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Seon · 10-21-2009, 10:58 AM

I need to replace the engine in my '61 Wagon. While at it I also want to swap the Muncie 4 speed to an automatic ...just too old to be shifting.

Anyway thru Craigslist I found and bought this '79 Chevy Camper Special from the original 86 year old owner who bought and had a dealer install a 350 crate engine and had the th400 rebuild...he provided receipt for the parts and labor. Wow what a find and during the drive home, I realize that the truck was nice and tight, very well taken care of and was in excellent running condition plus it's all original.

When I got home I thoroughly inspected it and realize that it would be a crime to pull the engine and tranny out on this original 109K mile truck with 9K miles on the new crate motor and rebuilt tranny, and then to part out the truck

What to do...what to do

**N2TRUX** · 10-21-2009, 11:01 AM

I suggest you pull the camper and runnibg boards and sell them on Craigslist. Clean it it up completely and run it on eBay. My guess is you will be able to make a profit and buy the motor you need.

You are correct in feeling that the truck is too clean to just part out.

smashingchuck · 10-21-2009, 11:21 AM

Ken just typed the words right out of my head.

1974ChevyC10 · 10-21-2009, 02:15 PM

remove the camper and running boards then deliver that truck to my house immediately for "safe keeping"dont worry ill take good care of it.seriously i would re-sell the whole truck vs parting it out its too clean to part out like that.i would remove the camper and running boards personally but that one is up to you.

**old Rusty C10** · 10-21-2009, 02:16 PM

or id make my rod outta this and sell the wagon!!

Damien · 10-21-2009, 07:43 PM

I'll trade you a 350 and th400 for it! I agree with these guys, sell it for a profit and buy tour drive train.

Seon · 10-21-2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 1974ChevyC10

remove the camper and running boards then deliver that truck to my house immediately for "safe keeping"....

It would be easy enough...just point the nose due southeast and push the cruiser control button on it

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I'll guess I'll post it on Craigslist and hope someone will save this clean, rust free truck. But if no taker by the time I pull the engine and tranny out of this '61 wagon, then I'll be forced to part it out....man I hate the thought.

**lolife99** · 10-21-2009, 10:06 PM

REALLY like the '61 wagon!
You guys on the west coast have it made.

Scootin 81 C20 · 10-21-2009, 11:28 PM

I'll trade you my truck for yours. Mines not as clean, but has a solid drivetrain. 350/TH400, same as that one.

That would be a shame to part out, so would mine, but mine's not showroom fresh like yours.

Jonboy · 10-22-2009, 09:00 AM

You could just sell me the wagon, cheap. Problem solved.

10-21-2009, 10:58 AM	#1
Seon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Northern CA. Posts: 503	What to Do???? I need to replace the engine in my '61 Wagon. While at it I also want to swap the Muncie 4 speed to an automatic ...just too old to be shifting. Anyway thru Craigslist I found and bought this '79 Chevy Camper Special from the original 86 year old owner who bought and had a dealer install a 350 crate engine and had the th400 rebuild...he provided receipt for the parts and labor. Wow what a find and during the drive home, I realize that the truck was nice and tight, very well taken care of and was in excellent running condition plus it's all original. When I got home I thoroughly inspected it and realize that it would be a crime to pull the engine and tranny out on this original 109K mile truck with 9K miles on the new crate motor and rebuilt tranny, and then to part out the truck What to do...what to do Last edited by Seon; 10-21-2009 at 11:00 AM.

10-21-2009, 11:01 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: What to Do???? I suggest you pull the camper and runnibg boards and sell them on Craigslist. Clean it it up completely and run it on eBay. My guess is you will be able to make a profit and buy the motor you need. You are correct in feeling that the truck is too clean to just part out. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-21-2009, 11:21 AM	#3
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: What to Do???? Ken just typed the words right out of my head. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

10-21-2009, 02:15 PM	#4
1974ChevyC10 Overworked and Underlaid Join Date: May 2002 Location: Flagstaff,Arizona Posts: 1,279	Re: What to Do???? remove the camper and running boards then deliver that truck to my house immediately for "safe keeping"dont worry ill take good care of it.seriously i would re-sell the whole truck vs parting it out its too clean to part out like that.i would remove the camper and running boards personally but that one is up to you. __________________ I'd rather push a Chevy than drive a Ford The Beast-1978 C10 LWB Red-1978 C10 LWB (Uncle Mike)Michael Henry Millett 11/5/1957 to 03/08/2012 Gone but will never be forgotten-RIP (Uncle Chuck)Charles Manning Gulbronsen Sr 1956-2012 Taken from us to soon but you will live on in our hearts-RIP

10-21-2009, 02:16 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: What to Do???? or id make my rod outta this and sell the wagon!! __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

10-21-2009, 07:43 PM	#6
Damien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmington, MN Posts: 928	Re: What to Do???? I'll trade you a 350 and th400 for it! I agree with these guys, sell it for a profit and buy tour drive train. __________________ I can still count my vehicles on two... wait three hands.

10-21-2009, 10:06 PM	#8
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,691	Re: What to Do???? REALLY like the '61 wagon! You guys on the west coast have it made. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-21-2009, 11:28 PM	#9
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: What to Do???? I'll trade you my truck for yours. Mines not as clean, but has a solid drivetrain. 350/TH400, same as that one. That would be a shame to part out, so would mine, but mine's not showroom fresh like yours. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

10-22-2009, 09:00 AM	#10
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: What to Do???? You could just sell me the wagon, cheap. Problem solved.



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