Goin to look at a truck this afternoon... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Fraser Beatty · 03-03-2008, 11:23 PM

It seems as though I have come down with a truck buying addiction...

After I bought my 79, I promised myself "no more trucks", but lo and behold, I am going to look at another this afternoon. Here's the description of the truck:

81 Chevrolet longbox fleetside. Strong running 350 bored 30 over with approximately 100 000kms on it. High rise Edelbrock intake, carb was just rebuilt. Truck has a brand new set of tires, roll pan, new hood with scoop, new doors, and new tailgate. Does need cab corners and rockers, but these will be included with the truck. Other than that the body is in good shape.

I called the owner and the story is he is moving out to British Columbia in 5 days (this Friday), and can't take the truck with him. He was originally asking $1500, but told me he will take $700 firm for it, since he needs it gone ASAP. If it isn't sold by Wednesday he said he is going to take what parts he can off of it and scrap the rest. You guys think this sounds like a decent deal? I'll try and get some pictures of it up later today.

killthewabbit · 03-03-2008, 11:53 PM

Sounds pretty hard to beat for that price.

SBTork · 03-03-2008, 11:53 PM

yes, that seems like a good deal, even if it does need cab corners and rockers.

**old Rusty C10** · 03-04-2008, 12:23 AM

with the motor like that it is worth it and you all know me im told im CHEAP and well id buy it

slash crashley · 03-04-2008, 01:10 AM

sounds like a steal of a deal to me. these trucks are harder to find up north too. you could strip it to the frame and make twice your money back. i'd pay $700 for the motor / trans alone.

...you know, 80% of british columbians are from ontario.

1984Silverado4x4 · 03-04-2008, 01:45 AM

Id buy it in a second if I had $700. Specially with that rebuilt engine and new tires

Fraser Beatty · 03-04-2008, 05:20 AM

Well I went and checked it out. I woulda snapped some pics but my camera battery went dead

. The truck is in better shape than I was expecting. The only rust is in the cab corners, the rest of the body and frame are rust-free. The bedsides and floor do have the odd ding though. The interior is in fairly rough shape, ripped seat and pretty dirty. I am really torn over this truck. It's a decent truck for a decent price, but I really don't need and can't afford another project truck, since I have to save for university next year. He said if he doesn't sell it by Wednesday he is going to pull the hood, doors, and any other parts he can ship to BC, and have the rest (including the engine) crushed.

03-03-2008, 11:23 PM	#1
Fraser Beatty Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sarnia, Ontario Posts: 571	Goin to look at a truck this afternoon... It seems as though I have come down with a truck buying addiction... After I bought my 79, I promised myself "no more trucks", but lo and behold, I am going to look at another this afternoon. Here's the description of the truck: 81 Chevrolet longbox fleetside. Strong running 350 bored 30 over with approximately 100 000kms on it. High rise Edelbrock intake, carb was just rebuilt. Truck has a brand new set of tires, roll pan, new hood with scoop, new doors, and new tailgate. Does need cab corners and rockers, but these will be included with the truck. Other than that the body is in good shape. I called the owner and the story is he is moving out to British Columbia in 5 days (this Friday), and can't take the truck with him. He was originally asking $1500, but told me he will take $700 firm for it, since he needs it gone ASAP. If it isn't sold by Wednesday he said he is going to take what parts he can off of it and scrap the rest. You guys think this sounds like a decent deal? I'll try and get some pictures of it up later today. __________________ 1961 GMC 930- SOLD 1979 GMC C35 Single Wheel Camper Special- SOLD 1980 GMC C25 Camper Special- SOLD 1983 Chevrolet C10- SOLD 1983 Chevrolet Camaro- SOLD 1985 GMC C1500 (Dad's truck) 1985 GMC C3500 Crew Cab Dually- TRADED FOR 61 GMC 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 V6 Shortbox- Daily Driver

03-03-2008, 11:53 PM	#2
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: Goin to look at a truck this afternoon... Sounds pretty hard to beat for that price.

03-03-2008, 11:53 PM	#3
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: Goin to look at a truck this afternoon... yes, that seems like a good deal, even if it does need cab corners and rockers. __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

03-04-2008, 12:23 AM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,280	Re: Goin to look at a truck this afternoon... with the motor like that it is worth it and you all know me im told im CHEAP and well id buy it __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

03-04-2008, 01:45 AM	#6
1984Silverado4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mount Horeb WI Posts: 179	Re: Goin to look at a truck this afternoon... Id buy it in a second if I had $700. Specially with that rebuilt engine and new tires __________________ Its no disgrace being poor. Its just inconvenient.

03-04-2008, 01:10 AM	#5
slash crashley lucky knuckles Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: orlando, florida Posts: 124	sounds like a steal of a deal to me. these trucks are harder to find up north too. you could strip it to the frame and make twice your money back. i'd pay $700 for the motor / trans alone. ...you know, 80% of british columbians are from ontario.

03-04-2008, 05:20 AM	#7
Fraser Beatty Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sarnia, Ontario Posts: 571	Re: Goin to look at a truck this afternoon... Well I went and checked it out. I woulda snapped some pics but my camera battery went dead . The truck is in better shape than I was expecting. The only rust is in the cab corners, the rest of the body and frame are rust-free. The bedsides and floor do have the odd ding though. The interior is in fairly rough shape, ripped seat and pretty dirty. I am really torn over this truck. It's a decent truck for a decent price, but I really don't need and can't afford another project truck, since I have to save for university next year. He said if he doesn't sell it by Wednesday he is going to pull the hood, doors, and any other parts he can ship to BC, and have the rest (including the engine) crushed. __________________ 1961 GMC 930- SOLD 1979 GMC C35 Single Wheel Camper Special- SOLD 1980 GMC C25 Camper Special- SOLD 1983 Chevrolet C10- SOLD 1983 Chevrolet Camaro- SOLD 1985 GMC C1500 (Dad's truck) 1985 GMC C3500 Crew Cab Dually- TRADED FOR 61 GMC 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 V6 Shortbox- Daily Driver



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