Looking at my first 67-72 purchase - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**dtkarst** · 08-19-2014, 12:40 AM

I normally hang around the 60-66 forums but i have come across a 68 C10 shortbed. ill post a link to the ad, but what should I look for as far as problem areas, such as rust and mechanical issues. Says the passenger side fender needs replaced and that the rockers have been redone. it does run and drive, lights work, and all that. Said he will do $1850, but i was thinking somewhere between 1-1500 on it. Does have a clean title. But not sure of the market on these trucks. Id like to get it, do a tune up on it, and drive it to keep miles off my duramax. any opinions would be great. thanks

http://www.nextechclassifieds.com/listings/view/851544/

**70cst** · 08-19-2014, 12:49 AM

Look for rust on ....

the inside of the upper winshield frame.

The Rocker panel

The Floor pan

The Kick panel

This woud areas to look for as far as potential rust areas.

dmartin1 · 08-19-2014, 10:03 AM

if it were in my area and i had found it, i would buy it in a heartbeat given it weasnt completely rotted to dust.

better grab that sucker

71veronica · 08-19-2014, 02:09 PM

I'd buy it for that. Looks pretty good so far for that price. Just check for rust under the cab.

kcsa75 · 08-19-2014, 02:12 PM

My dad used to tell me to never deny a man the opportunity to take less money.

**dtkarst** · 08-19-2014, 02:28 PM

Haven't looked at it in person, and told him I don't like making an offer without looking at it with my own eyes. I'm thinking maybe 1500 cash max on it but just depends on how bad I wan it when I see it.

O'l Buck · 08-20-2014, 08:34 AM

I saw that on Nex-tech the other day and thought it looked like a decent truck, it's missing a few pieces but they are easy to find. I'd think it should be worth 15-1800 if it runs and drives decent.

**dtkarst** · 08-21-2014, 09:44 PM

He said the clutch just went out on it when he was taking it to town and that if i wanted it the way it sits with the clutch out, I could get it for 1300. Is that a fair price? Are clutches hard to replace or expensive at all? thanks

71swb4x4 · 08-21-2014, 10:14 PM

Is the passenger side smashed up? Kind of looks like it in the front view picture.

**dtkarst** · 08-22-2014, 01:58 AM

Front fender has a dent in it

**specialtyretail** · 08-22-2014, 12:41 PM

Clutches are not expensive,, but,,, how is the rest of the driveline. My advice, for what it is worth, is to buy the best truck you can afford. Look at cab supports and trailing arms as well. Check the firewall for hidden/camoflaged rust. Good luck.

**dtkarst** · 08-22-2014, 09:10 PM

Clutch would be about 200 for everything including a flywheel resurfacing. Probably going to pick it up tomorrow

**dtkarst** · 08-23-2014, 09:46 PM

Went to take a look at it today. He was driving to meet me and blew out a tire. got to the truck and the rockers had been done correct, floor was near perfect along with the bed. But the fresh air vents were so rusted so bad the hole was twice the original size. Then he never informed me that the firewall was rusted out almost completely. The windshield had a bunch of bondo around it as well. So he said he couldnt go any lower and I walked away from it. Sucks, but there will be another. thanks for the information guys.

Woodnears · 08-23-2014, 10:28 PM

Dillon, I see you joined the cool kids! Congrats hit me up if you need help I've been through all this on my truck already. I think you're brother has a nice shiny frame in Mel's shed just go swipe that he'll never notice.
You gonna keep it stock? Or something like this?

08-19-2014, 12:40 AM	#1
dtkarst Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 2,490	Looking at my first 67-72 purchase I normally hang around the 60-66 forums but i have come across a 68 C10 shortbed. ill post a link to the ad, but what should I look for as far as problem areas, such as rust and mechanical issues. Says the passenger side fender needs replaced and that the rockers have been redone. it does run and drive, lights work, and all that. Said he will do $1850, but i was thinking somewhere between 1-1500 on it. Does have a clean title. But not sure of the market on these trucks. Id like to get it, do a tune up on it, and drive it to keep miles off my duramax. any opinions would be great. thanks http://www.nextechclassifieds.com/listings/view/851544/

08-19-2014, 12:49 AM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Looking at my first 67-72 purchase Look for rust on .... the inside of the upper winshield frame. The Rocker panel The Floor pan The Kick panel This woud areas to look for as far as potential rust areas. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-19-2014, 10:03 AM	#3
dmartin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mohave valley,arizona Posts: 1,088	Re: Looking at my first 67-72 purchase if it were in my area and i had found it, i would buy it in a heartbeat given it weasnt completely rotted to dust. better grab that sucker __________________ 1969 Shortbed in progress 1982 short step, few suspension and motor upgrades.getting a 468 1978 Shortbed fleet side bonanza fully loaded 1978 k20 Silverado loaded.currently engine-less 1989 k10 suburban 9" lift 65 nova And more

08-19-2014, 02:09 PM	#4
71veronica Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: pleasant grove, UT Posts: 399	Re: Looking at my first 67-72 purchase I'd buy it for that. Looks pretty good so far for that price. Just check for rust under the cab.

08-19-2014, 02:12 PM	#5
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: Looking at my first 67-72 purchase My dad used to tell me to never deny a man the opportunity to take less money. __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

08-19-2014, 02:28 PM	#6
dtkarst Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 2,490	Re: Looking at my first 67-72 purchase Haven't looked at it in person, and told him I don't like making an offer without looking at it with my own eyes. I'm thinking maybe 1500 cash max on it but just depends on how bad I wan it when I see it.

08-20-2014, 08:34 AM	#7
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	Re: Looking at my first 67-72 purchase I saw that on Nex-tech the other day and thought it looked like a decent truck, it's missing a few pieces but they are easy to find. I'd think it should be worth 15-1800 if it runs and drives decent. __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

08-21-2014, 09:44 PM	#8
dtkarst Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 2,490	Re: Looking at my first 67-72 purchase He said the clutch just went out on it when he was taking it to town and that if i wanted it the way it sits with the clutch out, I could get it for 1300. Is that a fair price? Are clutches hard to replace or expensive at all? thanks

08-21-2014, 10:14 PM	#9
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Looking at my first 67-72 purchase Is the passenger side smashed up? Kind of looks like it in the front view picture. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

08-22-2014, 01:58 AM	#10
dtkarst Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 2,490	Re: Looking at my first 67-72 purchase Front fender has a dent in it

08-22-2014, 12:41 PM	#11
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: Looking at my first 67-72 purchase Clutches are not expensive,, but,,, how is the rest of the driveline. My advice, for what it is worth, is to buy the best truck you can afford. Look at cab supports and trailing arms as well. Check the firewall for hidden/camoflaged rust. Good luck. __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

08-22-2014, 09:10 PM	#12
dtkarst Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 2,490	Re: Looking at my first 67-72 purchase Clutch would be about 200 for everything including a flywheel resurfacing. Probably going to pick it up tomorrow

08-23-2014, 09:46 PM	#13
dtkarst Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 2,490	Re: Looking at my first 67-72 purchase Went to take a look at it today. He was driving to meet me and blew out a tire. got to the truck and the rockers had been done correct, floor was near perfect along with the bed. But the fresh air vents were so rusted so bad the hole was twice the original size. Then he never informed me that the firewall was rusted out almost completely. The windshield had a bunch of bondo around it as well. So he said he couldnt go any lower and I walked away from it. Sucks, but there will be another. thanks for the information guys.

08-23-2014, 10:28 PM	#14
Woodnears Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dodge city Ks Posts: 618	Re: Looking at my first 67-72 purchase Dillon, I see you joined the cool kids! Congrats hit me up if you need help I've been through all this on my truck already. I think you're brother has a nice shiny frame in Mel's shed just go swipe that he'll never notice. You gonna keep it stock? Or something like this? Attached Images

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