were totally restored i'd go with the gto for sure.

87 STEPPER · 12-18-2009, 06:02 PM

Actually that isn't a GTO it's really a Le mans coupe. cuz 1972 was the year Pontiac reverted back to the GTO being an option not a separate model just like the very first year '64 GTO was an option package not it's own model.

Speaking for myself that car looks a little too far gone and i'd need to see a pic of your truck! but im thinkin' keep the truck.

moneyeater · 12-19-2009, 06:30 AM

When i entered the first show with my own truck in 93 there was a guy that tried to sell his 66 mustang fastback in great shape and offered me a trade!
I just had the truck for half a year and the 5.7 old diesel was changed with a 6.2 l diesel and it ran like a truck should for just a week with too much money dumped in it!
Guess what i said to that guy ----: Sorry i´m unsure about a trade,NO!!
16 years later and about 25-28.000 Euros spent to my truck i still shake my had about that missed trade because i see that mustang in allmost every show around here! The value of that things gone through the roof and it would have been nice to have one but i really got to love my truck over the years and every hour of wrenching gets me in deeper!
Maybe someday i can afford a late model mustang that i can tow to shows!:0)
Volker

68 TT · 12-19-2009, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moneyeater

When i entered the first show with my own truck in 93 there was a guy that tried to sell his 66 mustang fastback in great shape and offered me a trade!
I just had the truck for half a year and the 5.7 old diesel was changed with a 6.2 l diesel and it ran like a truck should for just a week with too much money dumped in it!
Guess what i said to that guy ----: Sorry i´m unsure about a trade,NO!!
16 years later and about 25-28.000 Euros spent to my truck i still shake my had about that missed trade because i see that mustang in allmost every show around here! The value of that things gone through the roof and it would have been nice to have one but i really got to love my truck over the years and every hour of wrenching gets me in deeper!
Maybe someday i can afford a late model mustang that i can tow to shows!:0)
Volker

I know the feeling. I had a guy want to trade me his 67 Camaro RS convertible for my 70 Chevelle. I turned him down because the Camaro needed some mechanical work. The Chevelle was perfect and brutally fast and I had only just finished putting it together. The Camaro is worth five times what the Chevelle is now.

Chlsnk · 12-20-2009, 11:43 AM

As much as I am in love with my shortbed I would trade in an instant for that GTO.

texasfunk · 12-20-2009, 06:04 PM

yea, i love gtos and camaro, but there is alot of wrenchtime and money into my truck, and i dont want to start over again, so i am keeping the truck, it may not get a fancy paint job as i wanted, but i will have enough money to get the body straight, and get it all satin black, for now, i decided to purchase the camaro as he is only asking 2000, whats another small loan?

joe231 · 12-20-2009, 06:05 PM

texasfunk · 12-20-2009, 06:08 PM

yes sir! im excited! i decided just to go radrod look on my truck as it is working so well! do a few small things to and shoot it all over again sating black, but with a real gun this time!

joe231 · 12-20-2009, 06:28 PM

Sweet!
i have been contemplating doing my truck in red oxide......

Rollinsqrbdy · 12-20-2009, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texasfunk

yes sir! im excited! i decided just to go radrod look on my truck as it is working so well! do a few small things to and shoot it all over again sating black, but with a real gun this time!

Their ya go. Get them both. To much time, sweat, and blood in the truck.

dan76 · 12-20-2009, 10:33 PM

Camaro pics???

texasfunk · 12-20-2009, 11:28 PM

yea, everytime i see my truck outside i cant seem to go through with it! he even offered me 1000 and the car, but id rather have em bboth, got some pics today, its not pretty, but its not in as bad of shape ass most! all new front sheetmetal was in the shed, including grille lights and everything to put it back together, just need to pull the frame, motor and trans were rebuilt right before the wreck, only windshield is cracked, has very little rust on quarters, suprisingly, but i am super excited about it

Dudewith4x4 · 12-21-2009, 01:49 AM

Cant wait to see what monster you will create. Look at my project sometime and give me some paint and performance ideas.

Thanks ross.

texasfunk · 12-21-2009, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dudewith4x4

Cant wait to see what monster you will create. Look at my project sometime and give me some paint and performance ideas.

Thanks ross.

thanx! first to go is the 6, i have a fresh 383 with vortec heads, thumpr cam, double pumper demon, its gonna be nasty

Dudewith4x4 · 12-21-2009, 02:02 AM

sweet dude Ill stay tuned :p

texasfunk · 12-21-2009, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dudewith4x4

sweet dude Ill stay tuned :p

cool i'll give the link to the build, considering its gunna have to be in a different forum, lol

JohnC · 12-21-2009, 09:43 AM

Nice score man. That looks like a pretty solid little project. Defintely keep us updated.

68 TT · 12-21-2009, 12:56 PM

Looks like a good project car. You might get lucky with the subframe just being pushed sideways in the mounts. There is nothing but some rubber holding the subframe in place relative to the body tub and a good smack could have twisted everything out of place.

Start with getting a set of interlocking aluminum solid body mount bushings and four 4" long 5/8" diameter bolts.

The bolts will go through the factory alignment holes in the subframe and body to get you oriented properly for beginning any frame work or reassembly and the solid mounts will make a big difference in how the car handles in addition to replacing the 40 year old deteriorated and possibly damaged stock rubber parts.

86swb · 12-21-2009, 10:00 PM

I do not see a GTO logo on that car anywhere. Looks it has not been taken care of eather. Keep you truck. MO

texasfunk · 12-22-2009, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86swb

I do not see a GTO logo on that car anywhere. Looks it has not been taken care of eather. Keep you truck. MO

the only gto emblem i saw was on the grille, and yes, its a heap!!

kanuck · 12-22-2009, 05:22 AM

Guess I couldn't make up my mind or part with one so I decided to have them all.......

The project....

86swb · 12-22-2009, 10:31 AM

Nice!!

12-18-2009, 05:22 PM	#51
jwa76fleetside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: bothell Posts: 247	Re: someones trying to get me out of the square body club! take the car and dump 20 large into it and you will have a nice thing going on......if ya dont have the 20k you just have a heap. hypothetically if both the truck and the goat were totally restored i'd go with the gto for sure. __________________ 76 Chevy Fleetside 63 Lincoln Continental w/ Ford Racing 460 (550hp) 2012 VW GTI 2013 Escalade 2008 Harley

12-18-2009, 06:02 PM	#52
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Re: someones trying to get me out of the square body club! Actually that isn't a GTO it's really a Le mans coupe. cuz 1972 was the year Pontiac reverted back to the GTO being an option not a separate model just like the very first year '64 GTO was an option package not it's own model. Speaking for myself that car looks a little too far gone and i'd need to see a pic of your truck! but im thinkin' keep the truck. __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

12-19-2009, 06:30 AM	#53
moneyeater Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern Germany,near Bremen Posts: 684	Re: someones trying to get me out of the square body club! When i entered the first show with my own truck in 93 there was a guy that tried to sell his 66 mustang fastback in great shape and offered me a trade! I just had the truck for half a year and the 5.7 old diesel was changed with a 6.2 l diesel and it ran like a truck should for just a week with too much money dumped in it! Guess what i said to that guy ----: Sorry i´m unsure about a trade,NO!! 16 years later and about 25-28.000 Euros spent to my truck i still shake my had about that missed trade because i see that mustang in allmost every show around here! The value of that things gone through the roof and it would have been nice to have one but i really got to love my truck over the years and every hour of wrenching gets me in deeper! Maybe someday i can afford a late model mustang that i can tow to shows!:0) Volker __________________ My little US vehicle parts business: http://www.thegearheaddepot.com/ Come have a look! ´81 GMC C 10, Spanish Red

12-20-2009, 11:43 AM	#55
Chlsnk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas city Posts: 756	Re: someones trying to get me out of the square body club! As much as I am in love with my shortbed I would trade in an instant for that GTO. __________________ *My 84 short bed build up*** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...68#post3481968

12-20-2009, 06:04 PM	#56
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: someones trying to get me out of the square body club! yea, i love gtos and camaro, but there is alot of wrenchtime and money into my truck, and i dont want to start over again, so i am keeping the truck, it may not get a fancy paint job as i wanted, but i will have enough money to get the body straight, and get it all satin black, for now, i decided to purchase the camaro as he is only asking 2000, whats another small loan? __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

12-20-2009, 06:05 PM	#57
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: someones trying to get me out of the square body club! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

12-20-2009, 06:08 PM	#58
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: someones trying to get me out of the square body club! yes sir! im excited! i decided just to go radrod look on my truck as it is working so well! do a few small things to and shoot it all over again sating black, but with a real gun this time! __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

12-20-2009, 06:28 PM	#59
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: someones trying to get me out of the square body club! Sweet! i have been contemplating doing my truck in red oxide...... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

12-20-2009, 10:33 PM	#61
dan76 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Salt Lake City UT Posts: 441	Re: someones trying to get me out of the square body club! Camaro pics???

12-20-2009, 11:28 PM	#62
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: someones trying to get me out of the square body club! yea, everytime i see my truck outside i cant seem to go through with it! he even offered me 1000 and the car, but id rather have em bboth, got some pics today, its not pretty, but its not in as bad of shape ass most! all new front sheetmetal was in the shed, including grille lights and everything to put it back together, just need to pull the frame, motor and trans were rebuilt right before the wreck, only windshield is cracked, has very little rust on quarters, suprisingly, but i am super excited about it Attached Images __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

12-21-2009, 01:49 AM	#63
Dudewith4x4 Momma Tried. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Exeter Mo Posts: 319	Re: someones trying to get me out of the square body club! Cant wait to see what monster you will create. Look at my project sometime and give me some paint and performance ideas. Thanks ross. __________________ *Ross* 1980 c10 4x4 project (Sold):http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377155 1999 F-150 4x4 (DD) Saving up for a 64 17 and loving it. AlphaDamp Sound Deadening CDL Mat - The best Vibration Damper Ever!

12-21-2009, 02:02 AM	#65
Dudewith4x4 Momma Tried. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Exeter Mo Posts: 319	Re: someones trying to get me out of the square body club! sweet dude Ill stay tuned :p __________________ *Ross* 1980 c10 4x4 project (Sold):http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377155 1999 F-150 4x4 (DD) Saving up for a 64 17 and loving it. AlphaDamp Sound Deadening CDL Mat - The best Vibration Damper Ever!

12-21-2009, 09:43 AM	#67
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: someones trying to get me out of the square body club! Nice score man. That looks like a pretty solid little project. Defintely keep us updated.

12-21-2009, 12:56 PM	#68
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: someones trying to get me out of the square body club! Looks like a good project car. You might get lucky with the subframe just being pushed sideways in the mounts. There is nothing but some rubber holding the subframe in place relative to the body tub and a good smack could have twisted everything out of place. Start with getting a set of interlocking aluminum solid body mount bushings and four 4" long 5/8" diameter bolts. The bolts will go through the factory alignment holes in the subframe and body to get you oriented properly for beginning any frame work or reassembly and the solid mounts will make a big difference in how the car handles in addition to replacing the 40 year old deteriorated and possibly damaged stock rubber parts. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

12-21-2009, 10:00 PM	#69
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: someones trying to get me out of the square body club! I do not see a GTO logo on that car anywhere. Looks it has not been taken care of eather. Keep you truck. MO __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS



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12-22-2009, 05:22 AM	#71
kanuck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: canada Posts: 166	Re: someones trying to get me out of the square body club! Guess I couldn't make up my mind or part with one so I decided to have them all....... The project.... __________________ '70 Malibu with 383 stroker/T350 '56 SWB Mercury pickup..under construction '67 Firebird Convertible...all done stock '70 LWB 350 on propane...beater '69 LWB 350/T400 body restored

12-22-2009, 10:31 AM	#72
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: someones trying to get me out of the square body club! Nice!! __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

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