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TP from Cntl PA · 10-10-2004, 05:46 PM

I was at work yesterday and I drive my '71 C-20 since I had to take a 55 gal. drum to work for one of my co-workers..............Anyhow, I was working and as soon as I seen the guy who wanted the drum I told him to go out and get it off my truck. He went out the door and I didn't see him for a while. Then all of a sudden he came running back in.................."IS THAT TRUCK YOUR DAD's?!!!!!" I said "NO, That is one of my later purchases to compliment my fleet"

He asked if it was for sale, and before I could answer he said a dollar amount that was double what I paid for it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I said, "Well, that is interesting but I can't get rid of the old girl"

He went on to tell me that he had a '66 setup alot like mine and he was sorry he got rid of it...........He never had a '67-'72 and he said if the '66 was good that he couldn't imagine what a '71 would be like! Anyhow he wants to be the first one to know if I sell it. I probably should have sold it, but I really like the old girl!

Anything like this happen to you guys lately? I found it odd since I have alot of people wondering why I don't have a newer pickup........

Longhorn Man · 10-10-2004, 06:11 PM

For years, i couldn't stop for gas without some one askin if it was for sale.

68w/sbc406 · 10-10-2004, 06:19 PM

my neighbors girlfriend (who i had never met untill...) came up and just started talking to me about my truck, what year, what motor, and if i wanted to sell it. she is some big car chick, she has a 69 gto judge full resto, older jag with a tpi 350 swaped in, fromula 350 fire bird, and others that i havent seen yet. she always asks if i want to sell it. and i always respond "Nope i dont want to be that guy that says i wish i still had that truck" today i was driving home and a 68 camero pulled up next to me and reved his motor, then i let him know what i had

. sometimes you get it alot and others you dont. i went 2 weeks with atleast one prerson asking me about my truck a day.

Brainchild · 10-10-2004, 07:38 PM

Mines too ugly,I'm the only one that likes it

TP from Cntl PA · 10-10-2004, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Brainchild

Mines too ugly,I'm the only one that likes it

LOL, no...........that C-20 of mine is pretty bad which is what amazed me. The '69 GMC 3500 with a V-6 that I have is pretty nice. I get people who want to buy that one all the time. This was the first for the C-20

1969 GMC · 10-10-2004, 08:18 PM

i only ever had like 2 old guys ask about my truck, and once when I was getting gas 2 guys jumped out of a ford escape and had their hands around each others waists, and were asking me about it. so, only the gays and gramps like my truck.

Longhorn Man · 10-10-2004, 09:25 PM

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so, only the gays and gramps like my truck

LOL!!!!!!

*Shane* · 10-10-2004, 10:12 PM

maybe the "gays" weren't as interested in your truck as you think ... maybe they were looking for a ... uhhh ... well ... nevermind.

glock35ipsc · 10-10-2004, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane

maybe the "gays" weren't as interested in your truck as you think ... maybe they were looking for a ... uhhh ... well ... nevermind.

Tx Firefighter · 10-10-2004, 11:03 PM

They ought to be getting more popular. I've taken a bunch of junk ones and put them back together and onto the road again in the last few years.

1969 GMC · 10-10-2004, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane

maybe the "gays" weren't as interested in your truck as you think ... maybe they were looking for a ... uhhh ... well ... nevermind.

I was confused too, but when they were staring at my junk...it was my truck and not the other kind!

hotrodtroy · 10-11-2004, 12:13 AM

Even with the 100Lbs. of bondo people have asked if I wanted to sell mine, and I think it's pretty ugly.

**lock** · 10-11-2004, 12:21 AM

When mine was on the road I got asked probably once a week if I'd sell it. I gave my standard "everyting I own is for sale for the right price"... so far no one offered me enough to unload it. The most recent was a guy who pulled into my driveway with a rollback trying to buy my truck... that was before I tore it apart. He only offered $1500 to which I smiled and said no thanks pal.

Don't forget that there are many people who don't realize that these trucks have become so popular for rebuilds. Some people will let them go for chicken scratch and are thrilled that some one was interested in their old beat up truck.

glock35ipsc · 10-11-2004, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by lock

Some people will let them go for chicken scratch and are thrilled that some one was interested in their old beat up truck.

That's how I got my latest two! My blue 68 in my avitar pic was bought for $1000. Could have sold it 5 times for $3000 on the way home with it. No lie, it was that nice!!!!!

71Longbed · 10-11-2004, 12:42 AM

i just got mine on the road took her down to the old body shop to show my instructuor and right of the bat the instructor made me a low ball offer but he was joking he offered 800 and i said witch part do you want and a little bit later a guy was really interested he asked me how much i said how much you wanna give me well it ended in im not selling her yet but if i do ill let ya know i was suprised i thought she was'nt that attractive but it guess so

bobs409 · 10-11-2004, 07:29 AM

Lots of people will ask if something is for sale (some that don't have 2 nickels to rub together) but are they offering anything? Most want it for a song. Most never offer an amount and are hoping your stupid. Lots of tire kickers.

I used to get asked about my cars/trucks all the time but it hardly ever happens anymore. I think most realize these vehicles no longer sell for a few hundred so they don't bother. Example would be my '63 Impala. I used to get at least 15 or so every summer but for the past few years, almost none.

68C15 · 10-11-2004, 08:10 AM

when I take mine to the shop on the weekends there is 2 boys about 10 or 12 years old that say "nice truck!, is it for sale?". I think it is a wonderful thing that these younger kids can appreciate old iron instead of some honda with a fart pipe. bad thing though is I have to respond with "no, I'm sorry. I had to wait 20 years for this one. there is a lot of them out there for sale though."

10-10-2004, 05:46 PM	#1
TP from Cntl PA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central PA....In the Berg of Nisbet Posts: 790	'67-'72 Trucks more popular than ever? I was at work yesterday and I drive my '71 C-20 since I had to take a 55 gal. drum to work for one of my co-workers..............Anyhow, I was working and as soon as I seen the guy who wanted the drum I told him to go out and get it off my truck. He went out the door and I didn't see him for a while. Then all of a sudden he came running back in.................."IS THAT TRUCK YOUR DAD's?!!!!!" I said "NO, That is one of my later purchases to compliment my fleet" He asked if it was for sale, and before I could answer he said a dollar amount that was double what I paid for it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I said, "Well, that is interesting but I can't get rid of the old girl" He went on to tell me that he had a '66 setup alot like mine and he was sorry he got rid of it...........He never had a '67-'72 and he said if the '66 was good that he couldn't imagine what a '71 would be like! Anyhow he wants to be the first one to know if I sell it. I probably should have sold it, but I really like the old girl! Anything like this happen to you guys lately? I found it odd since I have alot of people wondering why I don't have a newer pickup........ __________________ '72 K-20 EFI'ed 250 Inline/4spd stake body, Farm Truck '71 C-20 Cummins Diesel Powered, In storage thanks to $5.00 diesel! '69 3500 GMC 305V-6/4spd, Still under reconstruction.......... Inlines Rule! 6 soldiers standing is better than 8 laying down!!!!!!!!

10-10-2004, 06:19 PM	#3
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	my neighbors girlfriend (who i had never met untill...) came up and just started talking to me about my truck, what year, what motor, and if i wanted to sell it. she is some big car chick, she has a 69 gto judge full resto, older jag with a tpi 350 swaped in, fromula 350 fire bird, and others that i havent seen yet. she always asks if i want to sell it. and i always respond "Nope i dont want to be that guy that says i wish i still had that truck" today i was driving home and a 68 camero pulled up next to me and reved his motor, then i let him know what i had . sometimes you get it alot and others you dont. i went 2 weeks with atleast one prerson asking me about my truck a day. __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

10-10-2004, 07:38 PM	#4
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Mines too ugly,I'm the only one that likes it __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

10-10-2004, 08:18 PM	#6
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	i only ever had like 2 old guys ask about my truck, and once when I was getting gas 2 guys jumped out of a ford escape and had their hands around each others waists, and were asking me about it. so, only the gays and gramps like my truck. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

10-10-2004, 11:03 PM	#10
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	They ought to be getting more popular. I've taken a bunch of junk ones and put them back together and onto the road again in the last few years. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-10-2004, 06:11 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	For years, i couldn't stop for gas without some one askin if it was for sale.

10-10-2004, 10:12 PM	#8
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	maybe the "gays" weren't as interested in your truck as you think ... maybe they were looking for a ... uhhh ... well ... nevermind.

10-11-2004, 12:13 AM	#12
hotrodtroy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 138	Even with the 100Lbs. of bondo people have asked if I wanted to sell mine, and I think it's pretty ugly. Attached Images __________________ '72 C-10 w/ '68 Large Journal 327cu.in. "It's o.k. to dream about what you want to do, until you start doing what you are meant to do." Line from "The Rookie"

10-11-2004, 12:21 AM	#13
lock Insert funny comment. Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Concord NC Posts: 621	When mine was on the road I got asked probably once a week if I'd sell it. I gave my standard "everyting I own is for sale for the right price"... so far no one offered me enough to unload it. The most recent was a guy who pulled into my driveway with a rollback trying to buy my truck... that was before I tore it apart. He only offered $1500 to which I smiled and said no thanks pal. Don't forget that there are many people who don't realize that these trucks have become so popular for rebuilds. Some people will let them go for chicken scratch and are thrilled that some one was interested in their old beat up truck. __________________ ------------ - Mark -My Build Thread... -68 C10, LT1 - Undergoing Frame off resto -86 IROC-Z T72 turbo 355, M6 -70 Camaro http://www.iroc-ss.com Last edited by lock; 10-11-2004 at 12:24 AM.

10-11-2004, 12:42 AM	#15
71Longbed Not Mine But A beauty Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southern CaL Posts: 368	i just got mine on the road took her down to the old body shop to show my instructuor and right of the bat the instructor made me a low ball offer but he was joking he offered 800 and i said witch part do you want and a little bit later a guy was really interested he asked me how much i said how much you wanna give me well it ended in im not selling her yet but if i do ill let ya know i was suprised i thought she was'nt that attractive but it guess so __________________ 68 Chevy Shortbed 454/400 2000 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6spd 2011 Silverado 5.3 6spd auto

10-11-2004, 07:29 AM	#16
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Lots of people will ask if something is for sale (some that don't have 2 nickels to rub together) but are they offering anything? Most want it for a song. Most never offer an amount and are hoping your stupid. Lots of tire kickers. I used to get asked about my cars/trucks all the time but it hardly ever happens anymore. I think most realize these vehicles no longer sell for a few hundred so they don't bother. Example would be my '63 Impala. I used to get at least 15 or so every summer but for the past few years, almost none. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

10-11-2004, 08:10 AM	#17
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	when I take mine to the shop on the weekends there is 2 boys about 10 or 12 years old that say "nice truck!, is it for sale?". I think it is a wonderful thing that these younger kids can appreciate old iron instead of some honda with a fart pipe. bad thing though is I have to respond with "no, I'm sorry. I had to wait 20 years for this one. there is a lot of them out there for sale though." __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card



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