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Camaroguy · 12-14-2016, 12:08 PM

Probably my favorite is when looking for 67-72 c10's, it doesn't say in the listing if it is a swb or lwb and every picture is taken at the "perfect" angle so you can't tell.

ranger danger · 12-14-2016, 02:26 PM

C10/20 4x4! Really! Either it's a "c" or its a " k".

stomper · 12-14-2016, 02:34 PM

My favorite is 'all original' then the ad proceeds to describe new paint, new 350, aftermarket wheels, engine chrome kit. Dude, if it's got all that it's not original!

**FL71C10** · 12-14-2016, 02:44 PM

The "usual or "typical" rust. Usual for the desert? or the rust belt? How about being more specific?

DarkFlounder · 12-14-2016, 02:48 PM

"Restorable"

Well, jeez, anything is restorable if you throw enough time and money at it.

kingNothing · 12-14-2016, 02:57 PM

67 c10 with rare small back glass

**jimer1964** · 12-14-2016, 05:52 PM

Worth thousands restored

arks · 12-14-2016, 08:05 PM

"Full documentation".
I found a prospect 200 miles away and, after seeing pictures and talking to the owner- who claimed to have "all the original documentation", went to see it only to discover he had absolutely NONE of the trucks paperwork (or even old pictures). The only receipts he had were the engine rebuild and some body rubbers.
What a waste of time!

TwoFiftyShifter · 12-14-2016, 08:15 PM

"Similar trucks go for xxxx amount"

**HO455** · 12-14-2016, 08:41 PM

Patina! That term just bugs me. Patina is what crafty women do to furniture that isn't old in order to con someone into paying too much for it. Our trucks worked hard and as a result they have scars! Not some distressed finish. Okay that's my thirty second rant. Please return to your regularly scheduled programming.

rob32472 · 12-14-2016, 09:02 PM

" don't miss a chance to own a piece of history"

davepl · 12-14-2016, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by palallin

This statement merely separates the AC system from one that needs a compressor or some other major component. In other words, it DOES work when fully charged, whereas one in need of a compressor would not, no matter how much it is charged.

If the statement were accurate, it would.

Consider for just a moment that the owner likely doesn't actually know what the problem is and why the AC doesn't work, or why it leaked. All non-working AC can be fixed by a "recharge" in most people's minds. That's my point.

If someone is selling a truck that is leak-free, working, and ready to charge, then it would be accurate. I am of the opinion that this is an uncommon case.

kaycee · 12-14-2016, 09:57 PM

Its a corvette 327 or 350

1972RedNeck · 12-14-2016, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by palallin

This statement merely separates the AC system from one that needs a compressor or some other major component. In other words, it DOES work when fully charged, whereas one in need of a compressor would not, no matter how much it is charged.

Except for the fact the the most likely thing to fail on these A/C systems is the compressor seal. So if it does work but leaks, chances are, the pump need replaced.

1972RedNeck · 12-14-2016, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ranger danger

C10/20 4x4! Really! Either it's a "c" or its a " k".

My K20 4X4 says C20 on the fender...

ranger danger · 12-15-2016, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1972RedNeck

My K20 4X4 says C20 on the fender...

Is it really a "K" or is it a converted "C"?

I'm willing to admit that I don't know everything and also when I'm wrong but, I am under the impression that a K is 4x4 and a C is not.

1972RedNeck · 12-15-2016, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ranger danger

Is it really a "K" or is it a converted "C"?

I'm willing to admit that I don't know everything and also when I'm wrong but, I am under the impression that a K is 4x4 and a C is not.

The only fender badges that had a K were K5's (blazers). Pickups got C10/C20 badges regardless of whether they were 4X4 or not.

James the III · 12-16-2016, 03:14 AM

HAHA,,
Seems many need to back off the caf and go to de-caf.

hewittca · 12-16-2016, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwoFiftyShifter

"Similar trucks go for xxxx amount"

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimer1964

Worth thousands restored

Quote:

Originally Posted by rob32472

" don't miss a chance to own a piece of history"

These are three of my favorites and are usually accompanied by "make an offer" and no price. I just skip right on by these no matter how nice they may appear.

46stude · 12-16-2016, 10:25 AM

Vehicle is cheap, ad says "not running, just needs a $2.99 part to fix it, but don't have time, my loss is your gain".
Really, it needs a cheap part that takes 15 minutes to install, but you don't have time so you're selling it for $500 instead of $2000??

SuperBuickGuy · 12-16-2016, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by too much stuff

Rare 3 door burb.

Or "I know what this is worth, Make offer" Yet still no price listed.

I always do and they always get mad.... well, except once, and I had to do much fast talking to avoid buying the car (which, to this day, I actually wish I had bought it -1956 Chevy belair wagon for *sob* $700)

My response to the "just needs" is "why don't you just" - after all, as it seems to be the first words out of many's mouth... just like the offer bit, they usually don't like my suggestion of what they should just do - they say I'm blunt and rude

100%Chevy · 12-16-2016, 11:19 AM

I've been doing a/c repair for many years.
And,I agree,the phrase-"Just needs some freon" is the most common complaint I hear!
If it needs freon,it has a leak!
Leaks cost time and money to repair.
One can won't fix it!Ever!It will still leak.
And,usually,it's a waste of time and freon.
But,it can get very expensive to rebuild a system,so most just sell the car and buy one with working a/c.
Or, do without.
Mike.

**RenoKeene** · 12-16-2016, 11:29 AM

All original, one owner.
Went to look at said truck after the seller told us that his father bought it new and it was fully restored.
Factory big block 70 shortbed....with a small block.

**jeffahart** · 12-16-2016, 11:38 AM

Well let me take it in a bit of a different direction. What I like to see in the description(and the main thing I look for). "Only driven to church on Sunday". When I see this in the ad, I know it's a true low mileage vehicle being sold by an honest person.... Instant buy! The problem is people stopped using this in ads, I must be getting old!

SeniorVerde · 12-16-2016, 11:52 AM

How about when you inquire about a non runner, bit of rust, sitting in some field...
"Oh that one I ain't selling- I seen what they go for on the auctions.
That Angry Argument Garage Monkey show on the History channel just did one like that, went for 80 grand!"

12-14-2016, 12:08 PM	#26
Camaroguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 655	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" Probably my favorite is when looking for 67-72 c10's, it doesn't say in the listing if it is a swb or lwb and every picture is taken at the "perfect" angle so you can't tell.

12-14-2016, 02:26 PM	#27
ranger danger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Vacaville CA Posts: 896	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" C10/20 4x4! Really! Either it's a "c" or its a " k". __________________ 1969 C20 Suburban "Rez Dog" Rebuild America one testicle at a time. US Army 1977-1979 12B Combat Engineer US Navy 1979-1983 Gunners Mate Guns (GMG) NRA Life Member Unrestrained Children in back seats cause Accidents. Unrestrained Accidents in back seats cause Children.

12-14-2016, 02:34 PM	#28
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" My favorite is 'all original' then the ad proceeds to describe new paint, new 350, aftermarket wheels, engine chrome kit. Dude, if it's got all that it's not original! __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

12-14-2016, 02:44 PM	#29
FL71C10 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,509	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" The "usual or "typical" rust. Usual for the desert? or the rust belt? How about being more specific? __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.

12-14-2016, 02:48 PM	#30
DarkFlounder Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 281	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" "Restorable" Well, jeez, anything is restorable if you throw enough time and money at it. __________________ 72 K2500 Sierra Longbed Wideside 350/TH350/NP205 66 Plymouth Barracuda 225 Slant6

12-14-2016, 02:57 PM	#31
kingNothing Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Boaz,Al Posts: 209	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" 67 c10 with rare small back glass __________________ Yeah' well sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand Lucas Jackson

12-14-2016, 05:52 PM	#32
jimer1964 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: bowmansville,pa Posts: 1,683	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" Worth thousands restored

12-14-2016, 08:05 PM	#33
arks Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: The Keystone State Posts: 118	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" "Full documentation". I found a prospect 200 miles away and, after seeing pictures and talking to the owner- who claimed to have "all the original documentation", went to see it only to discover he had absolutely NONE of the trucks paperwork (or even old pictures). The only receipts he had were the engine rebuild and some body rubbers. What a waste of time! __________________ 1970 C10 short stepside 350/700R4

12-14-2016, 08:15 PM	#34
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" "Similar trucks go for xxxx amount" __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

12-14-2016, 08:41 PM	#35
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,393	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" Patina! That term just bugs me. Patina is what crafty women do to furniture that isn't old in order to con someone into paying too much for it. Our trucks worked hard and as a result they have scars! Not some distressed finish. Okay that's my thirty second rant. Please return to your regularly scheduled programming. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

12-14-2016, 09:02 PM	#36
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" " don't miss a chance to own a piece of history"

12-14-2016, 09:57 PM	#38
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,453	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" Its a corvette 327 or 350 __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327/4L60

12-16-2016, 03:14 AM	#43
James the III Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: lowell ma Posts: 750	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" HAHA,, Seems many need to back off the caf and go to de-caf.

12-16-2016, 10:25 AM	#45
46stude Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Rockport, Texas Posts: 195	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" Vehicle is cheap, ad says "not running, just needs a $2.99 part to fix it, but don't have time, my loss is your gain". Really, it needs a cheap part that takes 15 minutes to install, but you don't have time so you're selling it for $500 instead of $2000??

12-16-2016, 11:19 AM	#47
100%Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Moss Point,Ms. Posts: 1,439	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" I've been doing a/c repair for many years. And,I agree,the phrase-"Just needs some freon" is the most common complaint I hear! If it needs freon,it has a leak! Leaks cost time and money to repair. One can won't fix it!Ever!It will still leak. And,usually,it's a waste of time and freon. But,it can get very expensive to rebuild a system,so most just sell the car and buy one with working a/c. Or, do without. Mike.



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12-16-2016, 11:29 AM	#48
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,029	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" All original, one owner. Went to look at said truck after the seller told us that his father bought it new and it was fully restored. Factory big block 70 shortbed....with a small block. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

12-16-2016, 11:38 AM	#49
jeffahart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,907	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" Well let me take it in a bit of a different direction. What I like to see in the description(and the main thing I look for). "Only driven to church on Sunday". When I see this in the ad, I know it's a true low mileage vehicle being sold by an honest person.... Instant buy! The problem is people stopped using this in ads, I must be getting old! __________________ White K20

12-16-2016, 11:52 AM	#50
SeniorVerde Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Carnation, Wa Posts: 142	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" How about when you inquire about a non runner, bit of rust, sitting in some field... "Oh that one I ain't selling- I seen what they go for on the auctions. That Angry Argument Garage Monkey show on the History channel just did one like that, went for 80 grand!"

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