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360hp350 · 07-20-2003, 12:32 AM

Alright I got my 454 built and was going to put it in my 74 K5 but I am affraid it'll tear up the t-case and th350. So I am gonna buy a new truck... Easy enough of a solution. My dad's friend has a 67 or 8 or 9 chevy c10 swb. The paint aint much but it is original and there is little rust. It is an AC cab that was originally a v8. Right now it doesnt have a motor but a trans is settin in it I didnt check to see what kind. I have a th400 so it isnt a big deal. The interior isnt too bad but the window is rolled down so that doesnt help. It has a clear title. Anyway I spent all of my money on the big block. My dad's friend said he'd let me make payments and he wanted it paid off in 90 days. He is asking $1500. I am 17 and I can get the money but I wanted to see if everyone on here thought it was a good buy maybe not a steal but not a reaming either. Can anyone give me specs on these trucks like how many were made. The motor is about 400 horse so do you think the rear will hold up? Thanks for all your input! aNYTHING HELPS.

knucklebuster · 07-20-2003, 12:36 AM

Does it have a small back window or side marker lights?

1971 Cheyenne · 07-20-2003, 12:41 AM

The rear end should hold up, Find out what year it is (they're all awesome) and if the body really is really rust free and stuff, then get it, and later on, just get it painted and do some interior work, It would be one BAD truck

cableguy0 · 07-20-2003, 12:54 AM

a 12 bolt will hold up just fine to 400 horses without a problem theres nothing to worry about there. a th350 built with good parts will hold that easily as well

Warbones · 07-20-2003, 02:40 AM

Just my opinion but I think that supply and demand has alot to do with price and what someone is willing to pay.

Also if it happens to be the year you are wanting. For some it could be they are just looking for a nice truck in the 67-72 range others like me were looking for a specific year.

I was wanting a 67 and having a tough time finding one. I paid $2,000 for mine but that included having it delivered to my drive. I would be more then willing to pay$1,500 for another 67. This is stupid yet funny . I would be less inclined to pay the same amount of money for one with a new paint job. Just not knowing what was under the paint would bug me.

There is a 72 in town with fresh two tone blue/white paintjob for $4,000. Looks good from the street. It's on south broadway for anyone near here. Crap up close. I am including pics of my truck to show you what I got for 2000. Maybe you could compare it to what you are looking at.

Warbones · 07-20-2003, 02:43 AM

Another one.

Warbones · 07-20-2003, 02:45 AM

Last one

nejeff · 07-20-2003, 07:46 AM

Sounds a little over priced from what I see around here Warbones...You could buy the same truck for $600-$1000 around here. Maybe there is more of them around. Last nite counted 12 ( 67-72's) within a 4 blk radius of my house.

**jerry moss** · 07-20-2003, 10:38 AM

i'm with warbones on this one, i'd rather spend a little more on an original paint truck, that way you know what you're buying. a bucket of bondo and some paint go a long way covering up hidden problems. you say it's a shortbed truck so 1500 probably is a decent price. a few years ago i bought a 67 CST longbed 1/2 ton with a 327/turbo 400, p-s, p-b, buckets and speedwarning and drove it home for 400 bucks but i don't see those deals anymore--at least not too often.
i say buy it, dump the big block in it and

have fun.

Warbones · 07-20-2003, 11:09 AM

I do see alot of 69-72 and plenty of 68's but the 67's I only know where two are right now. Well three ( my cousins )
I need to move to NE

peppi · 07-20-2003, 11:21 AM

you guys are lucky! everything is rotted out near me. i am starting to look in virginia and the carolinas.

nejeff · 07-20-2003, 02:14 PM

Your right Warbones...Most I see are 69' and 70' although I see a couple 1 ton 67's running around town.

360hp350 · 07-20-2003, 03:36 PM

Alright Warbones the truck I am lookin at doesn't have that much rust on the outside. The biggest hole is about the size of a quarter. The seat doesn't have any holes in it. It has pretty small mirrors on it. Probably around 6" tall and 4" wide. I dont know if that makes a difference. It is definately a 68 or 9 I am 75% sure it isnt a 67. It is pretty much a one owner. The grandson has it after his grandpa passed away. Thanks!

Class of 69 · 07-20-2003, 08:07 PM

Sounds like a good solid truck to start with, but without an engine, $1500.00 seems a little high. I'm all for you going for it, but I would try starting at $1000.00, and work my way up slowly to see if they will take less. Warbones, I wasn't aware the big back window was an option in 67, is that original?

teeitup · 07-20-2003, 08:37 PM

Mitch, Yes, it was a option in 67, you just don't see very many of them.

Warbones · 07-20-2003, 08:41 PM

Yep it's original

07-20-2003, 12:32 AM	#1
360hp350 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 132	Is it worth it? Alright I got my 454 built and was going to put it in my 74 K5 but I am affraid it'll tear up the t-case and th350. So I am gonna buy a new truck... Easy enough of a solution. My dad's friend has a 67 or 8 or 9 chevy c10 swb. The paint aint much but it is original and there is little rust. It is an AC cab that was originally a v8. Right now it doesnt have a motor but a trans is settin in it I didnt check to see what kind. I have a th400 so it isnt a big deal. The interior isnt too bad but the window is rolled down so that doesnt help. It has a clear title. Anyway I spent all of my money on the big block. My dad's friend said he'd let me make payments and he wanted it paid off in 90 days. He is asking $1500. I am 17 and I can get the money but I wanted to see if everyone on here thought it was a good buy maybe not a steal but not a reaming either. Can anyone give me specs on these trucks like how many were made. The motor is about 400 horse so do you think the rear will hold up? Thanks for all your input! aNYTHING HELPS.

07-20-2003, 12:36 AM	#2
knucklebuster Failure is NOT an option! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: greenwood s.c. Posts: 811	Does it have a small back window or side marker lights? __________________ House payment or truck parts?????.........why does life have to be so complicated? 1969 Chevy Shortbed Fleetside 1969 Camaro ps pb a/c(drove in high school now it's just a yard ornament,but it's next on the list for resto) 1990 Ni$$an hardbody( daily beater that has been really beaten!) 1999 Grand Am GT(wifes ride...never buy a pontiac!!Trust Me)

07-20-2003, 12:41 AM	#3
1971 Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,480	The rear end should hold up, Find out what year it is (they're all awesome) and if the body really is really rust free and stuff, then get it, and later on, just get it painted and do some interior work, It would be one BAD truck __________________ Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed

07-20-2003, 12:54 AM	#4
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	a 12 bolt will hold up just fine to 400 horses without a problem theres nothing to worry about there. a th350 built with good parts will hold that easily as well __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

07-20-2003, 02:40 AM	#5
Warbones Navel Inspector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,373	Just my opinion but I think that supply and demand has alot to do with price and what someone is willing to pay. Also if it happens to be the year you are wanting. For some it could be they are just looking for a nice truck in the 67-72 range others like me were looking for a specific year. I was wanting a 67 and having a tough time finding one. I paid $2,000 for mine but that included having it delivered to my drive. I would be more then willing to pay$1,500 for another 67. This is stupid yet funny . I would be less inclined to pay the same amount of money for one with a new paint job. Just not knowing what was under the paint would bug me. There is a 72 in town with fresh two tone blue/white paintjob for $4,000. Looks good from the street. It's on south broadway for anyone near here. Crap up close. I am including pics of my truck to show you what I got for 2000. Maybe you could compare it to what you are looking at. Attached Images __________________ 1948 Chevy Aerosedan GONE! I think. 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Coupe WANTED 1967 IMPALA 1967 CST C10 Long Bed with a 283

07-20-2003, 02:43 AM	#6
Warbones Navel Inspector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,373	Another one. Attached Images __________________ 1948 Chevy Aerosedan GONE! I think. 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Coupe WANTED 1967 IMPALA 1967 CST C10 Long Bed with a 283

07-20-2003, 02:45 AM	#7
Warbones Navel Inspector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,373	Last one Attached Images __________________ 1948 Chevy Aerosedan GONE! I think. 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Coupe WANTED 1967 IMPALA 1967 CST C10 Long Bed with a 283

07-20-2003, 07:46 AM	#8
nejeff Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nebraska Posts: 63	Sounds a little over priced from what I see around here Warbones...You could buy the same truck for $600-$1000 around here. Maybe there is more of them around. Last nite counted 12 ( 67-72's) within a 4 blk radius of my house. __________________ 72' Chevy Super Cheyenne LWB 72' Chevy C-10 (307 Parts Truck) Last edited by nejeff; 07-20-2003 at 07:51 AM.

07-20-2003, 10:38 AM	#9
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,855	i'm with warbones on this one, i'd rather spend a little more on an original paint truck, that way you know what you're buying. a bucket of bondo and some paint go a long way covering up hidden problems. you say it's a shortbed truck so 1500 probably is a decent price. a few years ago i bought a 67 CST longbed 1/2 ton with a 327/turbo 400, p-s, p-b, buckets and speedwarning and drove it home for 400 bucks but i don't see those deals anymore--at least not too often. i say buy it, dump the big block in it and have fun. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

07-20-2003, 11:09 AM	#10
Warbones Navel Inspector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,373	I do see alot of 69-72 and plenty of 68's but the 67's I only know where two are right now. Well three ( my cousins ) I need to move to NE __________________ 1948 Chevy Aerosedan GONE! I think. 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Coupe WANTED 1967 IMPALA 1967 CST C10 Long Bed with a 283

07-20-2003, 11:21 AM	#11
peppi Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: JERSEY Posts: 57	you guys are lucky! everything is rotted out near me. i am starting to look in virginia and the carolinas. __________________ 1968 C-10 Money PIT......

07-20-2003, 02:14 PM	#12
nejeff Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nebraska Posts: 63	Your right Warbones...Most I see are 69' and 70' although I see a couple 1 ton 67's running around town. __________________ 72' Chevy Super Cheyenne LWB 72' Chevy C-10 (307 Parts Truck)

07-20-2003, 03:36 PM	#13
360hp350 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 132	Alright Warbones the truck I am lookin at doesn't have that much rust on the outside. The biggest hole is about the size of a quarter. The seat doesn't have any holes in it. It has pretty small mirrors on it. Probably around 6" tall and 4" wide. I dont know if that makes a difference. It is definately a 68 or 9 I am 75% sure it isnt a 67. It is pretty much a one owner. The grandson has it after his grandpa passed away. Thanks! __________________ 72 Chevy Chevelle - Firing off saturday morning 74 Chevy Blazer - 360 horsepower 350 78 Chevy Suburban - 454/TH400 parts truck for chevelle 88 Chevy S-Blazer - 2WD, no motor/trans FOR SALE $450 I will turn 19 in boot camp

07-20-2003, 08:07 PM	#14
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	Sounds like a good solid truck to start with, but without an engine, $1500.00 seems a little high. I'm all for you going for it, but I would try starting at $1000.00, and work my way up slowly to see if they will take less. Warbones, I wasn't aware the big back window was an option in 67, is that original? __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..

07-20-2003, 08:37 PM	#15
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Mitch, Yes, it was a option in 67, you just don't see very many of them. __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"



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07-20-2003, 08:41 PM	#16
Warbones Navel Inspector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,373	Yep it's original __________________ 1948 Chevy Aerosedan GONE! I think. 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Coupe WANTED 1967 IMPALA 1967 CST C10 Long Bed with a 283

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