Buying a truck, need advise!

[cincytrucktp]

Originally Posted by 70cst

from Zanesville Ohio cincytrucktp ... I agree that rust areas to look for are: inside top windshield area, rockers, inside kick panels, and cab corners.
You need to decide if you want swb or lwb, auto or manuel transmission, 6 cyl., small v8 or large V8... Also these trucks are divided in three years: 67-68, 69-70, and 71-72. What options such as...is factory AC important to you. As been said...rust can be very expensive to repair. If you see a truck feel free to ask questions from us and also post pics if you are able. You will find this forum very helpful. Good Luck in your search.

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Thanks, good article.

All good advise. I got overly excited about buying a 69 and it looked great on the outside but the underside and interior and engine was a little rough. Think I'll off off until I can find one that has a real nice body. Like someone said above the engine stuff is easy. I've done engine swaps etc and that's easy, but I have no body experience. What's frustrating is that some times the trucks look great from the outside but until you see them in person or ask the seller to send you detailed pics it's hard to tell if someone has just done a quick paint job on the truck. This may take a while.

[cincytrucktp]

Everyone says to check the cab corners. Where exactly on the cab or which corner do you find the rust issues?

[highperf4x4]

Originally Posted by cincytrucktp

Everyone says to check the cab corners. Where exactly on the cab or which corner do you find the rust issues?

Lower rear cab corners, rocker panels, the edges of the floor boards under the carpets. (these trucks were notorious for winshield leaks). However, My truck has all of these symptoms and even some rotted outter cab supports and I would not sell it for the world and I will gladly get around to fixing them all.

The way I see it, it's just more fun no matter what you have to fix. I only spent a couple of months playing around with this one after I got back in April. Now I can't park it long enough to do any more!

[danw210]

Seeing as you are in Ohio you probly wont find many good trucks unless you are willing to pay top dollar. I would suggest looking for a good mildly priced truck in Arizona or California. You can get alot more for your money even if you have to pay to haul it to your door. I shipped a truck from cali to Illinois for about $600.