Going to look at this Ochre beauty tomorrow. Thoughts?

[Mister-B]

Originally Posted by Bow Commander

That would indeed be the wiser decision. The dilemma I face is, I have nobody to ask for advice other than the fine members of this board. And being such a raging newbie at this whole thing I lack the confidence to make a wise purchase. I'm researching every day to gain knowledge, though.

Don't beat yourself up too much, and don't over think it. If you get an original driver that runs and stops, without too much rust, the rest can be done as you go. You'll learn a lot, and get up to speed before you know it. Just don't make the mistake I've seen too many new guys that are overly analytical and scared to pull the trigger... They often times let a very good truck slip away to someone else
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[Bow Commander]

Originally Posted by Mister-B

Don't beat yourself up too much, and don't over think it. If you get an original driver that runs and stops, without too much rust, the rest can be done as you go. You'll learn a lot, and get up to speed before you know it. Just don't make the mistake I've seen too many new guys that are overly analytical and scared to pull the trigger... They often times let a very good truck slip away to someone else
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Thanks Mister-B. I have a habit of over researching everything. It's a blessing and a curse. I'm trying to put it in check with this particular purchase. "Analysis paralysis" as they say. I'll make it happen soon, though, and start a "check out my truck!" thread.

[67swb72klb]

these trucks are very hard to stay away from after you have owned one i have had at least one for 30+ years
sorry it didn't work out you will find another rust is the biggest thing to stay away from imo check the cab supports, cowl above the w/s etc.
good luck on the search and take your time looking and find the rite one

[jks67ss396]

Did you get it? It was ended early?

[yote1234]

Originally Posted by jks67ss396

Did you get it? It was ended early?

x2 ??????

[Bow Commander]

You guys missed my update on page 2. No truck for me. The guy was too tickled by the eBay auction response to give in and sell it early. I went there Wednesday night, at he ended it early last night. Someone must have either offered him a figure he couldn't refuse locally or one if the bidders offered a figure to end it.
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[Bow Commander]

Thought I'd update this that I got a truck! Didn't end up with a 67-72 so I won't start a new thread in this section. I found this '64 listed in Washington and drove 280 miles to get it and drove it all the way home. Pretty excited. I'll post a more detailed thread in the 60-66 section once I take more pics. Thanks again to everyone who gave input on my threads and helped me be more comfortable buying a truck.


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[Mister-B]

That's one of the nicest 60-66 I've seen.
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[Bow Commander]

I was hoping you'd see this Mister-B. thanks for the kind words. It really is a looker. It has the original rebuilt 230 I6, three on the tree, manual brakes and steering. But it does have vintage air! Blows ice cold. Here's a few more pics while I'm at it...

Here's the interior. This pic was taken by the PO a couple years back but it is the same now as then




Barely fits in the garage


Maiden voyage


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[jks67ss396]

Well, since we know you wanted a 67-72, I'll do you a favor and take that sweet 64 off your hands so you can keep looking

very cool truck man!!!

[Bow Commander]

Originally Posted by jks67ss396

Well, since we know you wanted a 67-72, I'll do you a favor and take that sweet 64 off your hands so you can keep looking

very cool truck man!!!

thank you!

It was pretty cool driving it home I got about 15 honks and thumbs up by people passing me. It didn't really occur to me that I may get any reactions from other drivers until it started happening. With 4:10 gear three speed I camped out behind the slow semi trucks the whole way home and let everyone else zip by in the fast lane.
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[Mister-B]

Man, congratulations. That really is a beauty. I like the red and all the chrome

You'll want to add power brakes ASAP. You don't need to do disc. I'd hate to see some jerk pull out in front of you and you can't stop in time, and smash up that beauty.
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[Bow Commander]

Originally Posted by Mister-B

Man, congratulations. That really is a beauty. I like the red and all the chrome
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Thanks a lot. I knew as soon as I saw this one, I had to act. I emailed the owner the same day he posted it, took time off of work and drive 280 miles to get it. I refused to miss out on at least having a chance at it.

With the wider wheels and smaller steering wheel it's a bearcat to steer. I'd like to add seat belts, disc brakes up front, and power steering eventually. Just to make that much more enjoyable to drive.

Edited-just saw your addition. Yes I definitely want to do that ASAP. So you're saying add a brake booster to the existing drums?
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[Already Gone]

Very nice truck, is it lowered?
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[Bow Commander]

Originally Posted by Already Gone

Very nice truck, is it lowered?
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Thank you. Yes the previous owner believed it is a 2-4 drop.
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[TBONE1964]

OK, now we can start a 64 club there Yours truly also owns a 64 and I keep it at my girlfriends in Junction City. You have a really nice one there. I will be there in late September and hope I can get a look in person.

Have fun

[Bow Commander]

Originally Posted by TBONE1964

OK, now we can start a 64 club there Yours truly also owns a 64 and I keep it at my girlfriends in Junction City. You have a really nice one there. I will be there in late September and hope I can get a look in person.

Have fun

Ha! That's awesome. Next month I'm going to take it to a meet up in Creswell called "cars and coffee". Let me know when you're here, maybe we can meet at the drive in restaurant in town or something.
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[DouglasRaymond]

Nice truck, I like it.

[Mister-B]

Originally Posted by Bow Commander

Ha! That's awesome. Next month I'm going to take it to a meet up in Creswell called "cars and coffee". Let me know when you're here, maybe we can meet at the drive in restaurant in town or something.
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It will be well worth your time to meet up with TBone. He's a friend of mine, and we have met up a couple of times. Great, down to earth guy, and an absolute artist at his craft (anything mechanical with trucks)
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[WIDESIDE72]

Nice truck! As far as upgrades go, from experience if on a budget i would suggest adding a power booster to the existing drums first. Then ps. You can always add discs as well. Another nice swap is to either add an overdrive to the existing trans or swap the rear to higher ratio. My dad had a 71 GMC with a 250 6 cyl 3 ott and 3.73 rear. I found a 3.07 posi on local c list for $100. You might have a harder time finding a six lug axle and just swap gears.
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[Valhalla]

Looks like a nice grocery or parts getter !
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[WIDESIDE72]

Any idea what the 72 went for? I would be willing to guess $8-$10k.
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[Bow Commander]

Originally Posted by DouglasRaymond

Nice truck, I like it.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Mister-B

It will be well worth your time to meet up with TBone. He's a friend of mine, and we have met up a couple of times. Great, down to earth guy, and an absolute artist at his craft (anything mechanical with trucks)
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That's excellent! I'll seize the opportunity to pick his brain then I really want to enjoy this truck with my son, so the safer I make it the better I'll feel toting him around in it. Seat belts and power brakes are on the top of the list.

Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

Nice truck! As far as upgrades go, from experience if on a budget i would suggest adding a power booster to the existing drums first. Then ps. You can always add discs as well. Another nice swap is to either add an overdrive to the existing trans or swap the rear to higher ratio. My dad had a 71 GMC with a 250 6 cyl 3 ott and 3.73 rear. I found a 3.07 posi on local c list for $100. You might have a harder time finding a six lug axle and just swap gears.
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Great information, thank you. From what little I've read so far about adding a brake booster to the drums, it seems fairly straight forward. I'll look deeper into it.

Originally Posted by Valhalla

Looks like a nice grocery or parts getter !
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Thanks!

Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

Any idea what the 72 went for? I would be willing to guess $8-$10k.
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Ya know, I wish I knew. I haven't talked to the guy since that day. He wouldn't mind if I called and asked him but he was going on a trip a few days after that and still isn't home. Since he ended the auction early, I wouldn't be surprised if someone offered him around 7k to end it.

[bruceman1968]

WoW! Nice truck Bow Commander. Clean and straight. I'm going to subscribe to your other thread, cause I want to see the fun your gonna have with this truck.

[Bow Commander]

Originally Posted by bruceman1968

WoW! Nice truck Bow Commander. Clean and straight. I'm going to subscribe to your other thread, cause I want to see the fun your gonna have with this truck.

Hey thanks Bruce. Once I clean the ol' girl up from the journey home I'll snap some better pics and get it going.