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CG · 07-18-2007, 10:58 PM

A friend of my sons just called me. He has a 79 chev short box pickup he is giving away for free. Front clip is good, body and box are shot. No motor, trans or rear end. But it does have the complete front suspension, power steering and power brakes...I know the suspension is usable on our rides....what about the brake booster and master cyl set up? Steering box? Im just trying to decide if this is worth bothering with.

Mark

1969k10stepside · 07-18-2007, 11:01 PM

I think its worth getting since its free.You could scrap the body/chassis and get some $$$ back from that.If nothing else you can sell whats left and/or you dont want/need.The steering box can be used too,IIRC.

Longhorn Man · 07-18-2007, 11:08 PM

the gear box is an upgrade, and a direct bolt on. You might need some adapters for the Hyd lines, but ohterwise, a direct bolt on.
Variable rate steering is why it's an upgrade.

**N2TRUX** · 07-19-2007, 12:14 AM

The front clip is worth a few geeters if the hood and P fender are still good. Most of the timer the passenger fender is shot from battery acid up front and a/c runoff in the rear. The hoods are prone to kining or bowing in the middle. If that is good you have some cash in the bank.

CG · 07-19-2007, 12:21 AM

Well it sounds like I should at least take a look at it. Its just that I have soooo much crap right now its hard to get too excited about it. Thanks for your answers guys.

Brad · 07-19-2007, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

the gear box is an upgrade, and a direct bolt on. You might need some adapters for the Hyd lines, but ohterwise, a direct bolt on.
Variable rate steering is why it's an upgrade.

The frontend is definately worth picking up and selling down the road if you don't use it. I think the metric fittings on the gear box didn't start until the '80's.

prg machine · 07-19-2007, 12:08 PM

Unless you need something from it, I would consider it a waste of time distraction from getting something done on my project. Just me though. Time is precious.

cdowns · 07-19-2007, 12:13 PM

if you had a swapmeet you could go to on sunday i'd get it on friday strip sell and to the recycler on monday

Thealien · 07-19-2007, 01:08 PM

If nothing else it is worth good money as scrap. TAke the front end, maybe a couple of other parts and scrap the rest.

07-18-2007, 10:58 PM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,845	Is this worth picking up? A friend of my sons just called me. He has a 79 chev short box pickup he is giving away for free. Front clip is good, body and box are shot. No motor, trans or rear end. But it does have the complete front suspension, power steering and power brakes...I know the suspension is usable on our rides....what about the brake booster and master cyl set up? Steering box? Im just trying to decide if this is worth bothering with. Mark

07-18-2007, 11:01 PM	#2
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Is this worth picking up? I think its worth getting since its free.You could scrap the body/chassis and get some $$$ back from that.If nothing else you can sell whats left and/or you dont want/need.The steering box can be used too,IIRC. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 07-18-2007 at 11:02 PM.

07-18-2007, 11:08 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Is this worth picking up? the gear box is an upgrade, and a direct bolt on. You might need some adapters for the Hyd lines, but ohterwise, a direct bolt on. Variable rate steering is why it's an upgrade.

07-19-2007, 12:14 AM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Is this worth picking up? The front clip is worth a few geeters if the hood and P fender are still good. Most of the timer the passenger fender is shot from battery acid up front and a/c runoff in the rear. The hoods are prone to kining or bowing in the middle. If that is good you have some cash in the bank. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-19-2007, 12:21 AM	#5
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,845	Re: Is this worth picking up? Well it sounds like I should at least take a look at it. Its just that I have soooo much crap right now its hard to get too excited about it. Thanks for your answers guys.

07-19-2007, 12:08 PM	#7
prg machine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 1,069	Re: Is this worth picking up? Unless you need something from it, I would consider it a waste of time distraction from getting something done on my project. Just me though. Time is precious.

07-19-2007, 12:13 PM	#8
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Is this worth picking up? if you had a swapmeet you could go to on sunday i'd get it on friday strip sell and to the recycler on monday __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-19-2007, 01:08 PM	#9
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,123	Re: Is this worth picking up? If nothing else it is worth good money as scrap. TAke the front end, maybe a couple of other parts and scrap the rest.



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