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**Joesjunk** · 11-28-2016, 11:57 PM

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**Joesjunk** · 11-29-2016, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Joesjunk

It 100% original sheet metal. I added the cargo light. The truck was 99% rust free

Correction, I did put a nos rocker on the passenger side. The body was super nice, that's why it got painted black

**Oregon 1967 GMC** · 11-29-2016, 10:19 AM

Hang in there Joe, I know it's an emotional time for you.

cypressbog · 11-29-2016, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Joesjunk

It 100% original sheet metal. I added the cargo light. The truck was 99% rust free

Did you add the cab clearance light pads too or is that a very late production 68?

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-29-2016, 07:09 PM

Joe, that is a very nice truck. I have liked it a long time too. Good luck with the sale! Did the end result just end up being too nice to use once you completed it?

**RenoKeene** · 11-29-2016, 09:14 PM

I would have had to sleep in that one last night.

67swb72klb · 11-29-2016, 10:29 PM

Super Nice love the black trucks!! GLWS

**Joesjunk** · 11-29-2016, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by cypressbog

Did you add the cab clearance light pads too or is that a very late production 68?

The truck had the old style long cab lights with the chrome on the top. I don't like those, so I changed to the 69-72 type. There isn't a raised pad for them, but they worked.

**Joesjunk** · 11-29-2016, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Joe, that is a very nice truck. I have liked it a long time too. Good luck with the sale! Did the end result just end up being too nice to use once you completed it?

They truck did turn out super nice, but it wasn't built for any purpose. It's been great for car shows and stuff, but it mostly just sits. Just ready for something different I guess.

BLAZERMAN · 11-30-2016, 02:23 AM

I hate to see this one go! Its such a beauty...... But i know you have a few others in waiting to be resurected. Hope the sale goes good for you.

**DANTIP** · 11-30-2016, 02:19 PM

Joe, you listing photos really look nice! Great Truck! Good Luck!

toolboxchev · 11-30-2016, 02:41 PM

What a transformation, You did some great work there, I am sure someone out there is going to appreciate it.

**Joesjunk** · 12-05-2016, 11:32 AM

Well it didn't sell, it bid to $20k then I got an offer of $22k. I needed $25k in my pocket. So its back home.

CG · 12-05-2016, 11:35 AM

That's really surprising. I was thinking it would go for a lot more than the amount you needed in the ol pocket.

**special-K** · 12-05-2016, 11:48 AM

Not that the next auction couldn't fill your pocket. You never know. You came close, but it's good to hold your ground on a truck like that.

**Joesjunk** · 12-05-2016, 12:41 PM

My mecum experience was very disappointing, they pushed my truck through and didn't give any effort to work the price. It appeared they pushed it through playing catch up on time. I talked to them about that and they offered a credit to consign it in March if I want to.

Malamute · 12-05-2016, 03:10 PM

I think they definitely put more time/effort into getting top dollar out of certain vehicles. Sorry to hear about your experience. I'm glad you stuck to your guns and didn't sell it under your number.

54blackhornet · 12-05-2016, 04:02 PM

Dana Mecum seems to be letting his kid run the show now, I don't think he has the negotiation experience his father learned doing it over the years. Just my observation.

71sierragrande · 12-05-2016, 05:09 PM

I was thinking 30. Maybe I like it too much

**Joesjunk** · 12-05-2016, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 71sierragrande

I was thinking 30. Maybe I like it too much

My reserve was $30k

**Stocker** · 12-05-2016, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Not that the next auction couldn't fill your pocket. You never know. You came close, but it's good to hold your ground on a truck like that.

x2. Mecum didn't give it the effort it deserves, or the right buyer was not in the room. Maybe both. Better luck next time, that is a fantastic truck.

Coley · 12-05-2016, 07:24 PM

Joe, sorry it didn't sell...that is one mint truck!
Personally, I think the big auctions heavily cater to the big ticket players and vehicles....leaving everyone else as a backburner attraction unfortunately.
Some of the vehicles rolled across the block hardly actually even stop before they are rolled off again.
Meanwhile...a six figure vehicle or personality can spend a couple of minutes up there.

All Good
Coley

**72 Super** · 12-05-2016, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Coley

Joe, sorry it didn't sell...that is one mint truck!
Personally, I think the big auctions heavily cater to the big ticket players and vehicles....leaving everyone else as a backburner attraction unfortunately.
Some of the vehicles rolled across the block hardly actually even stop before they are rolled off again.
Meanwhile...a six figure vehicle or personality can spend a couple of minutes up there.

All Good
Coley

I think all the big time auctions are like that. Barrett Jackson does the same thing on the upper end vehicles. Glad you held out Joe! You will get your price, it might take a little time. Very nice truck and NOT thrown together like a lot seem to be.

Ray

Ozark Tim · 12-05-2016, 09:45 PM

Having seen it personally it's worth every bit of 30k
Like I was telling you it's a good position when your stuck with an awesome truck Joe. Lol
Still stinks they didn't give such a nice rig fair play.

11-28-2016, 11:57 PM	#26
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11-29-2016, 10:19 AM	#28
Oregon 1967 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 448	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city Hang in there Joe, I know it's an emotional time for you. __________________ Hey man 67 GMC Short Stepside 400 small block, turbo 350. Build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650603

11-29-2016, 07:09 PM	#30
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11-29-2016, 09:14 PM	#31
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city I would have had to sleep in that one last night. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

11-29-2016, 10:29 PM	#32
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,471	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city Super Nice love the black trucks!! GLWS __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

11-30-2016, 02:23 AM	#35
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city I hate to see this one go! Its such a beauty...... But i know you have a few others in waiting to be resurected. Hope the sale goes good for you. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

11-30-2016, 02:19 PM	#36
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,888	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city Joe, you listing photos really look nice! Great Truck! Good Luck!

11-30-2016, 02:41 PM	#37
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city What a transformation, You did some great work there, I am sure someone out there is going to appreciate it.

12-05-2016, 11:32 AM	#38
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city Well it didn't sell, it bid to $20k then I got an offer of $22k. I needed $25k in my pocket. So its back home. Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

12-05-2016, 11:35 AM	#39
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,021	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city That's really surprising. I was thinking it would go for a lot more than the amount you needed in the ol pocket.

12-05-2016, 11:48 AM	#40
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city Not that the next auction couldn't fill your pocket. You never know. You came close, but it's good to hold your ground on a truck like that. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-05-2016, 12:41 PM	#41
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city My mecum experience was very disappointing, they pushed my truck through and didn't give any effort to work the price. It appeared they pushed it through playing catch up on time. I talked to them about that and they offered a credit to consign it in March if I want to. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

12-05-2016, 03:10 PM	#42
Malamute Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 756	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city I think they definitely put more time/effort into getting top dollar out of certain vehicles. Sorry to hear about your experience. I'm glad you stuck to your guns and didn't sell it under your number.

12-05-2016, 04:02 PM	#43
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,391	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city Dana Mecum seems to be letting his kid run the show now, I don't think he has the negotiation experience his father learned doing it over the years. Just my observation. __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

12-05-2016, 05:09 PM	#44
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city I was thinking 30. Maybe I like it too much __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto



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12-05-2016, 07:24 PM	#47
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city Joe, sorry it didn't sell...that is one mint truck! Personally, I think the big auctions heavily cater to the big ticket players and vehicles....leaving everyone else as a backburner attraction unfortunately. Some of the vehicles rolled across the block hardly actually even stop before they are rolled off again. Meanwhile...a six figure vehicle or personality can spend a couple of minutes up there. All Good Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

12-05-2016, 09:45 PM	#49
Ozark Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oakville, MO Posts: 1,018	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city Having seen it personally it's worth every bit of 30k Like I was telling you it's a good position when your stuck with an awesome truck Joe. Lol Still stinks they didn't give such a nice rig fair play.

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