Finally bought a truck...whew... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mike J · 10-18-2008, 11:28 AM

Well, finally found a decent project for the money (I think) and bought it. She's rough but better than every other one I've looked at around here. Was looking for something cheap with a "decent" body and frame, not too concerned with the drivetrain at the moment.
'68 1/2 ton longbed 6cyl. 3sp.
Needs floors, cabcorners, rockers, etc. rusty bedfloor... but I think she's a good start

I paid $600 for her, does run and drive, just smokes bad on start-up
I'm just happy to finally have something to start on

Gray Ghost · 10-18-2008, 11:32 AM

Look like a very good start....good price from what I can tell....even with the smokey motor!

**70cst** · 10-18-2008, 12:16 PM

Now for the love affair to start.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 10-18-2008, 12:19 PM

Congrats on becoming a truck owner.

Mike J · 10-18-2008, 12:27 PM

thanks guys, I've only owned VWs for the past 17 years, but really got bite by the 67-72 c-10 bug lately, there's just something about the body style that I really like

Im ready to get her home and start tearing into the project (the truck was a craigslist find and is about 35 miles from my house and needs to be trailered home)

soba_03 · 10-18-2008, 12:53 PM

HEY another Louivillian and cool truck.. I'm south of the Airport... Welcome to the boards... Let me know if theres anything I can help ya with.....

Longhorn Man · 10-18-2008, 06:32 PM

roll the dice and drive it!

Mike J · 10-18-2008, 07:04 PM

well the fan has worn through the radiator, so probably better to bring her back to the house before I get it running lol plus there's a really big hill/mountain (steep grade) between here and there, so probably wouldn't be the best place to test the brake system ha ha

72BlckButy · 10-18-2008, 08:33 PM

Congrats on the recent purchase!

And... welcome to the darkside....

jlaird · 10-18-2008, 09:01 PM

congrats on the truck. Nice price too. You got me thinking, I paid a lot more for my truck, and after I'm done with it, the only thing that will be left from the original purchase will be the frame, rear, and bedsides. My poor wallet!

vtblazer · 10-19-2008, 09:29 AM

Congrats!

Time to start a build thread...

10-18-2008, 11:28 AM	#1
Mike J vw guy & now c-10 guy Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 483	Finally bought a truck...whew... Well, finally found a decent project for the money (I think) and bought it. She's rough but better than every other one I've looked at around here. Was looking for something cheap with a "decent" body and frame, not too concerned with the drivetrain at the moment. '68 1/2 ton longbed 6cyl. 3sp. Needs floors, cabcorners, rockers, etc. rusty bedfloor... but I think she's a good start I paid $600 for her, does run and drive, just smokes bad on start-up I'm just happy to finally have something to start on __________________ '68 long fleet Finally made some progress on the build!!! My Build Thread

10-18-2008, 11:32 AM	#2
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: Finally bought a truck...whew... Look like a very good start....good price from what I can tell....even with the smokey motor! __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

10-18-2008, 12:16 PM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Finally bought a truck...whew... Now for the love affair to start. __________________ 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!

10-18-2008, 12:19 PM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: Finally bought a truck...whew... Congrats on becoming a truck owner. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

10-18-2008, 12:27 PM	#5
Mike J vw guy & now c-10 guy Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 483	Re: Finally bought a truck...whew... thanks guys, I've only owned VWs for the past 17 years, but really got bite by the 67-72 c-10 bug lately, there's just something about the body style that I really like Im ready to get her home and start tearing into the project (the truck was a craigslist find and is about 35 miles from my house and needs to be trailered home) __________________ '68 long fleet Finally made some progress on the build!!! My Build Thread

10-18-2008, 12:53 PM	#6
soba_03 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fairdale, Kentucky Posts: 561	Re: Finally bought a truck...whew... HEY another Louivillian and cool truck.. I'm south of the Airport... Welcome to the boards... Let me know if theres anything I can help ya with.....

10-18-2008, 06:32 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Finally bought a truck...whew... roll the dice and drive it!

10-18-2008, 07:04 PM	#8
Mike J vw guy & now c-10 guy Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 483	Re: Finally bought a truck...whew... well the fan has worn through the radiator, so probably better to bring her back to the house before I get it running lol plus there's a really big hill/mountain (steep grade) between here and there, so probably wouldn't be the best place to test the brake system ha ha __________________ '68 long fleet Finally made some progress on the build!!! My Build Thread

10-18-2008, 08:33 PM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Finally bought a truck...whew... Congrats on the recent purchase! And... welcome to the darkside.... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 10-18-2008 at 08:33 PM.

10-18-2008, 09:01 PM	#10
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Finally bought a truck...whew... congrats on the truck. Nice price too. You got me thinking, I paid a lot more for my truck, and after I'm done with it, the only thing that will be left from the original purchase will be the frame, rear, and bedsides. My poor wallet!

10-19-2008, 09:29 AM	#11
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Finally bought a truck...whew... Congrats! Time to start a build thread...



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