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mx289 · 09-27-2014, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Chulisohombre

Just keep searching here and Craigslist. Don't be afraid to travel to drive a completed truck home with you. Get the best rust free one you can afford to start with is my best advice. All the rust ice repaired on mine I could have bought a better condition one to start with and Benny a couple thousand hours ahead.

I keep trying to tell myself that.
Spend the money now,or spend more later.

Thanks.

Chulisohombre · 09-30-2014, 05:27 PM

Turning wrenches is easy. Burning in new sheetmetal is tough if you've never done it. If you plan on letting someone else do it for you it gets even worse. Best bet is if you have the cash spend it up front on a better truck. If you want to rebuild one one and have the time to put into it it's fun too. Just a lot of work. And a lot more if you want it to look good after. I did my own work but its taken 15 years and its still not done. No time or money now with wife and kids and all. Would have been smarter to save and buy one in Better condition. You live and learn.

GMC-YA68 · 09-30-2014, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Chulisohombre

Turning wrenches is easy. Burning in new sheetmetal is tough if you've never done it. If you plan on letting someone else do it for you it gets even worse. Best bet is if you have the cash spend it up front on a better truck. If you want to rebuild one one and have the time to put into it it's fun too. Just a lot of work. And a lot more if you want it to look good after. I did my own work but its taken 15 years and its still not done. No time or money now with wife and kids and all. Would have been smarter to save and buy one in Better condition. You live and learn.

I totally agree. I would rather find a roller with good sheet metal and no drivetrain, rather than find a complete one with new engine/tranny and crappy body. Been looking for 2 years...

mx289 · 10-01-2014, 07:58 PM

Yes,you guys are right.
I just need to be patient.

I dont mind a fixer,just needs to be the right one.I can do all of the rust repair.

I have found a few really clean,mostly rust free ones but they all seem to be on the other side of the country.Shipping is my albatross !

grillzy · 10-01-2014, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mx289

I have found a few really clean,mostly rust free ones but they all seem to be on the other side of the country.Shipping is my albatross !

I used Turbo Auto Transport to ship mine long distance and cross US/CAn border. They were and excellent price easy to deal with, contacted and updated, and quick. Great company
Grillzy

09-30-2014, 05:27 PM	#2
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: Looking for a K5 Turning wrenches is easy. Burning in new sheetmetal is tough if you've never done it. If you plan on letting someone else do it for you it gets even worse. Best bet is if you have the cash spend it up front on a better truck. If you want to rebuild one one and have the time to put into it it's fun too. Just a lot of work. And a lot more if you want it to look good after. I did my own work but its taken 15 years and its still not done. No time or money now with wife and kids and all. Would have been smarter to save and buy one in Better condition. You live and learn. __________________ 72 3/4 ton blazer. 5 inch lift on 35 inch tires. 355 corvette engine with crane roller rockers, rv cam, edelbrock carb and intake with one inch spacer. Thrush Headers with flowmaster 40 duels. 4speed sm465 manual. 4 wheel disk brakes with Inboarded rear shock prerunner style mounts and shocks.

10-01-2014, 07:58 PM	#4
mx289 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: wall,nj Posts: 865	Re: Looking for a K5 Yes,you guys are right. I just need to be patient. I dont mind a fixer,just needs to be the right one.I can do all of the rust repair. I have found a few really clean,mostly rust free ones but they all seem to be on the other side of the country.Shipping is my albatross ! __________________ Tom 71 K2500 71 K5 Jimmy



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