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munroe · 11-29-2007, 05:23 PM

i found what looks like a 70 short bed c10 custom next to a barn yesterday. it looks like its been there for a long time thou. it needs front fenders, theres no box and its full of trash. the interior is gone too. if i could get it for nothing, is it worht saving?

71Hulk · 11-29-2007, 05:33 PM

sure it's worth having...are you interested in doing anything with it?

LooseScrews · 11-30-2007, 09:49 AM

Munroe, If they said this one was worth saving....ANYTHING is worth saving! LOL!!

dan42 · 11-30-2007, 10:11 AM

If you have a place for it, I would say go for it. I see trucks all the time that I could probably get very cheap, I even got offered a '69 lwb half ton for free, but I just don't have anywhere to put them. Heck, guys are selling frames only for short beds.

Dingfodgy · 11-30-2007, 10:17 AM

Define "worth". If your intention is to flip it and make a couple nickels.....the answer is-maybe. Without knowing the condition of what you're looking at and a realistic assessment of your timeline, facilities, skill-set, and budget it's hard to say if your on the losing end of a money making endeavour or not.
However, if you, like many on this board, have this unexplained sickness that drives us to pursue these trucks and invest countless dollars and hours into making them like we want them just for s#*t's and giggles, with no concern about whether we get our money out of them- then Hell's Yeah, it's worth saving!

67ChevyRedneck · 11-30-2007, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by LooseScrews

Munroe, If they said this one was worth saving....ANYTHING is worth saving! LOL!!

What's wrong with this truck? I see lots of surface rust but it looks solid?

Anyway, just a cab and frame? I'd say no unless it's a parts truck. Free you say? Would be worth selling the cab/frame if they are good. Finding/buying all the parts (bed, clip) could get pricey fast. Does it have a motor or tranny that are worth keeping in it?

If the cab is solid it would be a great start for a shorty project.

**1970cstblazer** · 11-30-2007, 11:06 AM

To some people in the hobby, if it isn't shiny and all pretty, it is a peice of crap.

Nevermind the fact that said shiny vehicle could be loaded with Bondo and cheap thin replacement panels....

streetstar · 11-30-2007, 12:00 PM

Sure its worth it --- short bed frames have a good salvage value for people wanting to convert their long beds.

You could have a drag truck project -- a good basis for a frame-off resto.(since most of it is gone now anyway)

A lot of us have restored complete trucks and wound up having to replace the bed and fenders anyway.

Also, look at project Copperhead from the TV show "Trucks". Stacy David built the whole thing with aftermarket sheetmetal, except for the cab, just to show it could be gone.

A complete aftermarket bed with wood is around 3k - front sheetmetal might cost another g-note. Condition of the cab is important -- rusted floors and rockers are do-able, but rust above the windshield or in the cowl area is often a big no-no

But as said, 3 or 4k on a new bed and fenders is a drop in the bucket compared to the $$ a lot of people on this board have in their completed chariots

davidh · 11-30-2007, 01:46 PM

selling the frame for $300 is worth it if you get it for next to nothing.

bad6772 · 11-30-2007, 05:11 PM

fix it....

ChevLoRay · 11-30-2007, 07:50 PM

There are people today, who have what we are trying to find, only because they snapped up all that came their way and was priced right. At this point in time, those parts vehicles are scarce. Kinda like when you could still find a T-body, in the early 70's....like I did (and later got rid of).

Cyclone44 · 11-30-2007, 07:59 PM

If it's free then it's well worth it....George

72BlckButy · 11-30-2007, 08:08 PM

Pick that up, don't let it go to waste...

Kurt L · 11-30-2007, 08:16 PM

VT blazer says if it casts a shadow it's worth saving.so save it already lol.

Sweet72 · 11-30-2007, 09:31 PM

Anybody remember GeeEmm's truck up in Canada? If you saw what he started out with you'd think he was a magician! There have been alot of projects on here that started out like swiss cheese.

LooseScrews · 12-01-2007, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

What's wrong with this truck? I see lots of surface rust but it looks solid?

67ChevyRedneck, you'd be surprised. Both rear fenders....rot, inner fenders.....rot, rockers (both sides) SERIOUS....rot, all 4 cab corners....rot, both front floor pans...rot. Luckily, we were able to save the cigarette lighter.

1bad chevy · 12-02-2007, 06:20 AM

i believe ALL 67-72 CHEVY'S SHOULD BE SAVED why make honda's and toyota's out of them and if u shop around u can find part's very resonable u just have to look i found a complete 72 gmc front nose fender's and all for less than $200

11-29-2007, 05:23 PM	#1
munroe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: hants co. nova scotia Posts: 151	is it worth saving? i found what looks like a 70 short bed c10 custom next to a barn yesterday. it looks like its been there for a long time thou. it needs front fenders, theres no box and its full of trash. the interior is gone too. if i could get it for nothing, is it worht saving? __________________ 87 chev wrangler

11-29-2007, 05:33 PM	#2
71Hulk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: oklahoma Posts: 50	Re: is it worth saving? sure it's worth having...are you interested in doing anything with it?

11-30-2007, 09:49 AM	#3
LooseScrews Transplanted Dixie chick!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 330	Re: is it worth saving? Munroe, If they said this one was worth saving....ANYTHING is worth saving! LOL!! __________________ To be old and wise, you must first be young and stupid!!

11-30-2007, 10:11 AM	#4
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: is it worth saving? If you have a place for it, I would say go for it. I see trucks all the time that I could probably get very cheap, I even got offered a '69 lwb half ton for free, but I just don't have anywhere to put them. Heck, guys are selling frames only for short beds. __________________ '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

11-30-2007, 10:17 AM	#5
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: is it worth saving? Define "worth". If your intention is to flip it and make a couple nickels.....the answer is-maybe. Without knowing the condition of what you're looking at and a realistic assessment of your timeline, facilities, skill-set, and budget it's hard to say if your on the losing end of a money making endeavour or not. However, if you, like many on this board, have this unexplained sickness that drives us to pursue these trucks and invest countless dollars and hours into making them like we want them just for s#t's and giggles, with no concern about whether we get our money out of them- then Hell's Yeah, it's worth saving! __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD* '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

11-30-2007, 11:06 AM	#7
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,682	Re: is it worth saving? To some people in the hobby, if it isn't shiny and all pretty, it is a peice of crap. Nevermind the fact that said shiny vehicle could be loaded with Bondo and cheap thin replacement panels.... __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

11-30-2007, 12:00 PM	#8
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: is it worth saving? Sure its worth it --- short bed frames have a good salvage value for people wanting to convert their long beds. You could have a drag truck project -- a good basis for a frame-off resto.(since most of it is gone now anyway) A lot of us have restored complete trucks and wound up having to replace the bed and fenders anyway. Also, look at project Copperhead from the TV show "Trucks". Stacy David built the whole thing with aftermarket sheetmetal, except for the cab, just to show it could be gone. A complete aftermarket bed with wood is around 3k - front sheetmetal might cost another g-note. Condition of the cab is important -- rusted floors and rockers are do-able, but rust above the windshield or in the cowl area is often a big no-no But as said, 3 or 4k on a new bed and fenders is a drop in the bucket compared to the $$ a lot of people on this board have in their completed chariots

11-30-2007, 01:46 PM	#9
davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,221	Re: is it worth saving? selling the frame for $300 is worth it if you get it for next to nothing. __________________ Even the nicest dodge-chrysler is only 2years away from being parked outside of Section 8 housing.

11-30-2007, 05:11 PM	#10
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: is it worth saving? fix it....

11-30-2007, 07:50 PM	#11
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: is it worth saving? There are people today, who have what we are trying to find, only because they snapped up all that came their way and was priced right. At this point in time, those parts vehicles are scarce. Kinda like when you could still find a T-body, in the early 70's....like I did (and later got rid of). __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

11-30-2007, 07:59 PM	#12
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: is it worth saving? If it's free then it's well worth it....George

11-30-2007, 08:08 PM	#13
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: is it worth saving? Pick that up, don't let it go to waste... __________________ -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)

11-30-2007, 08:16 PM	#14
Kurt L Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: ne florida Posts: 2,665	Re: is it worth saving? VT blazer says if it casts a shadow it's worth saving.so save it already lol.

11-30-2007, 09:31 PM	#15
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	Re: is it worth saving? Anybody remember GeeEmm's truck up in Canada? If you saw what he started out with you'd think he was a magician! There have been alot of projects on here that started out like swiss cheese. __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

12-02-2007, 06:20 AM	#17
1bad chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: POWNAL VERMONT Posts: 343	Re: is it worth saving? i believe ALL 67-72 CHEVY'S SHOULD BE SAVED why make honda's and toyota's out of them and if u shop around u can find part's very resonable u just have to look i found a complete 72 gmc front nose fender's and all for less than $200 __________________ 1972 c-20 chevy 500 caddy/4.10posi / 1972 3/4 ton gmc 350 4x4/4.10posi front&rear Last edited by 1bad chevy; 12-02-2007 at 06:21 AM.



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