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bowersk · 01-27-2009, 05:09 PM

Hi fellers. Just dropping by to get some advice from the experts. Family friend in Texas wants $3k for this truck like it sits. Im just looking for something to spend about 5 years worth of spare time on with my son. Guy claims he has close to 10k in the motor itself and Im not sure if I believe him or not. I know he's a hell of alot better engine builder than body man (airplane stripper) because he builds racing motors for modified stock cars and claims to have used alot of those same parts in this motor. Body is completely straight, only surface rust on undercarriage, unknown mileage but that doesnt matter to me. He started the motor and it definitely sounds hot but it is not to the point where I can drive it obviously. Says it has a 350 turbo tranny with a 4500 stall converter but I cannot confirm that until i see the paperwork. He has all the parts to put it back together including some sort of wing window removal / power windows kit. Either way, by the looks of it, putting it back together would only happen after I took it all the way back apart. I have a thing for shiny black frames. Let me know if you think this is a good deal or not. Im going to post a few more pics below.

bowersk · 01-27-2009, 05:12 PM

more

bowersk · 01-27-2009, 05:15 PM

two more

bowersk · 01-27-2009, 05:16 PM

and last - sorry for the fuzzy one, its all I got.

bowersk · 01-27-2009, 05:18 PM

notice no a/c, p/s, p/b at all either. Not that its a big deal but if I can get something better for 3 grand I will. Pretty set on 67 - late 80s swb chevy though. If no on this one, I'm looking for a 77-79 swb.

big_al_71 · 01-27-2009, 05:26 PM

It's definetly worth the 3k....in my book.

**breeh** · 01-27-2009, 05:33 PM

$3k the way that it sits? Not in today's market.

bowersk · 01-27-2009, 05:36 PM

im thinking the price is mostly the motor. He said something about selling that to me for 2500 by itself.

bowersk · 01-27-2009, 05:37 PM

i dont like how my name is showing up pink...lol

PanelDeland · 01-27-2009, 05:46 PM

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**GOPAPA** · 01-27-2009, 05:47 PM

I wouldn't buy it for that price ,,but hey! I like a bed and tail gate too.. lots to do to finish it up ,,maybe around 10k + the 3k would be close to finish it to get it looking good ,,but not many thrills ..and providing you go lesser on painting costs..

bowersk · 01-27-2009, 05:56 PM

bed and tailgate are included...

Blue71LWB · 01-27-2009, 06:09 PM

Looks like a lot a work.

bowersk · 01-27-2009, 06:17 PM

ok, so general concenus is no. I'm an easy man to convince. I kinda wanted to build my own motor anyways, that the part my son is most interested in. On with the search for 77-79 swb.

C20-67_N_MO · 01-27-2009, 06:26 PM

I vote no!

But hey thats just me.

heavy71chevy · 01-27-2009, 06:36 PM

1500 is about what Id give but thats just how I feel about it..Its got some expensive parts on it tho...ill give him that

dan42 · 01-27-2009, 06:38 PM

Another no.* I would rather start with a solid shell and build the motor.* Without the motor, that truck wouldn't be worth much more than scrap.

Skirkpat · 01-27-2009, 06:42 PM

3,000 will buy you a nice truck, and as far as the engine goes, it is built for a race car...4500 stall, single plane intake, no choke...it would suck to drive under 3500 rpm and with that exaust it would drive me nuts !!!!!!.

sjarrett71 · 01-28-2009, 12:22 AM

I say let him keep the motor and offer him 500 for the truck. Looks like a lot of work and if you check craigslist you can find a nice truck for 3 grand. I seen a 71 west of Springfield MO for 925 that looked decent.

silvertonguedevil · 01-28-2009, 12:35 AM

No way. You can get a lot of truck for $3k these days. How much of the "work" that's been done will have to be re-done?

thebrown83 · 01-28-2009, 12:43 AM

I would say its worth it if you want a race truck because there is a lot of money in race parts there. If you wanted a street truck with a/c and a streetable motor then it would be expensive to change everything on it.

**El Jay** · 01-28-2009, 12:48 AM

Way too pricey; even by CA standards.

72BlckButy · 01-28-2009, 09:22 AM

Definitely not a deal for $3000

bowersk · 01-28-2009, 10:19 AM

Well after getting about 46 inches of snow here in STL im thinking me and the lil one are going to look into a 4x4. I've done the low riders with an 87 long bed, ive done the hot rod with the malibu, never done a 4x4 so it may be fun.

50MOTORHEAD · 01-28-2009, 11:31 AM

If you want a hot rod truck,that is a good start.It's hard to tell but it looks like aluminum heads and some pretty pricey parts on that motor. Looks like B&M shifter,coilovers. Sure,you can pick up trucks for a lot less,but if you want a hot rod,let's see how much you have to dump into it to have a driveline like that. If that thing is a ground-pounder,I'd jump on it. Also,you don't have to give him asking price.
If you want to build a SERIOUS fast small block,it's going to eat up that $3000 real fast !-KB

01-27-2009, 05:09 PM	#1
bowersk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. louis Posts: 11	Big hello and is this a decent deal Hi fellers. Just dropping by to get some advice from the experts. Family friend in Texas wants $3k for this truck like it sits. Im just looking for something to spend about 5 years worth of spare time on with my son. Guy claims he has close to 10k in the motor itself and Im not sure if I believe him or not. I know he's a hell of alot better engine builder than body man (airplane stripper) because he builds racing motors for modified stock cars and claims to have used alot of those same parts in this motor. Body is completely straight, only surface rust on undercarriage, unknown mileage but that doesnt matter to me. He started the motor and it definitely sounds hot but it is not to the point where I can drive it obviously. Says it has a 350 turbo tranny with a 4500 stall converter but I cannot confirm that until i see the paperwork. He has all the parts to put it back together including some sort of wing window removal / power windows kit. Either way, by the looks of it, putting it back together would only happen after I took it all the way back apart. I have a thing for shiny black frames. Let me know if you think this is a good deal or not. Im going to post a few more pics below. Attached Images Last edited by bowersk; 01-27-2009 at 05:10 PM.

01-27-2009, 05:12 PM	#2
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bowersk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. louis Posts: 11	Re: Big hello and is this a decent deal and last - sorry for the fuzzy one, its all I got. Attached Images

01-27-2009, 05:18 PM	#5
bowersk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. louis Posts: 11	Re: Big hello and is this a decent deal notice no a/c, p/s, p/b at all either. Not that its a big deal but if I can get something better for 3 grand I will. Pretty set on 67 - late 80s swb chevy though. If no on this one, I'm looking for a 77-79 swb.

01-27-2009, 05:26 PM	#6
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Big hello and is this a decent deal It's definetly worth the 3k....in my book. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

01-27-2009, 05:33 PM	#7
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	Re: Big hello and is this a decent deal $3k the way that it sits? Not in today's market. __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

01-27-2009, 05:36 PM	#8
bowersk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. louis Posts: 11	Re: Big hello and is this a decent deal im thinking the price is mostly the motor. He said something about selling that to me for 2500 by itself.

01-27-2009, 05:37 PM	#9
bowersk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. louis Posts: 11	Re: Big hello and is this a decent deal i dont like how my name is showing up pink...lol

01-27-2009, 05:46 PM	#10
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Big hello and is this a decent deal WELCOME!!!bowersk,Names are always in pink for users.They turn blue when you become a site supporter.It's $25 a year and worth it just for the wit and wisdom.The BB is not run for profit and the subscriber fees pay for software,bandwidth and other essentails to keep the site going.If/when you decide you want to subscribe just click on the link at the top of each forum. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

01-27-2009, 05:47 PM	#11
GOPAPA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,453	Re: Big hello and is this a decent deal I wouldn't buy it for that price ,,but hey! I like a bed and tail gate too.. lots to do to finish it up ,,maybe around 10k + the 3k would be close to finish it to get it looking good ,,but not many thrills ..and providing you go lesser on painting costs.. Last edited by GOPAPA; 01-27-2009 at 05:49 PM.

01-27-2009, 05:56 PM	#12
bowersk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. louis Posts: 11	Re: Big hello and is this a decent deal bed and tailgate are included...

01-27-2009, 06:09 PM	#13
Blue71LWB Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 120	Re: Big hello and is this a decent deal Looks like a lot a work. __________________ Working on my first 1,000 post. I'm sure I'll get there before this project is over .

01-27-2009, 06:17 PM	#14
bowersk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. louis Posts: 11	Re: Big hello and is this a decent deal ok, so general concenus is no. I'm an easy man to convince. I kinda wanted to build my own motor anyways, that the part my son is most interested in. On with the search for 77-79 swb.

01-27-2009, 06:26 PM	#15
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: Big hello and is this a decent deal I vote no! But hey thats just me. __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck



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01-27-2009, 06:36 PM	#16
heavy71chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: antreville, south carolina Posts: 873	Re: Big hello and is this a decent deal 1500 is about what Id give but thats just how I feel about it..Its got some expensive parts on it tho...ill give him that __________________ "Dixie Destroyer" 71 C10 LWB Fleet Future Blown Prostreet Monster

01-27-2009, 06:38 PM	#17
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Big hello and is this a decent deal Another no.* I would rather start with a solid shell and build the motor.* Without the motor, that truck wouldn't be worth much more than scrap. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

01-27-2009, 06:42 PM	#18
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: Big hello and is this a decent deal 3,000 will buy you a nice truck, and as far as the engine goes, it is built for a race car...4500 stall, single plane intake, no choke...it would suck to drive under 3500 rpm and with that exaust it would drive me nuts !!!!!!. Last edited by Skirkpat; 01-27-2009 at 06:43 PM.

01-28-2009, 12:22 AM	#19
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Big hello and is this a decent deal I say let him keep the motor and offer him 500 for the truck. Looks like a lot of work and if you check craigslist you can find a nice truck for 3 grand. I seen a 71 west of Springfield MO for 925 that looked decent.

01-28-2009, 12:35 AM	#20
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	Re: Big hello and is this a decent deal No way. You can get a lot of truck for $3k these days. How much of the "work" that's been done will have to be re-done? __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

01-28-2009, 12:43 AM	#21
thebrown83 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kingfisher OK Posts: 176	Re: Big hello and is this a decent deal I would say its worth it if you want a race truck because there is a lot of money in race parts there. If you wanted a street truck with a/c and a streetable motor then it would be expensive to change everything on it.

01-28-2009, 12:48 AM	#22
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: Big hello and is this a decent deal Way too pricey; even by CA standards. __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

01-28-2009, 09:22 AM	#23
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Big hello and is this a decent deal Definitely not a deal for $3000 __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-28-2009, 10:19 AM	#24
bowersk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. louis Posts: 11	Re: Big hello and is this a decent deal Well after getting about 46 inches of snow here in STL im thinking me and the lil one are going to look into a 4x4. I've done the low riders with an 87 long bed, ive done the hot rod with the malibu, never done a 4x4 so it may be fun.

01-28-2009, 11:31 AM	#25
50MOTORHEAD Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: midwest Posts: 113	Re: Big hello and is this a decent deal If you want a hot rod truck,that is a good start.It's hard to tell but it looks like aluminum heads and some pretty pricey parts on that motor. Looks like B&M shifter,coilovers. Sure,you can pick up trucks for a lot less,but if you want a hot rod,let's see how much you have to dump into it to have a driveline like that. If that thing is a ground-pounder,I'd jump on it. Also,you don't have to give him asking price. If you want to build a SERIOUS fast small block,it's going to eat up that $3000 real fast !-KB

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