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Jack_71C10 · 06-13-2011, 06:30 PM

I've seen this truck around the corner from me for several years. It never moved and had alot of debri on the road under it, but it alwas had current tags. So last fall I put a note on it saying I was interested, mostly out of pity for the truck. Well last week I get a call, his tags and insurance expire at the end of the month. I met with him, but I don't have the money I had six months ago so I offered him four hundered for it. He said no, but called back 3 days later and said yes. So now I had to keep my word and buy it.
Its a 72 custom camper 350/3 spd(column) and it needs alot of work. I can't even work on it now because i'm in the middle of repainting my house.
I will try to start it in a few weeks.

Sicklajoie · 06-13-2011, 09:05 PM

C/20's rock!

**special-K** · 06-14-2011, 06:51 AM

Since you didn't need it,you can let me have it. I "need" it!

68 SHORT-STEP'N · 06-14-2011, 11:15 AM

That's a nice looking truck for $400 . Do a little work on it in your spare time & re-sell it if you don't need it . I'm sure someone out there would love to have it just like it is .

**70cst** · 06-14-2011, 12:18 PM

A great deal for four hundred bucks

**va72longhorn** · 06-14-2011, 01:37 PM

From what I see, if it drove to where you parked it AND if I had one of them "understanding" other halves, I'd offer ya $500 to help you gid rid of the guilt you're feeling for putting the house painting over the truck!

bobs409 · 06-14-2011, 03:00 PM

You stole it for that price.

Jack_71C10 · 06-14-2011, 04:14 PM

I not sure if it runs yet. It last ran 2 years ago.
He said the engine was just rebuilt, but it has alot of grease on it.
I'm gonna let the rings soak in PB for a couple days before I try and start it.
He's also throughing in 2 rust free doors when he gets them out of storage.
It's alot rustier then it looks in pics.

Longhorn Man · 06-14-2011, 04:33 PM

it's still well worth 4 bills.
i say score!

yuccales · 06-14-2011, 06:36 PM

Great deal! No way you will ever lose money on that one.

71suburban/70CST · 06-14-2011, 07:10 PM

My local salvage yard would probably give that much for scrap weight. I paid $600 for a much worse 3/4 ton 2wd that needs every piece of sheet metal possible. GOOD DEAL!

68 IRON · 06-14-2011, 10:12 PM

Yep that looks pretty good for 400. Give it a rock with it in gear...see if things are freed up. I look forward to the build thread!

How does the gate look

**special-K** · 06-15-2011, 07:38 AM

He's just using the truck as an excuse to not paint the house (he probably already has the paint hidden from his wife). The truth is,he's just trying to get up the nerve to tackle that high gable.

**Boog** · 06-15-2011, 09:50 AM

No doubt about it. Heights are hazardous to your health. Nose bleeds and such.

No kiddin, $400 ain't bad.

Jack_71C10 · 06-15-2011, 03:42 PM

Thanks for the comments guys, I'll try to get it started this weekend.
Cylinders are soaking in PB now.

Special K - The sidings already painted. but I have alot of trim left to paint.
The low stuff is getting painted fast, but the high stuff hasn't been touched.
I have a 32' extention ladder here waiting for you. If you stand on the top rung you can reach with a paint pole.

VA72C10 · 06-15-2011, 05:01 PM

looks like a killer deal to me!!!

06-13-2011, 06:30 PM	#1
Jack_71C10 Shortbed club member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Halethorpe, MD Posts: 439	I didnt need another truck!!!!! I've seen this truck around the corner from me for several years. It never moved and had alot of debri on the road under it, but it alwas had current tags. So last fall I put a note on it saying I was interested, mostly out of pity for the truck. Well last week I get a call, his tags and insurance expire at the end of the month. I met with him, but I don't have the money I had six months ago so I offered him four hundered for it. He said no, but called back 3 days later and said yes. So now I had to keep my word and buy it. Its a 72 custom camper 350/3 spd(column) and it needs alot of work. I can't even work on it now because i'm in the middle of repainting my house. I will try to start it in a few weeks. __________________ 71 custom/10 6.0/4L80E SWB ece 4/6 72 custom camper 350/3 spd 2020 Chevy Express 3500 2023 Hyundai Tuscon 1986 GMC 3500 Bucket Truck Sent from my Rotary Phone via 14.4kb/s modem.

06-13-2011, 09:05 PM	#2
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,493	Re: I didnt need another truck!!!!! C/20's rock! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

06-14-2011, 06:51 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: I didnt need another truck!!!!! Since you didn't need it,you can let me have it. I "need" it! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-14-2011, 11:15 AM	#4
68 SHORT-STEP'N SLOW POKE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tyro, VA Posts: 1,208	Re: I didnt need another truck!!!!! That's a nice looking truck for $400 . Do a little work on it in your spare time & re-sell it if you don't need it . I'm sure someone out there would love to have it just like it is . __________________ 68 SHORT-BED-STEP-SIDE piece by piece , day by day , I will restore this truck , before the 100th anniversary !!!

06-14-2011, 12:18 PM	#5
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: I didnt need another truck!!!!! A great deal for four hundred bucks __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

06-14-2011, 01:37 PM	#6
va72longhorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Culpeper, VA Posts: 432	Re: I didnt need another truck!!!!! From what I see, if it drove to where you parked it AND if I had one of them "understanding" other halves, I'd offer ya $500 to help you gid rid of the guilt you're feeling for putting the house painting over the truck!

06-14-2011, 03:00 PM	#7
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: I didnt need another truck!!!!! You stole it for that price. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

06-14-2011, 04:14 PM	#8
Jack_71C10 Shortbed club member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Halethorpe, MD Posts: 439	Re: I didnt need another truck!!!!! I not sure if it runs yet. It last ran 2 years ago. He said the engine was just rebuilt, but it has alot of grease on it. I'm gonna let the rings soak in PB for a couple days before I try and start it. He's also throughing in 2 rust free doors when he gets them out of storage. It's alot rustier then it looks in pics. __________________ 71 custom/10 6.0/4L80E SWB ece 4/6 72 custom camper 350/3 spd 2020 Chevy Express 3500 2023 Hyundai Tuscon 1986 GMC 3500 Bucket Truck Sent from my Rotary Phone via 14.4kb/s modem. Last edited by Jack_71C10; 06-14-2011 at 04:14 PM.

06-14-2011, 04:33 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: I didnt need another truck!!!!! it's still well worth 4 bills. i say score!

06-14-2011, 06:36 PM	#10
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,659	Re: I didnt need another truck!!!!! Great deal! No way you will ever lose money on that one.

06-14-2011, 07:10 PM	#11
71suburban/70CST Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chestertown, Md Posts: 102	Re: I didnt need another truck!!!!! My local salvage yard would probably give that much for scrap weight. I paid $600 for a much worse 3/4 ton 2wd that needs every piece of sheet metal possible. GOOD DEAL!

06-14-2011, 10:12 PM	#12
68 IRON Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 736	Re: I didnt need another truck!!!!! Yep that looks pretty good for 400. Give it a rock with it in gear...see if things are freed up. I look forward to the build thread! How does the gate look

06-15-2011, 07:38 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: I didnt need another truck!!!!! He's just using the truck as an excuse to not paint the house (he probably already has the paint hidden from his wife). The truth is,he's just trying to get up the nerve to tackle that high gable. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-15-2011, 09:50 AM	#14
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,122	Re: I didnt need another truck!!!!! No doubt about it. Heights are hazardous to your health. Nose bleeds and such. No kiddin, $400 ain't bad. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

06-15-2011, 03:42 PM	#15
Jack_71C10 Shortbed club member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Halethorpe, MD Posts: 439	Re: I didnt need another truck!!!!! Thanks for the comments guys, I'll try to get it started this weekend. Cylinders are soaking in PB now. Special K - The sidings already painted. but I have alot of trim left to paint. The low stuff is getting painted fast, but the high stuff hasn't been touched. I have a 32' extention ladder here waiting for you. If you stand on the top rung you can reach with a paint pole. __________________ 71 custom/10 6.0/4L80E SWB ece 4/6 72 custom camper 350/3 spd 2020 Chevy Express 3500 2023 Hyundai Tuscon 1986 GMC 3500 Bucket Truck Sent from my Rotary Phone via 14.4kb/s modem.



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06-15-2011, 05:01 PM	#16
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