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70chevytruck · 12-12-2010, 04:05 PM

After two long years of looking for a decent shortbed I finally found one....not. I came across this 70 big block extra long bed for $800 on Craigs List and decided to go take a look. After seeing how rust free the cab might be I still didn't want a 3/4 ton 8 1/2 ft bed.....however the guy said take it for $500 and I couldn't say no.
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It apparently had dealer installed LPG and a hole cut in the bed (for access?). Don't know what I will do with it but there is no rust and I mean the rockers are great, the kick panels are solid and even the doors are good. The passenger cab corner had a nickel size hole from being damaged but other than that it is real solid. It even runs...although the gas tank doesn't fit the truck and apparently never had one....says the previous owner.

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Anyone on here every build a 3/4 ton shortbed 2wd?....hmmm.

sameyrasmea72 · 12-12-2010, 04:31 PM

Sweet!!!!! Now you can find a SWB truck in any shape or even just a good frame and you you already have good sheet metal and a BB to build your short bed. You might look in Lubbock for a short frame, I hear they have some good stuff down there.

67chevy1series · 12-12-2010, 04:32 PM

i avent seen one ywt but i would like to see some one build a 1/2ton longhorn 67

72BlckButy · 12-12-2010, 04:33 PM

Money well spent...

70chevytruck · 12-12-2010, 07:35 PM

Thanks!

Guess I am going to get a behind the seat tank and sending unit. Any good suppliers here on the board for the sending unit?

need to recover seat also...been beat up pretty bad. Got it running today and will need to work on the carb also.

**70cst** · 12-12-2010, 10:14 PM

Well 70chevytruck ...looks like a solid truck to me plus it's 1970 model year. You have excellent taste.

70chevytruck · 12-12-2010, 10:36 PM

California Truck the guy drove down to Texas with a giant camper on the back....I was this close to having to take the camper....whew...

You can definitely tell the west coast trucks from the ones around here.

dan42 · 12-13-2010, 01:25 AM

It's a Longhorn. Very nice buy.

coloradosean2009 · 12-13-2010, 09:41 AM

I wonder if the dealer installed LPG adds value to the point that you would keep it. Got a picture of the SPID?

1956cameo · 12-13-2010, 01:30 PM

Nice buy! I wouldn't worry about the condition of native Austin trucks too much. I have bought some really cherry stuff out of there for cheap. I know I would have gotten this truck if I had been cruising Craigs lately.

raycow · 12-13-2010, 03:52 PM

Does it still have the propane tank?

Ray

allengator · 12-13-2010, 04:17 PM

I always thought the 3/4T ex long beds looked good with a tool box... seems to fix the proportions! (and handy too)

BB72CHEVKT · 12-13-2010, 04:36 PM

I have a SWB frame and 67 SWB fleet bed for you. See the classified.

70chevytruck · 12-13-2010, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raycow

Does it still have the propane tank?

Ray

No propane anymore...has a rigged up tank behind the seat for fuel with an electric fuel pump....pretty dangerous looking.

12-12-2010, 04:05 PM	#1
70chevytruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 865	My new Purchase / 70 Chevy After two long years of looking for a decent shortbed I finally found one....not. I came across this 70 big block extra long bed for $800 on Craigs List and decided to go take a look. After seeing how rust free the cab might be I still didn't want a 3/4 ton 8 1/2 ft bed.....however the guy said take it for $500 and I couldn't say no. It apparently had dealer installed LPG and a hole cut in the bed (for access?). Don't know what I will do with it but there is no rust and I mean the rockers are great, the kick panels are solid and even the doors are good. The passenger cab corner had a nickel size hole from being damaged but other than that it is real solid. It even runs...although the gas tank doesn't fit the truck and apparently never had one....says the previous owner. Anyone on here every build a 3/4 ton shortbed 2wd?....hmmm. __________________ 70chevytruck

12-12-2010, 04:31 PM	#2
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: My new Purchase / 70 Chevy Sweet!!!!! Now you can find a SWB truck in any shape or even just a good frame and you you already have good sheet metal and a BB to build your short bed. You might look in Lubbock for a short frame, I hear they have some good stuff down there. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd Last edited by sameyrasmea72; 12-12-2010 at 04:35 PM.

12-12-2010, 04:32 PM	#3
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: My new Purchase / 70 Chevy i avent seen one ywt but i would like to see some one build a 1/2ton longhorn 67 Last edited by 67chevy1series; 12-12-2010 at 04:32 PM.

12-12-2010, 04:33 PM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: My new Purchase / 70 Chevy Money well spent... __________________ -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)

12-12-2010, 07:35 PM	#5
70chevytruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 865	Re: My new Purchase / 70 Chevy Thanks! Guess I am going to get a behind the seat tank and sending unit. Any good suppliers here on the board for the sending unit? need to recover seat also...been beat up pretty bad. Got it running today and will need to work on the carb also. __________________ 70chevytruck

12-12-2010, 10:14 PM	#6
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: My new Purchase / 70 Chevy Well 70chevytruck ...looks like a solid truck to me plus it's 1970 model year. You have excellent taste. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

12-12-2010, 10:36 PM	#7
70chevytruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 865	Re: My new Purchase / 70 Chevy California Truck the guy drove down to Texas with a giant camper on the back....I was this close to having to take the camper....whew... You can definitely tell the west coast trucks from the ones around here. __________________ 70chevytruck

12-13-2010, 01:25 AM	#8
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: My new Purchase / 70 Chevy It's a Longhorn. Very nice buy. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

12-13-2010, 09:41 AM	#9
coloradosean2009 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 291	Re: My new Purchase / 70 Chevy I wonder if the dealer installed LPG adds value to the point that you would keep it. Got a picture of the SPID? __________________ __________________________________________ Sean 1972 C20 2005 4Runner

12-13-2010, 01:30 PM	#10
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: My new Purchase / 70 Chevy Nice buy! I wouldn't worry about the condition of native Austin trucks too much. I have bought some really cherry stuff out of there for cheap. I know I would have gotten this truck if I had been cruising Craigs lately. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry Last edited by 1956cameo; 12-13-2010 at 01:34 PM.

12-13-2010, 03:52 PM	#11
raycow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA USA Posts: 2,454	Re: My new Purchase / 70 Chevy Does it still have the propane tank? Ray __________________ Live more responsibly. Eat lower on the food chain. Eat vegetarians.

12-13-2010, 04:17 PM	#12
allengator Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 596	Re: My new Purchase / 70 Chevy I always thought the 3/4T ex long beds looked good with a tool box... seems to fix the proportions! (and handy too) __________________ Allengator Outta the Blue (my band - available for hire in the DFW area!) 1980 Chevy SWB Pickup (build thread) 1951 Chevy Sedan Delivery 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 2011 Harley Davidson Street Glide 2018 Silverado Z71 Crew Cab

12-13-2010, 04:36 PM	#13
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: My new Purchase / 70 Chevy I have a SWB frame and 67 SWB fleet bed for you. See the classified. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

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