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06-04-2009, 11:31 AM
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Should I..65 or 78?
Looking at a 65 short bed fleetside c10 project. Guy wants $1000 for it. It has a 283 in it and he said it hasnt run in 8 years. There is also a 78 c10 for sale for 1600, but it runs. It has a stepside bed though so Id buy a fleetside for it. What do you think is a better idea? I would eventually slam it and put a big motor in (hopefully air ride.) Thanks
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06-04-2009, 11:48 AM
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Re: Should I..65 or 78?
If you're looking for a project I'd go with the '65. It may be more work, but I think it would be a cooler truck when your done.
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06-04-2009, 12:34 PM
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Re: Should I..65 or 78?
Well since this is in the 60-66 area of the forum I think you can guess what the answers will be.
Remember the 65 will have drum brakes all around, no sway bars, manual steering and brakes = takes more money to get it modern if thats what you want. |
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06-04-2009, 12:40 PM
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Re: Should I..65 or 78?
65 without question!!!
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06-04-2009, 12:51 PM
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Re: Should I..65 or 78?
 X2 Or get them both and take parts off the 78 and put them on the 65.
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06-04-2009, 12:59 PM
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Re: Should I..65 or 78?
I vote '65 of course... just remember the '78 will have to be smogged... not worth it in my opinion
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06-04-2009, 01:29 PM
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Re: Should I..65 or 78?
Get both. You can never have enough Chevy trucks. We have 4 in our family...
1962 1965 1973 2004 CHEVY ONLY! And I really mean it... 
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Joseph Chavez  "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4 Last edited by jchav62; 06-04-2009 at 01:30 PM. |
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06-04-2009, 01:33 PM
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Re: Should I..65 or 78?
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06-04-2009, 01:42 PM
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Re: Should I..65 or 78?
This......
 versus.......this....  Hmmmmm…… What are the smog laws in your state? 
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06-04-2009, 02:04 PM
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Re: Should I..65 or 78?
I like both styles so much its tough! I'm in MA, but i know the inspection sticker guy very well so I dont think Ill have any problems with that, never have.
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06-04-2009, 02:07 PM
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Re: Should I..65 or 78?
65 for a hot rod......
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06-04-2009, 02:15 PM
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Re: Should I..65 or 78?
I'd guess to say the '65, but without pics it's tough to provide a definite answer.
I think the '65 would make a slick truck.
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06-04-2009, 02:37 PM
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Re: Should I..65 or 78?
here are the trucks...
65- doesnt run, needs a new cab. I can probably get it for 600... http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/cto/1204002365.html 78- still waiting to hear back from him with more details... http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/1177394722.html looking at it again it kind of looks like its 4wd...which I do not want, so we'll see. |
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06-04-2009, 02:42 PM
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Re: Should I..65 or 78?
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06-04-2009, 03:58 PM
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Re: Should I..65 or 78?
Gee - rust free.........
 Forget what I said - go with the newer truck and offer $1,200 (max).
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