Talk me out of this..

[HopefullyA65GMC]

Found a 65 GMC kinda in a barn. It runs burns some oil. 4 speed with 305 V6.

its a 3/4 ton and needs some (a lot) of body work.

Price is 500, anybody see a downside to this besides time and money?

[Sillyoldman]

Need more info & pics. The downside that I see right away is that it's too far away from me.

[jbgroby]

If the 305 is burning some oil, that has had to have been an abused engine at one point, Love to see someone save another V-6 but check it well.

[doobiebro]

If the truck is complete...I think its worth $500.00

[HopefullyA65GMC]

"I have a 1965 GMC 3/4 ton truck for sale. It has a rare 305 V-6 engine in it (yes they do exist). It does run and drive, but does burn oil. I use it for hauling brush and trash to the dump, but need to thin out my herd of vehicles. As you can see the body is rough. When I bought the truck a little over a year ago it still had split rims on it so replaced those with 16.5 in rims and tires I bought used. The used tires are rough but they've held air so I've just used them the past year. The truck would make a good project for someone who has the time and space to take it on. I don't have either. Surprisingly, it does have power steering"

[HopefullyA65GMC]

ok trying on the pictures

[ChevyMutt]

For $500 I'd park it in my front yard and grow flowers out of the bed until I had the time & $$$$ to bring it back.

[dthela]

Buy one done!!!!!!!!!!!!!! unless you have $20,000 and lots of time

[MikeS.]

Hey if you don't want it let me know the contact info and I'll go get it. I'm looking for a new project.

[chevyrestoguy]

To me, a running, driving, tagged, 1965 GMC (or Chevy) truck is definitely worth $500. Remember, he's ASKING $500....that's means he'll take less.

So what, it's rough... Use it as a Home Depot hauler and fix it up mechanically as you go. Those beat-up "dog pound" trucks are worth their weight in gold when you've got to do a messy job and you don't want to screw up your nice late-model truck. Or a buddy's truck that you borrowed.

A beater truck is a must-have.

[perro13]

X2

[61_FL_Apache]

Id get it!!

[austin60c10]

I've seen that ad before but can't find it on CL now if it's close to me and you want me to look it over or need help loading give me a yell.

[HopefullyA65GMC]

Chevyrestoguy and Perro,

Thanks for validation what I was thinking.

I do want a truck for those odd jobs and hey it runs!

And best of all, got all that stuff put away from the move in November so the garage is empty. The wife doesn't need to park inside does she?

Going to have a lookie loo this weekend. Don't really know what to look for but I'm sure you guys would have some tips.

I'm an Oldsmobile guy carwise and I was thinking an Olds 455 would look sweet in there!

[rambler]

wecome to the board,, I'm not too far as well, but I would be sleeping in it,if I brought that home, $500 running truck is a good price. but depends on what you are planning on using it for. good luck, let us know what you do..

[1963c-10]

Sounds like a fair price if it has a clean title.

[72GMCK-2500]

heck when i bought my 65 gmc for $500 it was in much much worse condition than that one, Mine was highly optioned with a powerglide, power brakes, power steering and posi with leaf springs. Man wish i never got rid of it. I think you should get it. Offer the seller a fare price

[HopefullyA65GMC]

Austin,

It's in Herington which I believe is south of Junk City. Ad is (was) on EBay.
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[SS317]

Go for it. Especially if it runs. I spent more for mine that ran but didn't move. Fix it up as you go. It will probably need 500 or 600 worth of hoses, fluid changes and such to make it reliable, but you can't find a good running, reliable truck for 1000.

[rambler]

so have you bought it yet?

[HopefullyA65GMC]

Not as of yet. Try to find time for the 5+ hours round trip to see it.
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