How teeitup cost me thousands of $$$$, even though I tried to stop it! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**PICKMUP** · 11-01-2007, 11:09 PM

I saw a pic (side view) of a 71 SWB Cheyenne 4X4 FS in Ore. I called the guy up & got a complete description: He is an auto tech in a shop, owned truck 16yrs, 125K miles, very original, stored inside, etc, etc.
Sounded good, so off to the bank & loaded up to go get it.
This is what I saw when I pulled up:

1. Wrong grill, hood & bumper.
2. Wrong fan shroud, linkage to carb (not 71 cable), & firewall shape.
3. Wrong gas pedal, inside mirror mount.
Obviously a 69-70 frontend & cab change, and the value was not as good as if it were correct, as stated. I was so ticked, I just left...didn't even start it...went home...forget it!

Then it happened...Randy struck! He posted a thread WIW on a rough stepside, 6cyl, 3spd, 4x4 FS @ $4,500 firm in his area.
WHOA...that got me thinking---again! Did I act too fast? What was this ORE truck worth, just as a nice little clean "unoriginal" truck? So........I went back to the bank, loaded up again and went back and bought it!

brianthelion02 · 11-01-2007, 11:13 PM

Nice truck,i say thumbs up to Randy!LMAO LMAO!!!!!!!!!

**jerry moss** · 11-01-2007, 11:13 PM

nice truck, Frank. a little TLC and a few "correct" parts and it's a keeper.

1969k10stepside · 11-01-2007, 11:16 PM

Heck,I'd be happy to have it as-is..Of course I've got the parts to make everything correct for the year so it wouldn't take long to get the right stuff on it.I think it looks good,but I'd put on a small (maybe 2" lift,maybe 4") lift,keep the stock rims and hubcaps,put on a all terrain tire (33" or so) and drive it..If you don't want it,load it up and send it my way,I'll pay for the gas to get it here

teeitup · 11-01-2007, 11:19 PM

SWEET Truck Frank!!!!!!!!

I wish it was closer to me, I have a friend that has one almost identical to yours only its a 72 and has RUST!!!! Sorry if I lead you a stray on swb 4x4's

I think you'll have it stock in no time and you'll be PROUDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great puchase!!!!!!!!!!!!

**PICKMUP** · 11-01-2007, 11:22 PM

...and what did I find the 2d time around?
1. Amazing bed-inside & out, always covered with canopy.
2. Perfect doors, no rust or speakers.
3. Runs & drives great!

Thanks Randy! No really---THANKS RANDY!

Interior is ordered...tilt & tach are ready and I think it needs some tow hooks

**PICKMUP** · 11-01-2007, 11:27 PM

...it's got 33s already and here are the stock hubcaps...can't do that lift, though.

*ksjh1316* · 11-01-2007, 11:28 PM

Looks like a 8k KS truck to me just looked at a similar GMC it had ben reshot in a few areas to cover faded paint they wanted 12,900 and I was able to find rust

. Stuff out here everyone thinks its worth its weight in gold.

You came close to my build thread title when I get started on it "Chevy Brought To You By Teeitup Parts" Heck what else can you say about the guy great guy with all the parts to make life easy and momma unhappy

teeitup · 11-01-2007, 11:36 PM

Good one Jeff!!!
Hey Frank you going to keep it or sell it?

Bishops Trucks · 11-01-2007, 11:53 PM

Nice looking truck, I wish mine was that solid.

**PICKMUP** · 11-01-2007, 11:56 PM

I think I will keep it, but you never know.
It is good enough to be fine daily driver, but not so nice I can't just use it.
I just like these short beds: 2wd, 4wd, fleets or steps.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-02-2007, 01:13 AM

That thing is really clean, very nice.

**special-K** · 11-02-2007, 05:44 AM

A little comparison shopping helps sometimes,eh?I get out of shape over inaccurate descriptions.But,standing back and seeing it for what it is w/o the description helps and in the end,if the price supports the condition,that`s all that matters.

72armyswbtruck · 11-02-2007, 07:57 AM

Man that is a super sweeet looking truck, nice buy.

67ChevyRedneck · 11-02-2007, 08:31 AM

I LIKE IT! Wish it was mine

Tynee · 11-02-2007, 08:42 AM

Yeah, I'd really hate to be stuck with that unwanted '70 grille myself. Its not like I just bought a '70 with a '71/2 grille and bumper on it. If mine were in half the condition of yours, I'd offer to swap with you, and my sister could haul them back and forth when she comes down at Christmas. Ahh the irony.

72BlckButy · 11-02-2007, 08:42 AM

Great buy!

jkaylor68gmc · 11-02-2007, 08:52 AM

Why do smallthings like that really matter? Come on that is a nice tuck and if you wanted to swap those would be small things.

It is a nice truck though.

67ChevyRedneck · 11-02-2007, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PICKMUP

1. Wrong grill, hood & bumper.
2. Wrong fan shroud, linkage to carb (not 71 cable), & firewall shape.
3. Wrong gas pedal, inside mirror mount.
Obviously a 69-70 frontend & cab change, and the value was not as good as if it were correct, as stated. I was so ticked, I just left...didn't even start it...went home...forget it!

This got me thinking.... either the truck was in a wreck, the DMV titled it wrong (could have been a left over 70 purchased in 71) OR the factory screwed up and titled it as a 71.

As you say, everything in the truck points to it being an actual 70.....

What's the VIN say?

Slammed70 · 11-02-2007, 09:37 AM

Let me have that front bumper if you dont want it, my 70 has the 71/72 style on it.

davidh · 11-02-2007, 09:47 AM

Maybe I should've bought that turqouise 68, 6cy, 4speed 292, short wide for $900 a few years back. DoooH!!!(homer) it was rough but still.

streetstar · 11-02-2007, 11:07 AM

beautiful truck -- now it just needs a warmed up 502 sitting in the engine bay disguised to look like a stock 402

**1971K54X4** · 11-02-2007, 12:29 PM

That's a very nice truck. Wish it was mine.

Blue'72 · 11-02-2007, 03:16 PM

Dang PICKMUP! Good find! How come when I have money those deals are nowhere to be found? Oh wait, I never have money..

chipflyer · 11-02-2007, 03:29 PM

That is a nice truck!

Jeff

11-01-2007, 11:09 PM	#1
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,148	How teeitup cost me thousands of $$$$, even though I tried to stop it! I saw a pic (side view) of a 71 SWB Cheyenne 4X4 FS in Ore. I called the guy up & got a complete description: He is an auto tech in a shop, owned truck 16yrs, 125K miles, very original, stored inside, etc, etc. Sounded good, so off to the bank & loaded up to go get it. This is what I saw when I pulled up: 1. Wrong grill, hood & bumper. 2. Wrong fan shroud, linkage to carb (not 71 cable), & firewall shape. 3. Wrong gas pedal, inside mirror mount. Obviously a 69-70 frontend & cab change, and the value was not as good as if it were correct, as stated. I was so ticked, I just left...didn't even start it...went home...forget it! Then it happened...Randy struck! He posted a thread WIW on a rough stepside, 6cyl, 3spd, 4x4 FS @ $4,500 firm in his area. WHOA...that got me thinking---again! Did I act too fast? What was this ORE truck worth, just as a nice little clean "unoriginal" truck? So........I went back to the bank, loaded up again and went back and bought it! Attached Images

11-01-2007, 11:13 PM	#2
brianthelion02 Overdrive club Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: apache junction, arizona Posts: 819	Re: How teeitup cost me thousands of $$$$, even though I tried to stop it! Nice truck,i say thumbs up to Randy!LMAO LMAO!!!!!!!!! __________________ 1971 c-10 1951 3100 chevy 1970 chevy c-30 Sold!

11-01-2007, 11:13 PM	#3
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,916	Re: How teeitup cost me thousands of $$$$, even though I tried to stop it! nice truck, Frank. a little TLC and a few "correct" parts and it's a keeper. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

11-01-2007, 11:16 PM	#4
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: How teeitup cost me thousands of $$$$, even though I tried to stop it! Heck,I'd be happy to have it as-is..Of course I've got the parts to make everything correct for the year so it wouldn't take long to get the right stuff on it.I think it looks good,but I'd put on a small (maybe 2" lift,maybe 4") lift,keep the stock rims and hubcaps,put on a all terrain tire (33" or so) and drive it..If you don't want it,load it up and send it my way,I'll pay for the gas to get it here Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 11-01-2007 at 11:18 PM.

11-01-2007, 11:19 PM	#5
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: How teeitup cost me thousands of $$$$, even though I tried to stop it! SWEET Truck Frank!!!!!!!! I wish it was closer to me, I have a friend that has one almost identical to yours only its a 72 and has RUST!!!! Sorry if I lead you a stray on swb 4x4's I think you'll have it stock in no time and you'll be PROUDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great puchase!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

11-01-2007, 11:22 PM	#6
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,148	Re: How teeitup cost me thousands of $$$$, even though I tried to stop it! ...and what did I find the 2d time around? 1. Amazing bed-inside & out, always covered with canopy. 2. Perfect doors, no rust or speakers. 3. Runs & drives great! Thanks Randy! No really---THANKS RANDY! Interior is ordered...tilt & tach are ready and I think it needs some tow hooks Attached Images

11-01-2007, 11:27 PM	#7
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,148	Re: How teeitup cost me thousands of $$$$, even though I tried to stop it! ...it's got 33s already and here are the stock hubcaps...can't do that lift, though.

11-01-2007, 11:28 PM	#8
ksjh1316 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,599	Re: How teeitup cost me thousands of $$$$, even though I tried to stop it! Looks like a 8k KS truck to me just looked at a similar GMC it had ben reshot in a few areas to cover faded paint they wanted 12,900 and I was able to find rust. Stuff out here everyone thinks its worth its weight in gold. You came close to my build thread title when I get started on it "Chevy Brought To You By Teeitup Parts" Heck what else can you say about the guy great guy with all the parts to make life easy and momma unhappy

11-01-2007, 11:36 PM	#9
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: How teeitup cost me thousands of $$$$, even though I tried to stop it! Good one Jeff!!! Hey Frank you going to keep it or sell it? __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

11-01-2007, 11:53 PM	#10
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11-01-2007, 11:56 PM	#11
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,148	Re: How teeitup cost me thousands of $$$$, even though I tried to stop it! I think I will keep it, but you never know. It is good enough to be fine daily driver, but not so nice I can't just use it. I just like these short beds: 2wd, 4wd, fleets or steps.

11-02-2007, 01:13 AM	#12
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11-02-2007, 05:44 AM	#13
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11-02-2007, 08:31 AM	#15
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11-02-2007, 08:42 AM	#16
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Re: How teeitup cost me thousands of $$$$, even though I tried to stop it! Yeah, I'd really hate to be stuck with that unwanted '70 grille myself. Its not like I just bought a '70 with a '71/2 grille and bumper on it. If mine were in half the condition of yours, I'd offer to swap with you, and my sister could haul them back and forth when she comes down at Christmas. Ahh the irony. __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

11-02-2007, 08:42 AM	#17
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jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: How teeitup cost me thousands of $$$$, even though I tried to stop it! Why do smallthings like that really matter? Come on that is a nice tuck and if you wanted to swap those would be small things. It is a nice truck though. __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

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davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,221	Re: How teeitup cost me thousands of $$$$, even though I tried to stop it! Maybe I should've bought that turqouise 68, 6cy, 4speed 292, short wide for $900 a few years back. DoooH!!!(homer) it was rough but still. __________________ Even the nicest dodge-chrysler is only 2years away from being parked outside of Section 8 housing.

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