$4k budget - what can I get? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Drogster · 02-07-2005, 02:50 AM

My beautiful financial manager (the wife) has given me a $4000 budget that I can use towards the purchase of a new old truck.

We both like the 60-66 and the 67-72 body styles. We just want a truck that'll be fun to wrench on, great for cruizin', and may take a run or two down the 1/4 mile now and then. Probably start with a small-block, and (maybe) someday drop in a big block.

I've been shopping around on the internet, and I know I should be able to hook-up a fairly decent, running, driveable truck for that price, or less. But I can't hear the truck, can't drive it, and can't see the rust spots.

I'd prefer to spend less, because it gives me some extra $$$ to work with (start on body, etc).

What should I be able to get for under $4k (condition, body style, etc)?

Thanks!

stllookn · 02-07-2005, 03:03 AM

You just can't get any better than this!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=139398

BTW Welcome to the board from sunny Seattle, WA! You are going to find this a great place for information.

sweet n rare67 · 02-07-2005, 01:25 PM

welcome to the board drogster... Since your in alaska i understand what you are saying about how hard it is to get a truck up here.. (i just moved mine from iowa).. I would definately suggest keeping an eye out for trucks in anchorage and the valley.. there are a ton of nice clean 67-72 trucks rollin around up here...and nobody wants to spend 1000 bucks to ship up there project...

Best of luck
-Jake

ps. keep an eye in the board meets forum...i am going to try and have a get together for us Alaskans...there are 4 or 5 of us already on the board.

Drogster · 02-07-2005, 05:18 PM

Hey guys, thanks for the replies.

I shoulda mentioned that I am transferring from here to Michigan this May (I'm active duty Coast Guard), so I am not buying right now, but will be soon. Thanks!

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-07-2005, 06:12 PM

WELCOME 2 THE BOARD FROM WEST 10-UH-C

TRUCKGUY · 02-07-2005, 06:48 PM

welcome to the board.

bagged74 · 02-07-2005, 11:21 PM

I have this one for sale, its within your budget and would leave you some cash left over to get started. good daily driver as is.

mcubedntx · 02-08-2005, 12:25 AM

What are you asking for your truck bagged?? Just curious, also wonder if you have any other pics?

bwright · 02-08-2005, 12:34 AM

I don't know about in Alaska. But from what I've found around here, you can get a pretty nice LWB truck for less than $4k (I've found several from $2k-$3k). Nice SWB's (esp 67 & 68) will run 2x's the $ of a similar LWB.

bagged74 · 02-08-2005, 10:24 AM

more pics and details are here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=139851

02-07-2005, 02:50 AM	#1
Drogster Stroke it! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Juneau, Alaska Posts: 214	$4k budget - what can I get? My beautiful financial manager (the wife) has given me a $4000 budget that I can use towards the purchase of a new old truck. We both like the 60-66 and the 67-72 body styles. We just want a truck that'll be fun to wrench on, great for cruizin', and may take a run or two down the 1/4 mile now and then. Probably start with a small-block, and (maybe) someday drop in a big block. I've been shopping around on the internet, and I know I should be able to hook-up a fairly decent, running, driveable truck for that price, or less. But I can't hear the truck, can't drive it, and can't see the rust spots. I'd prefer to spend less, because it gives me some extra $$$ to work with (start on body, etc). What should I be able to get for under $4k (condition, body style, etc)? Thanks!

02-07-2005, 03:03 AM	#2
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	You just can't get any better than this! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=139398 BTW Welcome to the board from sunny Seattle, WA! You are going to find this a great place for information. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

02-07-2005, 01:25 PM	#3
sweet n rare67 Young truck fanatic Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The wonderful Mat-Su Valley....Palmer, Ak Posts: 253	welcome to the board drogster... Since your in alaska i understand what you are saying about how hard it is to get a truck up here.. (i just moved mine from iowa).. I would definately suggest keeping an eye out for trucks in anchorage and the valley.. there are a ton of nice clean 67-72 trucks rollin around up here...and nobody wants to spend 1000 bucks to ship up there project... Best of luck -Jake ps. keep an eye in the board meets forum...i am going to try and have a get together for us Alaskans...there are 4 or 5 of us already on the board. __________________ '67 Chevy Longstep 2wd 350 w/4spd manual Muncie M21. My first project. Proud to be Valley Trash

02-07-2005, 05:18 PM	#4
Drogster Stroke it! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Juneau, Alaska Posts: 214	Hey guys, thanks for the replies. I shoulda mentioned that I am transferring from here to Michigan this May (I'm active duty Coast Guard), so I am not buying right now, but will be soon. Thanks! __________________ Drog Nitrous is for those who don't know how to build.

02-07-2005, 06:12 PM	#5
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02-07-2005, 06:48 PM	#6
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02-07-2005, 11:21 PM	#7
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	I have this one for sale, its within your budget and would leave you some cash left over to get started. good daily driver as is. Attached Images

02-08-2005, 12:25 AM	#8
mcubedntx Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: West Texas Posts: 54	How much Bagged What are you asking for your truck bagged?? Just curious, also wonder if you have any other pics? __________________ Just a NOVICE who thinks this is the BEST board on the WEB!!

02-08-2005, 12:34 AM	#9
bwright Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dickson, TN Posts: 141	I don't know about in Alaska. But from what I've found around here, you can get a pretty nice LWB truck for less than $4k (I've found several from $2k-$3k). Nice SWB's (esp 67 & 68) will run 2x's the $ of a similar LWB.

02-08-2005, 10:24 AM	#10
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	more pics and details are here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=139851



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