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BLFJ · 06-11-2009, 08:12 PM

I thought I found my dream truck, it had everything but a bench seat that I wanted. Had the truck inspected today and came up with a list of issues. Some were no big deal others were bigger problems. Im in NJ the truck is in the Carolina's and I am going off a shops inspection of the truck. The truck is a 70 short bed with a stroked 454 with practically new drive train. Why the hell cant I find a good truck???? My budget keeps going up and I still cant find anything to make me happy. I am going to list some of the issues found with the truck, I need your guys help to deside if its worth the purchase.

Issues
1. Bubblins in clear coat
2. Transmission pan leak
3. power steering pump leak
4. shifting selector seal leak
5. dents in roof
6. left header is rubbing control arm
7. Tie rods are loose
8. Brake pedal fades to floor
9. cab mounts have a little rust
10. front fender has rust

Please help me find a good truck or help make a wise decision.

QKENUF4U · 06-11-2009, 08:18 PM

ok so whats the cost of truck and those are minor issues in my opinion. could fix all them for very little money...... oh and your on the east coast so ya aint finding anything worth a crap unless its been stored its entire life or restored (former penn. resident and nothing but rotted out junk 99% of the time)

BLFJ · 06-11-2009, 08:40 PM

Price is 11,000

**GruntMoanCough** · 06-11-2009, 09:10 PM

I'd be a little hesitant on that one. Sure they're not big issues but, I think there's hidden issues there. JMI, from what is known. Sounds dressed up to me.

Jim_PA · 06-11-2009, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLFJ

Price is 11,000

Find a south or west coast hookup. When I sold my 99 Grand Cherokee on Ebay a few years ago, I think the guy paid 5-800 to have it hauled to Missouri.

He bought it sight-unseen, the only contact I had with him was the money orders he sent me in the mail. The truck driver came to my house, did a quick inspection for any minor damage, loaded it... and off it went.

**Hart_Rod** · 06-11-2009, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLFJ

I thought I found my dream truck, it had everything but a bench seat that I wanted. Had the truck inspected today and came up with a list of issues. Some were no big deal others were bigger problems. Im in NJ the truck is in the Carolina's and I am going off a shops inspection of the truck. The truck is a 70 short bed with a stroked 454 with practically new drive train. Why the hell cant I find a good truck???? My budget keeps going up and I still cant find anything to make me happy. I am going to list some of the issues found with the truck, I need your guys help to deside if its worth the purchase.

Issues
1. Bubblins in clear coat
2. Transmission pan leak
3. power steering pump leak
4. shifting selector seal leak
5. dents in roof
6. left header is rubbing control arm
7. Tie rods are loose
8. Brake pedal fades to floor
9. cab mounts have a little rust
10. front fender has rust

Please help me find a good truck or help make a wise decision.

Have you checked the trucks for sale section on this board? There's a lot of good deals from guys you know you can trust.....

lpaine · 06-11-2009, 10:00 PM

I'd keep looking, sounds like the truck for 11,000 might be a pig in a poke, especially sight-unseen. If you're patient something better will come along.

STOCKISH · 06-11-2009, 10:03 PM

You can buy a very nice truck for 11,000. Check out the classifides on this forum. Good luck.

BLFJ · 06-11-2009, 10:32 PM

Yes I have checked the classifieds here havent found anything yet. I think I am going to keep looking

UltraBlue71 · 06-11-2009, 10:40 PM

I think you are making a wise choice to look a little more BLFJ, Thats an awful lot of money for a truck you havent seen, not to mention some of those problems could open a can of worms for ya! 11K will buy you a hell of a truck including the piggy-back ride to NJ!

BLFJ · 06-11-2009, 11:37 PM

If anyone has any trucks to recommend to look please do not hesitate

**1971 GMC SHORTY** · 06-12-2009, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLFJ

I thought I found my dream truck, it had everything but a bench seat that I wanted. Had the truck inspected today and came up with a list of issues. Some were no big deal others were bigger problems. Im in NJ the truck is in the Carolina's and I am going off a shops inspection of the truck. The truck is a 70 short bed with a stroked 454 with practically new drive train. Why the hell cant I find a good truck???? My budget keeps going up and I still cant find anything to make me happy. I am going to list some of the issues found with the truck, I need your guys help to deside if its worth the purchase.

Issues
1. Bubblins in clear coat
2. Transmission pan leak
3. power steering pump leak
4. shifting selector seal leak
5. dents in roof
6. left header is rubbing control arm
7. Tie rods are loose
8. Brake pedal fades to floor
9. cab mounts have a little rust
10. front fender has rust

Please help me find a good truck or help make a wise decision.

PM sent

BLFJ · 06-12-2009, 07:20 AM

Thanks GMC SHORTY

BLFJ · 06-12-2009, 07:34 AM

I have been looking for a truck for the past 6 months, I am getting so fustrated...Everything I look at has some type of issue or something. I appretiate your guys help to find a SOLID truck. Please keep your eyes and ears open.

woodman13 · 06-12-2009, 07:56 AM

CL and word of mouth. I just picked up a 1971 SWB 454 that was an older restomod for $1200 off CL with half of the issues you described. Yea my drivetran is not new, but the truck runs and drives. When you stop looking or you buy one two more will fall in your lap.

$11000 is too much for a truck with any major issues.

big_al_71 · 06-12-2009, 08:17 AM

You will find one sooner or later it is just really hard because of all the fly-by people that just put make up on these trucks lower them wheels and tires and it all of the sudden becomes a full restoration in their minds. I know the frustration as I have gone thru it many times. The main reason why I built mine not bought it. I am in the market for a 67 SWB small window but I dont want a project I want something equivalent to my 71 and so far nothing and the same thing trying to find a belly button camaro just a bunch of buckets of **** so far. I have wasted alot of time, gas, emails and phone calls and still have not found something worth even half the asking price..

19673ontree · 06-12-2009, 05:26 PM

yea keep looking they are out there right now !

I read a couple ad's on this site that looked and sounded good ,
an $11K 1967 to 1972 C10 will be an amazing vehicle that you can look at with your jaw dropped out of socket for an hour and not find anything wrong with it , you will find one ,

oh yea what year do you really want ? 67 68 69 70 71 or 72

**70cst** · 06-12-2009, 10:18 PM

Patience is the key. Haste makes waste. Seek and you will find. I agree with the previous posters. $11k can get you a really nice truck.

Dr. Evil · 06-13-2009, 05:56 AM

Be very patient , It took me almost ten years with house, kids and all types of set backs.... I now can say it was the right move... This site will really educate you on your goal.

**special-K** · 06-13-2009, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLFJ

I have been looking for a truck for the past 6 months, I am getting so fustrated...Everything I look at has some type of issue or something. I appretiate your guys help to find a SOLID truck. Please keep your eyes and ears open.

Sorry guy,but this is looking too much like a "Want To Buy" to me,which is against board rules for non-subscribing members.
You`ve been refered to our classifieds.You are on your own beyond that.Only you know exactly what you want anyway.
Feel free to ask for good resources and tips on what to look for when checking a truck out.The more you read and learn here,the better you will be able to find a good truck on your own.

06-11-2009, 08:12 PM	#1
BLFJ Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 16	My first C-10 I thought I found my dream truck, it had everything but a bench seat that I wanted. Had the truck inspected today and came up with a list of issues. Some were no big deal others were bigger problems. Im in NJ the truck is in the Carolina's and I am going off a shops inspection of the truck. The truck is a 70 short bed with a stroked 454 with practically new drive train. Why the hell cant I find a good truck???? My budget keeps going up and I still cant find anything to make me happy. I am going to list some of the issues found with the truck, I need your guys help to deside if its worth the purchase. Issues 1. Bubblins in clear coat 2. Transmission pan leak 3. power steering pump leak 4. shifting selector seal leak 5. dents in roof 6. left header is rubbing control arm 7. Tie rods are loose 8. Brake pedal fades to floor 9. cab mounts have a little rust 10. front fender has rust Please help me find a good truck or help make a wise decision.

06-11-2009, 08:18 PM	#2
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: My first C-10 ok so whats the cost of truck and those are minor issues in my opinion. could fix all them for very little money...... oh and your on the east coast so ya aint finding anything worth a crap unless its been stored its entire life or restored (former penn. resident and nothing but rotted out junk 99% of the time) Last edited by QKENUF4U; 06-11-2009 at 08:19 PM.

06-11-2009, 08:40 PM	#3
BLFJ Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 16	Re: My first C-10 Price is 11,000

06-11-2009, 09:10 PM	#4
GruntMoanCough Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pemberton, BC Posts: 1,075	Re: My first C-10 I'd be a little hesitant on that one. Sure they're not big issues but, I think there's hidden issues there. JMI, from what is known. Sounds dressed up to me. __________________ My goal in life is to be as good a person as my dog already thinks I am - Unknown

06-11-2009, 10:00 PM	#7
lpaine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Parksville, B.C. Canada Posts: 637	Re: My first C-10 I'd keep looking, sounds like the truck for 11,000 might be a pig in a poke, especially sight-unseen. If you're patient something better will come along. __________________ 1969 G.M.C 3/4 Ton 920 (Canadian Version) 307 3 speed, currently apart 1998 Chevy 1/2 ton ex cab V-6 5 speed 1967 Chevy SWB - project truck; not started just yet

06-11-2009, 10:03 PM	#8
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: My first C-10 You can buy a very nice truck for 11,000. Check out the classifides on this forum. Good luck. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

06-11-2009, 10:32 PM	#9
BLFJ Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 16	Re: My first C-10 Yes I have checked the classifieds here havent found anything yet. I think I am going to keep looking

06-11-2009, 10:40 PM	#10
UltraBlue71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OKC OK Posts: 489	Re: My first C-10 I think you are making a wise choice to look a little more BLFJ, Thats an awful lot of money for a truck you havent seen, not to mention some of those problems could open a can of worms for ya! 11K will buy you a hell of a truck including the piggy-back ride to NJ! __________________ "You can put lipstick on a pig, sure it's pretty pig, but it's still just a PIG... 71 LWB

06-11-2009, 11:37 PM	#11
BLFJ Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 16	Re: My first C-10 If anyone has any trucks to recommend to look please do not hesitate

06-12-2009, 07:20 AM	#13
BLFJ Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 16	Re: My first C-10 Thanks GMC SHORTY

06-12-2009, 07:34 AM	#14
BLFJ Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 16	Re: My first C-10 I have been looking for a truck for the past 6 months, I am getting so fustrated...Everything I look at has some type of issue or something. I appretiate your guys help to find a SOLID truck. Please keep your eyes and ears open.

06-12-2009, 07:56 AM	#15
woodman13 woodman13 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Moody, Tx Posts: 261	Re: My first C-10 CL and word of mouth. I just picked up a 1971 SWB 454 that was an older restomod for $1200 off CL with half of the issues you described. Yea my drivetran is not new, but the truck runs and drives. When you stop looking or you buy one two more will fall in your lap. $11000 is too much for a truck with any major issues. __________________ Woodman13 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9 rolling coal! 1994 Caprice 9C1 88K miles, LT-1, dropped/shaved 1967 C-30 350 4 sp dually 1971 C10 SWB BBC, auto; good driver

06-12-2009, 08:17 AM	#16
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: My first C-10 You will find one sooner or later it is just really hard because of all the fly-by people that just put make up on these trucks lower them wheels and tires and it all of the sudden becomes a full restoration in their minds. I know the frustration as I have gone thru it many times. The main reason why I built mine not bought it. I am in the market for a 67 SWB small window but I dont want a project I want something equivalent to my 71 and so far nothing and the same thing trying to find a belly button camaro just a bunch of buckets of ** so far. I have wasted alot of time, gas, emails and phone calls and still have not found something worth even half the asking price.. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild**

06-12-2009, 05:26 PM	#17
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: My first C-10 yea keep looking they are out there right now ! I read a couple ad's on this site that looked and sounded good , an $11K 1967 to 1972 C10 will be an amazing vehicle that you can look at with your jaw dropped out of socket for an hour and not find anything wrong with it , you will find one , oh yea what year do you really want ? 67 68 69 70 71 or 72 __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

06-12-2009, 10:18 PM	#18
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: My first C-10 Patience is the key. Haste makes waste. Seek and you will find. I agree with the previous posters. $11k can get you a really nice truck. __________________ 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!



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06-13-2009, 05:56 AM	#19
Dr. Evil Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bernardsville, NJ Posts: 164	Re: My first C-10 Be very patient , It took me almost ten years with house, kids and all types of set backs.... I now can say it was the right move... This site will really educate you on your goal.

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