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'71c204x4454 · 01-08-2006, 04:11 PM

I'ld help anyone that wants to try to save it or part it out. PM me with the time and date and where to meet up and I'll see what I can do.

HeavyD · 01-08-2006, 04:18 PM

Is anyone going to try and part it out?? If so I could use some parts like the doors (if decent) and the glass if tinted. I am sure most of the parts would sell fairly quickly.

*1969owner* · 01-08-2006, 05:19 PM

its a very late christmas present, worth the $$

Longhorn Man · 01-08-2006, 05:24 PM

That isn't a loaded truck, but far from a strip down. I wouldn't be suprised if it startes up with less than $100 thrown at it.
Some of the options I see at a glance...
Custom option package (chrome and bright accent trim)
acc guages
4 speed
lower side molding

INteresting, it looks to have an engine out of an older truck... Can't quite tell if the alt is mounted to the head or to the exhaust manifold, but it is certialn older intake and valve covers.

Defenatly worth grabbing IMO, I'm willing to bet the chrome wing vents alone would fetch best part of 100 buck on e-bay if they are're not pitted and nasty.

The body actually looks better than any truck I have ever owned.

stllookn · 01-08-2006, 05:55 PM

Longhorn Man, Good eye...that is a '68 or earlier intake since it has the oil filler tube. I love those the 327's though. Elkhunter (he is in Oregon City) has all the gear to get this one. I don't see him on here much anymore.

Frizzle Fry · 01-08-2006, 06:12 PM

Alright Alright Alright! Let's get it!

A guy I work with has a Land Rover Defender with all the snatch grear/winch etc. I don't think pulling it out will be a problem. It's all the clearing that'll take time, and getting it back to Hillsboro (no trailer)

The other problem I have is where to put it while getting it road worthy or parting it... I already have the garage and driveway occupied with Chevys

**truckdude239** · 01-08-2006, 06:16 PM

get it home and put it behind the house it sitting out side aint going to hurt it more then it is already

*1969owner* · 01-08-2006, 06:18 PM

i dont think it would take too much to get her goin.

71-longbed · 01-08-2006, 08:38 PM

all the Northwest member are coming out of the wood work

We should all show up at his place and snatch it !!.... Make it a unoffical forum meeting ....

bojoe · 01-08-2006, 10:10 PM

Sounds like fun, wish I could be there.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 01-08-2006, 11:13 PM

Wish I was closer, I'd definetly help clear that brush to get it out.

QKENUF4U · 01-08-2006, 11:59 PM

dibs on that dash pad if its not all cracked to hell !!!

justafiremun · 01-09-2006, 12:15 AM

hmmmmmmmm! It just needs a little Eastern Oregon love. Keep her together.

stllookn · 01-09-2006, 12:19 AM

ROAD TRIP!!!!!!

<<get it home and put it behind the house it sitting out side aint going to hurt it more then it is already>>

I have trucks in my pasture that my wife has NEVER seen! If it is where she can see it...that is when the pain begins...LOL!

Brad · 01-09-2006, 03:04 AM

Frizzlefry, let me know when the work party is and I'll try to make it out there!

71-longbed · 01-09-2006, 02:57 PM

Let me know also ... if im available i'd like to join the fun

Longhorn Man · 01-09-2006, 03:42 PM

Yeah, let me know too... I'll bring the Mtn dew...oh wait, nevermind, that's a bit too far.

Rdub · 01-09-2006, 04:18 PM

Fizzle.... been watching your 61 project..... I've got yard tools, chains etc, PM me with date.... glad to give you a hand.

PanelDeland · 01-09-2006, 09:25 PM

Free is always cheap enough.Especially when you can do it with friends.Go get it.If it runs for the $100.00 someone mentioned the body ought to buff out to a show finish.

Frizzle Fry · 01-10-2006, 07:16 PM

That's quite an impressive number of NW members offering help

I'll let you guys know when I figure out when I can go back down there. You guys rock

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-10-2006, 07:28 PM

Man oh man, what a deal, I luv free

JAKES 68GMC · 01-10-2006, 08:21 PM

Too bad I'm 14 and at the other end of the country

I'd be right in the middle of this with no trouble. Ole 305 would grab that sucker right out and SNAP!!!! CRACK, CREAK, "OH SH!T", GRIND, "DAMMIT", VROOOOM VROOOOOM, SNAP!!!!! "Yes!!!!! We got the danged thing".

Thats what happens up here when we attempt these sorts of things.

Brad · 01-10-2006, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

That's quite an impressive number of NW members offering help

I'll let you guys know when I figure out when I can go back down there. You guys rock

Don't forget the beer!!!!

Ron's68 · 01-14-2006, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by stllookn, I have trucks in my pasture that my wife has NEVER seen! If it is where she can see it...that is when the pain begins...LOL!

yea, it looks like you've added a few sense the last time I talked to you.

stllookn · 01-16-2006, 08:41 PM

<<yea, it looks like you've added a few sense the last time I talked to you.>>

Ron's68, It's a disease...but I like to think I have been developing a more discriminating taste. I am only acquiring '67's and '68's. There are several more in the wings but I told myself that I will finish one before dragging home another one...LOL! We will have to see how long that lasts!

Frizzle...I have been out of town. What's up with the recovery? I think we should all meet at your place to drool over your project. How did that last fender work out?

01-08-2006, 04:11 PM	#51
'71c204x4454 '71k204x4454 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hood River Or. Posts: 137	Re: When Free Isn't Cheap Enough... I'ld help anyone that wants to try to save it or part it out. PM me with the time and date and where to meet up and I'll see what I can do. __________________ 1971 K20 4x4 1964 buick skylark convertible

01-08-2006, 04:18 PM	#52
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: When Free Isn't Cheap Enough... Is anyone going to try and part it out?? If so I could use some parts like the doors (if decent) and the glass if tinted. I am sure most of the parts would sell fairly quickly. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

01-08-2006, 05:19 PM	#53
1969owner Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: martin georgia Posts: 568	Re: When Free Isn't Cheap Enough... its a very late christmas present, worth the $$

01-08-2006, 05:24 PM	#54
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: When Free Isn't Cheap Enough... That isn't a loaded truck, but far from a strip down. I wouldn't be suprised if it startes up with less than $100 thrown at it. Some of the options I see at a glance... Custom option package (chrome and bright accent trim) acc guages 4 speed lower side molding INteresting, it looks to have an engine out of an older truck... Can't quite tell if the alt is mounted to the head or to the exhaust manifold, but it is certialn older intake and valve covers. Defenatly worth grabbing IMO, I'm willing to bet the chrome wing vents alone would fetch best part of 100 buck on e-bay if they are're not pitted and nasty. The body actually looks better than any truck I have ever owned.

01-08-2006, 05:55 PM	#55
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: When Free Isn't Cheap Enough... Longhorn Man, Good eye...that is a '68 or earlier intake since it has the oil filler tube. I love those the 327's though. Elkhunter (he is in Oregon City) has all the gear to get this one. I don't see him on here much anymore. __________________ '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)

01-08-2006, 06:12 PM	#56
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: When Free Isn't Cheap Enough... Alright Alright Alright! Let's get it! A guy I work with has a Land Rover Defender with all the snatch grear/winch etc. I don't think pulling it out will be a problem. It's all the clearing that'll take time, and getting it back to Hillsboro (no trailer) The other problem I have is where to put it while getting it road worthy or parting it... I already have the garage and driveway occupied with Chevys

01-08-2006, 06:16 PM	#57
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: When Free Isn't Cheap Enough... get it home and put it behind the house it sitting out side aint going to hurt it more then it is already __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

01-08-2006, 06:18 PM	#58
1969owner Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: martin georgia Posts: 568	Re: When Free Isn't Cheap Enough... i dont think it would take too much to get her goin.

01-08-2006, 08:38 PM	#59
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	Re: When Free Isn't Cheap Enough... all the Northwest member are coming out of the wood work We should all show up at his place and snatch it !!.... Make it a unoffical forum meeting .... __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

01-08-2006, 10:10 PM	#60
bojoe Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Benton, IL Posts: 95	Re: When Free Isn't Cheap Enough... Sounds like fun, wish I could be there. __________________ 1985 GMC 1/2 ton 305/700R4 1975 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 350/350 1971 Chevrolet C-60 427/5+2 1981 Cadillac Deville 6.0/368cid 2003 Chevrolet Suburban(wife's ride) 2007 Peterbilt 379/How I make money More old John Deere tractors than I know what to do with.

01-08-2006, 11:13 PM	#61
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: When Free Isn't Cheap Enough... Wish I was closer, I'd definetly help clear that brush to get it out. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

01-08-2006, 11:59 PM	#62
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: When Free Isn't Cheap Enough... dibs on that dash pad if its not all cracked to hell !!!

01-09-2006, 12:15 AM	#63
justafiremun Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 15	Re: When Free Isn't Cheap Enough... hmmmmmmmm! It just needs a little Eastern Oregon love. Keep her together. __________________ slide the deadmans curve

01-09-2006, 12:19 AM	#64
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: When Free Isn't Cheap Enough... ROAD TRIP!!!!!! <<get it home and put it behind the house it sitting out side aint going to hurt it more then it is already>> I have trucks in my pasture that my wife has NEVER seen! If it is where she can see it...that is when the pain begins...LOL! __________________ '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)

01-09-2006, 03:04 AM	#65
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: When Free Isn't Cheap Enough... Frizzlefry, let me know when the work party is and I'll try to make it out there! __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...



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01-09-2006, 02:57 PM	#66
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	Re: When Free Isn't Cheap Enough... Let me know also ... if im available i'd like to join the fun __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

01-09-2006, 03:42 PM	#67
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: When Free Isn't Cheap Enough... Yeah, let me know too... I'll bring the Mtn dew...oh wait, nevermind, that's a bit too far.

01-09-2006, 04:18 PM	#68
Rdub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Portland OR Posts: 74	Re: When Free Isn't Cheap Enough... Fizzle.... been watching your 61 project..... I've got yard tools, chains etc, PM me with date.... glad to give you a hand.

01-09-2006, 09:25 PM	#69
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: When Free Isn't Cheap Enough... Free is always cheap enough.Especially when you can do it with friends.Go get it.If it runs for the $100.00 someone mentioned the body ought to buff out to a show finish. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

01-10-2006, 07:16 PM	#70
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: When Free Isn't Cheap Enough... That's quite an impressive number of NW members offering help I'll let you guys know when I figure out when I can go back down there. You guys rock

01-10-2006, 07:28 PM	#71
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01-10-2006, 08:21 PM	#72
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,212	Re: When Free Isn't Cheap Enough... Too bad I'm 14 and at the other end of the country I'd be right in the middle of this with no trouble. Ole 305 would grab that sucker right out and SNAP!!!! CRACK, CREAK, "OH SH!T", GRIND, "DAMMIT", VROOOOM VROOOOOM, SNAP!!!!! "Yes!!!!! We got the danged thing". Thats what happens up here when we attempt these sorts of things.

01-16-2006, 08:41 PM	#75
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: When Free Isn't Cheap Enough... <<yea, it looks like you've added a few sense the last time I talked to you.>> Ron's68, It's a disease...but I like to think I have been developing a more discriminating taste. I am only acquiring '67's and '68's. There are several more in the wings but I told myself that I will finish one before dragging home another one...LOL! We will have to see how long that lasts! Frizzle...I have been out of town. What's up with the recovery? I think we should all meet at your place to drool over your project. How did that last fender work out? __________________ '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)

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