New Member Wants Your Opinion On First Purchase! - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

onetoncrewcab · 06-02-2003, 07:22 PM

Actually Randy, I live in the rust belt too. Not as bad as Minnesota though, but we have our share of rusted junk. I ended up going to Arkansas to get a better cab for my crewcab pickup that I was rebuilding.

With the additional descriptions SLS has posted, the truck could be worth the $2000....wish we had pics to look at!
Mike

*Randy70C-10* · 06-02-2003, 09:02 PM

I have to use the "GIF" lol

Warbones · 06-02-2003, 09:04 PM

It really depends what you are looking for. I have seen some nice trucks around here but none for sale for a reasonable price. One 67 gmc was trashed and I mean TRASHED and the guy was asking $600. Some places trucks may be a dime a dozen and easy to come by. I spent some time looking for mine . Paid for it and had it delivered. It needs some ( alot ) of work. Someone with a shop and tools + the know how to do the work might not see as much work as I see. It's their trade and I would imagine they have it down to a science. The truck runs good and I have whatever life I have left to get it to where I want it. I have spent far more and gotten far less in return. So for me this will be a project that I will spend time on. It is the year ( 67 ) and dream mode of transportation.

weasel29gm · 06-02-2003, 10:34 PM

Howdy from good ole' '' RUSTY " West Virginia LOL!!! We have alot of rusted trucks too. IMHO, I'd look for a good one with a good rust free cab. the rest is unbolt and bolt. As far as that price thats good but the cab should be real good. Around here Iwon't look at one for 1k or less cos most of em' are junk!! Unless you are in the parts business. So I think I would keep lookin'!!!!!!!

weasel29gm · 06-02-2003, 10:34 PM

Howdy from good ole' '' RUSTY " West Virginia LOL!!! We have alot of rusted trucks too. IMHO, I'd look for a good one with a good rust free cab. the rest is unbolt and bolt. As far as that price thats good but the cab should be real good. Around here Iwon't look at one for 1k or less cos most of em' are junk!! Unless you are in the parts business. So I think I would keep lookin'!!!!!!!

dinnut · 06-03-2003, 12:19 AM

FACTORY FRONT DISC BRAKES!

SLS · 06-03-2003, 03:03 AM

Hello again guys!

After taken the great advice shared by you all, and another, more thorough look at the truck in question,......I have decided to wait- and keep saving....and searching. The journey is part of the enjoyment, after all.......

The repair work that was done on the truck already was shoddy and would have to be completely redone. Also, in conversation with the owner, a 'little' wiring issue that involved a short in the alternator and involved some burning wires came to light as well. The trusty ol' magnet reveled cab corner bondo as well (from days gone by). Same with the area above the windshield....and one side of the bed. The mirror revealed that the cab supports may be in need of some TLC as well.

After looking over my notes I concluded that in order to save this truck a frame-off would be the only way to go....something which does not fit my agenda as the drivetrain is not original (and possibly questionable as well).

When I look at the truck I can see the potential...but the expense, time, and labor may just be a bit more than I am willing to undertake...even for the elusive shorty w/ the options.

I want to thank you all for your opinions and guidance... and I will take along on my journey with the fresh perspective that I hopefully have gained some new friends as well. No way have you guys heard the last from me. I WILL FIND MY TRUCK!!!! And I will still be reading at this site every night....learning and enjoying the fact that I have found the gathering place of the most dedicated and gracious ol' Chevy truck lovers on the planet.

And don't forget, Smitty can travel the South East on weekends to check out potential candidates so PLEASE do not hesitate to drop me a line if you run across a decent shorty in need of adoption and a bit of TLC.

I appreciate you all, and best wishes to you and your awesome trucks.

dinnut · 06-03-2003, 03:56 AM

a little strange are we?

SLS · 06-03-2003, 04:01 AM

"a little strange are we?"

VTKidder · 06-03-2003, 10:17 AM

Good call on waiting.....there's a deal to be found every day of the week. As luck would have it, if you'd bought that for $2k, the day after you would have found a 'loaded' 72 cheyenne going down the road with a For Sale $1,500 sticker in the back window. From one who didn't, hold out for the right truck. I bought a long step rotted to pieces, and have turned it into a short fleet where the only original sheet metal on the truck is the cab, or what I didn't have to replace (changed rockers, corners, cab mounts, floor panels and other various patches.) Wait...the deal will come.

VTKidder · 06-03-2003, 10:19 AM

Oh.....and don't waste your time coming to Vermont looking for a project truck. Our stuff rusts out in 10 years here!!!

meathead95 · 06-03-2003, 12:01 PM

welcome from nashville.

meathead95 · 06-03-2003, 12:02 PM

where is the truck located i would like to look at it if you are not interested

06-02-2003, 07:22 PM	#26
onetoncrewcab One of my kids. Cute eh? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mitchell, SD Posts: 1,286	Actually Randy, I live in the rust belt too. Not as bad as Minnesota though, but we have our share of rusted junk. I ended up going to Arkansas to get a better cab for my crewcab pickup that I was rebuilding. With the additional descriptions SLS has posted, the truck could be worth the $2000....wish we had pics to look at! Mike __________________ If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is “God is crying.” And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is “Probably because of something you did. John 3:16 2006 Chevy HHR 2000 Dodge Durango 1985 Jeep CJ-7 1970 Chevy Pickup

06-02-2003, 09:04 PM	#28
Warbones Navel Inspector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,373	Paid $2,000 for mine It really depends what you are looking for. I have seen some nice trucks around here but none for sale for a reasonable price. One 67 gmc was trashed and I mean TRASHED and the guy was asking $600. Some places trucks may be a dime a dozen and easy to come by. I spent some time looking for mine . Paid for it and had it delivered. It needs some ( alot ) of work. Someone with a shop and tools + the know how to do the work might not see as much work as I see. It's their trade and I would imagine they have it down to a science. The truck runs good and I have whatever life I have left to get it to where I want it. I have spent far more and gotten far less in return. So for me this will be a project that I will spend time on. It is the year ( 67 ) and dream mode of transportation. __________________ 1948 Chevy Aerosedan GONE! I think. 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Coupe WANTED 1967 IMPALA 1967 CST C10 Long Bed with a 283

06-02-2003, 10:34 PM	#29
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,096	Howdy from good ole' '' RUSTY " West Virginia LOL!!! We have alot of rusted trucks too. IMHO, I'd look for a good one with a good rust free cab. the rest is unbolt and bolt. As far as that price thats good but the cab should be real good. Around here Iwon't look at one for 1k or less cos most of em' are junk!! Unless you are in the parts business. So I think I would keep lookin'!!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

06-02-2003, 10:34 PM	#30
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,096	Howdy from good ole' '' RUSTY " West Virginia LOL!!! We have alot of rusted trucks too. IMHO, I'd look for a good one with a good rust free cab. the rest is unbolt and bolt. As far as that price thats good but the cab should be real good. Around here Iwon't look at one for 1k or less cos most of em' are junk!! Unless you are in the parts business. So I think I would keep lookin'!!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

06-03-2003, 12:19 AM	#31
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	FACTORY FRONT DISC BRAKES! __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

06-02-2003, 09:02 PM	#27
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	I have to use the "GIF" lol

06-03-2003, 03:03 AM	#32
SLS Finish the'71..or bust! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nashville, TN. Posts: 441	UPDATE! Hello again guys! After taken the great advice shared by you all, and another, more thorough look at the truck in question,......I have decided to wait- and keep saving....and searching. The journey is part of the enjoyment, after all....... The repair work that was done on the truck already was shoddy and would have to be completely redone. Also, in conversation with the owner, a 'little' wiring issue that involved a short in the alternator and involved some burning wires came to light as well. The trusty ol' magnet reveled cab corner bondo as well (from days gone by). Same with the area above the windshield....and one side of the bed. The mirror revealed that the cab supports may be in need of some TLC as well. After looking over my notes I concluded that in order to save this truck a frame-off would be the only way to go....something which does not fit my agenda as the drivetrain is not original (and possibly questionable as well). When I look at the truck I can see the potential...but the expense, time, and labor may just be a bit more than I am willing to undertake...even for the elusive shorty w/ the options. I want to thank you all for your opinions and guidance... and I will take along on my journey with the fresh perspective that I hopefully have gained some new friends as well. No way have you guys heard the last from me. I WILL FIND MY TRUCK!!!! And I will still be reading at this site every night....learning and enjoying the fact that I have found the gathering place of the most dedicated and gracious ol' Chevy truck lovers on the planet. And don't forget, Smitty can travel the South East on weekends to check out potential candidates so PLEASE do not hesitate to drop me a line if you run across a decent shorty in need of adoption and a bit of TLC. I appreciate you all, and best wishes to you and your awesome trucks. Last edited by SLS; 06-03-2003 at 03:07 AM.

06-03-2003, 03:56 AM	#33
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	a little strange are we? __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

06-03-2003, 04:01 AM	#34
SLS Finish the'71..or bust! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nashville, TN. Posts: 441	*"a little strange are we?"*

06-03-2003, 10:17 AM	#35
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	Good Call Good call on waiting.....there's a deal to be found every day of the week. As luck would have it, if you'd bought that for $2k, the day after you would have found a 'loaded' 72 cheyenne going down the road with a For Sale $1,500 sticker in the back window. From one who didn't, hold out for the right truck. I bought a long step rotted to pieces, and have turned it into a short fleet where the only original sheet metal on the truck is the cab, or what I didn't have to replace (changed rockers, corners, cab mounts, floor panels and other various patches.) Wait...the deal will come.

06-03-2003, 10:19 AM	#36
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	Oh.....and don't waste your time coming to Vermont looking for a project truck. Our stuff rusts out in 10 years here!!!

06-03-2003, 12:01 PM	#37
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	welcome from nashville. __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

06-03-2003, 12:02 PM	#38
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	where is the truck located i would like to look at it if you are not interested __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.