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Hi guys, It has been since 1974 since I have owned a 67-72 GM truck. I'm looking at 2 and the wife says I can only buy one. First one is a 68 C-10 black original paint (rusty & crusty) untouched 327 4speed. The 2nd is a 72 C-20 Ochre Longhorn 402, turbo 400, numbers matching, A/C. Rusty and crusty. Which would you choose and why?
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Re: Newby Question. Which truck should I buy
Neither. Rusty and crusty is expensive. I would spend a little more for something that wasn't rusty and crusty.
If you are set on one of those, do you have any pictures you can post? Maybe your version of rusty and crusty is different than mine.
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Re: Newby Question. Which truck should I buy
Sell your wife's vehicle to make room for both! That's a tough decision!
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Re: Newby Question. Which truck should I buy
Personally, I think it depends on what you want to do with the truck when you're done. Are you looking for more of a sport truck or a workhorse?
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Re: Newby Question. Which truck should I buy
If they have much rust, I would buy neither. Maybe buy a plane ticket to a dry western state and buy a rust free original, you will be miles ahead.
This one on ebay is what I'm talking about. it is in New York state but from out west and rust free. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-Ch...US_Cars_Trucks Good luck
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Re: Newby Question. Which truck should I buy
You need A LOT more details sorted out in your head before you can make a decision. I suggest looking at the 67-72 differences, because some of that can save you a lot of time and money. Disc brakes, AC, 5 6 or 8 lug wheels, if you want a long or short bed, and that kind of thing can really become costly to find out after you purchase a truck.
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Re: Newby Question. Which truck should I buy
The 68 swb or long? If short go 68, since you're goin for a sport truck. Not that I'm biased towards 68s..especially black ones...with patina
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Re: Newby Question. Which truck should I buy
If I had to choose one, I'd say the longhorn just because it has disc brakes and a big block. How much are they?
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Re: Newby Question. Which truck should I buy
I can tell you from experience - - you have to buy more than one before you get the right one.
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Re: Newby Question. Which truck should I buy
I'd personally go with the Orchard color with A/C, Why? Because it has A/C
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Re: Newby Question. Which truck should I buy
Could persuade the Mrs. To get both, take the big block and other features and put em in the 68....and just switch parts around then sell the longhorn
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Re: Newby Question. Which truck should I buy
Neither. Save your money, time, and headaches and find something without rust issues.
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Like the guys have said....avoid the rusty and crusty trucks. Not only is the body repair difficult and expensive but everything else under the truck will be difficult and expensive to fix. (ie: brake lines, suspension parts, trim-bed-bumper bolts....constant fight). What is your budget and what are you willing to do to get one of these trucks in 'good running project condition'? I help a lot of guys around here find southern examples (mine is a California export) and you have some great options available to you if you are willing to explore outside of your neighbourhood. All good Coley ![]()
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Re: Newby Question. Which truck should I buy
Just to be clear - the question was specifically about the 68 - and although it's a shorter wb than the 72 longhorn, the 68 IS a lwb truck at 127". Swb is is 115". Longhorns are 133" and are less common than either lwb or swb. If you want a patina hot rod - go 68. If you want a truck truck - go Longhorn. If the crust is bad, go neither and keep on lookin.
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![]() Road trip! Find the truck you want. Rent/borrow/steal a truck and trailer (ok, don't steal one) OR fly to wherever and drive it home! The grand or so you'll spend on getting that solid truck home will far outweigh the THOUSANDS you WILL spend in rust repair.
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Re: Newby Question. Which truck should I buy
Another fellow Canuck here with experience in finding and buying trucks in the USA. As you stated shipping to Canada is expensive but not to bad to Montana. Let me know if you want to talk and I will PM you my phone number.
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Re: Newby Question. Which truck should I buy
Here is an example of a nice truck for sale locally....I think it originally came from Alberta.
I know this guy and this truck and he is a reasonable (but very talkative....lol) guy. This truck is not a project, in very nice shape and is a very nice driver. http://www.usedvictoria.com/classifi...lock-_23188919 So in terms of dollars for dollars (ie: U.S to Canadian) this would be the equivalent of a $8500 U.S truck for sale....not too bad. If you do consider bringing one back from the U.S (good idea) make sure you touch base with Already Gone or myself....maybe we can help. All Good Coley
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I looked at a 67 in Oregon on the inter webs Black/Red, inline 6, 3 speed, PS, $3K |
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