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Zable49 · 08-26-2012, 12:40 AM

So this is what I am looking at buying. SBC 350 with a Turbo 400 backing.

1970 C20 camper special

Price: $1500

Do you think its a good deal?

Zable49 · 08-26-2012, 12:42 AM

More pics

Zable49 · 08-26-2012, 12:45 AM

And more again

Zable49 · 08-26-2012, 12:47 AM

Again

Zable49 · 08-26-2012, 12:49 AM

last ones

Oh I forgot to add, the last owner also put on a 1984 front clip for disc brakes with booster

PAWS 72 · 08-26-2012, 12:52 AM

I wouldn't mind having it if it was closer.Looks good.for the money grab it and drive.

Littletony · 08-26-2012, 12:54 AM

I would buy it.

**WIDESIDE72** · 08-26-2012, 01:34 AM

If the tailgate is as clean as it looks, it could be worth half the asking price of the truck. I would show up with 41k in hand an $300 in pocket and go from there

Zable49 · 08-26-2012, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

If the tailgate is as clean as it looks, it could be worth half the asking price of the truck. I would show up with 41k in hand an $300 in pocket and go from there

Well what the PO said, the tailgate as never been mounted except when it came out of the factory. So yeah its perfect.

bobs409 · 08-26-2012, 06:37 AM

I'd give $1500 for it just by the pictures alone.

Looks good to me.

Square_78 · 08-26-2012, 06:41 AM

If it runs and drives then it looks good to me. Cant find much around where I live for $1500. Ive seen trucks much worse than that with blown motors listed for the same price.

asolde · 08-26-2012, 07:00 AM

You need to run over there asap and buy that truck. Tailgate alone is worth a $1000. Looks like it has had a camper on it all it life so the bed has to be in good shape. Well worth the money..

oklalawnboy · 08-26-2012, 07:54 AM

Looks better than the one I paid 1500.00 for. I say if you don't buy it, post where it is so somebody else can. If it was within 500 miles of me, I would buy it.

**72ironmike** · 08-26-2012, 08:01 AM

Even if you don't keep it it, it's a deal for the tailgate alone. Buy it if you are looking for such a truck.

desertnick69 · 08-26-2012, 09:13 AM

Buy it! Like Square 74 said not much out there that runs for $1500.00. Heck the tail gait is a bonus!

yuccales · 08-26-2012, 11:22 AM

Buy it today!

Zable49 · 08-26-2012, 11:40 AM

Hey guys, I greatly appricate it. I was really on the fence about it, but now I'm going for it. And yes it runs and drives just fine. Heck even if the motor was blown. Its a 4bolt main so it would be a good foundation.

I will give the guy a call. Thanks guys. :-)

**jocko** · 08-26-2012, 11:50 AM

Yep - can understand being on the fence - when you look at the pics, there are a few things that catch one's attention where you might suck air thru your teeth and think "Oooo, that's gotta be fixed.." But I'd only feel that way if the guy was asking $4K or $6K, etc - when I see the price tag - I agree, YES, YES, go buy this thing before it's gone. It's a good deal. You'll have a great driver or a great start on a cool project. Drive and enjoy.

black_sheep454 · 08-26-2012, 12:36 PM

The only thing that would scare me is the rust above the windshield, butbi would still buy it for the tailgate. Don't think there is any way you can get hurt
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Zable49 · 08-26-2012, 12:38 PM

Well luckily I know a real good welder (Dad) so I will order some replacement parts from LMC.

71swb4x4 · 08-26-2012, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

If the tailgate is as clean as it looks, it could be worth half the asking price of the truck. I would show up with 41k in hand an $300 in pocket and go from there

I was thinking the same thing on the tailgate, it's worth half that truck price. I don't agree that you should show up with $41,300 in cash though, that's just too much to pay for that truck...

71swb4x4 · 08-26-2012, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zable49

Well luckily I know a real good welder (Dad) so I will order some replacement parts from LMC.

Check out some of the board members on parts. And read the review board too. I think LMC is a company that moves a lot of parts, and moves them quickly. Look for a smaller vendor that is more hands on.

Zable49 · 08-26-2012, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

Check out some of the board members on parts. And read the review board too. I think LMC is a company that moves a lot of parts, and moves them quickly. Look for a smaller vendor that is more hands on.

Kewl, thanks. I will keep that in mind.

**john** · 08-26-2012, 02:42 PM

Board vendor Wes at http://www.classicheartbeat.com/ is in Olympia. He sells top quality parts.

Tinkermc · 08-26-2012, 04:03 PM

After looking at the pics I would have made a purchase then ask the question

08-26-2012, 12:40 AM	#1
Zable49 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lacey, Wa Posts: 181	This is what I am looking at, Thoughts? So this is what I am looking at buying. SBC 350 with a Turbo 400 backing. 1970 C20 camper special Price: $1500 Do you think its a good deal? Attached Images

08-26-2012, 12:42 AM	#2
Zable49 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lacey, Wa Posts: 181	Re: This is what I am looking at, Thoughts? More pics Attached Images

08-26-2012, 12:45 AM	#3
Zable49 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lacey, Wa Posts: 181	Re: This is what I am looking at, Thoughts? And more again Attached Images

08-26-2012, 12:47 AM	#4
Zable49 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lacey, Wa Posts: 181	Re: This is what I am looking at, Thoughts? Again Attached Images

08-26-2012, 12:49 AM	#5
Zable49 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lacey, Wa Posts: 181	Re: This is what I am looking at, Thoughts? last ones Oh I forgot to add, the last owner also put on a 1984 front clip for disc brakes with booster Attached Images

08-26-2012, 12:52 AM	#6
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,471	Re: This is what I am looking at, Thoughts? I wouldn't mind having it if it was closer.Looks good.for the money grab it and drive.

08-26-2012, 12:54 AM	#7
Littletony Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 596	Re: This is what I am looking at, Thoughts? I would buy it. __________________ "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they've made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem." President Ronald Reagan,1985 "The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!" ..............Eleanor Roosevelt, 1945

08-26-2012, 01:34 AM	#8
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: This is what I am looking at, Thoughts? If the tailgate is as clean as it looks, it could be worth half the asking price of the truck. I would show up with 41k in hand an $300 in pocket and go from there

08-26-2012, 06:37 AM	#10
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: This is what I am looking at, Thoughts? I'd give $1500 for it just by the pictures alone. Looks good to me. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

08-26-2012, 06:41 AM	#11
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: This is what I am looking at, Thoughts? If it runs and drives then it looks good to me. Cant find much around where I live for $1500. Ive seen trucks much worse than that with blown motors listed for the same price.

08-26-2012, 07:00 AM	#12
asolde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Henderson Nevada Posts: 804	Re: This is what I am looking at, Thoughts? You need to run over there asap and buy that truck. Tailgate alone is worth a $1000. Looks like it has had a camper on it all it life so the bed has to be in good shape. Well worth the money..

08-26-2012, 07:54 AM	#13
oklalawnboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Glencoe Alabama Posts: 510	Re: This is what I am looking at, Thoughts? Looks better than the one I paid 1500.00 for. I say if you don't buy it, post where it is so somebody else can. If it was within 500 miles of me, I would buy it. __________________ 72 Cheyenne super 10 08 3500 HD 4dr dually 12 ford flex (wifes ride) 76 Monte Carlo 83 Chevy short wide Silverado 96 Mazda Miata, 2000 Allegro Bus

08-26-2012, 08:01 AM	#14
72ironmike Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olathe KS (Greater Kansas City MO Area) Posts: 2,060	Re: This is what I am looking at, Thoughts? Even if you don't keep it it, it's a deal for the tailgate alone. Buy it if you are looking for such a truck.

08-26-2012, 09:13 AM	#15
desertnick69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 500	Re: This is what I am looking at, Thoughts? Buy it! Like Square 74 said not much out there that runs for $1500.00. Heck the tail gait is a bonus!

08-26-2012, 11:22 AM	#16
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,771	Re: This is what I am looking at, Thoughts? Buy it today!



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08-26-2012, 11:40 AM	#17
Zable49 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lacey, Wa Posts: 181	Re: This is what I am looking at, Thoughts? Hey guys, I greatly appricate it. I was really on the fence about it, but now I'm going for it. And yes it runs and drives just fine. Heck even if the motor was blown. Its a 4bolt main so it would be a good foundation. I will give the guy a call. Thanks guys. :-)

08-26-2012, 11:50 AM	#18
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: This is what I am looking at, Thoughts? Yep - can understand being on the fence - when you look at the pics, there are a few things that catch one's attention where you might suck air thru your teeth and think "Oooo, that's gotta be fixed.." But I'd only feel that way if the guy was asking $4K or $6K, etc - when I see the price tag - I agree, YES, YES, go buy this thing before it's gone. It's a good deal. You'll have a great driver or a great start on a cool project. Drive and enjoy.

08-26-2012, 12:36 PM	#19
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: This is what I am looking at, Thoughts? The only thing that would scare me is the rust above the windshield, butbi would still buy it for the tailgate. Don't think there is any way you can get hurt Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

08-26-2012, 12:38 PM	#20
Zable49 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lacey, Wa Posts: 181	Re: This is what I am looking at, Thoughts? Well luckily I know a real good welder (Dad) so I will order some replacement parts from LMC.

08-26-2012, 02:42 PM	#24
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