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dmartin1 · 08-20-2013, 11:19 PM

so now that i have some cash and am able to lurk around for a swb 67-72 ( prefer 67/68) i cant find ANYTHING. i have been creeping every craigslist around me and yards in neighborhoods ebay etc.

Down here in the south west northern az part everyone thinks they have rusty gold with them lol!
were talking 2k$ for even almost non workable shells.

what gives! is there a sweet spot you fellas are looking? its crazy lol!

oklalawnboy · 08-20-2013, 11:59 PM

This is as good a place as any. Someone is always posting Craigslist sightings from all over the U.S. Happy Hunting!!

*Mister-B* · 08-21-2013, 12:21 AM

Check KSL.com, and search for trucks in Utah and Idaho. Should be quite a few to choose from
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**68bowtie** · 08-21-2013, 12:46 AM

what'r ya lookin for?

**68bowtie** · 08-21-2013, 12:48 AM

nevermind just saw your first sentence (duh). it tries your patience! i'm in the same boat...

**70cst** · 08-21-2013, 02:27 AM

Folks... these trucks will show up. Just be patient and you all will find what you seek. Do your homework as to value and options that you want... good deals don't last. Good luck

Stu Pidd · 08-21-2013, 10:53 AM

Finding a good truck is kinda like mining for gold- Ya gotta go through a bunch of dirt to find a nugget.

Keep the antennas up, when you go look at a truck, know that you will most likely walk away, and eventually, the right one will plop in your lap.

I was pretty fortunate- Eliminated most trucks before travelling to look at them, took a close look at a few that turned out to be merely piles of rust in the shape of a truck, then eventually stumbled across a one-owner truck in good shape in the configuration I wanted.

**leddzepp** · 08-21-2013, 11:02 AM

Gotta be quick. Good deals on CL go FAST. You won't see any links to them posted here...why? Beacuse they have already sold. Most of the links posted here to CL finds have been on there for a long time and are overpriced.

Longhorn 70 · 08-21-2013, 11:08 AM

They're out there. Some good, some junk, some cheap and some pricey...and combinations.

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/4007196606.html
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/3887128561.html
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/3965919628.html
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/3958021583.html

Mr Chevorlet · 08-21-2013, 11:19 AM

type in missouri, springfield craiglist there are quit of few some not too bad of price

Madmartigan · 08-21-2013, 11:33 AM

http://www.searchtempest.com/

I use SearchTempest instead of regular CL. I allows you to search multiple CL within a specified distance.

**truckdude239** · 08-21-2013, 11:39 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...longbed&cat=12

Heres one on the site great price with the ls swap done

Lou Boffa · 08-21-2013, 11:57 AM

S Texas. They are out there-yes you have to look at dozens before the right one pops up and yes you have to be quick. From around Waco down to Laredo along IH35 and East down to the Rio Grande Valley. yes there are the rust buckets, silly mods imho and goofy dealers, but some nice clean, reasonable, rust free (mostly) trucks. There was a gold/bronze '68 or '69 in Belton on CL and there was a nice olive Custom at a dealership in Temple for sale a few weeks back. Good luck and happy hunting!

**specialtyretail** · 08-21-2013, 11:59 AM

I just keep on the look out. Anytime the wife and I or son and I go anywhere, we are always looking. i am fortunate, I work in a local auto parts and all my regular customers know we mess with these trucks. I have had some really good finds from leads my customers have given me. The thing is, when you find one, you have to decide quick, time is not on your side usually. If we go look at one, we take the trailer and the money. We always try to let a seller know that we usually don't drive to look at one, we drive to buy them. Just my insight.

Fatherflash · 08-21-2013, 12:51 PM

Not too far away from you.....

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/4004060549.html

Or if you have a motor, you can buy this one and be ready to go: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...010069696.html

Neither of these are mine

Jimjific · 08-21-2013, 01:17 PM

I got mine from Classic Auto Trader in UT. $9K for an original owner 82K mileage 350 CST step side with p/s, p/b and a/c. Took a risk at buying it without seeing or driving it. But I talked to the guy and he seemed to be honest. It cost just under $900 to have it shipped to NY.

Jim

CherokeeC10 · 08-21-2013, 02:54 PM

When I was looking Dallas seems like they had more than most. Either on Craigslist or other sources.

srvivor71 · 08-21-2013, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister-B

Check KSL.com, and search for trucks in Utah and Idaho. Should be quite a few to choose from
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WOW! What a goldmine of 67-72 Chevy tracks out there!

mgkgmc · 08-21-2013, 03:14 PM

Found this 68 here looks like he wants $3500 little more than what your looking for
http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/4004163513.html

*Mister-B* · 08-21-2013, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srvivor71

WOW! What a goldmine of 67-72 Chevy tracks out there!

Yeah, we've got it good. The junk yards are good too
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cdowns · 08-21-2013, 05:51 PM

go to small local swap meets and small cruisein car shows /// some smaller autoparts stores have bulliten boards post a wanted ad/// place wanted to buy ads in a few craigs list areas near you say within a 150miles radius, post in autos for sale, parts for sale, barter,general, wanted etc the more places the better

start by talkin to guys that have one they usually know of others around the area to look at
the more people that you take the time to talk to the better your chances

i had loaded up my 71longbed work truck to sell junk at a swap one time got to talkin with a guy ended up comin home with a 2wd blazer and two sets of bucket seats/// you never know who u r talkin to

mgkgmc · 08-21-2013, 06:14 PM

Here is a longbed thats in real nice shape. http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/4013840963.html

Raymo · 08-21-2013, 06:26 PM

I was on CL in Az a few weeks ago and saw several at what looked like decent prices. Albuquerque(not to far from you) had at least 5 or 6. Someone said check on KSL( that's a great place to look). I was on KSL last night and saw several. What do you want?! There out there but most guys know what they have and aren't going to give em away.

primetime · 08-21-2013, 08:58 PM

I bought my 72 C10 longbed from a member of this board. recently I found a shortbed frame to swap all my good parts to. overall I only have maybe a grand into my truck. cheap route! BUT... lately I keep tripping over short bed c10's for what I think are decent prices. when I take a trip home from Columbia,SC to Burlington, NC I find them for sale all over the place. All under $2000. my current set up is a shortbed stepside. if you ever are in the Carolinas take a trip on one of the side roads around I77 and I85 but bring a trailor cause you will find a project. If I had the capital I would buy them up and sell them to you guys on this board. I just don't know why these people don't post them on craigslist. just a sign in the window in the yard.

**MidLifer** · 08-21-2013, 09:10 PM

Funny, when I was looking for my c10 2 years ago I ended up buying it from Tucson. I found a lot of trucks in AZ and NM. Based on your original post, I think you may need to part with a bit more than $2K if you want a rust-free truck that runs, even in your part of the country.

AutoTempest is the car-specific version of Search Tempest, and I just used it to land truck #2, which I've already bored this forum bragging about (1950 3100). Also a Western find (Oregon).

Like was said earlier, be patient. It took me 6 months of research to find truck #1.

Also, I'm going to sound like the old man I am, but if a seller lists a phone number, don't e-mail them, don't text them (unless they specifically say you can), pick up the phone and call. There are so many BS artists and scammers on Craigslist any more that I won't even answer e-mails when I'm selling a vehicle. I just list a phone number and wait for calls.

08-21-2013, 12:21 AM	#3
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: where are you fellas getting these trucks! Check KSL.com, and search for trucks in Utah and Idaho. Should be quite a few to choose from Posted via Mobile Device

08-21-2013, 12:46 AM	#4
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,739	Re: where are you fellas getting these trucks! what'r ya lookin for? __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

08-21-2013, 12:48 AM	#5
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,739	Re: where are you fellas getting these trucks! nevermind just saw your first sentence (duh). it tries your patience! i'm in the same boat... __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

08-21-2013, 02:27 AM	#6
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: where are you fellas getting these trucks! Folks... these trucks will show up. Just be patient and you all will find what you seek. Do your homework as to value and options that you want... good deals don't last. Good luck __________________ 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!

08-21-2013, 10:53 AM	#7
Stu Pidd Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fox Island, WA Posts: 135	Re: where are you fellas getting these trucks! Finding a good truck is kinda like mining for gold- Ya gotta go through a bunch of dirt to find a nugget. Keep the antennas up, when you go look at a truck, know that you will most likely walk away, and eventually, the right one will plop in your lap. I was pretty fortunate- Eliminated most trucks before travelling to look at them, took a close look at a few that turned out to be merely piles of rust in the shape of a truck, then eventually stumbled across a one-owner truck in good shape in the configuration I wanted.

08-20-2013, 11:19 PM	#1
dmartin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mohave valley,arizona Posts: 1,088	where are you fellas getting these trucks! so now that i have some cash and am able to lurk around for a swb 67-72 ( prefer 67/68) i cant find ANYTHING. i have been creeping every craigslist around me and yards in neighborhoods ebay etc. Down here in the south west northern az part everyone thinks they have rusty gold with them lol! were talking 2k$ for even almost non workable shells. what gives! is there a sweet spot you fellas are looking? its crazy lol! __________________ 1969 Shortbed in progress 1982 short step, few suspension and motor upgrades.getting a 468 1978 Shortbed fleet side bonanza fully loaded 1978 k20 Silverado loaded.currently engine-less 1989 k10 suburban 9" lift 65 nova And more

08-20-2013, 11:59 PM	#2
oklalawnboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Glencoe Alabama Posts: 510	Re: where are you fellas getting these trucks! This is as good a place as any. Someone is always posting Craigslist sightings from all over the U.S. Happy Hunting!! __________________ 72 Cheyenne super 10 08 3500 HD 4dr dually 12 ford flex (wifes ride) 76 Monte Carlo 83 Chevy short wide Silverado 96 Mazda Miata, 2000 Allegro Bus

08-21-2013, 11:02 AM	#8
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,020	Re: where are you fellas getting these trucks! Gotta be quick. Good deals on CL go FAST. You won't see any links to them posted here...why? Beacuse they have already sold. Most of the links posted here to CL finds have been on there for a long time and are overpriced. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

08-21-2013, 11:08 AM	#9
Longhorn 70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 1,149	Re: where are you fellas getting these trucks! They're out there. Some good, some junk, some cheap and some pricey...and combinations. http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/4007196606.html http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/3887128561.html http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/3965919628.html http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/3958021583.html __________________ 1970 Longhorn, Front Disc, 350/4 bolt, 882 heads, HEI, Edelbrock, 700R4, HO-52/4.11. 1996 Corvette, Collector Roadster, LT4, 396, 450RWHP, 6sp, 4.11/Dana44/posi 5 point roll bar And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Gal 6:9

08-21-2013, 11:19 AM	#10
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: where are you fellas getting these trucks! type in missouri, springfield craiglist there are quit of few some not too bad of price __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414

08-21-2013, 11:33 AM	#11
Madmartigan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Mira Loma, CA Posts: 219	Re: where are you fellas getting these trucks! http://www.searchtempest.com/ I use SearchTempest instead of regular CL. I allows you to search multiple CL within a specified distance.

08-21-2013, 11:39 AM	#12
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: where are you fellas getting these trucks! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...longbed&cat=12 Heres one on the site great price with the ls swap done __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

08-21-2013, 11:57 AM	#13
Lou Boffa Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 733	Re: where are you fellas getting these trucks! S Texas. They are out there-yes you have to look at dozens before the right one pops up and yes you have to be quick. From around Waco down to Laredo along IH35 and East down to the Rio Grande Valley. yes there are the rust buckets, silly mods imho and goofy dealers, but some nice clean, reasonable, rust free (mostly) trucks. There was a gold/bronze '68 or '69 in Belton on CL and there was a nice olive Custom at a dealership in Temple for sale a few weeks back. Good luck and happy hunting! __________________ Figure out what you want--then figure out what you are willing to give up to get it.

08-21-2013, 11:59 AM	#14
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,635	Re: where are you fellas getting these trucks! I just keep on the look out. Anytime the wife and I or son and I go anywhere, we are always looking. i am fortunate, I work in a local auto parts and all my regular customers know we mess with these trucks. I have had some really good finds from leads my customers have given me. The thing is, when you find one, you have to decide quick, time is not on your side usually. If we go look at one, we take the trailer and the money. We always try to let a seller know that we usually don't drive to look at one, we drive to buy them. Just my insight. __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

08-21-2013, 12:51 PM	#15
Fatherflash Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 72	Re: where are you fellas getting these trucks! Not too far away from you..... http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/4004060549.html Or if you have a motor, you can buy this one and be ready to go: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...010069696.html Neither of these are mine __________________ My other vehicle is unmanned....



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08-21-2013, 01:17 PM	#16
Jimjific Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 145	Re: where are you fellas getting these trucks! I got mine from Classic Auto Trader in UT. $9K for an original owner 82K mileage 350 CST step side with p/s, p/b and a/c. Took a risk at buying it without seeing or driving it. But I talked to the guy and he seemed to be honest. It cost just under $900 to have it shipped to NY. Jim __________________ Thanks, Jim - 69 Short Step CST 350 AC/PB/PS - 69 Short Step 307 Man Column/PS

08-21-2013, 02:54 PM	#17
CherokeeC10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 24	Re: where are you fellas getting these trucks! When I was looking Dallas seems like they had more than most. Either on Craigslist or other sources. __________________ And when he sees Saint Peter he will tell, "one more soldier reporting sir, for I have spent my time in hell".

08-21-2013, 03:14 PM	#19
mgkgmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,354	Re: where are you fellas getting these trucks! Found this 68 here looks like he wants $3500 little more than what your looking for http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/4004163513.html __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 stepside 1972 GMC Jimmy Custom 2004 Chevy Colorado 1989 Swb Silverado 1972 Aj's Stormer Last edited by mgkgmc; 08-21-2013 at 03:29 PM.

08-21-2013, 05:51 PM	#21
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: where are you fellas getting these trucks! go to small local swap meets and small cruisein car shows /// some smaller autoparts stores have bulliten boards post a wanted ad/// place wanted to buy ads in a few craigs list areas near you say within a 150miles radius, post in autos for sale, parts for sale, barter,general, wanted etc the more places the better start by talkin to guys that have one they usually know of others around the area to look at the more people that you take the time to talk to the better your chances i had loaded up my 71longbed work truck to sell junk at a swap one time got to talkin with a guy ended up comin home with a 2wd blazer and two sets of bucket seats/// you never know who u r talkin to __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-21-2013, 06:14 PM	#22
mgkgmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,354	Re: where are you fellas getting these trucks! Here is a longbed thats in real nice shape. http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/4013840963.html __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 stepside 1972 GMC Jimmy Custom 2004 Chevy Colorado 1989 Swb Silverado 1972 Aj's Stormer

08-21-2013, 06:26 PM	#23
Raymo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wyoming Posts: 101	Re: where are you fellas getting these trucks! I was on CL in Az a few weeks ago and saw several at what looked like decent prices. Albuquerque(not to far from you) had at least 5 or 6. Someone said check on KSL( that's a great place to look). I was on KSL last night and saw several. What do you want?! There out there but most guys know what they have and aren't going to give em away.

08-21-2013, 08:58 PM	#24
primetime Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 410	Re: where are you fellas getting these trucks! I bought my 72 C10 longbed from a member of this board. recently I found a shortbed frame to swap all my good parts to. overall I only have maybe a grand into my truck. cheap route! BUT... lately I keep tripping over short bed c10's for what I think are decent prices. when I take a trip home from Columbia,SC to Burlington, NC I find them for sale all over the place. All under $2000. my current set up is a shortbed stepside. if you ever are in the Carolinas take a trip on one of the side roads around I77 and I85 but bring a trailor cause you will find a project. If I had the capital I would buy them up and sell them to you guys on this board. I just don't know why these people don't post them on craigslist. just a sign in the window in the yard. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 swb fleetside 2005 Chevy Silverado crew cab (SS) 1977 Goldwing cafe racer 1977 Chevy nova (first car/ first love)

08-21-2013, 09:10 PM	#25
MidLifer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South NJ Posts: 1,267	Re: where are you fellas getting these trucks! Funny, when I was looking for my c10 2 years ago I ended up buying it from Tucson. I found a lot of trucks in AZ and NM. Based on your original post, I think you may need to part with a bit more than $2K if you want a rust-free truck that runs, even in your part of the country. AutoTempest is the car-specific version of Search Tempest, and I just used it to land truck #2, which I've already bored this forum bragging about (1950 3100). Also a Western find (Oregon). Like was said earlier, be patient. It took me 6 months of research to find truck #1. Also, I'm going to sound like the old man I am, but if a seller lists a phone number, don't e-mail them, don't text them (unless they specifically say you can), pick up the phone and call. There are so many BS artists and scammers on Craigslist any more that I won't even answer e-mails when I'm selling a vehicle. I just list a phone number and wait for calls.

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