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RussTburb · 05-04-2002, 01:59 AM

Finaly got the okay to tow this truck home. I can't decide if I should use it as parts or to give it to my son as his first truck. The only known rust is on the passenger side rocker wich I already have and light surface rust as it has sat for 3-5 years.

I paid $250.00 it needs an engine but other than that she is a cherry!

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72 burb
Its a Family project!
84 chev 4x4 diesel
Thats it for now!

LeRoy · 05-04-2002, 02:07 AM

Engines are everywhere. If it was mine, I'd put some time into cleaning it up, maybe shoot some fresh paint on it and sell it. For us small timers, I really don't think it's worth the time and effort to part something out to make cash. I've parted many trucks but mainly for parts for other projects of mine and then sold misc. stuff on the side. Maybe if you needed a disc brake frontend or something but that truck looks to nice. What motor due you need? V8 or 6? My 2 cents.

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MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE
GOT MY BASES COVERED
-Big and bad 70 CST Blazer
-71 K5 Blazer, 350, 4spd, 2" lift, 35" BFG mudders, Camo,
-Work in progress 72 SWB
-72 Cheyenne, lwb, 1/2 ton, 4x4, V8, 4spd.
-71, 3/4 ton, 402/400, Custom Camper
-69, 2wd, ST6, auto, ghetto lowered, 3/4 ton, LWB, "BOMBER"
-69 Chev. short narrow 4x4
-69 Chev., lwb, utility trailer, 35" tires,
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RussTburb · 05-04-2002, 02:11 AM

well I was thinking of using the parts for my 72 suburban. things like grill bumper hood door fender. But I agree the truck is too nice to use as parts. You know I found this truck in Mt. Vernon! jj. It was in Blaine! I need a 350 for it. Got one?

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72 burb
Its a Family project!
84 chev 4x4 diesel
72 Custom Camper
Thats it for now!

bobs409 · 05-04-2002, 06:24 AM

I bet once you clean it up, it looks a whole lot better!

I am so against parting out old cars/trucks that I see red so you know the way im going to vote already.

Here in Pa, we don't know what "a little rust" is so consider yourself lucky. If you lived here, you'd sell your blood for a builder like that! LOL

Do whatever you have to to keep this truck alive. If your not interested, sell it to someone that will. I would never part out an old truck in that condition. (or any car/truck that is buildable)

People have to start realizing that one day these trucks won't be so plentiful. I always use the '57 Chevy's as an example. Remember the day when they were everywhere? Now try to find one! (and be able to afford it)

The parts your looking for can easily be found at swap meets or junkyards. It's too late for them but up to you on this one.

I know you'll do the right thing.

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Relay · 05-04-2002, 06:52 AM

DON'T PART IT OUT! Looks like my 71 GMC color and all and i bought it without a motor too! Wish I were closer to ya I'd buy it for fixin up! http://community.webshots.com/user/relay40

**Desert Rat** · 05-04-2002, 08:48 AM

Clean it up buff it out with some Colorback,put some ralleys on it,then look at it,check the kickpanels and inner floor.might make a nice first ride for a kid,put in a 283 2bbl,and a t350.perfect for a youngster.any sbc would be a good choice,and they can be had cheap,i recently sold a good running 305 with a new gasket set for $50,just to make it leave.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 05-04-2002, 08:59 AM

I have a 350 engine down here in Olympia that ran when I parted the truck it came out of. E-mail me if you are interested. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

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RussTburb · 05-04-2002, 09:49 AM

You guys are all sayin the same thing and I agree! I'm Gonna useit as a carrot for my 14 year old! You know him as Chevy Punk, and Levi, I know your reading this IF YOU SCREW UP ITS MINE!!!!!!

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72 burb
Its a Family project!
84 chev 4x4 diesel
72 Custom Camper
Thats it for now!

**Desert Rat** · 05-04-2002, 02:22 PM

Alright a good behavior tool!!!

toms68cst · 05-04-2002, 02:35 PM

Save her! BTW what color is that?

Baradium · 05-04-2002, 02:42 PM

if you have to ask whether you should part it out or not, that means you shouldn't.

Chevy Punk · 05-04-2002, 05:38 PM

what does BTW mean?
dennis, you can have the truck,Ill take the burb

[This message has been edited by Chevy Punk (edited May 04, 2002).]

RussTburb · 05-04-2002, 06:50 PM

BTW means "By The Way", you gotta get that deal past Mom! and I beleive the color is Moldy orange!lol I will find out if I can.

LeRoy · 05-04-2002, 10:32 PM

Mount Vernon?!! Dang, my radar must be broke. Actually I just went to an estate auction and he had 3 trucks 72,71 and a 69. They went cheap but as ya know, I'm shut down until some rigs find new homes. You want a 72 4x4 frame to stick that on? It's a tripping hazard. lol

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MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE
GOT MY BASES COVERED
-Big and bad 70 CST Blazer
-71 K5 Blazer, 350, 4spd, 2" lift, 35" BFG mudders, Camo,
-Work in progress 72 SWB
-72 Cheyenne, lwb, 1/2 ton, 4x4, V8, 4spd.
-71, 3/4 ton, 402/400, Custom Camper
-69, 2wd, ST6, auto, ghetto lowered, 3/4 ton, LWB, "BOMBER"
-69 Chev. short narrow 4x4
-69 Chev., lwb, utility trailer, 35" tires,
Add or Delete Daily

Relay · 05-04-2002, 10:40 PM

It looks the same color as my 71 GMC and the color for mine says White/Medium Bronze.

O'l Buck · 05-05-2002, 12:40 AM

save it, your son will love it!!! looks like a great one to put together, makes all the trucks around my area look pretty bad, unless of course they have been restored.

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Ol' Buck: '72 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 shortbox stepside 350/350auto on '84
ralleys and 31/10.5s

Angel girl: 67 Cutlass convertible
330, 3spd stick

Greener: 90 GMC Jimmy
350/auto
Chad Stephens
Orleans,NE

no name yet: 72 442 under serious construction
my site:
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05-04-2002, 01:59 AM	#1
RussTburb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Blaine,Wa. U.S.A Posts: 261	To Part or not To Part? Finaly got the okay to tow this truck home. I can't decide if I should use it as parts or to give it to my son as his first truck. The only known rust is on the passenger side rocker wich I already have and light surface rust as it has sat for 3-5 years. I paid $250.00 it needs an engine but other than that she is a cherry! ------------------ 72 burb Its a Family project! 84 chev 4x4 diesel Thats it for now! __________________ "Red-heads not war-heads, Blondes, not bombs, Brunettes, not fighter jets!" Fligh of the Choncords 72 burb 3/4 ton 2wd 06 2500 suburban 8.1L 4x4 84 chev 4x4 diesel 96 Geo Metro with the 4cylbb, lol! Almost 300k just won't die! 89 Honda Civic, runs on the smell of an oily rag! 2008 Aerolite 26qs Travel Trailer (aka "THE BARN")

05-04-2002, 02:07 AM	#2
LeRoy Registered truck nut Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington, USA Posts: 1,584	Engines are everywhere. If it was mine, I'd put some time into cleaning it up, maybe shoot some fresh paint on it and sell it. For us small timers, I really don't think it's worth the time and effort to part something out to make cash. I've parted many trucks but mainly for parts for other projects of mine and then sold misc. stuff on the side. Maybe if you needed a disc brake frontend or something but that truck looks to nice. What motor due you need? V8 or 6? My 2 cents. ------------------ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE GOT MY BASES COVERED -Big and bad 70 CST Blazer -71 K5 Blazer, 350, 4spd, 2" lift, 35" BFG mudders, Camo, -Work in progress 72 SWB -72 Cheyenne, lwb, 1/2 ton, 4x4, V8, 4spd. -71, 3/4 ton, 402/400, Custom Camper -69, 2wd, ST6, auto, ghetto lowered, 3/4 ton, LWB, "BOMBER" -69 Chev. short narrow 4x4 -69 Chev., lwb, utility trailer, 35" tires, Add or Delete Daily __________________ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE Need a part? Just PM me

05-04-2002, 02:11 AM	#3
RussTburb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Blaine,Wa. U.S.A Posts: 261	well I was thinking of using the parts for my 72 suburban. things like grill bumper hood door fender. But I agree the truck is too nice to use as parts. You know I found this truck in Mt. Vernon! jj. It was in Blaine! I need a 350 for it. Got one? ------------------ 72 burb Its a Family project! 84 chev 4x4 diesel 72 Custom Camper Thats it for now! __________________ "Red-heads not war-heads, Blondes, not bombs, Brunettes, not fighter jets!" Fligh of the Choncords 72 burb 3/4 ton 2wd 06 2500 suburban 8.1L 4x4 84 chev 4x4 diesel 96 Geo Metro with the 4cylbb, lol! Almost 300k just won't die! 89 Honda Civic, runs on the smell of an oily rag! 2008 Aerolite 26qs Travel Trailer (aka "THE BARN")

05-04-2002, 06:24 AM	#4
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	I bet once you clean it up, it looks a whole lot better! I am so against parting out old cars/trucks that I see red so you know the way im going to vote already. Here in Pa, we don't know what "a little rust" is so consider yourself lucky. If you lived here, you'd sell your blood for a builder like that! LOL Do whatever you have to to keep this truck alive. If your not interested, sell it to someone that will. I would never part out an old truck in that condition. (or any car/truck that is buildable) People have to start realizing that one day these trucks won't be so plentiful. I always use the '57 Chevy's as an example. Remember the day when they were everywhere? Now try to find one! (and be able to afford it) The parts your looking for can easily be found at swap meets or junkyards. It's too late for them but up to you on this one. I know you'll do the right thing. ------------------ 63 Impala66 Chevelle SS69 Chevelle69 C10 Stepside71 Cheyenne 20*72 Chevelle Parts for sale: http://www.angelfire.com/trek/mr409/items4sale.html __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

05-04-2002, 06:52 AM	#5
Relay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: New Ulm, MN USA Posts: 71	DON'T PART IT OUT! Looks like my 71 GMC color and all and i bought it without a motor too! Wish I were closer to ya I'd buy it for fixin up! http://community.webshots.com/user/relay40 __________________ 71 GMC 1/2 frame up restore in progress!

05-04-2002, 08:48 AM	#6
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	Clean it up buff it out with some Colorback,put some ralleys on it,then look at it,check the kickpanels and inner floor.might make a nice first ride for a kid,put in a 283 2bbl,and a t350.perfect for a youngster.any sbc would be a good choice,and they can be had cheap,i recently sold a good running 305 with a new gasket set for $50,just to make it leave.

05-04-2002, 08:59 AM	#7
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	I have a 350 engine down here in Olympia that ran when I parted the truck it came out of. E-mail me if you are interested. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com ------------------ Click (Here) to visit our on-line catolog. E-mail me WEHEPP@attbi.com 72 BB Chevy Blazer 72 BB Chevy Short Fleet 72 SB 3/4 Ton 4X4 72 SB 1/2 Ton SWB 4X4 70 BB Chevy Short Step 70 SB Chevy Short Fleet 69 SB Chevy Short Step 68 SB Chevy Short Step 68 BB GMC Long Fleet 67 GMC 1/2 ton Panel "Founder" Classic Heartbeat Pickup Club Olympia, Washington's "Home For Wayword Chevys" www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

05-04-2002, 09:49 AM	#8
RussTburb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Blaine,Wa. U.S.A Posts: 261	You guys are all sayin the same thing and I agree! I'm Gonna useit as a carrot for my 14 year old! You know him as Chevy Punk, and Levi, I know your reading this IF YOU SCREW UP ITS MINE!!!!!! ------------------ 72 burb Its a Family project! 84 chev 4x4 diesel 72 Custom Camper Thats it for now! __________________ "Red-heads not war-heads, Blondes, not bombs, Brunettes, not fighter jets!" Fligh of the Choncords 72 burb 3/4 ton 2wd 06 2500 suburban 8.1L 4x4 84 chev 4x4 diesel 96 Geo Metro with the 4cylbb, lol! Almost 300k just won't die! 89 Honda Civic, runs on the smell of an oily rag! 2008 Aerolite 26qs Travel Trailer (aka "THE BARN")

05-04-2002, 02:22 PM	#9
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	Alright a good behavior tool!!!

05-04-2002, 02:35 PM	#10
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,297	Save her! BTW what color is that? __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

05-04-2002, 02:42 PM	#11
Baradium Binder Rep Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Salcha, AK Posts: 1,506	if you have to ask whether you should part it out or not, that means you shouldn't.

05-04-2002, 05:38 PM	#12
Chevy Punk Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Blaine WA Posts: 455	what does BTW mean? dennis, you can have the truck,Ill take the burb [This message has been edited by Chevy Punk (edited May 04, 2002).]

05-04-2002, 06:50 PM	#13
RussTburb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Blaine,Wa. U.S.A Posts: 261	BTW means "By The Way", you gotta get that deal past Mom! and I beleive the color is Moldy orange!lol I will find out if I can. __________________ "Red-heads not war-heads, Blondes, not bombs, Brunettes, not fighter jets!" Fligh of the Choncords 72 burb 3/4 ton 2wd 06 2500 suburban 8.1L 4x4 84 chev 4x4 diesel 96 Geo Metro with the 4cylbb, lol! Almost 300k just won't die! 89 Honda Civic, runs on the smell of an oily rag! 2008 Aerolite 26qs Travel Trailer (aka "THE BARN")

05-04-2002, 10:32 PM	#14
LeRoy Registered truck nut Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington, USA Posts: 1,584	Mount Vernon?!! Dang, my radar must be broke. Actually I just went to an estate auction and he had 3 trucks 72,71 and a 69. They went cheap but as ya know, I'm shut down until some rigs find new homes. You want a 72 4x4 frame to stick that on? It's a tripping hazard. lol ------------------ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE GOT MY BASES COVERED -Big and bad 70 CST Blazer -71 K5 Blazer, 350, 4spd, 2" lift, 35" BFG mudders, Camo, -Work in progress 72 SWB -72 Cheyenne, lwb, 1/2 ton, 4x4, V8, 4spd. -71, 3/4 ton, 402/400, Custom Camper -69, 2wd, ST6, auto, ghetto lowered, 3/4 ton, LWB, "BOMBER" -69 Chev. short narrow 4x4 -69 Chev., lwb, utility trailer, 35" tires, Add or Delete Daily __________________ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE Need a part? Just PM me

05-04-2002, 10:40 PM	#15
Relay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: New Ulm, MN USA Posts: 71	It looks the same color as my 71 GMC and the color for mine says White/Medium Bronze. __________________ 71 GMC 1/2 frame up restore in progress!



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05-05-2002, 12:40 AM	#16
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	save it, your son will love it!!! looks like a great one to put together, makes all the trucks around my area look pretty bad, unless of course they have been restored. ------------------ Ol' Buck: '72 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 shortbox stepside 350/350auto on '84 ralleys and 31/10.5s Angel girl: 67 Cutlass convertible 330, 3spd stick Greener: 90 GMC Jimmy 350/auto Chad Stephens Orleans,NE no name yet: 72 442 under serious construction my site: http://communities.msn.com/Beastonabudget/homepage __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

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