Possible deal for Al's new 68 c-10!!!!

[Mondo]

Nice clean truck.. it's nice when you don't "have to" do things but can get to them at your own pace.

My truck has a rear tank but had the gas cap still in the cab. I almost had a cab full of gas one time. Took the truck to a shop and the tank was almost empty... the mechanic drove by gas station, took the cap off, had the nozzle in hand when he noticed some light coming from the short filler tube just before sticking the nozzle in.
Man, that would of been a mess... filling that hole was first priority when I got new paint job.

[big_al_71]

Originally Posted by huero

Nice truck but it could use some of your magic Al. Then, it would be really nice.

Thank you, it sure will be updated in alot of areas...stay tuned...

Originally Posted by speeddemon619

All in all a decent start like you said Al. As long as all the body work was done RIGHT and not a hack job in disguise you should be in good territory. But I am with 68 short and you, id pay around 10g. The economy isnt helping him and his efforts to sell.

Originally Posted by VA72C10

I'd agree that with all that needs to be done to make it yours, 10K would be the max it would be worth to me. Also consider you will have to cut out the roll pan (body work/paint required) and he possibly cut the rear of the frame to install that so make sure the bumper would still mount.

I know you want a finished truck, but they can hide a lot. Look at project Jezebel on here.....read that thread before buying anything....
Have you considered a nice shortbed project that's almost at paint stage? I've seen a few on here and ebay lately...seems you have a good paint shop at your disposal and could drop it off there....could get the suspension/brakes done first so you don't have to worry about the fresh paint. Just something to consider....

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

It's really tough coming up with a price just by looking at pictures. There's to many hidden areas that you really need to check out in person. If it looks as good in person as it does in the pictures, I would say $12-15K if you planned on driving it as is. With all the changes you suggested that you will make, I would think $9-10K would be my (your) top dollar, . Let us know how it comes out.

Originally Posted by travlinman

idk.. if its alot more over 10k than its way over priced.
roll pan to bumper- no p/s, no p/b, still 6 lug- ugly wheels.
side markers filled, fake gas cap on cab, cut dash, 2 different style gauges. change out dash bezel since he covering the choke hole with a sticker. ugly floor shifter,swap with a auto tilt column...

u need to start looking out here in cali.. alot nicer trucks for way cheaper.

Originally Posted by wancosc356

Looks nice but not a "true" 68 like you are looking for, body wise.

Originally Posted by Mondo

Nice clean truck.. it's nice when you don't "have to" do things but can get to them at your own pace.

My truck has a rear tank but had the gas cap still in the cab. I almost had a cab full of gas one time. Took the truck to a shop and the tank was almost empty... the mechanic drove by gas station, took the cap off, had the nozzle in hand when he noticed some light coming from the short filler tube just before sticking the nozzle in.
Man, that would of been a mess... filling that hole was first priority when I got new paint job.

Well guys I spend a good amount of time on the phone with the gentleman (super nice guy) we shared car stories, he told me about another two c-10's he owns, a camaro, an impala 62 and a 70 road runner. He is not pressing for money by our conversation. We talked about everything that was done or not done yet and the reasons why as this was just his ride around daily driver vehicle. He told me that he already turned down an offer of 14,500 in person with money in hand. After hearing this I think that I may have to continue looking. If it is a bluff I am not willing to pay more than 10k tops and still have to worry about bringing it down to South Florida. I am not writing it off yet but we are not in the same ballpark. stay tuned boys....
If you would all keep an eye out for a 68C10 SWB that DOES NOT need to be painted, could be a roller also as I am more than likely do a LS3 install in it.
To havwe an idea I am looking for a truck as good as my 71 if not better.
I appreciate everyones input and I definetly noticed that lots of us are on the same page..
Thanks

[LEEVON]

nice ride, $8-10K in todays market in my opinion. Add air ride, interior and the little things it will probably need and you'd have a $15K truck. I'll keep an eye out up here. Lots of trucks in Kansas City, Tulsa, Oklahoma City.

[1971 GMC SHORTY]

Very Clean Start

[gcburdic]

Al...you need someone to go take a looky??....If it's close, I'd go look at it for ya....I gotta 68 C10 that doesn't need paint?!?!?!....ummmmm

[big_al_71]

Originally Posted by gcburdic

Al...you need someone to go take a looky??....If it's close, I'd go look at it for ya....I gotta 68 C10 that doesn't need paint?!?!?!....ummmmm

Thanks G I will keep it in mind if anything....

[leddzepp]

8-10K max. Paint and body look awesome. Black rocks! Other than that, it looks like it drove thru pep boys with the crap magnet on. Clear lenses, ginormous Holley air cleaner lid, ugly tach held on w/ a hose clamp, no tilt, ugly wheels, and the cowl hood detracts from the lines of the truck. All IMHO of course. For 14K or more, I would expect the engine compartment to look like your current truck's. Nothing matches in this one.

[cparman]

I agree with Hart Rod.

pwr disc brakes // if done right $1000 and your labor
classic auto air $ 1300 and your labor
make interior more stock appearing $1000 and your labor

I love the truck, but IMO it needs to be bought at a price less than your mods to make it a great DD in south Florida

[msgross]

Originally Posted by cparman

I agree with Hart Rod.

pwr disc brakes // if done right $1000 and your labor
classic auto air $ 1300 and your labor
make interior more stock appearing $1000 and your labor

I love the truck, but IMO it needs to be bought at a price less than your mods to make it a great DD in south Florida

my thoughts exactly.. it looks like a big window 67, not a 68..


Al, sounds like you passed already but I still want to pick it apart...

The bad..
1. aftermarket sheetmetal, I have it but i'm cheap
2. no marker lights
3. no nose trim or letters
4. aftermarket dash
5. 6 lugs (drums?)
6. manual brakes
7. no A/C (you live in Miami)
8. roll pan
9. 1980's interior
10. average 350
11. has windshield trim, rear window trim, cab trim but no side trim?
12. peep mirrors
13. 1990's rims
14. $15K +

the good:
1. paint
2. lowered
3. bed liner
4. runs

I say to find a chassis and cab, build your own and do it right! Then there is no question as to what you have...

[big_al_71]

Originally Posted by msgross

my thoughts exactly.. it looks like a big window 67, not a 68..


Al, sounds like you passed already but I still want to pick it apart...

The bad..
1. aftermarket sheetmetal, I have it but i'm cheap
2. no marker lights
3. no nose trim or letters
4. aftermarket dash
5. 6 lugs (drums?)
6. manual brakes
7. no A/C (you live in Miami)
8. roll pan
9. 1980's interior
10. average 350
11. has windshield trim, rear window trim, cab trim but no side trim?
12. peep mirrors
13. 1990's rims
14. $15K +

the good:
1. paint
2. lowered
3. bed liner
4. runs

I say to find a chassis and cab, build your own and do it right! Then there is no question as to what you have...

Mike I just got more picts from it, the under carriage leaves alot to be desired specially under the front cross member...I dont even want to post the picts because if some of you guys see it the price will drop another
1k



I guess back to the drawing board.......keep searching!!!

[msgross]

build your own... you know you want to

[BADPURPLE70CHEVY]

Nice truck...but i agree al with others when i say 9,500-11,000. Hard to say by pics but i see things that other trucks for 15,000 have this one should have. I live closer than you and would be glad to look at it closer for you. Nice truck hope you get it.

[big_al_71]

Originally Posted by msgross

build your own... you know you want to

I know Mike!!!!!

[big_al_71]

Originally Posted by BADPURPLE70CHEVY

Nice truck...but i agree al with others when i say 9,500-11,000. Hard to say by pics but i see things that other trucks for 15,000 have this one should have. I live closer than you and would be glad to look at it closer for you. Nice truck hope you get it.

Thank you for the offer and the opinion...Stay tuned...Geoff also offered to go check it out for me will see as we are still talking.

[PT'S 70 CST]

Al take a look at this one on ebay. I am not good trying to link but here is the item #200424136772


PT

[BB72CHEVKT]

I am sorry big al 71 but this truck seems far off the mark for your standards. I think you will pay too much then spend too much. JMHO.

[big_al_71]

Originally Posted by PT'S 70 CST

Al take a look at this one on ebay. I am not good trying to link but here is the item #200424136772

PT

That is a super nice truck but I am only wanting a 68 swb.....

Originally Posted by BB72CHEVKT

I am sorry big al 71 but this truck seems far off the mark for your standards. I think you will pay too much then spend too much. JMHO.

I am right there with you!!!!

[70cst]

Originally Posted by PT'S 70 CST

Al take a look at this one on ebay. I am not good trying to link but here is the item #200424136772
PT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...%3D1&viewitem=

Try this....

[*Dylan]

http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/1539006493.html

Good luck with your search! I'll keep my eyes peeled for you!

[Wilson_]

here is a few

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/cto/1540894830.html

3 for 15k
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ctd/1537190750.html


I have seen this one on the board a few times
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/1531855123.html

Good luck al

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by Wilson_

I have seen this one on the board a few times
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/1531855123.html

Al, I vote for this one

Man, never find deals like this when I have the time/cash....should just pick it up to finish....truck had so much potential and already a following of people wanting it completed...throw a V3.2 dropmember on it and fix the bumpsteer, put the bed on, throw a motor it and instant magazine/show truck...

I know it's not at at all what you want Al, just a really cool shop truck!

[big_al_71]

Originally Posted by *Dylan

http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/1539006493.html

Good luck with your search! I'll keep my eyes peeled for you!

Thanks Dylan.....Too bad is a stepside I am more into the fleetside, I appreciate you looking out though.

Originally Posted by Wilson_

here is a few

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/cto/1540894830.html

3 for 15k
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ctd/1537190750.html


I have seen this one on the board a few times
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/1531855123.html

Good luck al

Thanks Wilson.....I appreciate you looking out, keep me posted....

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Al, I vote for this one

Man, never find deals like this when I have the time/cash....should just pick it up to finish....truck had so much potential and already a following of people wanting it completed...throw a V3.2 dropmember on it and fix the bumpsteer, put the bed on, throw a motor it and instant magazine/show truck...

I know it's not at at all what you want Al, just a really cool shop truck!

there is alot of work on that one....but it is not what I would want. Keep your eyes out....

[*Dylan]

Would you still be interested in this truck Al? If so I can get the guys contact info for you. I correspond with one of his friends through e-mail occasionally. If I remember right it is an actual 68, just had the sidemarkers trimmed.

[big_al_71]

Originally Posted by *Dylan

Would you still be interested in this truck Al? If so I can get the guys contact info for you. I correspond with one of his friends through e-mail occasionally. If I remember right it is an actual 68, just had the sidemarkers trimmed.

Dylan,

That is what I am talking about, yes please comunicate with him and let me know asking price...or have him email me big_al_24x2@yahoo.com...

thanks....

[big_al_71]

Dylan
Actually I just relooked at the picts and saw asking 18,500 on the rear window on the passenger side.........get me a phone number if you can...
Thanks