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CEE1NG_RED · 10-03-2010, 03:05 AM

Well...guys. Seems like I found a deal. Whatcha think? Yay or nay (for those classic gear head gurus). I know it will not require smog, but will placing a later engine effect this waiver? Let's see if it's still in the market.

1967 Chevy SWB Truck
http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/23511068

In a nut shell, it’s a 1967 small-window, short bed, fleet side truck that looks good, runs and drives great, daily driver reliable, with a cut dash, and a funky looking bed… it’s not perfect, but is a ready to go short bed Chevrolet truck for $4000.

This truck was my daily driver until yesterday, and just completed a 2400 mile road trip last week. I'm selling the truck, because I just bought a 1966 Nova 2 door coupe to replace it... and the wife said that either my mistress, the truck, the 1965 Chevelle Convertible, or the 1962 Corvette had to go. Unfortunately, the truck drew the short straw. I’m not interested in a trade, and I really don’t need to sell it, because my driveway isn’t full yet. My price is fair and firm. There is no point in wasting either of our time with ridiculous offers.

The truck is an original short bed small window '67 truck. It originally was a original 6 cylinder / powerglide combo that's been upgraded with a late-model 350 engine and a TH400 transmission. The truck has front 5 lug disc brakes, and a 5 lug 12 bolt rear. The engine has headers and an aluminum Holley intake, with a new, electric choke 600 CFM Holley 4 BBL carb.

The good:
Over-all good looking older truck, with the right look... you'll look and feel good driving it, without worrying about a paint chip or other blem.
The truck has an excellent nose/grill, doors and fenders, new front bumper, new hood hinges, new vent windows, new windshield, and new driver side door hinges.
Truck runs and drives excellent, and laughs at L.A.'s traffic.
The rotors, drums, and wheel cylinders are new.
It has 15X8 rally wheels with new 10.5 X 31 Radial tires, and new front shocks.
The truck has a later model sway bar, with new bushings.

Wipers, heater, all lights, and turn signals work.
I replaced the stock seat with a RARE factory fold-down seat... great for storage and keeping items out of sight.

The bad:
The dash has been cut, but I have an excellent, uncut dash to go with the truck.
Bubba got his hands on the truck bed long before I owned it. The truck was bracket raced many years ago. See pics.
Truck has a GMC tailgate, and it is a little rough.
Truck has the usual inner/outer rocker rust these trucks all seem to have.

Feel free to ask any questions, or to stop by and check out the truck.

ADDITIONAL PICS IN THE LINK BELOW:

http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/23511068

CEE1NG_RED · 10-03-2010, 03:10 AM

I'm not really digging the small rear window. Can that be cut and widen or it will ruin the integrity of the frame? Also, the rear bed...is there an OEM wheel well I can just bolt on and take out the horrible custom box one?

**LEEVON** · 10-03-2010, 06:52 AM

I think you can do better for $4000. Looking at the pics, there's a good chance the body has some skeletons in it's closet. It just looks rough overall. You're going to get lots of opinions but I'd keep looking. Plus you're in California, no reason to settle...

kq4pc · 10-03-2010, 07:49 AM

Hey Ceeing Red, Wanted to know what cav unit tag on front bumper?i got one on my 06,from 11th cav.served with them in viet nam. like the truck also.mine is 68 short step. thanks Bobby

big_al_71 · 10-03-2010, 08:00 AM

Maybe 2k at best but for 4k I seen many in better condition as leevon said I would not settle.

rsavage · 10-03-2010, 10:08 AM

Wrong engine, rust issues, box & tailgate issues, dash issues, needs paint etc. You live where you can buy great trucks. I'd keep looking if I were you.

Longhorn Man · 10-03-2010, 10:39 AM

it's a chopped down long wheel base truck, and they didn't bob the end of the frame.
For 4 grand you can get a much better truck

71swb4x4 · 10-03-2010, 10:47 AM

My first thought was the same as Andy's. NOT an original short bed. The box is clearly a shortened long bed box. They shortened it all up front, didn't take any out of the back.

tonypaul · 10-03-2010, 11:28 AM

Take the advice of the others and "NO" on this one, even @ $2000.00 I dont think its worth it.

**Ironangel** · 10-03-2010, 11:40 AM

What truck? All I seen was a detachable attackable adorable hood ornament/fender emblem!

If that comes with the truck, GO! Otherwise, I have agree with the above comments.

Mercy!

CEE1NG_RED · 10-03-2010, 05:07 PM

Thanks for the great opinions... Unfortunately, here in CA. the short beds are overpriced because of high demands for it. I'm not in the market to buy a longbed, but I do see those sell for $2k and below. Kinda wished it was the same w/ the shortbeds!

Longhorn Man · 10-03-2010, 05:14 PM

so look outside your area. IMO, if you have 4k in your pocket to buy, then you could get a $3500 truck out of nevada or arizona, and go get it, or have someone ship it for you. SWB trucks are overpriced everywhere you look.

CEE1NG_RED · 10-03-2010, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

so look outside your area. IMO, if you have 4k in your pocket to buy, then you could get a $3500 truck out of nevada or arizona, and go get it, or have someone ship it for you. SWB trucks are overpriced everywhere you look.

My concern about purchasing outside of my area is that I cannot fully inspect the vehicle, yet alone drive it to see how it runs. Plus, background check of ownership and etc. becomes a headache.

wwotr · 10-03-2010, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CEE1NG_RED

My concern about purchasing outside of my area is that I cannot fully inspect the vehicle, yet alone drive it to see how it runs. Plus, background check of ownership and etc. becomes a headache.

I know it's not a Fleetside, (see link below),
but I think you can do better, then what you have posted.
Maybe you can get it for $2K WITHOUT the "Model"!

(yea I said it)!

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/1985583510.html

67chevy1series · 10-03-2010, 08:40 PM

buy some new wheels for it get some inner fenders for the back and fill in the marker lights and some engine compartment and it should be a really nice cruiser rat rod

CEE1NG_RED · 10-03-2010, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wwotr

I know it's not a Fleetside, (see link below),
but I think you can do better, then what you have posted.
Maybe you can get it for $2K WITHOUT the "Model"!

(yea I said it)!

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/1985583510.html

Looks nice, but yea...I want a fleetside. I'll just keep looking and see what pops. Maybe that Christmas is on the way, I may see some on for sale. We'll see...

cam.man67 · 10-04-2010, 06:44 AM

Unless the chica comes with it, I say no.

10-03-2010, 03:05 AM	#1
CEE1NG_RED Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LBC California Posts: 497	GO or NO? Well...guys. Seems like I found a deal. Whatcha think? Yay or nay (for those classic gear head gurus). I know it will not require smog, but will placing a later engine effect this waiver? Let's see if it's still in the market. 1967 Chevy SWB Truck http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/23511068 In a nut shell, it’s a 1967 small-window, short bed, fleet side truck that looks good, runs and drives great, daily driver reliable, with a cut dash, and a funky looking bed… it’s not perfect, but is a ready to go short bed Chevrolet truck for $4000. This truck was my daily driver until yesterday, and just completed a 2400 mile road trip last week. I'm selling the truck, because I just bought a 1966 Nova 2 door coupe to replace it... and the wife said that either my mistress, the truck, the 1965 Chevelle Convertible, or the 1962 Corvette had to go. Unfortunately, the truck drew the short straw. I’m not interested in a trade, and I really don’t need to sell it, because my driveway isn’t full yet. My price is fair and firm. There is no point in wasting either of our time with ridiculous offers. The truck is an original short bed small window '67 truck. It originally was a original 6 cylinder / powerglide combo that's been upgraded with a late-model 350 engine and a TH400 transmission. The truck has front 5 lug disc brakes, and a 5 lug 12 bolt rear. The engine has headers and an aluminum Holley intake, with a new, electric choke 600 CFM Holley 4 BBL carb. The good: Over-all good looking older truck, with the right look... you'll look and feel good driving it, without worrying about a paint chip or other blem. The truck has an excellent nose/grill, doors and fenders, new front bumper, new hood hinges, new vent windows, new windshield, and new driver side door hinges. Truck runs and drives excellent, and laughs at L.A.'s traffic. The rotors, drums, and wheel cylinders are new. It has 15X8 rally wheels with new 10.5 X 31 Radial tires, and new front shocks. The truck has a later model sway bar, with new bushings. Wipers, heater, all lights, and turn signals work. I replaced the stock seat with a RARE factory fold-down seat... great for storage and keeping items out of sight. The bad: The dash has been cut, but I have an excellent, uncut dash to go with the truck. Bubba got his hands on the truck bed long before I owned it. The truck was bracket raced many years ago. See pics. Truck has a GMC tailgate, and it is a little rough. Truck has the usual inner/outer rocker rust these trucks all seem to have. Feel free to ask any questions, or to stop by and check out the truck. ADDITIONAL PICS IN THE LINK BELOW: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/23511068

10-03-2010, 03:10 AM	#2
CEE1NG_RED Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LBC California Posts: 497	Re: GO or NO? I'm not really digging the small rear window. Can that be cut and widen or it will ruin the integrity of the frame? Also, the rear bed...is there an OEM wheel well I can just bolt on and take out the horrible custom box one?

10-03-2010, 06:52 AM	#3
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: GO or NO? I think you can do better for $4000. Looking at the pics, there's a good chance the body has some skeletons in it's closet. It just looks rough overall. You're going to get lots of opinions but I'd keep looking. Plus you're in California, no reason to settle... __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 10-03-2010 at 06:53 AM.

10-03-2010, 07:49 AM	#4
kq4pc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: lebanon tn. Posts: 96	Re: GO or NO? Hey Ceeing Red, Wanted to know what cav unit tag on front bumper?i got one on my 06,from 11th cav.served with them in viet nam. like the truck also.mine is 68 short step. thanks Bobby __________________ 36 master 36 master delux coupe,6cly,3sp. 58 impala,348 3 duces,4 sp. 56 belair,302,4sp,12 bolt. 2000 silverado,5.3 auto. 65 foo foo rd,352 auto,for sale

10-03-2010, 08:00 AM	#5
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: GO or NO? Maybe 2k at best but for 4k I seen many in better condition as leevon said I would not settle. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-03-2010, 10:08 AM	#6
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: GO or NO? Wrong engine, rust issues, box & tailgate issues, dash issues, needs paint etc. You live where you can buy great trucks. I'd keep looking if I were you. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

10-03-2010, 10:39 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: GO or NO? it's a chopped down long wheel base truck, and they didn't bob the end of the frame. For 4 grand you can get a much better truck

10-03-2010, 10:47 AM	#8
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: GO or NO? My first thought was the same as Andy's. NOT an original short bed. The box is clearly a shortened long bed box. They shortened it all up front, didn't take any out of the back. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

10-03-2010, 11:28 AM	#9
tonypaul Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 639	Re: GO or NO? Take the advice of the others and "NO" on this one, even @ $2000.00 I dont think its worth it.

10-03-2010, 11:40 AM	#10
Ironangel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Falls City, Nebraska "100 Miles From Nowhere" Posts: 2,219	Re: GO or NO? What truck? All I seen was a detachable attackable adorable hood ornament/fender emblem! If that comes with the truck, GO! Otherwise, I have agree with the above comments. Mercy! __________________ Michael of the clan Hill, "Two Seventy Two's" 71 1-ton Dually 350 4-Speed 71 C/50 Grain Truck, 350 Split-Axle 4-Speed 02 3/4 ton Express 14 Indian Chief Vintage 1952 Ford 8N, "Only Ford Allowed On The Property" "Be American, Buy American"

10-03-2010, 05:07 PM	#11
CEE1NG_RED Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LBC California Posts: 497	Re: GO or NO? Thanks for the great opinions... Unfortunately, here in CA. the short beds are overpriced because of high demands for it. I'm not in the market to buy a longbed, but I do see those sell for $2k and below. Kinda wished it was the same w/ the shortbeds!

10-03-2010, 05:14 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: GO or NO? so look outside your area. IMO, if you have 4k in your pocket to buy, then you could get a $3500 truck out of nevada or arizona, and go get it, or have someone ship it for you. SWB trucks are overpriced everywhere you look.

10-03-2010, 08:40 PM	#15
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: GO or NO? buy some new wheels for it get some inner fenders for the back and fill in the marker lights and some engine compartment and it should be a really nice cruiser rat rod

10-04-2010, 06:44 AM	#17
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: GO or NO? Unless the chica comes with it, I say no. __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

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