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03-26-2008, 01:54 PM | #1 | |
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So Im picking through the local yard the other day...
...and I came accross this LWB 71/72. When I asked what he would take for the tilt column, he told me thats his personal vehicle. And would only let it go as a complete truck as is for $3500. No, its buried in the middle of the yard with 100+ cars packed around it like sardines. I was barely about to get around it....it was so tightly packed.
He tells me its a factory AC/402BBC/TH400. So I look it over, no SPID, one fender has the 400 badge on it, the other doesnt have any badging, the metal bed was so dented and ate up I would be scared to put my range bag in there. The interior was even more ate up, seat was torn to bits. There was 50 carbs and other varies parts thrown around in there, and a converter leaking all over the passenger side foot well. AC vents were under the dash, so Im thinking its not factory. And the small hump....which I know a TH400 wont fit under. Under the hood....no valve covers, no carb, full of leaves and other debris, the factory AC looked like a late model mini-compressor with brackets made out of angle iron and carefully bent re-bar. Theres no point to this thread.....I just wanted to let y'all know about the gem I found.
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03-26-2008, 06:03 PM | #2 |
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Re: So Im picking through the local yard the other day...
Chances are - every time you go back - it will be in the same spot - doing nothing but collecting dust...
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03-26-2008, 06:28 PM | #3 | |
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I think this is the Barret Jackson effect. If this is his "personal" vehicle I would like to see his non-personal vehicle. ... This truck will go back to rust and dust before its all said and done. As you saw...no factory ac, no 400 tranny, and who knows what else isn't factory. Another guy that is dreams and has no clue to what he is talking about..
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03-26-2008, 06:54 PM | #4 | |
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That part in bold, hold on..... A th400 wont fit under a small hump?? I have a 71 2wd shortbox im puttin a 454 and th400 in, and i have the small hump.. You telling me this wont work???? NNNNOOOO!!!!! :paces impatientely for answer: |
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03-26-2008, 07:06 PM | #5 |
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Re: So Im picking through the local yard the other day...
A 83' th400 will fit under a low hump, I have one.
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03-26-2008, 07:09 PM | #6 |
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Re: So Im picking through the local yard the other day...
I have a '69 C-20 with a TH400, low hump...
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03-26-2008, 08:09 PM | #8 |
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Re: So Im picking through the local yard the other day...
Sorry to hijack thread: Just curious, new to chevy trucks and didn't know there were different humps. Anyone care to explain the differences? Pics would be nice. Just for my FYI, now that I know a Turbo 400 will fit either.
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03-26-2008, 08:31 PM | #9 |
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I have a Buick housing t400 with a non hump floor and it still has plenty of clearence.
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03-26-2008, 09:44 PM | #10 |
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Re: So Im picking through the local yard the other day...
well the converter leaking on the floor might actually be a good thing - keep the pesky rust away
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03-26-2008, 09:51 PM | #11 | |
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The people at LMC told me the 400 wouldnt fit under a small hump when I inquired about carpet.
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03-26-2008, 10:00 PM | #12 |
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Thanks for nothing Barrett Jackson!!!! Sad but so true
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03-26-2008, 10:01 PM | #13 |
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Re: So Im picking through the local yard the other day...
400 will fit in low hump cabs
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03-26-2008, 11:02 PM | #14 |
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Re: So Im picking through the local yard the other day...
That's the same story I've heard numerous times... that's my personal truck, or I'm going to restore it... yeah right!
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03-26-2008, 11:15 PM | #15 |
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Geez -- that truck's not worth that much parting it out it doesn't sound like.
Wrecking yard people all too often translate the "part out" price of all the individual pieces into what the truck is worth.
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from what I understand, big or small hump the TH400 will work, just depends if you really need that 2nd heater in the cab
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There is a 67-68 (never got close enough to check the year) c20 in a yard by me and it's the same way. Thats the owners he bought it from his grandpas estate sale and is holding on to if for memories....? wtf? memories just letting rot in the the yard then he says ya we need to get it started up one of these days to keep the engine from locking up but thats all we will do to it. If it were a swb I would steel it
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Re: So Im picking through the local yard the other day...
You mean LMC actually attempted to offer tech advise?Ask about an MG and they might get it right.The only thing they know about these trucks is there are alot of people buying parts for them.
Tell the junkyard owner You can`t stand tilt wheels.You`ll give him $3,500 if he swaps-in a standard column.You`ll be back in a few days.Then,have a buddy go offer him $25.00 for the tilt.I can see him diving in there and yanking that column for $25 like he was making $1,000 off of it.Then,don`t show up for the truck.
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Re: So Im picking through the local yard the other day...
theres a guy that lives a block way from me and has a late 69 Short bed step side chevy he's an older guy retired age and told me some day he is going to fix it up .
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03-27-2008, 05:00 PM | #23 |
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I've got a 70 SWB with 72 BB air cab, rebuilt 350, duals, excellent Arkansas body, 308 5 lug posi rear, PS, PB, 6lug front, Cowl hood, high hump floor as the cab was originally a big block---it's in prime and when someone asks me how much, I tell them "I am in the process of restoring it"!!! Now if someone actually put $3500. in front of me, I would help them load it !!!!!!!!!!!
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03-27-2008, 07:39 PM | #24 | |
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I wasnt interested in the truck, just the column.
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I think the point that Huck was making was if you had cash in hand and offered him $XXX amount for the column, he may have taken it.
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