A sweet truck I didn't buy - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

davepl · 08-26-2014, 08:19 PM

About two years back I almost bought this truck, but luckily I clashed with the seller over him wanting me to do the deal outside eBay, which spooked me. So I ultimately wound up buying a survivor and doing my own restoration.

I still think this was a nice truck though! Unlike mine, I think it has the real deal hubcaps as well.

http://find-great-cars.ebizautos.com...d-5184293.html

**FirstOwner69** · 08-26-2014, 08:40 PM

Nice looking truck. If you had bought it, you'd be missing out on all this fun!

I believe it has the wrong hubcaps. The centers appear to be concave. Unless 3/4 ton GMCs are different from Chevys, the centers should be convex with a black background around the "GMC".

tommys72 · 08-26-2014, 08:44 PM

That was a nice one too

**john** · 08-26-2014, 09:18 PM

I can't remember the user name, but this was a members truck he restored and sold.

CG · 08-26-2014, 09:27 PM

Well I see a mistake in the ad copy ... Says its a once in a lifetime chance to buy ... I believe its your second chance in a lifetime.

Nice looking truck.

davepl · 08-26-2014, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

I believe it has the wrong hubcaps. The centers appear to be concave. Unless 3/4 ton GMCs are different from Chevys, the centers should be convex with a black background around the "GMC".

You're right. I just learned this in this thread, but keep getting it backwards in my head!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6818187

**WIDESIDE72** · 08-27-2014, 08:48 PM

I don't follow on why you were spooked by not going through ebay. He didn't want to because they charge a fat commission. Where you not going to buy it in person, but have it shipped?

davepl · 08-28-2014, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

I don't follow on why you were spooked by not going through ebay. He didn't want to because they charge a fat commission. Where you not going to buy it in person, but have it shipped?

Yes, I think so. I usually fly out but the photos seemed complete enough.

I think it's unethical to use eBay as an advertising method and then not want to pay them for the service when the vehicle sells through an eBay buyer.

If it sells locally, fine, cancel the auction and sell it locally. But if you sell it through eBay, pay the piper.

08-26-2014, 08:19 PM	#1
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	A sweet truck I didn't buy About two years back I almost bought this truck, but luckily I clashed with the seller over him wanting me to do the deal outside eBay, which spooked me. So I ultimately wound up buying a survivor and doing my own restoration. I still think this was a nice truck though! Unlike mine, I think it has the real deal hubcaps as well. http://find-great-cars.ebizautos.com...d-5184293.html __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

08-26-2014, 08:40 PM	#2
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,843	Re: A sweet truck I didn't buy Nice looking truck. If you had bought it, you'd be missing out on all this fun! I believe it has the wrong hubcaps. The centers appear to be concave. Unless 3/4 ton GMCs are different from Chevys, the centers should be convex with a black background around the "GMC". Last edited by FirstOwner69; 08-26-2014 at 08:46 PM.

08-26-2014, 08:44 PM	#3
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: A sweet truck I didn't buy That was a nice one too __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

08-26-2014, 09:18 PM	#4
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: A sweet truck I didn't buy I can't remember the user name, but this was a members truck he restored and sold. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

08-26-2014, 09:27 PM	#5
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,826	Re: A sweet truck I didn't buy Well I see a mistake in the ad copy ... Says its a once in a lifetime chance to buy ... I believe its your second chance in a lifetime. Nice looking truck. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

08-27-2014, 08:48 PM	#7
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,494	Re: A sweet truck I didn't buy I don't follow on why you were spooked by not going through ebay. He didn't want to because they charge a fat commission. Where you not going to buy it in person, but have it shipped?



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