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chazmonro · 04-13-2008, 09:16 PM

Ok went and took a look with my dad... now my dad thought the truck was junk, but I don't think so at all, for a vehicle of this era this thing was clean... the paint isn't so good, there are chips all over the place, the original color seems to be a rootbeer color, but the yellow is good enough I think... I love the looks of this truck. A 350 v8 with AC, and it runs good. The drawbacks were the heater fan didn't work so in a cold rainy day the windows fogged up right away. Then the turn signals didn't work. but the thing that did it in for me was the breaks, a vehicle that costs 5000 bucks should have breaks that work, The breaks were soft and when you'd apply breaks the whole truck would pull to the right, if you took your foot off the break and the put it back on, the peddle would be soft and you'd have no breaks at all... I was more looking for something that I could drive right now with no real work, and the price was too high in my opinion, so I took a pass on it, though I'm going to post the for sale sign in case any of you are interested. A couple questions, the doors on the side of the bed, what are they? What do you guys think of this thing... wheel wells are solid, the bed is solid steel bed, the inner wheel wells are solid, the thing runs good, sounds great! Its a pretty sweet truck. I didn't like the fact there were no seat belts and the steering wheel was right in my gut. Also that wheel isn't stock right?

Chuck

**68350** · 04-13-2008, 09:58 PM

well the doors are for auxiliary tanks in the bed. i think you made a good decision passing on it. the truck shouldn't have any problems like brakes not properly working for that kind of money. do some looking around, they're out there. i bought a brown 70 gmc for 1500 bucks that had a 402 auto and a/c. look under the trucks for sale, too, there's lots of em.

chrislehr · 04-13-2008, 10:00 PM

I think you made a good call on it.

mine was 2800 and I havent touched the brakes yet and she stops on a dime.

Keep looking, that one was nice, but you can do better...

slanty12 · 04-13-2008, 11:12 PM

smart move i got my truck earlier this year for $2700 its in similar shape but my interior is worse it also had no breaks (turned out to be the master cyl easy fix) my paint is similar shape and i would of passed on that to. keep lookin im sure you will find one better

matthufham · 04-14-2008, 02:37 AM

6500? too much for that

**70cst** · 04-14-2008, 02:43 AM

As a great truck philosopher once said: Man who is patience with cash will soon find the truck of his dreams!"

72BlckButy · 04-14-2008, 05:02 AM

Great idea to pass on that truck... he is pretty high on his price. Keep an eye out on the "trucks for sale" part of the board.

04-13-2008, 09:16 PM	#1
chazmonro Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 4	I looked at that truck (PICS) Ok went and took a look with my dad... now my dad thought the truck was junk, but I don't think so at all, for a vehicle of this era this thing was clean... the paint isn't so good, there are chips all over the place, the original color seems to be a rootbeer color, but the yellow is good enough I think... I love the looks of this truck. A 350 v8 with AC, and it runs good. The drawbacks were the heater fan didn't work so in a cold rainy day the windows fogged up right away. Then the turn signals didn't work. but the thing that did it in for me was the breaks, a vehicle that costs 5000 bucks should have breaks that work, The breaks were soft and when you'd apply breaks the whole truck would pull to the right, if you took your foot off the break and the put it back on, the peddle would be soft and you'd have no breaks at all... I was more looking for something that I could drive right now with no real work, and the price was too high in my opinion, so I took a pass on it, though I'm going to post the for sale sign in case any of you are interested. A couple questions, the doors on the side of the bed, what are they? What do you guys think of this thing... wheel wells are solid, the bed is solid steel bed, the inner wheel wells are solid, the thing runs good, sounds great! Its a pretty sweet truck. I didn't like the fact there were no seat belts and the steering wheel was right in my gut. Also that wheel isn't stock right? Chuck

04-13-2008, 09:58 PM	#2
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: I looked at that truck (PICS) well the doors are for auxiliary tanks in the bed. i think you made a good decision passing on it. the truck shouldn't have any problems like brakes not properly working for that kind of money. do some looking around, they're out there. i bought a brown 70 gmc for 1500 bucks that had a 402 auto and a/c. look under the trucks for sale, too, there's lots of em. __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

04-13-2008, 10:00 PM	#3
chrislehr Engine n00b Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 1,031	Re: I looked at that truck (PICS) I think you made a good call on it. mine was 2800 and I havent touched the brakes yet and she stops on a dime. Keep looking, that one was nice, but you can do better...

04-13-2008, 11:12 PM	#4
slanty12 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: westmelbourne fl Posts: 23	Re: I looked at that truck (PICS) smart move i got my truck earlier this year for $2700 its in similar shape but my interior is worse it also had no breaks (turned out to be the master cyl easy fix) my paint is similar shape and i would of passed on that to. keep lookin im sure you will find one better __________________ 91 gmc k1500 chevy grill power buckets 350 5 speed

04-14-2008, 02:37 AM	#5
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: I looked at that truck (PICS) 6500? too much for that

04-14-2008, 02:43 AM	#6
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: I looked at that truck (PICS) As a great truck philosopher once said: Man who is patience with cash will soon find the truck of his dreams!" __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

04-14-2008, 05:02 AM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: I looked at that truck (PICS) Great idea to pass on that truck... he is pretty high on his price. Keep an eye out on the "trucks for sale" part of the board. __________________ -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)



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