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I've Been Furiously Searching...
...and I just can't seem to find what I'm looking for. (maybe it doesn't exist) I figured that you guys would run across something that fits what i'm looking for, so if you do, I would really appreciate it if you would shoot me a pm or post it here.
My daughter is turning 16 in December, and I'm looking for a nice truck for her first vehicle. She seems to like the 67-72 trucks, so I'm looking for a nice 67-72 swb (stepside preferrably) with a newer EFI V8. I considered starting from scratch and putting one together myself, but I just don't have the time right now. I've run across a few with older setups (ie; TPI 80's Camaro engines), but I'm looking for something with a more recent EFI setup. I've considered going the carb route, but I want to make sure that it's extremely reliable. I'd rather not get a big block, though I came very close to bidding on a very nice truck with a 396... It has to have A/C and I would prefer if the paint is in good to great shape. Also, 4-wheel disc brakes and power steering...just a few things that I can think of off the top of my head. Anyway, I figured that something like what I'm looking for would be out there, considering how popular these trucks are, but I haven't had much luck. I've tried Craigslist searches through "autotempest" and I've been searching ebay for a couple of months. Any help is appreciated! Last edited by STANGGT46; 09-29-2010 at 05:53 PM. |
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Re: I've Been Furiously Searching...
just craigslist... but, welcome to the board from az
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Re: I've Been Furiously Searching...
I would also search the for sale ads here on the board, you might have better luck finding something that was done correctly (read reliable) and get a better deal from a fellow board member than a total "stranger"
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Re: I've Been Furiously Searching...
![]() As I was reading your "want" list, my own wishes from the past came to light. Specifically, I wanted what seemed to be a reasonable vehicle...a '29 Ford roadster on a set of '32 rails. I mean, what's so unreasonable about that? I know that Deuce bodies (real steel) are scarce and there are both glass and steel replacements. A-bodies are more common and not as expensive. So, my request to a guy who owns the same Deuce 5-window coupe, with its' "Offenhauser" flathead....since he was in high school (graduated in '64)....he kinda laughed at me. Hurt my feelings, too. I'm sure that what you want is out there. A friend here, did some trading and used some $$ and got a '68 SWB that has a 5.3/4L60E drivetrain in a powder-coated chassis with a 4/6 drop...so, it's kinda like what you want to find. It is an unfinished project, but it's well on its way to be being a driver. By the way, it came from the Dallas/FW area. www.hotrodlane.cc is the website for Street and Performance, in Mena, AR. They market the engines and components to put an LS-series engine in just about any GM vehicle and may be another source for information. One of the principals in the company has a '71 with a 5.3 and an automatic. It's on their home page.
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Re: I've Been Furiously Searching...
Don't know what your budget is but Spal Fans had their "Back in Black" '67 short wide for sale earlier this year. But I am great at spending other peoples money.
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Re: I've Been Furiously Searching...
That is a bargain!!! And, it looks good in the pix. A personal eyeball may show it to have other issues, because the flat paint won't show imperfections like a glossy finish would, but it sure looks like a bargain to me.
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Re: I've Been Furiously Searching...
what price range you looking at?
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It really depends on the truck, but probably 15k or so, on the higher end. Posted via Mobile Device |
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Re: I've Been Furiously Searching...
you have to be extremely carefull as there are many so car builders that are really good on riggin stuff and cutting corners.
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Edit: I should add, when you do find "the" truck, if it's not local to you, post it on the board and see if someone from the board will check it out for you. There is a good chance someone here will be close, and who better than a truck guy to check it out?
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Re: I've Been Furiously Searching...
I sent you a Pm.
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Re: I've Been Furiously Searching...
Here is 2 good links with trucks all over the US? Howard
http://www.autotraderclassics.com http://countryclassiccars.com/trucks/trucks.htm
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Re: I've Been Furiously Searching...
Find the right truck locally w/a carb'd motor. Sell off the carb'd drivetrain & pay an experienced installer to do a 5.3ls swap.
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Re: I've Been Furiously Searching...
The truck on jonesboro craigslist looks like a great deal. I had considered it, but I would probably have to sleep in it. Wives just don't understand.
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Re: I've Been Furiously Searching...
There could be worse trucks to sleep in? As long as the floor is clean. HE! HE! Howard
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Re: I've Been Furiously Searching...
Just saw this one on Kansas City craigslist. Might be close to what your looking for. http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/1983963432.html
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