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stllookn · 03-12-2007, 10:42 AM

"craigslist.com" BOY...you're really out of touch with scrounging for parts...LOL! Check it out! You could move into a town, plug in your computer and have your house furnished by the end of the day with free stuff from craigslist!

stllookn · 03-12-2007, 11:12 AM

<<This is just what the "Low buck truck build" is but I was givin a pair of rear load bags from PORTERBUILT. So far to get it safe and on the road was about $905 in cluding registration.>>

I stopped following it when you bought a new dizzy instead of either fixing the one you had or trying to find one from the junkyard. We could argue all day about what your time is worth but most guys doing a budget build have more time than money. "Low buck" does equate to "fast" build. Only a fast build will make good press so the two are almost mutually exclusive. The way to make good press and a good story is to write about the junkyard experience which most "Low buck" guys can relate to as well. Just my 0.02!

Don't take this as criticism of what you are doing because you provide EXCELLENT content to this site and are a true craftsman. I am just trying to make my point about what I feel a true "Low buck" build would be.

Sonny · 03-12-2007, 11:21 AM

Since you mentioned distributors, this would make a great article. Converting your points dizzy to an HEI. Start out with a HEI and go through a rebuild and how to properly setup one without sending it to a shop. Then have steps and how-to for modding the truck's wire harness and properly hooking up one. Then follow up with timing and tuning. Out of all the things I have seen, this is the one thing that seems to not get enough attention.

Sonny

stllookn · 03-12-2007, 11:21 AM

jktaylor68gmc, Start with this as a low buck build....LOL! Compliments of craigslist! I would buy this bad boy if it was close to me!

http://nashville.craigslist.org/car/291846041.html

http://nashville.craigslist.org/car/287790266.html

WOW...two shortbed '67's to chose from!!!!

jkaylor68gmc · 03-12-2007, 01:12 PM

I looke at those two, they are way to expensive, where I live, I can pick something '67-'77 for around 500.00-900.00 running with a V-8!. I believe the low-buck build will be a '74 or so with a V-8.

jkaylor68gmc · 03-16-2007, 02:24 PM

ttt

03-12-2007, 10:42 AM	#101
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: What do you want to See in Truck Magazines?Give me your ideas! "craigslist.com" BOY...you're really out of touch with scrounging for parts...LOL! Check it out! You could move into a town, plug in your computer and have your house furnished by the end of the day with free stuff from craigslist! __________________ '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)

03-12-2007, 11:12 AM	#102
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: What do you want to See in Truck Magazines?Give me your ideas! <<This is just what the "Low buck truck build" is but I was givin a pair of rear load bags from PORTERBUILT. So far to get it safe and on the road was about $905 in cluding registration.>> I stopped following it when you bought a new dizzy instead of either fixing the one you had or trying to find one from the junkyard. We could argue all day about what your time is worth but most guys doing a budget build have more time than money. "Low buck" does equate to "fast" build. Only a fast build will make good press so the two are almost mutually exclusive. The way to make good press and a good story is to write about the junkyard experience which most "Low buck" guys can relate to as well. Just my 0.02! Don't take this as criticism of what you are doing because you provide EXCELLENT content to this site and are a true craftsman. I am just trying to make my point about what I feel a true "Low buck" build would be. __________________ '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)

03-12-2007, 11:21 AM	#103
Sonny Active Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Centerville, GA Posts: 240	Re: What do you want to See in Truck Magazines?Give me your ideas! Since you mentioned distributors, this would make a great article. Converting your points dizzy to an HEI. Start out with a HEI and go through a rebuild and how to properly setup one without sending it to a shop. Then have steps and how-to for modding the truck's wire harness and properly hooking up one. Then follow up with timing and tuning. Out of all the things I have seen, this is the one thing that seems to not get enough attention. Sonny

03-12-2007, 11:21 AM	#104
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: What do you want to See in Truck Magazines?Give me your ideas! jktaylor68gmc, Start with this as a low buck build....LOL! Compliments of craigslist! I would buy this bad boy if it was close to me! http://nashville.craigslist.org/car/291846041.html http://nashville.craigslist.org/car/287790266.html WOW...two shortbed '67's to chose from!!!! __________________ '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) Last edited by stllookn; 03-12-2007 at 11:28 AM.

03-12-2007, 01:12 PM	#105
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: What do you want to See in Truck Magazines?Give me your ideas! I looke at those two, they are way to expensive, where I live, I can pick something '67-'77 for around 500.00-900.00 running with a V-8!. I believe the low-buck build will be a '74 or so with a V-8.

03-16-2007, 02:24 PM	#106
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: What do you want to See in Truck Magazines?Give me your ideas! ttt



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