Got a 1 ton crew cab given to me - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BigMike · 03-18-2008, 02:30 PM

Hey guys, whats up. I'm usually over at the 67-72 section, but have not been on for a while as I've been toying with my Son's 72 Nova. A real close friend of ours has an 82 Chevy C30, 454, crew cab that asked if I wanted it. Told him that I needed money to put into my other projects. So he said, "no, I mean you can HAVE it...Just if you fix it up and sell it to give me like $500 or something". What a deal huh? It runs & drives and passes CA smog which is a plus. Only 2 things I can find thats wrong with it (aside from the tan color). The "A" pillars are rotted pretty bad, which is not really a big deal because I am completely capable of welding new ones in...just have to find some first. The other thing is that it is M A N U A L steering, and holy crap is it tough, I'll probably pick up a power pump and box for it, just might be a while. It's a 4 speed but has A/C that kicks butt. He just bought a new battery for it and spent $1k getting new brakes all the way around with new rotors and drums. His wife is just tired of seeing everyday...

I have missed having a truck since I sold mu F150 about 5 years ago, had to do a lot of borrowing of friends' trucks, now I won't have to.

So anyways, is there anyone who makes "A" pillars? Probably gonna have to find someone that is parting out a truck or something. I'll put up some pics once I pick it up.

Mike

**lolife99** · 03-18-2008, 03:26 PM

Sounds like a good deal. Post up some pics when you can.

slug · 03-18-2008, 06:29 PM

You'll Probably Have To Get The Pillars Off Of Another Truck Or Suburban. If You Go That Route, Get A Spot Weld Cutter And Buy A Few Extra Replacement Cutters For It.

killthewabbit · 03-18-2008, 06:35 PM

I agree with slug - I haven't seen any reproduced A pillars.

boatpuller · 03-18-2008, 07:24 PM

free is alway's an excellent price.jump all over that.

BigMike · 03-18-2008, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slug

You'll Probably Have To Get The Pillars Off Of Another Truck Or Suburban. If You Go That Route, Get A Spot Weld Cutter And Buy A Few Extra Replacement Cutters For It.

Already have one from when I replaced the dash in my 69. Still have 4 extra cutters as well.

Thanks for the tip.

Mike

**old Rusty C10** · 03-19-2008, 02:50 AM

ive never seen replacement a pillars so you will have to go boneyard huntin

72BlckButy · 03-19-2008, 06:33 AM

Someone has too...

89 crew · 03-19-2008, 07:38 AM

Mike, congrats on the truck.

BigMike · 03-20-2008, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Someone has too...

I know, I know. Just been busy painting the bedroom for the Wife, we all know how fun that is.

I'll try to get them up before the weekend. I'll probably be picking your guys' brains because I have not had a Chevy truck older than 72 in a VERY long time.

Mike

**old Rusty C10** · 03-20-2008, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big.mike

I know, I know. Just been busy painting the bedroom for the Wife, we all know how fun that is.

Mike

wanna do the living room here ? i dont mind working on other people's houses when i have to work on mine i cringe lol

03-18-2008, 02:30 PM	#1
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Got a 1 ton crew cab given to me Hey guys, whats up. I'm usually over at the 67-72 section, but have not been on for a while as I've been toying with my Son's 72 Nova. A real close friend of ours has an 82 Chevy C30, 454, crew cab that asked if I wanted it. Told him that I needed money to put into my other projects. So he said, "no, I mean you can HAVE it...Just if you fix it up and sell it to give me like $500 or something". What a deal huh? It runs & drives and passes CA smog which is a plus. Only 2 things I can find thats wrong with it (aside from the tan color). The "A" pillars are rotted pretty bad, which is not really a big deal because I am completely capable of welding new ones in...just have to find some first. The other thing is that it is M A N U A L steering, and holy crap is it tough, I'll probably pick up a power pump and box for it, just might be a while. It's a 4 speed but has A/C that kicks butt. He just bought a new battery for it and spent $1k getting new brakes all the way around with new rotors and drums. His wife is just tired of seeing everyday... I have missed having a truck since I sold mu F150 about 5 years ago, had to do a lot of borrowing of friends' trucks, now I won't have to. So anyways, is there anyone who makes "A" pillars? Probably gonna have to find someone that is parting out a truck or something. I'll put up some pics once I pick it up. Mike __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies Last edited by BigMike; 03-18-2008 at 10:14 PM.

03-18-2008, 03:26 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Got a 1 ton crew cab given to me Sounds like a good deal. Post up some pics when you can. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-18-2008, 06:29 PM	#3
slug Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Groves,TX Posts: 483	Re: Got a 1 ton crew cab given to me You'll Probably Have To Get The Pillars Off Of Another Truck Or Suburban. If You Go That Route, Get A Spot Weld Cutter And Buy A Few Extra Replacement Cutters For It. __________________ there is nothing better than cutting metal with fire.......except cutting metal with electricity!!!

03-18-2008, 06:35 PM	#4
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: Got a 1 ton crew cab given to me I agree with slug - I haven't seen any reproduced A pillars.

03-18-2008, 07:24 PM	#5
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Got a 1 ton crew cab given to me free is alway's an excellent price.jump all over that. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

03-19-2008, 02:50 AM	#7
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Got a 1 ton crew cab given to me ive never seen replacement a pillars so you will have to go boneyard huntin __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

03-19-2008, 06:33 AM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Got a 1 ton crew cab given to me Someone has too... __________________ -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)

03-19-2008, 07:38 AM	#9
89 crew Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 865	Re: Got a 1 ton crew cab given to me Mike, congrats on the truck.



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