Picked up a great new truck today, take a look! Great Deal - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

benbloom · 10-18-2015, 03:22 AM

I got myself a 72 c10 today, what i believed was a great deal, judge for yourself. Owner was an old hay farmer who had had the truck for over 25 years, he had the transmission and engine rebuilt about 5 years ago professionally. What i love about this old girl is her originality, essentially nothing has been changed from stock. its an AC cab, automatic tranny, power steering. New radiator, ac compressor, shocks brakes, and alternator. lots of surface rust, has that "patina" look, but i couldn't find a spot where it went through the metal, and the undercarriage looks great as well. I'm trying to decide whether to paint over or to leave it rusty, it definitely adds some...character...
I'm planning on using some engine degreaser, and giving her an overall cleaning. been sitting for a while, will definitely need to get rid of some cobwebs.

anyways, all this for 1000$

let me know what you all think

Ben

Xeen · 10-18-2015, 05:51 AM

I think you stole that truck for $1000 good buy.

Sklptrljay · 10-18-2015, 07:25 AM

Beat me by a half an hour to it! I mentioned on the other thread I posted, you should try using some CLR on the rust. You would be amazed what it can do.

I'd love to see more pictures when you get a chance. Good luck with it.

yuccales · 10-18-2015, 08:30 AM

A ready to work 3/4 ton for a grand is a good deal. That's going to be a fun one to fix up.

tommys72 · 10-18-2015, 09:06 AM

Helluva buy for a grand

**Joesjunk** · 10-18-2015, 09:26 AM

What a deal! And a factory paint stripe too. Cool truck

flashed · 10-18-2015, 09:40 AM

Very nice ,you west coast guys are lucky.

**Hart_Rod** · 10-18-2015, 10:08 AM

Great deal! Try some Penetrol on the paint and rust...

cooperhw · 10-18-2015, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xeen

I think you stole that truck for $1000 good buy.

^^^YEP I agree.^^^

**truckster** · 10-18-2015, 05:19 PM

Wouldn't it be a C20 (8 lug wheels)? Either way, $1,000 for a running truck is a really good deal. Congratulations.

57larry · 10-18-2015, 07:03 PM

a running AC truck for 1,000, can't beat it

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 10-18-2015, 07:30 PM

Wait for more patina, then seal it. Nice score.

stsalvage · 10-18-2015, 08:00 PM

Nice pick Found one for 800.00 back in 2005 wish mine would of had AC.

One of the first things you should do it take some carpet and roll your self under the truck to see if any cancer is in the floor boards.

One other thing On my 1972 it had one good thing i like about mine it had removable rear brake drums.Meaning you don't have to take the axle apart to get the drum off if you have that option that is one less headache.

Is it a leaf spring rear end or a coil spring

mine is a work in progress spent over 9000.00 by rebuilding mine mine is a deluxe C20 but a light 3/4 ton truck no cancer in the floor its coming to be a nice truck it was all blue but i like the blue and white

10-18-2015, 03:22 AM	#1
benbloom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: san rafael california Posts: 202	Picked up a great new truck today, take a look! Great Deal I got myself a 72 c10 today, what i believed was a great deal, judge for yourself. Owner was an old hay farmer who had had the truck for over 25 years, he had the transmission and engine rebuilt about 5 years ago professionally. What i love about this old girl is her originality, essentially nothing has been changed from stock. its an AC cab, automatic tranny, power steering. New radiator, ac compressor, shocks brakes, and alternator. lots of surface rust, has that "patina" look, but i couldn't find a spot where it went through the metal, and the undercarriage looks great as well. I'm trying to decide whether to paint over or to leave it rusty, it definitely adds some...character... I'm planning on using some engine degreaser, and giving her an overall cleaning. been sitting for a while, will definitely need to get rid of some cobwebs. anyways, all this for 1000$ let me know what you all think Ben Attached Images

10-18-2015, 05:51 AM	#2
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	Re: Picked up a great new truck today, take a look! Great Deal I think you stole that truck for $1000 good buy. __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build

10-18-2015, 07:25 AM	#3
Sklptrljay Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Posts: 874	Re: Picked up a great new truck today, take a look! Great Deal Beat me by a half an hour to it! I mentioned on the other thread I posted, you should try using some CLR on the rust. You would be amazed what it can do. I'd love to see more pictures when you get a chance. Good luck with it. __________________ 1971 C/10 SWB, 15x8 Rallys, 4.5" X 7" static drop, C-notched, 350/350, 3.73 Posi. .........A 383 and Gear Vendors are on my bucket list. 1972 GMC 4X4 K1500 Survivor - Sold No matter what problems life throws at you, your time on Earth can be incredibly fulfilling and rewarding.....if you just lower your expectations. -Phil Dunphy

10-18-2015, 08:30 AM	#4
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,770	Re: Picked up a great new truck today, take a look! Great Deal A ready to work 3/4 ton for a grand is a good deal. That's going to be a fun one to fix up.

10-18-2015, 09:06 AM	#5
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: Picked up a great new truck today, take a look! Great Deal Helluva buy for a grand __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

10-18-2015, 09:26 AM	#6
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	Re: Picked up a great new truck today, take a look! Great Deal What a deal! And a factory paint stripe too. Cool truck __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

10-18-2015, 09:40 AM	#7
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Picked up a great new truck today, take a look! Great Deal Very nice ,you west coast guys are lucky.

10-18-2015, 10:08 AM	#8
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Picked up a great new truck today, take a look! Great Deal Great deal! Try some Penetrol on the paint and rust... __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

10-18-2015, 05:19 PM	#10
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: Picked up a great new truck today, take a look! Great Deal Wouldn't it be a C20 (8 lug wheels)? Either way, $1,000 for a running truck is a really good deal. Congratulations.

10-18-2015, 07:03 PM	#11
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,161	Re: Picked up a great new truck today, take a look! Great Deal a running AC truck for 1,000, can't beat it

10-18-2015, 07:30 PM	#12
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,320	Re: Picked up a great new truck today, take a look! Great Deal Wait for more patina, then seal it. Nice score. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

10-18-2015, 08:00 PM	#13
stsalvage Scrapper 1 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Riverside Calif Posts: 1,649	Re: Picked up a great new truck today, take a look! Great Deal Nice pick Found one for 800.00 back in 2005 wish mine would of had AC. One of the first things you should do it take some carpet and roll your self under the truck to see if any cancer is in the floor boards. One other thing On my 1972 it had one good thing i like about mine it had removable rear brake drums.Meaning you don't have to take the axle apart to get the drum off if you have that option that is one less headache. Is it a leaf spring rear end or a coil spring mine is a work in progress spent over 9000.00 by rebuilding mine mine is a deluxe C20 but a light 3/4 ton truck no cancer in the floor its coming to be a nice truck it was all blue but i like the blue and white Attached Images

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