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boraxman · 02-27-2003, 07:14 PM

Im thinking about buying my brothers 1970 shortbed. This truck is nice. It has a 1970 built LT1 350, turbo 350 trans and 12 bolt non-posi or ls rearend. The body and paint is outstanding. It is lowered has a/c, p/s, drum brakes, etc. Interior is excellent. I noticed looking under it, that it has a coil spring rear. Is that a drawback or is it how they all came in 70. Also he wants $9000 for it. I know he paid $8500 about 2 years ago and seldom drove it. Think its worth it?

67_396 · 02-27-2003, 09:12 PM

If you really like it, then buy it... but I think your brother should give it to you for 8 grand

*Pardue'sCustoms* · 02-27-2003, 11:18 PM

yes buy it

Longhorn Man · 02-28-2003, 12:31 AM

Coils are oneof the things we all love about these trucks. If you look, it is the same set up as the Winston cup cars.
If the truck is worth the $$, then it is a good buy. I honestly feel these were the last trucks GM built that are tough enough to last forever.
Welcome to the board.

spinning wheels · 02-28-2003, 02:20 AM

welcome to the board. If you do buy it and don't like it. You can easilly sell it for the same amount, if not more.

Hotrod70C10 · 02-28-2003, 04:27 AM

I agree if you like it buy it. You're brother will probably be happier if you bought it than if someone else did!

boraxman · 02-28-2003, 10:15 AM

Thanks for the welcome, think im going to do it. Im sure i'll be posting more down the road.

**nightmare** · 02-28-2003, 10:41 AM

i'm pretty sure that you'd like it too. an LT1 350 in these trucks makes for a nice ride. the only draw back is, well, nothing. they are some sweet trucks. also, is it fleetside or stepside? if you can post some pics of the truck. and welcome to the board.

boraxman · 02-28-2003, 11:10 AM

This baby is a fleetside, bright yellow w/ white roof. The other cool thing is my bro will let me make payments intrest free with half down!

paintpyro · 02-28-2003, 11:19 AM

Borax, welcome from here in So Cal. What city are you in?

boraxman · 02-28-2003, 12:13 PM

I live in Santa Clarita about 30 mi. north of L.A.

paintpyro · 02-28-2003, 12:29 PM

Is the valley stayin dry right now?

Long Knight · 02-28-2003, 12:32 PM

Welcome from Kansas City!

boraxman · 02-28-2003, 12:39 PM

Yup, blue sky today. Again thanks for all the welcomes. I like this board, cool people. Anyone going to the Pomona car show this Sunday?

paintpyro · 02-28-2003, 12:49 PM

Busterwivell is cruisin in from AZ.

boraxman · 02-28-2003, 12:55 PM

Cool, hope it stays dry! Im there weather permitting.

sgtjed · 02-28-2003, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by boraxman
This baby is a fleetside, bright yellow w/ white roof. The other cool thing is my bro will let me make payments intrest free with half down!

so whats the problem?

jump on the deal like a fly on sh@t,i would. reason is it is already done and very little for you to do but to drive it.
btw welcome to the board.

ckhd · 02-28-2003, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by longhornmail
Coils are one of the things we all love about these trucks.

Personally I'd take a leaf-spring over a coil any day of the week, but I'm in a vast minority!

I dang sure wouldn't let that stop me from buying it.

MandarinSixSeven · 02-28-2003, 02:06 PM

Man that is a MUST buy, cuz if you dont buy and later decide you want one of these trucks, you will never find a deal that good for something as nice as that truck sounds!

DO IT!

spinning wheels · 02-28-2003, 11:04 PM

boraxman, you mentioned that it has an LT1. Which LT1? The old Vette/Z28 with the camel hump heads and 11:1 compression? Or the new 90's version with the fuel injection and computer?

boraxman · 02-28-2003, 11:44 PM

He says its the same year motor as the truck '70. Im buying it for sure. It has the slant plug heads. It screams. The guy he bought it from said the trans was built to take the power. Im not new to these trucks as I used to own a '70 GMC WSB w/ 402. That motor was transplanted into a 6cyl truck. Wish I would have kept it but this one is way nicer. I'll post some pics later down the road.

02-27-2003, 07:14 PM	#1
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	Should I do it? Im thinking about buying my brothers 1970 shortbed. This truck is nice. It has a 1970 built LT1 350, turbo 350 trans and 12 bolt non-posi or ls rearend. The body and paint is outstanding. It is lowered has a/c, p/s, drum brakes, etc. Interior is excellent. I noticed looking under it, that it has a coil spring rear. Is that a drawback or is it how they all came in 70. Also he wants $9000 for it. I know he paid $8500 about 2 years ago and seldom drove it. Think its worth it?

02-28-2003, 02:20 AM	#5
spinning wheels Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Hacienda Heights, California USA Posts: 474	welcome to the board. If you do buy it and don't like it. You can easilly sell it for the same amount, if not more. __________________ '72 GMC custom camper 350/350

02-28-2003, 04:27 AM	#6
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	I agree if you like it buy it. You're brother will probably be happier if you bought it than if someone else did! __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

02-28-2003, 11:19 AM	#10
paintpyro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA,USA Posts: 1,579	Borax, welcome from here in So Cal. What city are you in? __________________ 70 shortbed stepside "Schleprock" 350 w/TH400 rallys and BFGs -We can rebuild it, we have the technology-lower,shinier,faster

02-28-2003, 12:29 PM	#12
paintpyro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA,USA Posts: 1,579	Is the valley stayin dry right now? __________________ 70 shortbed stepside "Schleprock" 350 w/TH400 rallys and BFGs -We can rebuild it, we have the technology-lower,shinier,faster

02-27-2003, 09:12 PM	#2
67_396 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mason City Iowa Posts: 98	If you really like it, then buy it... but I think your brother should give it to you for 8 grand

02-27-2003, 11:18 PM	#3
Pardue'sCustoms Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Jonesville NC Posts: 621	yes buy it

02-28-2003, 12:31 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Coils are oneof the things we all love about these trucks. If you look, it is the same set up as the Winston cup cars. If the truck is worth the $$, then it is a good buy. I honestly feel these were the last trucks GM built that are tough enough to last forever. Welcome to the board.

02-28-2003, 10:15 AM	#7
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	Thanks for the welcome, think im going to do it. Im sure i'll be posting more down the road.

02-28-2003, 11:10 AM	#9
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	This baby is a fleetside, bright yellow w/ white roof. The other cool thing is my bro will let me make payments intrest free with half down!

02-28-2003, 12:13 PM	#11
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	I live in Santa Clarita about 30 mi. north of L.A.

02-28-2003, 12:32 PM	#13
Long Knight Spank 'em if you got 'em! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 628	Welcome from Kansas City! __________________ Long Knight '71 C-20, 350ci, TH350, Edl. 1406 Carb w/elec.choke, Ignitor ignition, Viper Tires, Orange Dipstick

02-28-2003, 12:39 PM	#14
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	Yup, blue sky today. Again thanks for all the welcomes. I like this board, cool people. Anyone going to the Pomona car show this Sunday?

02-28-2003, 12:49 PM	#15
paintpyro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA,USA Posts: 1,579	Busterwivell is cruisin in from AZ. __________________ 70 shortbed stepside "Schleprock" 350 w/TH400 rallys and BFGs -We can rebuild it, we have the technology-lower,shinier,faster

02-28-2003, 12:55 PM	#16
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	Cool, hope it stays dry! Im there weather permitting.



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02-28-2003, 02:06 PM	#19
MandarinSixSeven Seasonal Poster Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 896	Man that is a MUST buy, cuz if you dont buy and later decide you want one of these trucks, you will never find a deal that good for something as nice as that truck sounds! DO IT! __________________ 67 GMC Short Step 350/4-Speed/3.08 Posi Front/Rear Sway Bars Kelowna BC, Canada Member of DTPW

02-28-2003, 11:04 PM	#20
spinning wheels Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Hacienda Heights, California USA Posts: 474	boraxman, you mentioned that it has an LT1. Which LT1? The old Vette/Z28 with the camel hump heads and 11:1 compression? Or the new 90's version with the fuel injection and computer? __________________ '72 GMC custom camper 350/350

02-28-2003, 11:44 PM	#21
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	He says its the same year motor as the truck '70. Im buying it for sure. It has the slant plug heads. It screams. The guy he bought it from said the trans was built to take the power. Im not new to these trucks as I used to own a '70 GMC WSB w/ 402. That motor was transplanted into a 6cyl truck. Wish I would have kept it but this one is way nicer. I'll post some pics later down the road.

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