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1984blue6.2 · 01-15-2013, 11:17 PM

I was just offered a 75 k20 for free if i drug it out and pulled the motor trans and transfer. I have a 305/700r combo to stick in it or i could rob it of good parts (heavy duty years, etc) and scrap the rest. Apparently the body is rough but the rears are gm corperate. What Im asking is, would it be worth the time/ experience to make two complete trucks or just to upgrade my half ton? Any input to the younger generation of square lovers is appreciated lol.

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cochino12 · 01-15-2013, 11:26 PM

take it!

INSIDIOUS '86 · 01-15-2013, 11:26 PM

Two is better than one.
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1984blue6.2 · 01-15-2013, 11:29 PM

Two being better than one is what i was thinking. Get the drivetrain together then let the rest of it come whenever i get extra cash.
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69GWC · 01-15-2013, 11:29 PM

I was giving a complete 77 3/4 4x4 from a dealer ship that took it on trade(did not run had a spun bearing) but did not have a title for it, I made alot of money off the truck parting it out.
Take it for sure if nothing else its worth the time just to haul it to the scrapper.
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Redcap · 01-15-2013, 11:30 PM

Take it. You can always scrap it if you don't want the hassle, though scrap prices are pretty low right now.

Rubble · 01-15-2013, 11:47 PM

Take it!!! You can never have enough of these old trucks!!!
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beamn7 · 01-16-2013, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Rubble

Take it!!! You can never have enough of these old trucks!!!
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S10Fan · 01-16-2013, 07:29 AM

Make sure you have the means to dispose of what's left. Is there a facility close by that will buy the scrap from you? How will you get the scrap to the facility? What's the scrap facility's policy on taking cars/trucks?

I had a friend who ended up with a huge headache trying to get rid of a scrap car.

CSGAS · 01-16-2013, 07:58 AM

I passed up a GTO for free once when I was a d*^8@$$ kid. Can you tell how I feel about that decision now? :-D Take it!

bdiamond · 01-16-2013, 09:25 AM

It should have flat top knuckles on the 44. They'll bring a benjamin by themselves...

Your41Plague12 · 01-16-2013, 09:34 AM

I say build it! A 75 K20 isn't exactly an easy truck to find anymore. I say throw the 305 in for now and wait until you can afford to do something cool with it.

wyattglock · 01-16-2013, 10:05 AM

Never look the gift horse in the mouth! Take it, get the good parts off that you can use, scrap or sell the rest.

crashz · 01-16-2013, 10:10 AM

If given a truck, I will always take it. Then if I can help somebody out, I try to give the free truck or parts from it, to those who could use it.

I was given a 76 blazer many years ago. The body and frame were so rusty, that I could not do anything with them. It ran though (350, 4 speed, NP205) and I used it as a woods truck. I friend of a friend needed a motor for his daily driver in a hurry, so I let him take it a few years later.

I was also given 1989 NBS (at the time) half ton stepper (4.3L, 5 speed, 2wd) that needed a motor. I gave it to my father and he put a motor in it and ran it as a DD for a few years. We still have it and haven't decided what to do with it yet. Needs some work at this point and we are up to our ears in projects as it is.

Rich84 · 01-16-2013, 03:02 PM

A freind gave me an 85 Suburban with no motor or transmission. I robbed the power windows and locks, interior trim pieces, ac box, tilt column, bucket seats and console.
Then I called the junkyard and they gave me $300.00 and they picked it up too.
It did look absolutely hideous in my driveway though..lol

**LEEVON** · 01-16-2013, 04:17 PM

Do you have room for it and time? If so, pull the good stuff, scrap the shell and sell the rest. A guy from church called me a couple of years ago, and asked if I'd come out to his house to look at something. To my surprise we went out to his shop and there as a '65 Impala SS. It was complete but needed restoration. He said I seemed like a guy who would take care of it and do it justice. He loved the car but wasn't going to get to it. He said it was mine for nothing if I wanted it. The easy part was saying "No" because I simply didn't have the space, money or time for an extra project. The hard part was knowing that he may not see the car restored.

1984blue6.2 · 01-16-2013, 11:51 PM

Well today i scrapped the Camaro that the motoand trans came out of so I'll probably go look at the truck this weekend. I guess the shape of the truck will determine whether i strip it or run it.
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01-15-2013, 11:17 PM	#1
1984blue6.2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Martinsburg Posts: 13	what to do when offered a free truck I was just offered a 75 k20 for free if i drug it out and pulled the motor trans and transfer. I have a 305/700r combo to stick in it or i could rob it of good parts (heavy duty years, etc) and scrap the rest. Apparently the body is rough but the rears are gm corperate. What Im asking is, would it be worth the time/ experience to make two complete trucks or just to upgrade my half ton? Any input to the younger generation of square lovers is appreciated lol. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1984 blue and siver GMC K10 lwb - Grandad ordered it new with a 6.2 diesel and a 700r4. now it has a sm465 because teenagers are hard on wore out overdrives with 340,000 miles on them

01-15-2013, 11:26 PM	#2
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: what to do when offered a free truck take it! __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

01-15-2013, 11:26 PM	#3
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: what to do when offered a free truck Two is better than one. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

01-15-2013, 11:29 PM	#4
1984blue6.2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Martinsburg Posts: 13	Re: what to do when offered a free truck Two being better than one is what i was thinking. Get the drivetrain together then let the rest of it come whenever i get extra cash. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1984 blue and siver GMC K10 lwb - Grandad ordered it new with a 6.2 diesel and a 700r4. now it has a sm465 because teenagers are hard on wore out overdrives with 340,000 miles on them

01-15-2013, 11:29 PM	#5
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: what to do when offered a free truck I was giving a complete 77 3/4 4x4 from a dealer ship that took it on trade(did not run had a spun bearing) but did not have a title for it, I made alot of money off the truck parting it out. Take it for sure if nothing else its worth the time just to haul it to the scrapper. Posted via Mobile Device

01-15-2013, 11:30 PM	#6
Redcap Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lewis County, WA Posts: 1,523	Re: what to do when offered a free truck Take it. You can always scrap it if you don't want the hassle, though scrap prices are pretty low right now. __________________ '77 K35 - 454, SM465/NP205, 4.56 D60/14bFF

01-15-2013, 11:47 PM	#7
Rubble Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Big Valley. Alberta Posts: 674	Re: what to do when offered a free truck Take it!!! You can never have enough of these old trucks!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1977 Chev C30 454/465/14ff DRW 1974 Chev C20.350/465/14ff " Rock n Roll ain't noise pollution"

01-16-2013, 07:29 AM	#9
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: what to do when offered a free truck Make sure you have the means to dispose of what's left. Is there a facility close by that will buy the scrap from you? How will you get the scrap to the facility? What's the scrap facility's policy on taking cars/trucks? I had a friend who ended up with a huge headache trying to get rid of a scrap car. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

01-16-2013, 07:58 AM	#10
CSGAS optomistic ah-so Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 544	Re: what to do when offered a free truck I passed up a GTO for free once when I was a d*^8@$$ kid. Can you tell how I feel about that decision now? :-D Take it! __________________ Rubbing is Racin' Ribbing is Bench Racin' 1970 C-10 lwb Fleetside. Originally 350 2-bbl 3-on-the-tree, m/b, m/w, m/s no a/c. Currently running on a '76 Camaro 305.

01-16-2013, 09:25 AM	#11
bdiamond Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 459	Re: what to do when offered a free truck It should have flat top knuckles on the 44. They'll bring a benjamin by themselves...

01-16-2013, 09:34 AM	#12
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: what to do when offered a free truck I say build it! A 75 K20 isn't exactly an easy truck to find anymore. I say throw the 305 in for now and wait until you can afford to do something cool with it. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

01-16-2013, 10:05 AM	#13
wyattglock Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 621	Re: what to do when offered a free truck Never look the gift horse in the mouth! Take it, get the good parts off that you can use, scrap or sell the rest.

01-16-2013, 10:10 AM	#14
crashz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: MA Posts: 207	Re: what to do when offered a free truck If given a truck, I will always take it. Then if I can help somebody out, I try to give the free truck or parts from it, to those who could use it. I was given a 76 blazer many years ago. The body and frame were so rusty, that I could not do anything with them. It ran though (350, 4 speed, NP205) and I used it as a woods truck. I friend of a friend needed a motor for his daily driver in a hurry, so I let him take it a few years later. I was also given 1989 NBS (at the time) half ton stepper (4.3L, 5 speed, 2wd) that needed a motor. I gave it to my father and he put a motor in it and ran it as a DD for a few years. We still have it and haven't decided what to do with it yet. Needs some work at this point and we are up to our ears in projects as it is.

01-16-2013, 03:02 PM	#15
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,673	Re: what to do when offered a free truck A freind gave me an 85 Suburban with no motor or transmission. I robbed the power windows and locks, interior trim pieces, ac box, tilt column, bucket seats and console. Then I called the junkyard and they gave me $300.00 and they picked it up too. It did look absolutely hideous in my driveway though..lol

01-16-2013, 04:17 PM	#16
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: what to do when offered a free truck Do you have room for it and time? If so, pull the good stuff, scrap the shell and sell the rest. A guy from church called me a couple of years ago, and asked if I'd come out to his house to look at something. To my surprise we went out to his shop and there as a '65 Impala SS. It was complete but needed restoration. He said I seemed like a guy who would take care of it and do it justice. He loved the car but wasn't going to get to it. He said it was mine for nothing if I wanted it. The easy part was saying "No" because I simply didn't have the space, money or time for an extra project. The hard part was knowing that he may not see the car restored. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids



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01-16-2013, 11:51 PM	#17
1984blue6.2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Martinsburg Posts: 13	Re: what to do when offered a free truck Well today i scrapped the Camaro that the motoand trans came out of so I'll probably go look at the truck this weekend. I guess the shape of the truck will determine whether i strip it or run it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1984 blue and siver GMC K10 lwb - Grandad ordered it new with a 6.2 diesel and a 700r4. now it has a sm465 because teenagers are hard on wore out overdrives with 340,000 miles on them

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