1985 c-10-Is this worth it????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gregg72340 · 09-23-2010, 04:33 PM

I dont have any pics of it but its a C-10 2wd Scottsdale. 305/TH350. The owner said it hasnt run in two years, but has a new trans about 6,000 miles before it died, cab corners are crappy but the rest of the body looks to be fairly solid. Its a 4 headlight truck with a grill thats in one piece, straight front bumper, bed is very clean and its complete and doors and fenders look good sans one dent in the Left fender. Owner doesnt know whats wrong with the motor other than it died so he parked it. I also have another 85 c-10 that has been sitting for the good part of ten years that is a Custom Deluxe truck that basically does not have a single option on it, bad trans but got the motor runnin last weekend and it seems to run really well. The new Truck would run about $400 and was initially interested in it only for the trans until I saw it, now I am thinking worst case scenario if the motor in the new truck is really crap then just swap motors. For $400 would you guys take a chance on this. The new truck has every single option I was looking to put on the old truck anyways, so Im thinking I may save a lot of work in the long run just need someone elses opinion.

Thanks in advance Gregg

Adams74Chevy · 09-23-2010, 05:16 PM

Lets put it this way for a "good" bed in the MD area the best I've seen on CL is $600

I say do it.

powerdriver 1958 · 09-23-2010, 05:39 PM

I'd have to say, I'm on the buy it side.Bought two doors for 100 bucks and the front wrap for 300 and thought I stole it for that price.

81 Redhead · 09-23-2010, 05:44 PM

400 bux? Oh yeah... I'd run with it. Just bought an '81 Silverado for that much. Sat for three years. Dumped some fresh gas in it, little oil in the cylinders, been drivin' it for a month so far.

gregg72340 · 09-24-2010, 01:01 PM

Well I think as long as I sell my 68 GMC I have up for sale quick, I am going to do this, thanks for the opinions guys

redneckchevy · 09-25-2010, 03:39 AM

If i seen it for sale on the Cl here for $400, it would be in my yard haha. I say go for it.

palposity · 09-25-2010, 08:25 AM

Buy it.........

68 TT · 09-25-2010, 10:40 AM

For the money you can't go wrong, buy it now before somebody else beats you to it.

gregg72340 · 09-25-2010, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 TT

For the money you can't go wrong, buy it now before somebody else beats you to it.

Easier said than done, somebody beat me to it!

81 Redhead · 09-25-2010, 01:18 PM

aw, Man! That sux munkey butt!

gregg72340 · 09-25-2010, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 81 Redhead

aw, Man! That sux munkey butt!

Yup sure does so now Im back to the original plan of fixin the 85 that I alreasy had, and a th 350 for it that is known to be working for 75 bucks so i guess its better than nothin at this point

09-23-2010, 04:33 PM	#1
gregg72340 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: ambler, pa Posts: 325	1985 c-10-Is this worth it????? I dont have any pics of it but its a C-10 2wd Scottsdale. 305/TH350. The owner said it hasnt run in two years, but has a new trans about 6,000 miles before it died, cab corners are crappy but the rest of the body looks to be fairly solid. Its a 4 headlight truck with a grill thats in one piece, straight front bumper, bed is very clean and its complete and doors and fenders look good sans one dent in the Left fender. Owner doesnt know whats wrong with the motor other than it died so he parked it. I also have another 85 c-10 that has been sitting for the good part of ten years that is a Custom Deluxe truck that basically does not have a single option on it, bad trans but got the motor runnin last weekend and it seems to run really well. The new Truck would run about $400 and was initially interested in it only for the trans until I saw it, now I am thinking worst case scenario if the motor in the new truck is really crap then just swap motors. For $400 would you guys take a chance on this. The new truck has every single option I was looking to put on the old truck anyways, so Im thinking I may save a lot of work in the long run just need someone elses opinion. Thanks in advance Gregg __________________ Just would like the snow to stop so I can actually work on my truck!!!!!!!!!!!

09-23-2010, 05:16 PM	#2
Adams74Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MD Posts: 417	Re: 1985 c-10-Is this worth it????? Lets put it this way for a "good" bed in the MD area the best I've seen on CL is $600 I say do it. __________________ 2006 Silverado Crew Cab 1500 4x4 5.3L automatic 1986 M1008 CUCV 6.2L Detroit Diesel TH400 4.56 Detroit Locker rear NP208 1973 K20 "Silverado" 350ci, HEI, TH350, NP203 with 2wd conversion, A/C, power windows,tilt wheel, dual tanks. My '73ish K20 thread My 5yo son claims it as his. 1987 V20 Custom Deluxe 350 TH400 NP208 "farm truck" getting parted out. 2016 Nissan Altima grocery getter/commuter

09-23-2010, 05:39 PM	#3
powerdriver 1958 Kid's Mechanic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 8,241	Re: 1985 c-10-Is this worth it????? I'd have to say, I'm on the buy it side.Bought two doors for 100 bucks and the front wrap for 300 and thought I stole it for that price. Last edited by powerdriver 1958; 09-23-2010 at 05:40 PM.

09-23-2010, 05:44 PM	#4
81 Redhead Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Rising Star, TX Posts: 13	Re: 1985 c-10-Is this worth it????? 400 bux? Oh yeah... I'd run with it. Just bought an '81 Silverado for that much. Sat for three years. Dumped some fresh gas in it, little oil in the cylinders, been drivin' it for a month so far. __________________ Rock out with your, uhhh.... Hang out with your wang out!

09-24-2010, 01:01 PM	#5
gregg72340 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: ambler, pa Posts: 325	Re: 1985 c-10-Is this worth it????? Well I think as long as I sell my 68 GMC I have up for sale quick, I am going to do this, thanks for the opinions guys __________________ Just would like the snow to stop so I can actually work on my truck!!!!!!!!!!!

09-25-2010, 03:39 AM	#6
redneckchevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tony, WI Posts: 69	Re: 1985 c-10-Is this worth it????? If i seen it for sale on the Cl here for $400, it would be in my yard haha. I say go for it.

09-25-2010, 08:25 AM	#7
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: 1985 c-10-Is this worth it????? Buy it......... __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

09-25-2010, 10:40 AM	#8
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: 1985 c-10-Is this worth it????? For the money you can't go wrong, buy it now before somebody else beats you to it. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

09-25-2010, 01:18 PM	#10
81 Redhead Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Rising Star, TX Posts: 13	Re: 1985 c-10-Is this worth it????? aw, Man! That sux munkey butt! __________________ Rock out with your, uhhh.... Hang out with your wang out!

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