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woodwright · 12-08-2008, 12:53 AM

Finally brought my 70 4wd chevy home. Kindof an ordeal though. hope you got a few minutes.

I called my old redneck buddy Joe and made plans to pick the truck up on Saturday. Him and I havemoved more old and busted rigs around than I care to remember. Anyway, My landlord has a 16' car hauler trailer that he lets anybody use. I went over in the morning to get it, but somebody else beat me to it. So I called Joe, and he said his brother in law had one we could use. So I went to where my truck was parked and waited for Joe. He showed up with a 12' flat deck trailer with bald tires a high deck (Wheelbase on a longbed 1/2T is about 11'). After 3 hours involving a drainage swale in the nearby schools front yard and some short ramps we got it loaded. Right after dark we took off headed the 14 miles home. About half way there I started noticing little sparks coming from the right side of the trailer. I flashed Joe to pull over, and as soon as he got to the side of the road. the front tire on the trailer made a run for it. Didn't have a spare as the trailer had bastardized mobile home axles. We pulled the wheel, jacked up the axle, and cinched it up piss tight with my last remaining strap. This seemed to hold so we headed off again about 25 mph. Surprisingly made it home without further incident.
Now for the good news! This afternoon I put the fuel tank back in (the PO had removed it to fix a leak and never put it back in-three years ago.) Put in a fresh battery, little fresh gas in the carb and she fired right up. This truck is all original with 136K bought for $300 from the original owner. Its runs so well it just blew me away. I let it run for about 20 minutes checking the temp periodically with my IR thermometer, and nothing ever got above 130. So I threw the boys in the cab, and headed down the road. The tires are crap, but everything else runs, drives, stops and steers like it was parked yesterday. I got back to the house, checked the temp, and everything was still perfect. In the next few weeks I want to replace the tires, and the points, cap and rotor, oil. etc. Then drive the sucker.

jrdv · 12-08-2008, 01:10 AM

Heck of a good buy! Your trip sounds like some of mine--they are easier to remember when something screws up.

john

davidh · 12-08-2008, 02:23 AM

4wd and ready for snow!!

caminokid · 12-08-2008, 06:16 AM

Just for less trouble in the future...I would change out the point dizzy for a HEI one. Get better fire and better gas millage. It will start alot better too!

**special-K** · 12-08-2008, 06:30 AM

I`m glad this didn`t turn out to be another trailer catastrope.It ain`t worth it trying to yow a truck on improper equipment,even a few miles.In hindsight,it sounds like it would have been easier to slap a tank,seat,and fuel in and drive home.

That`s a great deal you got on that.I`m glad she`s already a running truck at that price.I am surprised the gas hadn`t gone foul in the carb,though.You licked out there.

72BlckButy · 12-08-2008, 09:11 AM

Nice buy and great looking truck!

But we need more pics....

**steelhorse** · 12-08-2008, 01:01 PM

Nice looking truck.What are your plans?Are you going to replace that front bumper with a factory one?

old Chevy guy · 12-08-2008, 04:04 PM

Great score! A bargain at 3 times the price!

rambler · 12-08-2008, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by old Chevy guy

Great score! A bargain at 3 times the price!

cant find deals like that here....

68,69 K20 · 12-08-2008, 06:17 PM

Looks pretty solid, great price. Any more pics?

cparman · 12-08-2008, 07:25 PM

DUDE, IT LOOKS LIKE IT IS SPITTIN' ICE !!! What is that all about? How does that work, I just don't understand??
I will bet it was an adventure to get that truck loaded, and then to get it home. Great for you!

woodwright · 12-08-2008, 10:37 PM

Thanks for the good replies guys, I know I lucked out.
Caminokid-I eventually will swap in an HEI, I did that in my GMC. But the thing runs so well I'm half afraid to change anything.

As far as my plans for it, I want to make it my daily driver work truck and eventually get rid of my Tundra. Nothing too crazy (for now

). Ive got to do a little body work, both cab corners are gone, and theres a little damage on the left rear quarter. First I would like to convert it to power steering, and eventually power disk brakes. Pretty well stock other than that. Oh yeah, I need to replace the front and rear glass too.

Wootdog · 12-08-2008, 10:55 PM

Great Deal and a nice truck to boot. It is hard to find anything here running for less than two grand. I am telling you these people in Virginia think everything is worth gold. That is until you want to sell something. Nobody wants to give you squat.
Kerry

*chevy29267truck* · 12-09-2008, 12:09 AM

sweet looking truck

jritt72 · 12-09-2008, 12:33 AM

nice looking truck. if you find one in mississippi for $300 you better have big trailer and lot of boxes.

12-08-2008, 12:53 AM	#1
woodwright Enjoying left field Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dillon Montana Posts: 900	Finally brought the old girl home Finally brought my 70 4wd chevy home. Kindof an ordeal though. hope you got a few minutes. I called my old redneck buddy Joe and made plans to pick the truck up on Saturday. Him and I havemoved more old and busted rigs around than I care to remember. Anyway, My landlord has a 16' car hauler trailer that he lets anybody use. I went over in the morning to get it, but somebody else beat me to it. So I called Joe, and he said his brother in law had one we could use. So I went to where my truck was parked and waited for Joe. He showed up with a 12' flat deck trailer with bald tires a high deck (Wheelbase on a longbed 1/2T is about 11'). After 3 hours involving a drainage swale in the nearby schools front yard and some short ramps we got it loaded. Right after dark we took off headed the 14 miles home. About half way there I started noticing little sparks coming from the right side of the trailer. I flashed Joe to pull over, and as soon as he got to the side of the road. the front tire on the trailer made a run for it. Didn't have a spare as the trailer had bastardized mobile home axles. We pulled the wheel, jacked up the axle, and cinched it up piss tight with my last remaining strap. This seemed to hold so we headed off again about 25 mph. Surprisingly made it home without further incident. Now for the good news! This afternoon I put the fuel tank back in (the PO had removed it to fix a leak and never put it back in-three years ago.) Put in a fresh battery, little fresh gas in the carb and she fired right up. This truck is all original with 136K bought for $300 from the original owner. Its runs so well it just blew me away. I let it run for about 20 minutes checking the temp periodically with my IR thermometer, and nothing ever got above 130. So I threw the boys in the cab, and headed down the road. The tires are crap, but everything else runs, drives, stops and steers like it was parked yesterday. I got back to the house, checked the temp, and everything was still perfect. In the next few weeks I want to replace the tires, and the points, cap and rotor, oil. etc. Then drive the sucker. __________________ Clint 70 Chevy 4WD "Ultimate Work Truck" SOLD

12-08-2008, 01:10 AM	#2
jrdv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: new mexico Posts: 948	Re: Finally brought the old girl home Heck of a good buy! Your trip sounds like some of mine--they are easier to remember when something screws up. john __________________ 1972 3/4T 4x4 Chevrolet (383) 1971 c-10 SWB (400 sb) 1972 4x4 Blazer 1969 SWB 4x4 GMC Projects: 1972 stepside 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280132 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285952 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522704

12-08-2008, 02:23 AM	#3
davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,220	Re: Finally brought the old girl home 4wd and ready for snow!! __________________ Even the nicest dodge-chrysler is only 2years away from being parked outside of Section 8 housing.

12-08-2008, 06:16 AM	#4
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: Finally brought the old girl home Just for less trouble in the future...I would change out the point dizzy for a HEI one. Get better fire and better gas millage. It will start alot better too! __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

12-08-2008, 06:30 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Finally brought the old girl home I`m glad this didn`t turn out to be another trailer catastrope.It ain`t worth it trying to yow a truck on improper equipment,even a few miles.In hindsight,it sounds like it would have been easier to slap a tank,seat,and fuel in and drive home. That`s a great deal you got on that.I`m glad she`s already a running truck at that price.I am surprised the gas hadn`t gone foul in the carb,though.You licked out there. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-08-2008, 09:11 AM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Finally brought the old girl home Nice buy and great looking truck! But we need more pics.... __________________ -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)

12-08-2008, 01:01 PM	#7
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: Finally brought the old girl home Nice looking truck.What are your plans?Are you going to replace that front bumper with a factory one?

12-08-2008, 04:04 PM	#8
old Chevy guy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Foster Rhode Island Posts: 1,176	Re: Finally brought the old girl home Great score! A bargain at 3 times the price!

12-08-2008, 06:17 PM	#10
68,69 K20 They call me the Breeze... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,251	Re: Finally brought the old girl home Looks pretty solid, great price. Any more pics? __________________ Mike 69 K20 "Beer is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy"....Ben Franklin

12-08-2008, 07:25 PM	#11
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: Finally brought the old girl home DUDE, IT LOOKS LIKE IT IS SPITTIN' ICE !!! What is that all about? How does that work, I just don't understand?? I will bet it was an adventure to get that truck loaded, and then to get it home. Great for you!

12-08-2008, 10:37 PM	#12
woodwright Enjoying left field Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dillon Montana Posts: 900	Re: Finally brought the old girl home Thanks for the good replies guys, I know I lucked out. Caminokid-I eventually will swap in an HEI, I did that in my GMC. But the thing runs so well I'm half afraid to change anything. As far as my plans for it, I want to make it my daily driver work truck and eventually get rid of my Tundra. Nothing too crazy (for now ). Ive got to do a little body work, both cab corners are gone, and theres a little damage on the left rear quarter. First I would like to convert it to power steering, and eventually power disk brakes. Pretty well stock other than that. Oh yeah, I need to replace the front and rear glass too. __________________ Clint 70 Chevy 4WD "Ultimate Work Truck" SOLD

12-08-2008, 10:55 PM	#13
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,688	Re: Finally brought the old girl home Great Deal and a nice truck to boot. It is hard to find anything here running for less than two grand. I am telling you these people in Virginia think everything is worth gold. That is until you want to sell something. Nobody wants to give you squat. Kerry __________________ 1967 C10 Got it back after three years Boy I sure missed Peppy 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

12-09-2008, 12:09 AM	#14
chevy29267truck Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alva Florida Posts: 668	Re: Finally brought the old girl home sweet looking truck

12-09-2008, 12:33 AM	#15
jritt72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nettleton,Ms Posts: 34	Re: Finally brought the old girl home nice looking truck. if you find one in mississippi for $300 you better have big trailer and lot of boxes. __________________ Jbritt72



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