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Sabac · 11-19-2004, 12:16 AM

I'm 19 and I can't afford to spend a lot of money on a truck or car. I want something that I can fix up to look nice. Today I came across this C10 sitting on the side of the road for sale. Most people would of looked at the faded puke green paint job with a bunch of primer spots and ran from it, but I seen what it could look like with a little bit of work. So I got the # off the for sale sign and called it up. The guy wants $900 for it.Ut runs, but it's not inspected because it needs exhaust pipes and the headlights don't work. He said there's probably a short in the wires or something. It has new tires and shocks. It's a 3speed manual. That's all the info I could get from him because he was busy at the time. I didn't get what year it is, but I'm guessing it's around a 69 or so. I'm not sure what engine it has in it.

Do you guys think it's worth the money?

chickenwing · 11-19-2004, 12:25 AM

First of welcome to the board!!! Hard to say without seeing it. Don't even know what part of the country you are from to hazard a guess. If it runs and does not have major rust, then heck yes!!! You might get away with a light switch change or something. Places to check for rust are cab corners and rockers. Wheel well arches get it bad too in the moister parts of the country. Drive it. Listen for the weird noises. Grab a mechanic buddy to check it out for ya. ....Good luck. I hope you are able to get it.

purple gas · 11-19-2004, 12:28 AM

If you buy something that doesn't run, you could fix it up so it looks nice. whether or not you can drive it anytime soon is another question. Yet another question is how much it will cost to get running, safe, and reliable. These trucks are very "basic" and most parts are reasonably priced. With some basic tools, a bit of skill, some occasional help, and an investment of time you could have a drivable project that you could continue to fix up. When starting a "project" the question inevitably ends up being not "where do I start?' , but "where do I stop?". If you know anyone very mechanically inclined, I'd ask them to come have a look at it with you. If you can, post some pics on here. If it seems not bad,people will let you kow. If it's a hopless money pit some pics will help board members steer you clear of a nightmare... Good Luck

Brainchild · 11-19-2004, 01:13 AM

Welcome to the board.purple gas is right.These are awesome trucks,and pretty straight forward to work on.

Of course we encourage pics too.Shoot you can fix nearly anything if it's woth it to you.Some people wouldn't have touched my ol tub,but I love it,so it's a matter of opinion I guess.

luckydog · 11-19-2004, 11:51 AM

LOOK ABOVE THE WINDSHIELD FOR RUST ALSO. I got a beautiful a/c cab, little bit of surface rust here and there. I didnt even notice that the roof was rotted out above the windshield on the drivers side. Still dont really know how I'm gonna go about fixing it, and I know its not gonna be fun.

*Randy70C-10* · 11-19-2004, 11:57 AM

$900 is a fair price, it all depends on how much money you can afford to put into it after you get it, and can you do most of the work yourself? If you have to farm out most of the work, that will get expensive.

Zonaman · 11-19-2004, 12:40 PM

Welcome, you've come to the right place there's a real C-10 brain trust here! Watch out for that rust! Check out "Purchasing a 67 - 72 Chevy & GMC Truck By Steve Lineberry" locate under "Tech Articles" at the front end of this site

**raggedjim** · 11-19-2004, 01:34 PM

Don't let these guys kid you, all these trucks are hopeless money pits once you get started!

I think these trucks are great vehicles, easy to work on, drive well, and look great.

Good luck and fill out your info! There may be people near you who could help you eveluate the truck! Rg

Sabac · 11-19-2004, 03:07 PM

I live in Richmond, VA. If I decide to buy it I'm going to take my grandfather with me. He's a retired mechanic and did a lot of body work too. And if it needs any fixing I know he'll help me out.

I'll call the guy up again to find out some more about the truck. Like where and how much rust it has.

useRc10 · 11-19-2004, 03:41 PM

well, i may be able to help...i live in Mechanicsville...where is the truck? i know there is one cheap on Shady Grove Rd that is an automatic i think, 6 cyl. ad has a lot of rust

-Nick

*Randy70C-10* · 11-19-2004, 05:46 PM

If you want to drop a 350 in it with an automatic tranny, let me know. I have stuff like that laying around.

(Va Beach)

Sabac · 11-19-2004, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by useRc10

well, i may be able to help...i live in Mechanicsville...where is the truck? i know there is one cheap on Shady Grove Rd that is an automatic i think, 6 cyl. ad has a lot of rust

-Nick

Yeah, I looked at that one today.

The one I'm talking about is on Pole Green rd. It's towards the end of Pole Green rd, not towards Shady Grove, but the other way towards 360. Let's say you're on Lee Davis rd and you're going towards Pole Green rd, you make a right at the intersection(where the new gas station is being built) and just keep going and right about a mile before Pole Green runs into 360 the truck is sitting on the left side.

useRc10 · 11-19-2004, 06:16 PM

i'll try to look at it sometime...( i live off Pole Green)...gotta go to the rescue squad tonight so it may be monday before i can check it out

krue · 11-19-2004, 06:38 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Looks like you are in a good area to get some help. Good luck with the truck!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-21-2004, 05:42 PM

Welcome to the board from southern oregon.. Have you decided to buy the truck or ????

Sabac · 11-22-2004, 12:18 AM

I found out that my brother in law's dad is selling his Scottsdale. I think it's a '77, 4x4 with a 350 4 barrel. The only thing it really needs is 2 doors, hood and bed. It's in good shape, no rust anywhere else. and has always ran good. He'll sell it to me for $1000. And to me, that is a better deal than the C10.

If anyone is interested in the C10 for sale let me know and I'll give you the guys phone number. He said or best offer, so you'll be able to get it cheaper than $900. I would get my digital camera and go by and take pics of it for you guys, but right now I don't have my digital camera with me.

GlennBrittain · 11-22-2004, 01:00 AM

The 77 Scottsdale will be a fine ride, I would buy it in a "heartbeat", however I would still have to have a 69 C10 for a daily driver.

useRc10 · 11-23-2004, 02:53 PM

I finally got over to look at it...heres a few pics...looks pretty good...needs rockers and some repair to the driver door...also the spot on the bed...the rest seemed pretty solid...if the engine runs good i would say it is worth it
-Nick

70 shorty · 11-23-2004, 09:16 PM

Sabac, if you can believe it, I'm another member from Mechanicsville. I live near Creighton and Walnut Grove. Now after useRC10 took pictures, I guess I'm going to have to ride by this wknd and check it out also. Then again, I just got my 70 C10 3 weeks ago, so what do I need with another one?

useRc10 · 11-23-2004, 11:21 PM

sorry...kinda rainy, those pics arent too good

Sabac · 11-28-2004, 03:06 PM

Well, the guy that was gonna sell the Scottsdale isn't selling it anymore. His wife totaled his daily driver truck so he's driving the Scottsdale now... Just my luck.

I found a '85 K5 Blazer for sale, so I'm going to look at that tomorrow.

TEXAS 68 · 11-28-2004, 03:16 PM

Welcome from Texas, that's what I love abbout this board,a new guy comes on and everyone helps imeadiatly.

11-19-2004, 12:16 AM	#1
Sabac Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 25	Thinking about buying a C10 I'm 19 and I can't afford to spend a lot of money on a truck or car. I want something that I can fix up to look nice. Today I came across this C10 sitting on the side of the road for sale. Most people would of looked at the faded puke green paint job with a bunch of primer spots and ran from it, but I seen what it could look like with a little bit of work. So I got the # off the for sale sign and called it up. The guy wants $900 for it.Ut runs, but it's not inspected because it needs exhaust pipes and the headlights don't work. He said there's probably a short in the wires or something. It has new tires and shocks. It's a 3speed manual. That's all the info I could get from him because he was busy at the time. I didn't get what year it is, but I'm guessing it's around a 69 or so. I'm not sure what engine it has in it. Do you guys think it's worth the money?

11-19-2004, 12:25 AM	#2
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	First of welcome to the board!!! Hard to say without seeing it. Don't even know what part of the country you are from to hazard a guess. If it runs and does not have major rust, then heck yes!!! You might get away with a light switch change or something. Places to check for rust are cab corners and rockers. Wheel well arches get it bad too in the moister parts of the country. Drive it. Listen for the weird noises. Grab a mechanic buddy to check it out for ya. ....Good luck. I hope you are able to get it. __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

11-19-2004, 12:28 AM	#3
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 694	If you buy something that doesn't run, you could fix it up so it looks nice. whether or not you can drive it anytime soon is another question. Yet another question is how much it will cost to get running, safe, and reliable. These trucks are very "basic" and most parts are reasonably priced. With some basic tools, a bit of skill, some occasional help, and an investment of time you could have a drivable project that you could continue to fix up. When starting a "project" the question inevitably ends up being not "where do I start?' , but "where do I stop?". If you know anyone very mechanically inclined, I'd ask them to come have a look at it with you. If you can, post some pics on here. If it seems not bad,people will let you kow. If it's a hopless money pit some pics will help board members steer you clear of a nightmare... Good Luck Last edited by purple gas; 11-19-2004 at 12:30 AM.

11-19-2004, 01:13 AM	#4
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Welcome to the board.purple gas is right.These are awesome trucks,and pretty straight forward to work on. Of course we encourage pics too.Shoot you can fix nearly anything if it's woth it to you.Some people wouldn't have touched my ol tub,but I love it,so it's a matter of opinion I guess. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

11-19-2004, 11:51 AM	#5
luckydog < Fav Place on Earth! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: South West Michigan Posts: 307	LOOK ABOVE THE WINDSHIELD FOR RUST ALSO. I got a beautiful a/c cab, little bit of surface rust here and there. I didnt even notice that the roof was rotted out above the windshield on the drivers side. Still dont really know how I'm gonna go about fixing it, and I know its not gonna be fun. __________________ Horsepower is how FAST you hit the wall, torque is how HARD

11-19-2004, 11:57 AM	#6
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	$900 is a fair price, it all depends on how much money you can afford to put into it after you get it, and can you do most of the work yourself? If you have to farm out most of the work, that will get expensive.

11-19-2004, 12:40 PM	#7
Zonaman Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 519	Welcome, you've come to the right place there's a real C-10 brain trust here! Watch out for that rust! Check out "Purchasing a 67 - 72 Chevy & GMC Truck By Steve Lineberry" locate under "Tech Articles" at the front end of this site __________________ 69 C-10 LWB, 350, 700r4, 3.73 posi-traction, front disc brakes. Built for the desert- She can take the heat! Vivat Rex Chevus!

11-19-2004, 01:34 PM	#8
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,476	Don't let these guys kid you, all these trucks are hopeless money pits once you get started! I think these trucks are great vehicles, easy to work on, drive well, and look great. Good luck and fill out your info! There may be people near you who could help you eveluate the truck! Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

11-19-2004, 03:07 PM	#9
Sabac Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 25	I live in Richmond, VA. If I decide to buy it I'm going to take my grandfather with me. He's a retired mechanic and did a lot of body work too. And if it needs any fixing I know he'll help me out. I'll call the guy up again to find out some more about the truck. Like where and how much rust it has.

11-19-2004, 03:41 PM	#10
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	well, i may be able to help...i live in Mechanicsville...where is the truck? i know there is one cheap on Shady Grove Rd that is an automatic i think, 6 cyl. ad has a lot of rust -Nick __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

11-19-2004, 05:46 PM	#11
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	If you want to drop a 350 in it with an automatic tranny, let me know. I have stuff like that laying around. (Va Beach)

11-19-2004, 06:16 PM	#13
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	i'll try to look at it sometime...( i live off Pole Green)...gotta go to the rescue squad tonight so it may be monday before i can check it out __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

11-19-2004, 06:38 PM	#14
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Looks like you are in a good area to get some help. Good luck with the truck! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-21-2004, 05:42 PM	#15
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Welcome to the board from southern oregon.. Have you decided to buy the truck or ???? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-22-2004, 12:18 AM	#16
Sabac Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 25	I found out that my brother in law's dad is selling his Scottsdale. I think it's a '77, 4x4 with a 350 4 barrel. The only thing it really needs is 2 doors, hood and bed. It's in good shape, no rust anywhere else. and has always ran good. He'll sell it to me for $1000. And to me, that is a better deal than the C10. If anyone is interested in the C10 for sale let me know and I'll give you the guys phone number. He said or best offer, so you'll be able to get it cheaper than $900. I would get my digital camera and go by and take pics of it for you guys, but right now I don't have my digital camera with me.



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11-22-2004, 01:00 AM	#17
GlennBrittain Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Panola County Texas Posts: 401	The 77 Scottsdale will be a fine ride, I would buy it in a "heartbeat", however I would still have to have a 69 C10 for a daily driver.

11-23-2004, 02:53 PM	#18
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	I finally got over to look at it...heres a few pics...looks pretty good...needs rockers and some repair to the driver door...also the spot on the bed...the rest seemed pretty solid...if the engine runs good i would say it is worth it -Nick Attached Images __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

11-23-2004, 09:16 PM	#19
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	Sabac, if you can believe it, I'm another member from Mechanicsville. I live near Creighton and Walnut Grove. Now after useRC10 took pictures, I guess I'm going to have to ride by this wknd and check it out also. Then again, I just got my 70 C10 3 weeks ago, so what do I need with another one?

11-23-2004, 11:21 PM	#20
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	sorry...kinda rainy, those pics arent too good __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

11-28-2004, 03:06 PM	#21
Sabac Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 25	Well, the guy that was gonna sell the Scottsdale isn't selling it anymore. His wife totaled his daily driver truck so he's driving the Scottsdale now... Just my luck. I found a '85 K5 Blazer for sale, so I'm going to look at that tomorrow.

11-28-2004, 03:16 PM	#22
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