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1966Stepside · 04-04-2011, 06:52 PM

Hi all!

I spend most of my time over in the 60-66 forum, but I came across this potential next project and wondered if anyone had any input as to whether it was worth a bid.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1949-...#ht_500wt_1182

Thanks for any feedback!

Dan Bowles · 04-04-2011, 07:43 PM

Doesn't look too bad from the pictures. Floor is pretty standard! Glass is all flat so no problem. Grilles are available repop. This is a 3/4 or 1 ton truck (I didn't read) so you won't have the 6' bed. Stock brakes are more expensive and harder to find.

It looks worth a bid. It'd probably go for that price here in Michigan.

1966Stepside · 04-04-2011, 08:13 PM

So how big is that truck? Gotta make sure my trailer can haul it
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Dan Bowles · 04-04-2011, 11:27 PM

Write up says 1 ton truck. 137 1/2" wheelbase. It is 19 1/2' bumper to bumper.

3907# ish

http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com...resto/5053.htm

*72lb4x4* · 04-05-2011, 12:45 AM

What are your plans for it?
Keep it a 1 ton or?
Changing to a different frame?
Getting rid of the I6?

Last on the road 17 years ago minimum, field truck, lower third is all rust.

My guess is most would want to put it on another frame with another engine and trans. If that's the case what useful parts are really left?

1966Stepside · 04-05-2011, 09:09 AM

My plan is to ratrod it. Seems like a good candidate. Ive got a spare 350/350 combo from my current project to put in if the i6 is dead. Looks like a cheap, fun side project while i save up for the next phase of my '66. Think ratrod farm truck.
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**WIDESIDE72** · 04-05-2011, 12:54 PM

Definitely a project. As a rule, when it comes to rust, figure that there is three times as much as what you see. Personally, if it were me, I would make contact with the seller, look the truck over and make an offer less than the buy it now price with cash in hand, literally, so he can see it, then leave him your number so he can call you when it doesn't sell. I am watching it and IMO, it won't go for $950.

1966Stepside · 04-05-2011, 02:37 PM

I agree, and i wouldnt pay 950 for it. This would be more of a diversion from my main project, and with the spare parts i have on hand i think i could get it on the road for under 1k if the purchase price is right
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Dan Bowles · 04-06-2011, 09:36 PM

V8s aren't fun with that steering box.

04-04-2011, 06:52 PM	#1
1966Stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North, AL Posts: 135	Advice needed on possible purchase Hi all! I spend most of my time over in the 60-66 forum, but I came across this potential next project and wondered if anyone had any input as to whether it was worth a bid. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1949-...#ht_500wt_1182 Thanks for any feedback! __________________ Truck Pics http://s886.photobucket.com/albums/a...ew%20Purchase/

04-04-2011, 07:43 PM	#2
Dan Bowles AD Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 822	Re: Advice needed on possible purchase Doesn't look too bad from the pictures. Floor is pretty standard! Glass is all flat so no problem. Grilles are available repop. This is a 3/4 or 1 ton truck (I didn't read) so you won't have the 6' bed. Stock brakes are more expensive and harder to find. It looks worth a bid. It'd probably go for that price here in Michigan.

04-04-2011, 08:13 PM	#3
1966Stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North, AL Posts: 135	Re: Advice needed on possible purchase So how big is that truck? Gotta make sure my trailer can haul it Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Truck Pics http://s886.photobucket.com/albums/a...ew%20Purchase/ Last edited by 1966Stepside; 04-04-2011 at 10:46 PM.

04-04-2011, 11:27 PM	#4
Dan Bowles AD Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 822	Re: Advice needed on possible purchase Write up says 1 ton truck. 137 1/2" wheelbase. It is 19 1/2' bumper to bumper. 3907# ish http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com...resto/5053.htm

04-05-2011, 12:45 AM	#5
72lb4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,427	Re: Advice needed on possible purchase What are your plans for it? Keep it a 1 ton or? Changing to a different frame? Getting rid of the I6? Last on the road 17 years ago minimum, field truck, lower third is all rust. My guess is most would want to put it on another frame with another engine and trans. If that's the case what useful parts are really left?

04-05-2011, 09:09 AM	#6
1966Stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North, AL Posts: 135	Re: Advice needed on possible purchase My plan is to ratrod it. Seems like a good candidate. Ive got a spare 350/350 combo from my current project to put in if the i6 is dead. Looks like a cheap, fun side project while i save up for the next phase of my '66. Think ratrod farm truck. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Truck Pics http://s886.photobucket.com/albums/a...ew%20Purchase/ Last edited by 1966Stepside; 04-05-2011 at 09:38 AM.

04-05-2011, 12:54 PM	#7
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,496	Re: Advice needed on possible purchase Definitely a project. As a rule, when it comes to rust, figure that there is three times as much as what you see. Personally, if it were me, I would make contact with the seller, look the truck over and make an offer less than the buy it now price with cash in hand, literally, so he can see it, then leave him your number so he can call you when it doesn't sell. I am watching it and IMO, it won't go for $950.

04-05-2011, 02:37 PM	#8
1966Stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North, AL Posts: 135	Re: Advice needed on possible purchase I agree, and i wouldnt pay 950 for it. This would be more of a diversion from my main project, and with the spare parts i have on hand i think i could get it on the road for under 1k if the purchase price is right Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Truck Pics http://s886.photobucket.com/albums/a...ew%20Purchase/

04-06-2011, 09:36 PM	#9
Dan Bowles AD Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 822	Re: Advice needed on possible purchase V8s aren't fun with that steering box.



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