what parts would you rob off of donor vehicle for free? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mudman316 · 02-04-2009, 10:22 AM

i bought a 72 he has a 70 i hope to go back and get but he said while i was there i could rob what i wanted . Is the front clip worth the trouble and are there any other things you would definitely look for and get if it was still on it to rob. looks to be like a complete body minus the top. and chassis. what would you get? but remember it will be while i am picking it up i can't stay all day. just some quick grabs. not sure if the front clip is a quick grab or even worth getting but i will see when i get there for sure. if it is how long will it take to get it off?

NuBomb · 02-04-2009, 11:10 AM

Any rust free body parts that you can take off, tow hooks. door plastic caps, maybe the door latch support on the doors, and the little door guides in the door jambs. If it is an AC truck, maybe some of the AC parts and brackets (Like cowl vent door) and stuff like that.

**jaros44sr** · 02-04-2009, 11:34 AM

Is there really such a thing as a parts truck, save 'em all...but, I would grab a w/s frame, heck take the whole cowl

Jtrux · 02-04-2009, 11:42 AM

Drag it home and take what you need when you need it. Oh and post pics.

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-04-2009, 05:07 PM

Anything and everything! Because when you tear into
your 72 I bet it will need more work than you planned.

mudman316 · 02-04-2009, 06:47 PM

i hope to go back and get it but will try to get what i can while i am there in case it disappears. i wish i had a trailer long enough for both. can't wait to get it home.

4bynut · 02-04-2009, 10:02 PM

If it under 60 mile away i'd make 2 trips with the trailer. But maybe that's why my yard looks the way it does and the sheds full. Good thing my neighbors are cool. Na, you can never have to many. LOL

Jason

mudman316 · 02-04-2009, 10:31 PM

8 hours away. some people will do anything for a good deal ya know.

4bynut · 02-05-2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mudman316

8 hours away. some people will do anything for a good deal ya know.

Ya, that's to far. If you know it's solid enough to bring home maybe borrow a longer trailer. At least 25'-30' though. I have a 20' trailer and it isn't enough for 2 blazers.

Jason

70' GMC · 02-05-2009, 11:38 AM

It would be stripped down to nothing. Just get a car dolly and ride off with the truck.

Big J · 02-05-2009, 04:07 PM

Find a buddy with a truck and rent another trailer if ya have to. Pay for his fuel and buy him some food.... If the tub is in decent shape that one too is probably worth saving/selling.

mudman316 · 02-07-2009, 10:12 PM

have to go back and get it tub ok need rocker and boxes. doors ok except for around top hinge. clip great shape. windshield frame good also. no top. metal door covers good. its a 70 model. grill ok. definitly rebuildable. hope to get it. well have to get funds. i got tail gate off of it and few odd and ends but did not have time to get a lot other than that. look for pics soon.

02-04-2009, 10:22 AM	#1
mudman316 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: chattanooga, tn. Posts: 104	what parts would you rob off of donor vehicle for free? i bought a 72 he has a 70 i hope to go back and get but he said while i was there i could rob what i wanted . Is the front clip worth the trouble and are there any other things you would definitely look for and get if it was still on it to rob. looks to be like a complete body minus the top. and chassis. what would you get? but remember it will be while i am picking it up i can't stay all day. just some quick grabs. not sure if the front clip is a quick grab or even worth getting but i will see when i get there for sure. if it is how long will it take to get it off?

02-04-2009, 11:10 AM	#2
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Re: what parts would you rob off of donor vehicle for free? Any rust free body parts that you can take off, tow hooks. door plastic caps, maybe the door latch support on the doors, and the little door guides in the door jambs. If it is an AC truck, maybe some of the AC parts and brackets (Like cowl vent door) and stuff like that. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

02-04-2009, 11:34 AM	#3
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,694	Re: what parts would you rob off of donor vehicle for free? Is there really such a thing as a parts truck, save 'em all...but, I would grab a w/s frame, heck take the whole cowl __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 02-04-2009 at 11:35 AM.

02-04-2009, 11:42 AM	#4
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: what parts would you rob off of donor vehicle for free? Drag it home and take what you need when you need it. Oh and post pics. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

02-04-2009, 05:07 PM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,482	Re: what parts would you rob off of donor vehicle for free? Anything and everything! Because when you tear into your 72 I bet it will need more work than you planned. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

02-04-2009, 06:47 PM	#6
mudman316 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: chattanooga, tn. Posts: 104	Re: what parts would you rob off of donor vehicle for free? i hope to go back and get it but will try to get what i can while i am there in case it disappears. i wish i had a trailer long enough for both. can't wait to get it home.

02-04-2009, 10:02 PM	#7
4bynut Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Morrison, IL Posts: 793	Re: what parts would you rob off of donor vehicle for free? If it under 60 mile away i'd make 2 trips with the trailer. But maybe that's why my yard looks the way it does and the sheds full. Good thing my neighbors are cool. Na, you can never have to many. LOL Jason __________________ 2007 Chevy 2500HD crew cab, 4x4, duramax w/Allison trans. 2001 Chevy ZR2 Ext. cab 4x4 (DD) 1967 Chevy SWB 4x4, BBC, Th400, NP205, 6" lift, and 35's (In Process) 1970 Chevy Blazer 4x4, BBC, TH400, NP241, 6" lift, and 38.5 boggers in front, 44 boggers on the rear ( mud racer project)

02-04-2009, 10:31 PM	#8
mudman316 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: chattanooga, tn. Posts: 104	Re: what parts would you rob off of donor vehicle for free? 8 hours away. some people will do anything for a good deal ya know.

02-05-2009, 11:38 AM	#10
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: what parts would you rob off of donor vehicle for free? It would be stripped down to nothing. Just get a car dolly and ride off with the truck. __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

02-05-2009, 04:07 PM	#11
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: what parts would you rob off of donor vehicle for free? Find a buddy with a truck and rent another trailer if ya have to. Pay for his fuel and buy him some food.... If the tub is in decent shape that one too is probably worth saving/selling. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build Last edited by Big J; 02-05-2009 at 04:09 PM.

02-07-2009, 10:12 PM	#12
mudman316 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: chattanooga, tn. Posts: 104	Re: what parts would you rob off of donor vehicle for free? have to go back and get it tub ok need rocker and boxes. doors ok except for around top hinge. clip great shape. windshield frame good also. no top. metal door covers good. its a 70 model. grill ok. definitly rebuildable. hope to get it. well have to get funds. i got tail gate off of it and few odd and ends but did not have time to get a lot other than that. look for pics soon.



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