To buy or not to buy

[HO455]

In my world 30k means the undercarriage looks as clean as the engine compartment. The seat belts would be new along with the seat issues previously mentioned. It would also have a bunch of before and after photos. There are lots of hack jobs out there that show well. Now if this was a survivor truck in this condition with documents to prove it then thats a different story.
The fact it has been on the market so long doesn't bode well as it has been passed on by more than one person. If you're up for paying that kind of money my advice is wait for the one you want and not one that's close to what you want.

[harpo231]

[QUOTE=HO455;8025365]In my world 30k means the undercarriage looks as clean as the engine compartment.


Like mine ?


http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1503792932
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1503792932

[HO455]

[quote=harpo231;8025759]

Originally Posted by HO455

In my world 30k means the undercarriage looks as clean as the engine compartment.


Like mine ?


http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1503792932
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1503792932

Exactly!
The seller sounds like someone who wants to get back every cent they put into the truck. Even if it was ten years ago.

Now you have moved on. Post up your dream truck and let's see if the power of the forum can locate it for you.

[Puscifer]

This truck is basically exactly what i want. My dad had one exactly like this when I was a kid. Everywhere we went people would comment on it. The only difference was that his had two tone orange/white with a white top, everything else was exactly the same 396, a/c, the wood grain on the dash, loaded. The only option that truck didn't have was the little bumperettes (Because he thought they were feminine). I figured I could easily make this truck two tone like my old mans. I live in western Colorado so the pickings are slim. The last one I looked at was a 68 base model with LOTS of rust and a bad purple paint job. Those two things can be dealt with, but the major deal breaker was that the truck had a sunroof installed VERY poorly. he wanted $12k!!! Maybe more people smoke in CO than I thought, i don't know.

I don't want a major project as i already have one of those thats killin me. My wifes 68 suburban that she wants me to magically make into something similar to HART_RODS beautiful burb. I am a great mechanic, but a body man I am not! I don't have the patience, or the time.

Any help from anyone locating a truck would be great but I'm in no hurry to buy anything. I watched this one on CL for over a year before i called. You guys are awesome, thanks for all of your help and advice.

[Puscifer]

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Even...-PICKUP-198079

$37k!!

[rob32472]

If the truck were 100 per cent rust free it would be a good deal. You can not do a full restoration on one of these trucks for 30k. A good paint job will be 10-15k easy. Lets don't talk about rust repair on these old rusty cabs. Most of the guys here do all of the work themselves and it helps keep costs down, but I would be willing to bet even at that a full restoration would be in the twenty thousand range. Stuff is just expensive in this hobby. Keep looking and you will find your dream ride.

[72 tigger]

Originally Posted by Puscifer

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Even...-PICKUP-198079

$37k!!

Looks like a nice truck- the steering column would look a lot better if it was black, like it should be

[tutone]

On the other hand you need to think about this as well. You seem committed to finding a factory swb , loaded 396 auto, with NO rust and in pristine condition and no flaws. Those trucks arent on every street corner. In fact they are rare and people who own them know what they have and know what they will bring. The avg guy looks at 30k like it is a chunk if cash and a millionaire looks at it like its pocket change. You want a truck like that, then your competion to buy has stepped up a few notches. I personally didnt like the 72 door but the truk isnt that far off money wise to me. I hope you find your dream truck.

[cooperhw]

Originally Posted by Puscifer

This truck is basically exactly what i want. My dad had one exactly like this when I was a kid. Everywhere we went people would comment on it. The only difference was that his had two tone orange/white with a white top, everything else was exactly the same 396, a/c, the wood grain on the dash, loaded. The only option that truck didn't have was the little bumperettes (Because he thought they were feminine). I figured I could easily make this truck two tone like my old mans. I live in western Colorado so the pickings are slim. The last one I looked at was a 68 base model with LOTS of rust and a bad purple paint job. Those two things can be dealt with, but the major deal breaker was that the truck had a sunroof installed VERY poorly. he wanted $12k!!! Maybe more people smoke in CO than I thought, i don't know.

I don't want a major project as i already have one of those thats killin me. My wifes 68 suburban that she wants me to magically make into something similar to HART_RODS beautiful burb. I am a great mechanic, but a body man I am not! I don't have the patience, or the time.

Any help from anyone locating a truck would be great but I'm in no hurry to buy anything. I watched this one on CL for over a year before i called. You guys are awesome, thanks for all of your help and advice.

You might want to try Search Tempest. Enter ur zip, C-10, cars/trucks for sale, "any" for the distance to search. It'll bring up ur area Craigslist, next town, county, state, etc. Circle keeps getting bigger and bigger. Last search in Hawaii. You'll see every C-10 4 sale in the U.S. might find exactly what you r looking for in some small obscure town u never heard of.

[Puscifer]

Thanks, that's exactly what I've been doing for the past few days. I did find a truck that I'm looking at buying now. I'll keep you all informed. By the way the seller of the orange truck did call me back so I drove the four hours to look at it again. Truck ran and sounded good, then I climbed underneath and found that the frame has been cut and welded back together. Didn't even use a step cut or fish plates just a straight line. I also found a lot more corrosion I didn't see previously. So if anyone sees the truck on the Denver cl now you know it's not worth it. I'll try to post the pics I took when I get home.

[Puscifer]

Of course you can see the better in person, but here are the welds right behind the cab.