should i jump on it ?

[englands 71]

found a chevy long bed today . Factory 402 , 400 turbo with factory tach with posi trac rear. All original .The truck has been owned by the same guy for 33 years. It has $3000.00 worth of parts including a left factory GM bed side. All new GM moldings and rubber. Red truck with black interior . Bucket seats and console.
It needs a left rocker.
$6000.00. Truck has about 3000 miles on rebuild. Bored .30.

Should I jump on it ?

Also has a 72 short bed (been cut) Factory air , 350 crate engine , auto , 4x4. Runs good , needs paint and probably two bedsides. He's asking $5k.

[68350]

Any pictures?

[englands 71]

man I wish I knew how to post pictures

[truckster]

Below the writing area there is a box that says "Additional Options". In that box is a button that says "Manage Attachments". Click on that button, then browse for your file and click "Upload".

[cdowns]

i'd check out the longbed for what's listed it seems like a fair price the hacked and whacked shortbed is a disaster in the making and i'd run away from that one for half the price he's askin would still b high for me

[68350]

I'm with cdowns, the longbed sounds like a good deal if it's in decent shape and all original

[englands 71]

Originally Posted by cdowns

i'd check out the longbed for what's listed it seems like a fair price the hacked and whacked shortbed is a disaster in the making and i'd run away from that one for half the price he's askin would still b high for me

I'm not afraid of the long beds that have been cut if they have been welded by a professional master welder. I drive a 71 that's been cut and welded since 1991. It has a OEM short bed assy .

The 4x4 that I found needs bedsides because for what it would take me to straighten the sides , I could buy two new sides.

[englands 71]

Originally Posted by 68350

I'm with cdowns, the longbed sounds like a good deal if it's in decent shape and all original

I agree , knowing the history of this truck and it being a big block with its options is a big plus.

I have a factory short frame that came out of a 4x4 if I wanted to put it under the 4x4 or put it under the long bed .

Thing is , everytime a long bed is cut , the long beds that exist become a little more rare,

[9teen69]

Both sound like great deals with those options.

[tommys72]

I wouldn't jump on it, he may get mad....haha. sounds like a nice truck though

[ElKotze]

402 and th400 are always a very nice combination !!

[CST10]

I would buy the long bed at that price.

[cdowns]

Originally Posted by englands 71

I'm not afraid of the long beds that have been cut if they have been welded by a professional master welder. I drive a 71 that's been cut and welded since 1991. It has a OEM short bed assy .

The 4x4 that I found needs bedsides because for what it would take me to straighten the sides , I could buy two new sides.

less than 10% of chops are successful and more end up in the dumpsters and on swapmeets as needing completion or a tow job to the recyclers than ever make it on the road as usable trucks

[picklito]

Here in Kalifornia I was very happy to pay $3k for a two-owner 402/400/AC longbed. Minimal rust but far from perfect truck. Just an honest and unmolested (and that was the most important to me) daily driver with intact SPID.

[engineer_gregh]

I would buy the long bed especially with the parts that are included. Of course I'm jaded towards long bed trucks:-) If you pass on it I would be interested. Good luck and buy what you like best.

Greg

[Xeen]

I think you should buy what you really want, if you want a long bed then buy a long bed, if you want a short bed then buy a factory short bed.

[jocko]

do you want a long or shortbed? What trim level is the longbed? Need to see the SPID and pics. Nothing "wrong" with a shortened longbed, but personally, I'd want to do it myself or know the guy doing it (i.e. I'd be paying him). You'll never really know the quality of the weld beyond superficial inspection unless you know the welder. To me, 6K seems high for the longbed, but need more info. If it's a Cheyenne Super with original buckets and the 402/400 combo, well, different story. Pics n SPIDS please!
EDIT: that's not to imply I'm a good welder, I just prefer to have nobody to blame but myself!

[englands 71]

Originally Posted by cdowns

less than 10% of chops are successful and more end up in the dumpsters and on swapmeets as needing completion or a tow job to the recyclers than ever make it on the road as usable trucks

Well my 71 falls in that 10%. It's been chopped since 1991 and is a daily driver.
I have a 56 gasser that I cut the frame on in 2005 for the straight axle and it makes a high 11 second pass about once a month in the 1/4 mile. I will check the welds should I purchase it. If not to my satisfaction , I'll re weld it myself. I do appreciate your concern though bud. You're right though , it can be slaughtered .

[HeavyD]

I would buy it..factory buckets? If its in any decent shape at all i would be all over it

[Boog]

Originally Posted by cdowns

less than 10% of chops are successful and more end up in the dumpsters and on swapmeets as needing completion or a tow job to the recyclers than ever make it on the road as usable trucks

And 86% of all statistics are made up on the spot they say.

[CST10]

Did you just make that up. Lol.