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yosemitesamiam · 07-13-2008, 10:38 AM

The topic I guess says it all. I inherited my grandfather's 76 GMC 3/4 ton. It needs a lot of TLC...the entire interior needs replaced, it also needs a driver door and front fender, and someone to take the trans apart to get at a leak. The bed has rivet holes all along the rail, as he had a soft button on tonneau back in the day. The truck is really rust free except for very light surface rust along the rail and in the bed from a plastic bedliner I've since removed.

My question to you guys...is it worth the effort to strip the entire thing down and sell it piece by piece? Or should I sell it as a whole? I'm torn.

Thanks all

Sam

**N2TRUX** · 07-13-2008, 11:48 AM

It sounds like it would be better to sell it intact. Since parts are still fairly abundent for these trucks, parting them out doesn't gain much advantage.

caution- To those that reply, do not make offers or this thread will be closed and infractions issued.

**old Rusty C10** · 07-13-2008, 11:54 AM

what id like to see is some pics of this truck.... why not restore it as kind of a memorial to your grand dad? alot of guys around here do that and treasure the truck for generations after

yosemitesamiam · 07-13-2008, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

what id like to see is some pics of this truck.... why not restore it as kind of a memorial to your grand dad? alot of guys around here do that and treasure the truck for generations after

That was kinda the first plan...but time/money will always be an issue. Dunno if it will ever happen. And now I'm finding myself having to drive hundreds of miles per week, and need the money for a car that gets better than a few mpg. It was the obvious choice for release...still considering your thought as well though!

yosemitesamiam · 07-13-2008, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

what id like to see is some pics of this truck.... why not restore it as kind of a memorial to your grand dad? alot of guys around here do that and treasure the truck for generations after

oh here...

yosemitesamiam · 07-13-2008, 12:14 PM

a few more...

GMBowtie79 · 07-13-2008, 01:33 PM

It's in pretty good shape for a 32 year old truck. I've seen people start with alot worse. I'd keep it and try to find a cheep reliable econobox for a daily driver. If you do decide to sell it, sell it whole it would be a good project truck for sombody or a good work horse for a gardening buisness,ect.

BIGCHEVYMAN · 07-13-2008, 02:16 PM

personally i would keep it. You would be CRAZY to part that truck out, that is a nice truck and if you closer i would be interested in buying it.

dammitmitchell · 07-13-2008, 02:20 PM

i wish my 83 was in that good of shape dude that door and fender are inexpensive to replace, the toehr stuff well it can all prewtty much be "cleaned up" with alot of like dail soap, a seat cover and a replacement dash board,
if anythign sell that truck whole...
but man .. that's in good shape i'd buy it.. (well not right now my wife would kill me)

yosemitesamiam · 07-13-2008, 03:35 PM

Thanks for the kind words guys. I've known it was in good shape. My idea originally was to convert it to a 4BT diesel and fixer up...then use it for a daily driver...but funds are really tight. Anyone want to fund me buying a $500 commuter?

79gmcsierragrande · 07-13-2008, 05:26 PM

Not to change subject but I just looked at where you’re from, I grew up in Glendora. My Dad still lives there. Anyways nice truck you shouldn’t have a problem selling it.

**old Rusty C10** · 07-13-2008, 09:17 PM

tell you what id keep that truck and restore it.. its in way too good a shape to get rid of .. someplace youve got to be able to store it and hold off for the funds...the 76 i started with years back makes your truck look like its showroom.. id have killed for a truck like that back when
as to a daily driver lol there are tons of $500 beaters around here but im across the country

oldspowered · 07-13-2008, 09:43 PM

oldspowered- Your attempt to turn this in to a personal For Sale ad has forced me to lock the thread.

impalamark · 07-13-2008, 10:04 PM

You guys are killing me cuz you're so far away
two nice trucks that need a little love and elbow grease
keep em put classic insurance on 'em and
make 'em weekend rides I say
just a thought
MArk

Kurt L · 07-13-2008, 10:10 PM

if you weren't in nebraska i would buy your truck thats a nice ride.yosemitesamiam i would keep that truck it's in good shape replace the door and fender,give it a good scrubbing and a coat of wax drive till the wheels fall off.

Fraser Beatty · 07-13-2008, 10:27 PM

I would buy either one of those trucks in an instant if they were closer...Sell it whole if you decide it needs to go!

knightlife · 07-14-2008, 10:27 AM

as sad as it is to say... these trucks are currently worth more in parts. sucks if you ask me, because they are each a diamond waiting to be buffed...

**N2TRUX** · 07-14-2008, 10:53 AM

yosemitesamiam- While I feel that your intent was legitimate, I knew it wouldn't last. It was only a matter of time before someone turned this thread in the wrong direction.

I hope you got your answer...

07-13-2008, 10:38 AM	#1
yosemitesamiam Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 34	Edited by Moderator The topic I guess says it all. I inherited my grandfather's 76 GMC 3/4 ton. It needs a lot of TLC...the entire interior needs replaced, it also needs a driver door and front fender, and someone to take the trans apart to get at a leak. The bed has rivet holes all along the rail, as he had a soft button on tonneau back in the day. The truck is really rust free except for very light surface rust along the rail and in the bed from a plastic bedliner I've since removed. My question to you guys...is it worth the effort to strip the entire thing down and sell it piece by piece? Or should I sell it as a whole? I'm torn. Thanks all Sam __________________ 1976 GMC C25 High Sierra Camper Special. 350/TH350

07-13-2008, 11:48 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: sell truck whole, or part it? It sounds like it would be better to sell it intact. Since parts are still fairly abundent for these trucks, parting them out doesn't gain much advantage. caution- To those that reply, do not make offers or this thread will be closed and infractions issued. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-13-2008, 11:54 AM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,299	Re: sell truck whole, or part it? what id like to see is some pics of this truck.... why not restore it as kind of a memorial to your grand dad? alot of guys around here do that and treasure the truck for generations after __________________ 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!!

07-13-2008, 12:14 PM	#6
yosemitesamiam Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 34	Re: sell truck whole, or part it? a few more... __________________ 1976 GMC C25 High Sierra Camper Special. 350/TH350

07-13-2008, 01:33 PM	#7
GMBowtie79 Surviving, one day at a time! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Turlock,CA Posts: 295	Re: sell truck whole, or part it? It's in pretty good shape for a 32 year old truck. I've seen people start with alot worse. I'd keep it and try to find a cheep reliable econobox for a daily driver. If you do decide to sell it, sell it whole it would be a good project truck for sombody or a good work horse for a gardening buisness,ect. __________________ 79 Burb,350,tremic 5 spd, 4 wheel disc, daily driver 74 swb,350,350,driver & future project "There's no such thing as a finished project"

07-13-2008, 02:16 PM	#8
BIGCHEVYMAN Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Portland , Tennessee , United States Posts: 1,024	Re: sell truck whole, or part it? personally i would keep it. You would be CRAZY to part that truck out, that is a nice truck and if you closer i would be interested in buying it.

07-13-2008, 02:20 PM	#9
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: sell truck whole, or part it? i wish my 83 was in that good of shape dude that door and fender are inexpensive to replace, the toehr stuff well it can all prewtty much be "cleaned up" with alot of like dail soap, a seat cover and a replacement dash board, if anythign sell that truck whole... but man .. that's in good shape i'd buy it.. (well not right now my wife would kill me) __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

07-13-2008, 03:35 PM	#10
yosemitesamiam Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 34	Re: sell truck whole, or part it? Thanks for the kind words guys. I've known it was in good shape. My idea originally was to convert it to a 4BT diesel and fixer up...then use it for a daily driver...but funds are really tight. Anyone want to fund me buying a $500 commuter? __________________ 1976 GMC C25 High Sierra Camper Special. 350/TH350

07-13-2008, 05:26 PM	#11
79gmcsierragrande Manual Transmission Club Join Date: May 2008 Location: Grand Junction CO Posts: 292	Re: sell truck whole, or part it? Not to change subject but I just looked at where you’re from, I grew up in Glendora. My Dad still lives there. Anyways nice truck you shouldn’t have a problem selling it. __________________ 79 GMC Sierra Grande, SWB, Heavy Half If I wanted easy I would just buy a NEW truck!

07-13-2008, 09:17 PM	#12
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,299	Re: sell truck whole, or part it? tell you what id keep that truck and restore it.. its in way too good a shape to get rid of .. someplace youve got to be able to store it and hold off for the funds...the 76 i started with years back makes your truck look like its showroom.. id have killed for a truck like that back when as to a daily driver lol there are tons of $500 beaters around here but im across the country __________________ 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!!

07-13-2008, 09:43 PM	#13
oldspowered resto body guy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: milford, Nebraska Posts: 128	Re: sell truck whole, or part it? oldspowered- Your attempt to turn this in to a personal For Sale ad has forced me to lock the thread. __________________ http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86...DSC_0004-2.jpg trucks are ment to haul! Last edited by N2TRUX; 07-14-2008 at 10:51 AM.

07-13-2008, 10:04 PM	#14
impalamark Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: cocoa florida Posts: 183	Re: sell truck whole, or part it? You guys are killing me cuz you're so far away two nice trucks that need a little love and elbow grease keep em put classic insurance on 'em and make 'em weekend rides I say just a thought MArk

07-13-2008, 10:10 PM	#15
Kurt L Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: ne florida Posts: 2,665	Re: sell truck whole, or part it? if you weren't in nebraska i would buy your truck thats a nice ride.yosemitesamiam i would keep that truck it's in good shape replace the door and fender,give it a good scrubbing and a coat of wax drive till the wheels fall off.

07-13-2008, 10:27 PM	#16
Fraser Beatty Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sarnia, Ontario Posts: 571	Re: sell truck whole, or part it? I would buy either one of those trucks in an instant if they were closer...Sell it whole if you decide it needs to go! __________________ 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

07-14-2008, 10:27 AM	#17
knightlife Dark Heart Motorsports Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29404 DKFX Posts: 683	Re: sell truck whole, or part it? as sad as it is to say... these trucks are currently worth more in parts. sucks if you ask me, because they are each a diamond waiting to be buffed... __________________ How Deep Can YOU Bleed..? 1985 Chevy Blazer K5- 6.2 N/A, 400 turbo trans CUCV, 12v converted... a new chapter 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 6.0 powwwaa!!! custom jumpseat install w/ captain seats, Hypertech tuner, MSD Blaster Coils, CB and twin antenna's, all electric interior, touch screen in dash. custom center console, with jump seat replacing original console. 1500 HD!



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07-14-2008, 10:53 AM	#18
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: sell truck whole, or part it? yosemitesamiam- While I feel that your intent was legitimate, I knew it wouldn't last. It was only a matter of time before someone turned this thread in the wrong direction. I hope you got your answer... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

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