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robreil · 10-26-2010, 06:25 PM

I am preparing to purchase a restorable 69-72, loaded daily driver that I have not yet shopped for. I am in Atlanta and all our stuff is rusty, and expensive.

I am asking what states have the lowest rust and would be closest to Atlanta for me to shop in using craigslist. I can ride my motorcycle out there buy one, and put the bike in the truck and drive the truck back..

Suggestions?

Robert in Atlanta.

**bigsnookmaster** · 10-26-2010, 06:47 PM

Arizona,New Mexico, Cali, Colorado,etc. Be prepared for a long ride if you want nice!

robreil · 10-26-2010, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bigsnookmaster

Arizona,New Mexico, Cali, Colorado,etc. Be prepared for a long ride if you want nice!

I was thinking Colorado would have salt on the roads that would promote rust. I also thought about SW Texas from Big Bend to Lubbock? I am thinking that they are cheaper out there, have less rust, and are more plentiful because they dont die as often as they do in the east to cancer and the lack of farms keeping them in service.

solidaxel · 10-26-2010, 07:38 PM

Check Craigs list in TUCSON aRIZONA take your pic!

robreil · 10-26-2010, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

Check Craigs list in TUCSON aRIZONA take your pic!

I saw the selection out there and the prices on craigslist. I was drooling at not only the prices but selection as well.

I wondered though how it was in Las Cruces, and Roswell NM. Along with Midland, Odessa, and San Angelo Tx.

Do you have any input on those locations providing low rust as well? I guess the rule is south of the snow line away from the coast and on the desert. High plains may even be a plus.

Robert

Beat68CST · 10-26-2010, 07:54 PM

You can pull some good catches on the Phoenix Craigslist.

Just change up the search.

Here's what I go with

Type in just the specific year, nothing else, then scroll through.

Type in C10, C20, C30 individually, keep it simple, take your time scrolling!

**71swb4x4** · 10-26-2010, 08:03 PM

When you find one you are interested in please try to see if someone on this board will look at it for you. You will get a truck enthusiast's view of that truck, and it could save you a lot of money. I was ready to go to California to get my perfect truck and someone on the board drove 30 minutes out of their way to look at it for me. They saved me a ton of money. The pictures they emailed me showed a lot of hidden damage that the 10 foot photos the owner provided hid.

clinebarger · 10-26-2010, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by robreil

I saw the selection out there and the prices on craigslist. I was drooling at not only the prices but selection as well.

I wondered though how it was in Las Cruces, and Roswell NM. Along with Midland, Odessa, and San Angelo Tx.

Do you have any input on those locations providing low rust as well? I guess the rule is south of the snow line away from the coast and on the desert. High plains may even be a plus.

Robert

Rust isnt really an issue in Texas, except for the coast. Southern Oklahoma whould be worth a look to.

crawdadfox · 10-26-2010, 09:59 PM

Put me down for a 67-68 short wide big window with original paint, rust free, straight and keep it under 10K and i'll be all over it!!

1stimer · 10-26-2010, 11:08 PM

Anywhere that salt isn't used on the roads in the winter is where I'd be looking.

prostreetC-10 · 10-26-2010, 11:09 PM

Any place with low rain, humidty and no salt on the roads. I live in Bend, OR which is a high desert town. Low rust here and you just have to drive 3 hrs West to find the rust buckets. Great place to find travel trailers too. Low dry rot. Idaho, Nevada, Utah....there are a lot of places.

**Hart_Rod** · 10-26-2010, 11:29 PM

I got this one out of Atlanta: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692

man-a-fre · 10-27-2010, 02:39 AM

Forget about Nebraska.

mcmlxix · 10-27-2010, 05:56 AM

Sounds like a great excuse to come visit Las Vegas!!!

prostreetC-10 · 10-27-2010, 08:34 AM

Just remember......if you buy a truck in Vegas, it has to stay in Vegas!

*stich626* · 10-27-2010, 08:46 AM

x2 on havin some one look at it..
just because it's in arizona or texas doesn't meen it's always been there..
arizona is the 2nd coming of fla for snowbirds..
good luck..
also those areas the truck was used as a truck, before they became a fashion statement in the mid 80's
and might have alot of filler. over pulled dents

rusty baker · 10-27-2010, 08:52 AM

Most of them in Missouri just have normal Chevy rust.

gsxrdoug · 10-27-2010, 08:58 AM

You can also use statewidelist.com to do your search it will search the entire state not just cities.

Doug

cam.man67 · 10-27-2010, 09:01 AM

To answer your question, not in MD!

LilD · 10-27-2010, 09:31 AM

Wisconsin!

I found my 70 in WI and all it has is some on the door corners and lower front fenders. Floor is solid but the cab corners and rockers had been replaced previously. So I guess thats cheating on my part

robreil · 10-27-2010, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by gsxrdoug

You can also use statewidelist.com to do your search it will search the entire state not just cities.

Doug

SWEET!!!!!!! I love this. I have been wondering how to do a broader search on CL for months! U rock GSXRdoug.

**special-K** · 10-27-2010, 12:33 PM

I've found them all over.The arid states is where to look,but survivors are all over.It's been my experience that the desert states have high rust (cracked seam sealer in roof lip causing header panel rot) and the temperate rainy states have all the low rust (floors,rockers,corners,supports,door bottoms).

robreil · 10-27-2010, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

The arid states is where to look,but survivors are all over.

So what states would those be Special-K? I do not wish to assume, so I prefer you be explicid.

Thanks for the info.

96blazr · 10-27-2010, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by robreil

I am preparing to purchase a restorable 71-72 loaded daily driver that I have not yet shopped for. I am in Atlanta and all our stuff is rusty, and expensive.

I am asking what states have the lowest rust and would be closest to Atlanta for me to shop in using craigslist. I can ride my motorcycle out there buy one, and put the bike in the truck and drive the truck back..

Suggestions?

Robert in Atlanta.

You want to have a "nice" as possible truck that's as rust free as possible so you can use it as your daily driver? Is that the general idea?
Or are you going to restore/RODstore and drive it on Sunny Days?

robreil · 10-27-2010, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 96blazr

You want to have a "nice" as possible truck that's as rust free as possible so you can use it as your daily driver? Is that the general idea?

Exactly. It will STILL be an old truck but one I love and take care of for years to come as trusted family member.

I do not mind doing some work to make it nicer, work on some trim, maybe some easy body work/patches and can touch up that area till a paint job can be provided. But a frame off I have no time, room, or funds for. I spin my own wrenches on the weekend if need be.

The A/C does not need to work but it should be complete so I can fix it if I wish, etc.

10-26-2010, 06:25 PM	#1
robreil Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 59	Where to buy low rust trucks. I am preparing to purchase a restorable 69-72, loaded daily driver that I have not yet shopped for. I am in Atlanta and all our stuff is rusty, and expensive. I am asking what states have the lowest rust and would be closest to Atlanta for me to shop in using craigslist. I can ride my motorcycle out there buy one, and put the bike in the truck and drive the truck back.. Suggestions? Robert in Atlanta. Last edited by robreil; 10-27-2010 at 01:27 PM. Reason: Added 69-70 as an option bec I can change front end axle

10-26-2010, 06:47 PM	#2
bigsnookmaster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,270	Re: Where to buy low rust trucks. Arizona,New Mexico, Cali, Colorado,etc. Be prepared for a long ride if you want nice! __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

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solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Where to buy low rust trucks. Check Craigs list in TUCSON aRIZONA take your pic! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

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Beat68CST Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 470	Re: Where to buy low rust trucks. You can pull some good catches on the Phoenix Craigslist. Just change up the search. Here's what I go with Type in just the specific year, nothing else, then scroll through. Type in C10, C20, C30 individually, keep it simple, take your time scrolling!

10-26-2010, 08:03 PM	#7
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,499	Re: Where to buy low rust trucks. When you find one you are interested in please try to see if someone on this board will look at it for you. You will get a truck enthusiast's view of that truck, and it could save you a lot of money. I was ready to go to California to get my perfect truck and someone on the board drove 30 minutes out of their way to look at it for me. They saved me a ton of money. The pictures they emailed me showed a lot of hidden damage that the 10 foot photos the owner provided hid. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

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crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: Where to buy low rust trucks. Put me down for a 67-68 short wide big window with original paint, rust free, straight and keep it under 10K and i'll be all over it!! __________________ Down......with the sickness!!

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1stimer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 46	Re: Where to buy low rust trucks. Anywhere that salt isn't used on the roads in the winter is where I'd be looking.

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prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: Where to buy low rust trucks. Any place with low rain, humidty and no salt on the roads. I live in Bend, OR which is a high desert town. Low rust here and you just have to drive 3 hrs West to find the rust buckets. Great place to find travel trailers too. Low dry rot. Idaho, Nevada, Utah....there are a lot of places. __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

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Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,865	Re: Where to buy low rust trucks. I got this one out of Atlanta: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 10-26-2010 at 11:29 PM.

10-27-2010, 02:39 AM	#13
man-a-fre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ceresco,Ne Posts: 58	Re: Where to buy low rust trucks. Forget about Nebraska.

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10-27-2010, 08:34 AM	#15
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: Where to buy low rust trucks. Just remember......if you buy a truck in Vegas, it has to stay in Vegas! __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

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stich626 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: hingham ma Posts: 1,721	Re: Where to buy low rust trucks. x2 on havin some one look at it.. just because it's in arizona or texas doesn't meen it's always been there.. arizona is the 2nd coming of fla for snowbirds.. good luck.. also those areas the truck was used as a truck, before they became a fashion statement in the mid 80's and might have alot of filler. over pulled dents

10-27-2010, 08:52 AM	#17
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gsxrdoug 1970 C10 six Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 186	Re: Where to buy low rust trucks. You can also use statewidelist.com to do your search it will search the entire state not just cities. Doug __________________ 1970 C10 L6 250 three speeder



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