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1971chevrolet · 05-05-2002, 10:35 PM

What should I look for when buying a 1970 truck. I'm not worried with the engine since I plan on putting a rebuilt 350 in it and rebuilt trans to. What are some major things to look for? I know to look for rust but can you'll add anything else...all the help would be appreciated

cableguy0 · 05-05-2002, 10:39 PM

checkt he frame for cracks on the front frame horns especially on 4wd trucks check around the windhsield for leaks b/c that is a costly repair

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72 chevy lwb 350 lunati cam ported and polished cast 2.02 heads proform hei edelbrock performer rpm and 750 carb balanced bottom end 9.5:1 compression ps,pb th350 with a tci 2500 stall convertor full man v-body kevlar clutches and bands as well as other goodies

Longhorn Man · 05-05-2002, 10:42 PM

If it is a leaf spring truck, I seem to find alot of busted leafs...so look in there if so equipped.
mostly., look for something that just isn't right. ots of years, lots of owners, and lots of poor repairs, or not fixing something when they should have. I'll have to say that previous shotty repair causes me more headache than anything else.

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

05-05-2002, 10:35 PM	#1
1971chevrolet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 12	what to look for when buying???? What should I look for when buying a 1970 truck. I'm not worried with the engine since I plan on putting a rebuilt 350 in it and rebuilt trans to. What are some major things to look for? I know to look for rust but can you'll add anything else...all the help would be appreciated

05-05-2002, 10:39 PM	#2
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	checkt he frame for cracks on the front frame horns especially on 4wd trucks check around the windhsield for leaks b/c that is a costly repair ------------------ 72 chevy lwb 350 lunati cam ported and polished cast 2.02 heads proform hei edelbrock performer rpm and 750 carb balanced bottom end 9.5:1 compression ps,pb th350 with a tci 2500 stall convertor full man v-body kevlar clutches and bands as well as other goodies __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

05-05-2002, 10:42 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	If it is a leaf spring truck, I seem to find alot of busted leafs...so look in there if so equipped. mostly., look for something that just isn't right. ots of years, lots of owners, and lots of poor repairs, or not fixing something when they should have. I'll have to say that previous shotty repair causes me more headache than anything else. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio



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