68 Fleet Side - To Buy or Not to Buy....help needed

[acloco]

My dilemma....to purchase a 68 SWB Fleetside, or not.

Sorry...don't have pics.

SWB, fleetside
Rust in rockers & some pinholes in cab floor.
Left door & fender = junk - dented (a front clip, rad support, & left door come with truck -same color too!)
6 cyl, 3 on the tree, drum brakes, no power anything
Do not know if engine runs or not
Has 35,xxx miles - believe this to be actual mileage - original seat and pedals are not worn.
V8, unknown size, that has 45K on a rebuild comes with the truck.
Price is 1000.

I am debating about buying the truck, swapping out the door & fender, dumping the V8 in it, add some dual exhaust, and selling for 2500....

Thoughts?? What is the down side? hehhe...I know what the up side is.....

I have the cash....but the cash was earmarked for primer & paint for my 67 SWB fleetside...........

[FormerMember]

I'd say it depends. Can you get 2500 and disclose the rot that's left behind?

Sounds like a project I would take on and find out it's WAY more work than I anticipated and never make money on.

[acloco]

I believe I can get 2500 out of it....with only swapping the door, fender, & V8 in....leave the rest as is.

[acloco]

Will be heading home from work....decisions...decisions.

Grendel...yeah...you are probably right.

On the other hand....replace the door and fender...and I have a great driver! LOL

[FormerMember]

Well, if it's something you can keep for a bit and drive, then I would do it.

I just don't buy these things for re-sale. It can be a nightmare.

[cdowns]

i find alot more gets done if i have one project and consentrate my cash and energy on that

[FormerMember]

Originally Posted by cdowns

i find alot more gets done if i have one project and consentrate my cash and energy on that

I have to agree. I am doing the same. a frame off, customorization.

Howevr, if this could be a driver with say 8 hours of work, I would do it and take the other off the road...

[Swbman]

Now, you should know what the answer to your question is going be from MOST everyone in this place is going to be......THAT'S BUY IT..... Ive paid more for less in the past.

[72CSTC5]

Buy it and sell it to someone on the board so it can stay in the family. I think you could make a little cash on it though if you can get it running and driving and sell it for a small profit.

[LUV2XCLR8]

Originally Posted by cdowns

i find alot more gets done if i have one project and consentrate my cash and energy on that

Been my downfall in the past, not anymore, I agree w/ DOWNS, but not often

[acloco]

Argh...I am somewhat fuddled on this.....argh..argh..argh!

I do not drive the other...so transportation is not an issue.

I agree....too many projects...not enough money or time....

[FormerMember]

Originally Posted by acloco

Argh...I am somewhat fuddled on this.....argh..argh..argh!

I do not drive the other...so transportation is not an issue.

I agree....too many projects...not enough money or time....

Then that is your answer. You can already guess that you'll never get that door or fender on, or on the way you'd want it to be.

[72CSTC5]

Pass the lead on to somebody else. Maybe they will want it if someone is in your area.

[acloco]

Agreed...with both of you.

Here is the info......This is in North Platte, NE - almost exactly between Omaha & Denver. Yes, I will help anybody with whatever they need.

1968 Chevy short box, 2 wheel dr., big rear window, lots of spare parts, good project, $1200 OBO, 308-532-4483.

[FormerMember]

That is might fine of you.

I am already over my head on a single project myself.

[CG]

Originally Posted by cdowns

i find alot more gets done if i have one project and consentrate my cash and energy on that

when i joined this board i had a 71 halfton 4x4 long box. the more i hung around here the more trucks i liked and just had to have one. i ended up with my 71 4x4 a 68 4x4 project, 68 c10 short fleet project, 72 c10 short fleet project, 2-72 c10 burbs, 72 cheyenne super project, misc extra chassis and body parts. basically not getting anything done. im down to 3 trucks, one a keeper and two left for sale. im hoping by spring to have the 72 cheyenne almost done. crossing fingers.

[acloco]

Well...kudos to the board members. THANKS!