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**IT Cowboy** · Yesterday, 07:43 PM

Hello all, I live in Cottonwood, AZ and am looking for a 69-73 GMC or C10 truck to tinker with and take to car shows and mostly have just for fun. Right now I am in the 15-30k range and falling into the trap of "if I had just a little more money, but that is usually how it goes. My search is frustrating for several reasons

People don't respond to their ad
Are sentimental about their truck and want way too much
Are trying to flip it and make a 50% profit
Saw one like it at an auction on TV so theirs should be worth that much
Only take pics of the top side of the truck and from 20 ft away
Consider spraying a black coating on the frame as restoration
It was restored 20 years ago so it is still pristine
It doesn't leak except maybe a drop here and there
Has no rust except for a bit here and there
Have more than asking price in parts and are practically giving it away
Don't like to answer questions because it is all in the ad
and on and on and on lol

(rant mode off)

I joined here to ask and research a lot of questions and I sure I will have plenty. I am willing to fly or drive about anywhere in the US for the right truck.

**LockDoc** · Yesterday, 08:43 PM

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Have you checked the "Trucks for sale" forum on here yet?
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**IT Cowboy** · Yesterday, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Have you checked the "Trucks for sale" forum on here yet?
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Yes, I mostly just wanted to ***** about my search

**HO455** · Yesterday, 10:57 PM

What style truck are you looking for? Short wide, short step, long step, Longhorn, or a Suburban!

How much work are you looking do on the truck?

You do realize that original engines of the era are always going to leak oil, even if they are freshly rebuild. The old style rope seals need to be lubricated by oil in order to not burn up so even new ones will leak a couple drops every hundred miles.

Have you been watching these threads?

https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...678094&page=56

https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo....php?p=9349285

https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...3321&page=1309

I see lots of trucks in on Craigslist in the Portland and Seattle area. There are quite a few nice trucks that cross the block on Bring a Trailer auction site.

**53burb** · Today, 12:53 AM

Are you looking for a Suburban or truck? You posted in the Suburban section, but said you were looking for a truck....also...69-73 are 2 different body styles...73 started the square body style...

Yesterday, 07:43 PM	#1
IT Cowboy New Member Join Date: Jan 2025 Location: Clarkdale, Arizona Posts: 5	New guy here - looking for a truck Hello all, I live in Cottonwood, AZ and am looking for a 69-73 GMC or C10 truck to tinker with and take to car shows and mostly have just for fun. Right now I am in the 15-30k range and falling into the trap of "if I had just a little more money, but that is usually how it goes. My search is frustrating for several reasons People don't respond to their ad Are sentimental about their truck and want way too much Are trying to flip it and make a 50% profit Saw one like it at an auction on TV so theirs should be worth that much Only take pics of the top side of the truck and from 20 ft away Consider spraying a black coating on the frame as restoration It was restored 20 years ago so it is still pristine It doesn't leak except maybe a drop here and there Has no rust except for a bit here and there Have more than asking price in parts and are practically giving it away Don't like to answer questions because it is all in the ad and on and on and on lol (rant mode off) I joined here to ask and research a lot of questions and I sure I will have plenty. I am willing to fly or drive about anywhere in the US for the right truck.

Yesterday, 08:43 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,907	Re: New guy here - looking for a truck - Have you checked the "Trucks for sale" forum on here yet? . __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

Yesterday, 10:57 PM	#4
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,501	Re: New guy here - looking for a truck What style truck are you looking for? Short wide, short step, long step, Longhorn, or a Suburban! How much work are you looking do on the truck? You do realize that original engines of the era are always going to leak oil, even if they are freshly rebuild. The old style rope seals need to be lubricated by oil in order to not burn up so even new ones will leak a couple drops every hundred miles. Have you been watching these threads? https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...678094&page=56 https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo....php?p=9349285 https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...3321&page=1309 I see lots of trucks in on Craigslist in the Portland and Seattle area. There are quite a few nice trucks that cross the block on Bring a Trailer auction site. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

Today, 12:53 AM	#5
53burb Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 1,011	Re: New guy here - looking for a truck Are you looking for a Suburban or truck? You posted in the Suburban section, but said you were looking for a truck....also...69-73 are 2 different body styles...73 started the square body style... Last edited by 53burb; Today at 02:28 AM.



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