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corn · 03-03-2007, 12:05 PM

Ive been telling my wife that I dont really care for this 89 4X4 that I have & may get rid of it and get another 67-72 beater for a daily driver. She said she could tell that I dont like it and agreed that it was probably a good idea. I guess Ill wait until spring & see about trading for one or just doing the buy/sell thing. Any comments on this? Smart,dumb idea?

Heres my 89...

**70cst** · 03-03-2007, 12:09 PM

Follow your heart...Follow your heart.
Getting a a truck is like getting hitched...once you see your future partner you will know it.

shifty · 03-03-2007, 12:11 PM

I would do it. If I had a truck like that, I would probably trade it for a 73-87 model, since I have a '68 already.

stingray72 · 03-03-2007, 12:12 PM

I'd sell it and go for a 98-02 model Silverado with the 5.3. Those are my favorites

combustion · 03-03-2007, 12:50 PM

i think its not a bad idea. as long as you are happy like stated above you willbe ok. there is many pros and cons. but in the end its you thats gonna be happy so why not do it lol

corn · 03-03-2007, 01:03 PM

It needs some work & if I have to work on something, I could get into it more if it was older. Im not a big 4X4 guy either. If it was a 2wd fleet, Id be a lot happier with it...

**WorkinLonghorn** · 03-03-2007, 02:24 PM

Just remember,to sell it you'll have to fix it up. Then you won't want to sell it any more.

corn · 03-03-2007, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WorkinLonghorn

Just remember,to sell it you'll have to fix it up. Then you won't want to sell it any more.

I know & thats part of the problem.

brak · 03-03-2007, 05:06 PM

you want a 72 LWB?

I was going to tear mine down, but i've decided to just leave it alone, and build a SWB from the Frame Up.

bad pic but its all i got, as of right now it's covered in 3ft of snow.

harmsy · 03-03-2007, 05:14 PM

Hey corn....... if you are going to sell let me know.
Also if you are looking for another 67-72, I see all kinds when I am on my route. Want a fixer or what???

Later Harmsy

03-03-2007, 12:05 PM	#1
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	newer truck for older truck? Ive been telling my wife that I dont really care for this 89 4X4 that I have & may get rid of it and get another 67-72 beater for a daily driver. She said she could tell that I dont like it and agreed that it was probably a good idea. I guess Ill wait until spring & see about trading for one or just doing the buy/sell thing. Any comments on this? Smart,dumb idea? Heres my 89... Last edited by corn; 10-10-2009 at 12:19 PM.

03-03-2007, 12:09 PM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: newer truck for older truck? Follow your heart...Follow your heart. Getting a a truck is like getting hitched...once you see your future partner you will know it. __________________ 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!

03-03-2007, 12:11 PM	#3
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: newer truck for older truck? I would do it. If I had a truck like that, I would probably trade it for a 73-87 model, since I have a '68 already. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

03-03-2007, 12:12 PM	#4
stingray72 Red Headed Step Child Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,216	Re: newer truck for older truck? I'd sell it and go for a 98-02 model Silverado with the 5.3. Those are my favorites __________________ "Dinner, the perfect break between work and drunk" -Homer Simpson

03-03-2007, 12:50 PM	#5
combustion Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: chandler Posts: 331	Re: newer truck for older truck? i think its not a bad idea. as long as you are happy like stated above you willbe ok. there is many pros and cons. but in the end its you thats gonna be happy so why not do it lol

03-03-2007, 01:03 PM	#6
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: newer truck for older truck? It needs some work & if I have to work on something, I could get into it more if it was older. Im not a big 4X4 guy either. If it was a 2wd fleet, Id be a lot happier with it...

03-03-2007, 02:24 PM	#7
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,883	Re: newer truck for older truck? Just remember,to sell it you'll have to fix it up. Then you won't want to sell it any more. __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.

03-03-2007, 05:06 PM	#9
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: newer truck for older truck? you want a 72 LWB? I was going to tear mine down, but i've decided to just leave it alone, and build a SWB from the Frame Up. bad pic but its all i got, as of right now it's covered in 3ft of snow. __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill Last edited by brak; 03-03-2007 at 08:59 PM.

03-03-2007, 05:14 PM	#10
harmsy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 100	Re: newer truck for older truck? Hey corn....... if you are going to sell let me know. Also if you are looking for another 67-72, I see all kinds when I am on my route. Want a fixer or what??? Later Harmsy __________________ God bless the USA 1972 Chevrolet Cheyene Super ......



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