Which one would you buy, for a shop truck? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nuke1 · 02-06-2010, 10:17 AM

Ok, first off, i need this like I need another....... But since i am bored, I have a chance to buy a couple trucks, the orange one has a 350, th350 rebuilt, and a decent ride, they want btn $1000 and $1500 for it. The baby blue one is a 6 cyl 3 speed and they want about 800. These are seculded and no one knows about them. My thoughts were,

A: I need a Truck, no longer have one for working.
B: Would be cool
C: Use my drop springs from HAVOC, convert to 5 lug with a spare suspension i Have, Z the front frame, C-notch the rear. Raise the bed floor, steelies with wide whites (cheap) redo the interior, put a 98 Vortec 5.7 with the 4l60e and wiring i have from a truck in it and drive it. Slight tint on the windows, leave the paint this way or.......

Not much money or work truck, but a cool shop truck for me. Opinions

nuke1 · 02-06-2010, 10:20 AM

I can pick up this 58 for about 800 also, very clean truck

big_al_71 · 02-06-2010, 10:22 AM

James I would buy both of them make one good out of both then sell the rest of the parts and end up with a "FREE" truck....

I like the ideas that you put down as far as mods...

nuke1 · 02-06-2010, 10:29 AM

True, I been debating whether or not to buy all three, sell the 58 for 2000, it is nice shape, Fix one of the others, get the other one running and sell it for 2000 also. end up ahead. I am really condsidering it also. But the Wife would kill me, Heck, Al, yesterday i had a meeting with a guy, he owns a very reputable muffler shop in town here , and as of this fall i will be doing his 67 chevelle for him, full resto, so my time is cut down to not much, but if i could hide them from her at a friends acreage, i would be ok, but if she finds out, She is already saying i have too much on my plate, i have 5 restos to finish this year alone. At home none the less

grassman92 · 02-06-2010, 10:32 AM

Buy all 3 resale the 58, make 1 from the 2, Or you keep the blue one and sell me the orange one LOL

MotorSeven · 02-06-2010, 10:34 AM

A work truck??

I'd the orange one, go thru all the fluids, brakes, & other systems to make sure it is reliable. Then, I'd throw a seat cover on it an go to work with it, leaving it pretty much "as-is".

If I had the $, I'd grab that '58.....neat 'ole truck.

Your pic's....kinda balmy out there in SK for FEB eh??? Odd, I'm just North of Brandon in MB right now & it's a little cooler here.......:>o

nuke1 · 02-06-2010, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by MotorSeven

A work truck??

I'd the orange one, go thru all the fluids, brakes, & other systems to make sure it is reliable. Then, I'd throw a seat cover on it an go to work with it, leaving it pretty much "as-is".

If I had the $, I'd grab that '58.....neat 'ole truck.

Your pic's....kinda balmy out there in SK for FEB eh??? Odd, I'm just North of Brandon in MB right now & it's a little cooler here.......:>o

These pics were taken a while ago, just had them on the computer, I know, looking outside right now it is foggy and snowing, go figure about -20 out too. What are you doing down there?

Grassman92 head on up and it is yours.

rcrahn · 02-06-2010, 10:39 AM

Neat trucks...
Sounds like you do have alot on your plate already and the wife looking over your shoulder. Make it easy on your self. You say you need a work truck, then buy the running orange one and walk away from the others.....although they look OK from 25' they are sitting nearly up to the axle. No tellling how much rust is in them...

71swb4x4 · 02-06-2010, 10:44 AM

That 67 GMC is very cool. You just don't see many of those. I would go that route for sure.

C/10 King · 02-06-2010, 10:49 AM

I agree with Big Al.

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cdowns · 02-06-2010, 11:28 AM

orange got my vote

**67cheby** · 02-06-2010, 11:30 AM

i love the 58, you already have one of the other body style build the 58

kcfirstbuild · 02-06-2010, 11:37 AM

Apache ! Super nice looking tuck.

dan42 · 02-06-2010, 11:39 AM

The '58 is pretty cool and complete, and not many of those running around...but not as practical for a shop truck. The orange one, IMO.

Hottrucks · 02-06-2010, 12:18 PM

I'd do the 58..... put a little drop on it grap a set of cheap tenwty whatevers off craigslist and keep the pantina....I bet with in a coulple weeks you could double/tripple your $$ and ten go back and buy another if you wanted too....the 58 has suck Kool lines

**leddzepp** · 02-06-2010, 12:35 PM

That 58 is cool. My dad has a 58 Apache also. I say build that one

oldblue1968chevy · 02-06-2010, 01:13 PM

All of em

baby blue rocks espec 67 gmc!

red/orange 68 looks cool too

apache 58 is VERY diff. too!

BUY ALL 3

MYGMCANDME · 02-06-2010, 01:26 PM

If you've got the funds, get them all. You can easily sell them off one by one if you need to and recoupe your investment, if not make some money. I like GMC's but the orange one looks to be in better shape and dressed up a little more. I'd make it the shop truck with a logo on the side and a cool set of wheels. doesn't need much else. Great find. Good luck with them.

Jon

lovnthe70 · 02-06-2010, 01:30 PM

Id go with the 67 gmc and drive it as is, but buying all 3 sounds fun too!

**yote1234** · 02-06-2010, 01:36 PM

a l l - 3 ...................

70stroker · 02-06-2010, 02:25 PM

All 3 would be nicem, if you can afford it. If i had to chose i would chose the 58. I love 67-72s but that 58 looks in good shape and you just done see them that much, atleast around here.

hgs_notes · 02-06-2010, 03:28 PM

I'm really not in a position here to tell anyone else they have too much going on. I have 4 piles of parts, loosely defined as vehicles right now and need to trim it down. Your plans would be a great build for any of them, but a lot of work. It would be months before it was an actual driver because you do still have projects going. If I remember correctly, you kinda put your avatar truck together before you were really ready and it still needs work yet.

I guess if it was me, and I knew the trucks were going to be there for a while yet, I wouldn't rush into it. I'd finish up some of whats on the plate already and then see what project still sticks in your mind later on.

capev86 · 02-06-2010, 03:57 PM

explain the logic of a "shop truck" that is seriously slammed with a raised bed floor. that wouldn't do me for a street driven truck, let alone one that is used for running errands and hauling stuff. if you can explain that to me, you may be on to unraveling the mysteries of the universe!

Hottrucks · 02-06-2010, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by capev86

explain the logic of a "shop truck" that is seriously slammed with a raised bed floor. that wouldn't do me for a street driven truck, let alone one that is used for running errands and hauling stuff. if you can explain that to me, you may be on to unraveling the mysteries of the universe!

that sounds like something an other half would say!!!

we're men that why!!!

johndawelder · 02-06-2010, 04:54 PM

Put your man pants on and get all three,sell the 58,shop truck the GMC and sell the orange one to whoever ask for it first on here.Your money ahead. I always say "it's easier to ask for forgiveness,than it is to ask for PERMISSION"

02-06-2010, 10:17 AM	#1
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Which one would you buy, for a shop truck? Ok, first off, i need this like I need another....... But since i am bored, I have a chance to buy a couple trucks, the orange one has a 350, th350 rebuilt, and a decent ride, they want btn $1000 and $1500 for it. The baby blue one is a 6 cyl 3 speed and they want about 800. These are seculded and no one knows about them. My thoughts were, A: I need a Truck, no longer have one for working. B: Would be cool C: Use my drop springs from HAVOC, convert to 5 lug with a spare suspension i Have, Z the front frame, C-notch the rear. Raise the bed floor, steelies with wide whites (cheap) redo the interior, put a 98 Vortec 5.7 with the 4l60e and wiring i have from a truck in it and drive it. Slight tint on the windows, leave the paint this way or....... Not much money or work truck, but a cool shop truck for me. Opinions Attached Images __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

02-06-2010, 10:20 AM	#2
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Which one would you buy, for a shop truck? I can pick up this 58 for about 800 also, very clean truck Attached Images __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

02-06-2010, 10:22 AM	#3
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Which one would you buy, for a shop truck? James I would buy both of them make one good out of both then sell the rest of the parts and end up with a "FREE" truck.... I like the ideas that you put down as far as mods... __________________ 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

02-06-2010, 10:29 AM	#4
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Which one would you buy, for a shop truck? True, I been debating whether or not to buy all three, sell the 58 for 2000, it is nice shape, Fix one of the others, get the other one running and sell it for 2000 also. end up ahead. I am really condsidering it also. But the Wife would kill me, Heck, Al, yesterday i had a meeting with a guy, he owns a very reputable muffler shop in town here , and as of this fall i will be doing his 67 chevelle for him, full resto, so my time is cut down to not much, but if i could hide them from her at a friends acreage, i would be ok, but if she finds out, She is already saying i have too much on my plate, i have 5 restos to finish this year alone. At home none the less __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

02-06-2010, 10:32 AM	#5
grassman92 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lewiston Michigan Posts: 41	Re: Which one would you buy, for a shop truck? Buy all 3 resale the 58, make 1 from the 2, Or you keep the blue one and sell me the orange one LOL

02-06-2010, 10:34 AM	#6
MotorSeven Restoration Desperation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 373	Re: Which one would you buy, for a shop truck? A work truck?? I'd the orange one, go thru all the fluids, brakes, & other systems to make sure it is reliable. Then, I'd throw a seat cover on it an go to work with it, leaving it pretty much "as-is". If I had the $, I'd grab that '58.....neat 'ole truck. Your pic's....kinda balmy out there in SK for FEB eh??? Odd, I'm just North of Brandon in MB right now & it's a little cooler here.......:>o

02-06-2010, 10:39 AM	#8
rcrahn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The West Posts: 767	Re: Which one would you buy, for a shop truck? Neat trucks... Sounds like you do have alot on your plate already and the wife looking over your shoulder. Make it easy on your self. You say you need a work truck, then buy the running orange one and walk away from the others.....although they look OK from 25' they are sitting nearly up to the axle. No tellling how much rust is in them...

02-06-2010, 10:44 AM	#9
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Which one would you buy, for a shop truck? That 67 GMC is very cool. You just don't see many of those. I would go that route for sure. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

02-06-2010, 10:49 AM	#10
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Which one would you buy, for a shop truck? I agree with Big Al. You must be a subscribing member to make "want to buy" requests... __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze" Last edited by LONGHAIR; 02-06-2010 at 11:50 AM. Reason: removed WTB content

02-06-2010, 11:28 AM	#11
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Which one would you buy, for a shop truck? orange got my vote __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

02-06-2010, 11:30 AM	#12
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Which one would you buy, for a shop truck? i love the 58, you already have one of the other body style build the 58 __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

02-06-2010, 11:37 AM	#13
kcfirstbuild Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Red Wing Mn Posts: 526	Re: Which one would you buy, for a shop truck? Apache ! Super nice looking tuck.

02-06-2010, 11:39 AM	#14
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Which one would you buy, for a shop truck? The '58 is pretty cool and complete, and not many of those running around...but not as practical for a shop truck. The orange one, IMO. __________________ '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

02-06-2010, 12:18 PM	#15
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Which one would you buy, for a shop truck? I'd do the 58..... put a little drop on it grap a set of cheap tenwty whatevers off craigslist and keep the pantina....I bet with in a coulple weeks you could double/tripple your $$ and ten go back and buy another if you wanted too....the 58 has suck Kool lines __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

02-06-2010, 12:35 PM	#16
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,005	Re: Which one would you buy, for a shop truck? That 58 is cool. My dad has a 58 Apache also. I say build that one __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man



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02-06-2010, 01:13 PM	#17
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Which one would you buy, for a shop truck? All of em baby blue rocks espec 67 gmc! red/orange 68 looks cool too apache 58 is VERY diff. too! BUY ALL 3 __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-06-2010, 01:26 PM	#18
MYGMCANDME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: BOWLING GREEN, KY Posts: 115	Re: Which one would you buy, for a shop truck? If you've got the funds, get them all. You can easily sell them off one by one if you need to and recoupe your investment, if not make some money. I like GMC's but the orange one looks to be in better shape and dressed up a little more. I'd make it the shop truck with a logo on the side and a cool set of wheels. doesn't need much else. Great find. Good luck with them. Jon

02-06-2010, 01:30 PM	#19
lovnthe70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 181	Re: Which one would you buy, for a shop truck? Id go with the 67 gmc and drive it as is, but buying all 3 sounds fun too! __________________ 1970 GMC- 454 DONT GIVE ME NO JIBBA JABBA!!!

02-06-2010, 01:36 PM	#20
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,345	Re: Which one would you buy, for a shop truck? a l l - 3 ................... __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1951 -3100 short bed 4sp 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

02-06-2010, 02:25 PM	#21
70stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: pittsburg kansas Posts: 894	Re: Which one would you buy, for a shop truck? All 3 would be nicem, if you can afford it. If i had to chose i would chose the 58. I love 67-72s but that 58 looks in good shape and you just done see them that much, atleast around here. __________________ 70 GMC build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613130

02-06-2010, 03:28 PM	#22
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,122	Re: Which one would you buy, for a shop truck? I'm really not in a position here to tell anyone else they have too much going on. I have 4 piles of parts, loosely defined as vehicles right now and need to trim it down. Your plans would be a great build for any of them, but a lot of work. It would be months before it was an actual driver because you do still have projects going. If I remember correctly, you kinda put your avatar truck together before you were really ready and it still needs work yet. I guess if it was me, and I knew the trucks were going to be there for a while yet, I wouldn't rush into it. I'd finish up some of whats on the plate already and then see what project still sticks in your mind later on. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

02-06-2010, 03:57 PM	#23
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: Which one would you buy, for a shop truck? explain the logic of a "shop truck" that is seriously slammed with a raised bed floor. that wouldn't do me for a street driven truck, let alone one that is used for running errands and hauling stuff. if you can explain that to me, you may be on to unraveling the mysteries of the universe!

02-06-2010, 04:54 PM	#25
johndawelder Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loudon,TN Posts: 101	Re: Which one would you buy, for a shop truck? Put your man pants on and get all three,sell the 58,shop truck the GMC and sell the orange one to whoever ask for it first on here.Your money ahead. I always say "it's easier to ask for forgiveness,than it is to ask for PERMISSION" Last edited by johndawelder; 02-06-2010 at 04:56 PM.

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