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Trying to buy a truck but no luck
Hey guys Ive been searching every where and Im not having any luck. Ive posted on different sites even non truck sites and nothing. I want to see if you guys think what Im looking for is reasonable. I posted that Im looking for a 71-72 Super swb fleetside. Id like to stay in the 7k range. Im not getting any thing at all. I really want a truck. Any suggestions or is 7 to low? what do you guys think. Thanks
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Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck
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If not going for 100% original, just buy a plain jane swb and make it a super. Much cheaper initial purchase price and you can make it how you want it.
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Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck
I did think about getting a reg c10 and making it look like a super so I can build it to my taste. You think it will cost more in the long run?
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Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck
Yeah, 7K really won't buy a you a swb Cheyenne Super these days. It would be a pretty rough truck to get one at that price. You can probably find you a decent swb around $4,000-5,000 and buy the Super pieces to make one, it would probably be atleast another $5,000 in parts to make a Super out of regular truck. All the parts add up over time to acquire nice stuff. If you really aren't going for show quality stuff, the price will be lower of course. Trevor
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Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck
As far as what Im looking for Id like something that I can drive daily but just about any thing will do. Do you think up to 7k is a good starting price?
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Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck
I dont want anything close to a show truck because it will be my daily driver and Ill use it as a truck too.
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Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck
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I can't believe you can't find anything on craigslist in Cali... Did you try the "Trucks for Sale" on here? LockDoc
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Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck
search phx AZ craigslist
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TYPE CRAIGLOOK in google and use the CRAIGLOOK site to find truck's , this site only shows ads that are current and not just in one area ,,
here is one for $7500 atlanta GA. ![]() http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/1598742531.html I'm with the rest of the guy's a 72 super for that money is GONNA BE ROUGH ! one other thing you could do if you want one bad enough is buy a longbed they are alway's in better shape there's more of them and they are cheaper , you could do a short bed conversion ,,,
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Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck
Here is one on this board for another $2500 that seems to need nothing.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4005&cat=12
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Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck
There's a nice one in the trucks for sale for $9500.
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Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck
Just found these on Deals on Wheels:
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Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck
There are plenty of trucks out there for sale. Just do some internet searching and homewrok and you will find plenty of trucks.
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Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck
how about 1970crewcab4x4 scottblit
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Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck
Is this turning into a WTB?
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Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck
haulnrat's is very nice, and the price is great, even if it wasn't am original super the price is still great.
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Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck
yes I like would like to sell
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Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck
Thanks for all the info guys. There is lots of nice trucks far away from california. What do you guys suggest for buying a truck thats a couple of states away if i go that route? Its a little scary sending some one across the country a couple of thousand dollars and wait here with my fingers crossed that he puts it on the shipping truck. Whos has done this and any advice on how to make a purchase from another state?
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Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck
Thats not something I would recommend doing unless it was someone you really were familiar with. If its a state or two away I would just go pick it up. Road trip.
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Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck
Yeah I've done this before, I found a good deal on a car 500 miles away so I asked if the seller could pick me up at the airport, he said yes. so I hopped a plane and was home later that day with a killer deal. another time when my wife found her mustang it was 600 miles away, that time we drove there picked it up and drove back in separate cars. If the price is right then it is worth it. Good luck with the search.
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Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck
I agree. Road trip if necessary. But something should show up within a couple hours of where you are. I looked for my '67 for a while, couldn't find anyting, finally found mine, and as soon as I bought it, 4 or 5 became available. One other thing - right now it's pretty much a buyer's market. There are not that many people looking for older fuel guzzling trucks right now, and that's to your advantage. Good luck with your search and keep us posted. BTW, it seems a lot of really nice trucks come out of Eastern Oregon for some reason, and that's not that far for you. Look at the Craigslists up there, as well as the online newspapers.
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Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck
If you can wait till next month, try the Pleasanton car show/swap meet,but you'll need a little more cash for something decent.
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Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck
Yeah my problem is Im finding trucks 1000-2000 miles away that would be a lil to long of a road trip for me right now. I will go if its a couple 100 though
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Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck
this is a cool search engine.... heres every 67-72 short bed c10 across the USA from CL's.... it has other stuff mixed in but lots and lots to look at...
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Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck
Instead of limiting yourself to just 2 years... search for 67 - 72 trucks. I know a lot of guys want the 71 and 72 for the 5 lugs and front disc brakes. But if you're lookin' to drop that kind of cash on a truck... you can covert a 6 lugger to 5...
If I had my druthers I would like to have my 1967 Chevy Step Side pickup back. But for now I have my 1972 GMC LB. Gary
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