My trip to the post office. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

caminokid · 01-02-2009, 11:24 AM

Ok before you guys get to saying...what a lucky S.O.B. the first truck I bought for 50.00. Non running....cab shot all the way around.....the best body parts are the hood and the tailgate. Everything else is rusted bad. 71 GMC SWB Stepper. 250 I6, 3 speed on the floor. The guy bought it new and it locked up on him a few years ago. Cant open the hood. The hinges are rusted. It 5 lug so I do have good parts there and disc brakes. Its sad that this truck rusted out as bad as it did. The bonus to this...he has the original am/fm. He was wanting the am/fm/cassette back that he bought in the 80's for like 500.00 he said. I told him he could have it. I am having it towed here this afternoon.

Ok second GMC truck was right around the corner. The guy told me that it quit running about a month ago doesnt know whats wrong with it. He will be calling me later with a price.

Ok third truck...it is for sale and the guy told me 700.00 for it. 68 Chevy!

69halfton · 01-02-2009, 11:30 AM

you luck S.O...

just kidding.

amazing looking trucks, all great starts. too bad about that gmc's bumper, it looks like the chrome on that was still really nice. and ideas how it was ripped off that badly?

personally, id take that 68 chev, i really like that one, looks the most sold, from the pictures anyways

goodluck

Elephanthead · 01-02-2009, 11:34 AM

I hope your not counting on the payment you sent to the Nigerian Prince to pay for the restoration of these fine machines!

caminokid · 01-02-2009, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69halfton

you luck S.O...

just kidding.

amazing looking trucks, all great starts. too bad about that gmc's bumper, it looks like the chrome on that was still really nice. and ideas how it was ripped off that badly?

personally, id take that 68 chev, i really like that one, looks the most sold, from the pictures anyways

goodluck

I am pushing for the 68. The stepper...well its more parts for my truck. I hope I can find someone here in town with a Chevy tailgate they want to trade for the GMC one.

michael bustamante · 01-02-2009, 11:48 AM

the truck for 50 bucks. . . all it needs is a good buff and it`ll shine like new!

caminokid · 01-02-2009, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michael bustamante

the truck for 50 bucks. . . all it needs is a good buff and it`ll shine like new!

One good buff and there wont be a truck!!

big_al_71 · 01-02-2009, 12:01 PM

great finds, I will never have a chance to find anything like that around my neck of the woods...

68shortstep · 01-02-2009, 12:25 PM

If the old grain / grass cutting scythe in the bed is complete (& goes with it) at the prices I've seen them at in antique stores, there's your 50-bucks back, right there.

Plus at New Years, that's what Father Time always is shown carrying with him in the cartoons, so you're all set !!!

caminokid · 01-02-2009, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68shortstep

If the old grain / grass cutting scythe in the bed is complete (& goes with it) at the prices I've seen them at in antique stores, there's your 50-bucks back, right there.

Plus at New Years, that's what Father Time always is shown carrying with him in the cartoons, so you're all set !!!

Far as I know its coming with everything in it. I wasnt even paying attention to what was back there.

rambler · 01-02-2009, 02:35 PM

$50? thats a heck of a deal... cant find that around here, I know many will disagree with me, but I really like the wheels on it!

**special-K** · 01-02-2009, 02:39 PM

I like the wheels.That`s a cool little truck.

my67chevytruck · 01-02-2009, 02:49 PM

Great finds..

72BlckButy · 01-02-2009, 03:20 PM

Great finds... now go buy one!

LuckyHenriksen · 01-02-2009, 03:27 PM

Sweet score.

caminokid · 01-02-2009, 07:46 PM

Got the truck home....well this thing is a rust hulk. the bed side are about the let go of the fenders....everyone of the holes for the bolts for the fenders is almost gone. The cab....you wouldnt want to turn a corner really hard. The front fenders are fixable. The radiator core support...not fixable. Windshield is good...no clouding. The am/fm he threw in the deal doesnt work. I will have to fix that. The sliding back window is good. The doors are shot. Not even going to mess with them. The tailgate is perfect. Motor is locked up. Cant shift the trans into any gear....The shifter is really hard to move. Hood is good. a few good interior parts. I am going to strip it. I am going to use the front suspension and the rear end. It does have power steering and power brakes...so I will keep that stuff too. The rest is scrap.

hounddogs! · 01-02-2009, 09:46 PM

PM me if you can get close-up pics of the outside mirrors on the green 68. Thanks!

72armyswbtruck · 01-03-2009, 05:06 PM

A/C compressor, and 5 lug turbine wheels.
Awesome find.

northern 85 · 01-03-2009, 06:17 PM

Want to sell the mirrors off the blue step?

caminokid · 01-03-2009, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northern 85

Want to sell the mirrors off the blue step?

One mirror is busted...the other cracked.

northern 85 · 01-03-2009, 06:25 PM

How about just the brackets?

67ChevyRedneck · 01-03-2009, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69halfton

...any ideas how it was ripped off that badly?

Hey y'all, watch this?

The suspensions, power steering, etc is more than worth the $50! Good buy...

So, are you going to get the other two as well, or???

caminokid · 01-03-2009, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Hey y'all, watch this?

The suspensions, power steering, etc is more than worth the $50! Good buy...

So, are you going to get the other two as well, or???

I am trying. I offered the guy on the 68 600.00...he wants 700.00.

The guy with the GMC one ton...he called and asked if I could put a motor in it for him. I told him I am not up for that right now. I told him I would give him 500.00 for it. He said he would get back with me on that.

01-02-2009, 11:24 AM	#1
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	My trip to the post office. Ok before you guys get to saying...what a lucky S.O.B. the first truck I bought for 50.00. Non running....cab shot all the way around.....the best body parts are the hood and the tailgate. Everything else is rusted bad. 71 GMC SWB Stepper. 250 I6, 3 speed on the floor. The guy bought it new and it locked up on him a few years ago. Cant open the hood. The hinges are rusted. It 5 lug so I do have good parts there and disc brakes. Its sad that this truck rusted out as bad as it did. The bonus to this...he has the original am/fm. He was wanting the am/fm/cassette back that he bought in the 80's for like 500.00 he said. I told him he could have it. I am having it towed here this afternoon. Ok second GMC truck was right around the corner. The guy told me that it quit running about a month ago doesnt know whats wrong with it. He will be calling me later with a price. Ok third truck...it is for sale and the guy told me 700.00 for it. 68 Chevy! __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!" Last edited by caminokid; 01-02-2009 at 11:25 AM.

01-02-2009, 11:30 AM	#2
69halfton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: King City, Ontario, Canada Posts: 974	Re: My trip to the post office. you luck S.O... just kidding. amazing looking trucks, all great starts. too bad about that gmc's bumper, it looks like the chrome on that was still really nice. and ideas how it was ripped off that badly? personally, id take that 68 chev, i really like that one, looks the most sold, from the pictures anyways goodluck __________________ - Jason If you can turn, Youre not going fast enough. Favorite caption: first car to 200 mph in the 1/4 mile, no parachute, drum brakes all the way around.. ..back when men were men.

01-02-2009, 11:34 AM	#3
Elephanthead Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Carmel, IN Posts: 187	Re: My trip to the post office. I hope your not counting on the payment you sent to the Nigerian Prince to pay for the restoration of these fine machines!

01-02-2009, 11:48 AM	#5
michael bustamante Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,841	Re: My trip to the post office. the truck for 50 bucks. . . all it needs is a good buff and it`ll shine like new! __________________ 1967custom

01-02-2009, 12:01 PM	#7
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01-02-2009, 12:25 PM	#8
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Re: My trip to the post office. If the old grain / grass cutting scythe in the bed is complete (& goes with it) at the prices I've seen them at in antique stores, there's your 50-bucks back, right there. Plus at New Years, that's what Father Time always is shown carrying with him in the cartoons, so you're all set !!!

01-02-2009, 02:35 PM	#10
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: My trip to the post office. $50? thats a heck of a deal... cant find that around here, I know many will disagree with me, but I really like the wheels on it! __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

01-02-2009, 02:39 PM	#11
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01-02-2009, 02:49 PM	#12
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01-02-2009, 03:20 PM	#13
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01-02-2009, 03:27 PM	#14
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01-02-2009, 07:46 PM	#15
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: My trip to the post office. Got the truck home....well this thing is a rust hulk. the bed side are about the let go of the fenders....everyone of the holes for the bolts for the fenders is almost gone. The cab....you wouldnt want to turn a corner really hard. The front fenders are fixable. The radiator core support...not fixable. Windshield is good...no clouding. The am/fm he threw in the deal doesnt work. I will have to fix that. The sliding back window is good. The doors are shot. Not even going to mess with them. The tailgate is perfect. Motor is locked up. Cant shift the trans into any gear....The shifter is really hard to move. Hood is good. a few good interior parts. I am going to strip it. I am going to use the front suspension and the rear end. It does have power steering and power brakes...so I will keep that stuff too. The rest is scrap. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

01-02-2009, 09:46 PM	#16
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01-03-2009, 05:06 PM	#17
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01-03-2009, 06:17 PM	#18
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