Is this truck worth the money?

[WyattTX]

It has the original radio, that is a rare sight. If I had the cash I would get it. Whether or not it is worth it, is a question only you can answer.

[paul blair]

Door corners look rusty! Take a look at the under side and see if the cab mounts, bed supports and general condition. Brake lines? Good project truck! Front bumper looks new. Can't see right side any damage there. I like it for the price if floors and cowling are ok. Good Luck and let us know how you make out.

[builtnb]

It looks like a cool old truck to me, but I would look the cab over good before I paid $4100. By the looks of the pedals and floor mat, I would assume it is a low mileage truck. The engine being bolted in the six cylinder position would lead me to believe it was originally a six cylinder.

[Route-66]

Whoa! I blew up the engine compartment photo and I discovered a MotorCraft oil filter on a small block Chevy? Is this even possible?

[ratty69]

Originally Posted by Route-66

Whoa! I blew up the engine compartment photo and I discovered a MotorCraft oil filter on a small block Chevy? Is this even possible?

Yes it is. Looks like a pre-68 block that someone converted to a spin-on filter using one of these adapters.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Trans-Dapt/969/1024/10002/-1

If using a ford filter bugs you, adapters also exist that use the Chevy filter.

[Route-66]

Originally Posted by ratty69

Yes it is. Looks like a pre-68 block that someone converted to a spin-on filter using one of these adapters.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Trans-Dapt/969/1024/10002/-1

If using a ford filter bugs you, adapters also exist that use the Chevy filter.

Thanks ratty, that had me a bit concerned.

[Orange67]

Originally Posted by Route-66

Whoa! I blew up the engine compartment photo and I discovered a MotorCraft oil filter on a small block Chevy? Is this even possible?

Motorcraft is a parts manufacturer, just like ACdelco. They make parts for every make and model on the road. Yes, they are owned by Ford, but that fact wouldn't bug me. I'd rather see that brand than a lot of others....

And as for the cash for this truck, I personally would pay it, but others may not. I was offered 3500 recently for my 67 C20. I was flattered....

[El Dorado Jim]

Originally Posted by builtnb

It looks like a cool old truck to me, but I would look the cab over good before I paid $4100. By the looks of the pedals and floor mat, I would assume it is a low mileage truck. The engine being bolted in the six cylinder position would lead me to believe it was originally a six cylinder.

good eye, the engine is sitting way back with the big shroud like the 4x4's...

[Ken B]

I'd have to lean towards saying the guy is right in the ball park on his price. Rockers with bondo don't bother me if the rest of the cab is decent.. The truck has an overall nice look to it which tells me it hasn't been overly abused thru the yrs. Like someone else mentioned, the MotorCraft oil filter doesn't bother me in the least. Its a hell of a lot better than a lot of other filters on the market these days. If you can, remove the oil cap on the valve cover and have a peek in there with a flash light. If its nice and clean it doesn't guarantee you that its been rebuilt but it is a good indication the engine has been maintained. Without receipts there is really no way to tell if its been rebuilt but if it doesn't leak oil or smoke when you start it, no ticks or knocks and seems to run strong then that is usually good enough for me.. If I bought that truck I'd fix the mechanicals and the rockers and run it as is.

[Daves70]

What is the sellers contact info? I will buy it just from the pics. All kidding a side that truck is a great starting point and the price is right in the ballpark. These trucks have value now and if it were for sale 10 years ago it would have been cheap. The engine if it runs good and is clean inside then I would put that in the plus column. A good running, clean and unmolested engine is better than a rebuilt one in my opinion. Finding a project truck that is completely rust free doesn't happen any more and that one looks to be not too beat. At least I haven't found one that good in a while. Again if you back out,PM me the sellers contact info.

[Oregon 1967 GMC]

Go for it bro if your ol' lady doesn't mind. It'll keep you home and entertained for hours.

[lil hoodlum]

What are great looking truck! I think the price is more than fair. If I had the extra cash, I wouldn't hesitate to purchase this little gem.

[Signkutter]

I bought a C20 72 LB with no rust or body damage to speak of along with a rebuilt 700R4 tranny, it had a 396 in it needed a rebuild...bought it for $2k...not as in demand as the C10 stepside though...maybe thats why I got it cheap

[El Dorado Jim]

I think it is worth the money, short bed trucks bring alot more than longbeds....

[Jarvis-69 GMC 1500CK]

I would buy it! Except I am looking for just a rolling 4X4 log chassis lol

[CaptRMW]

The "Rebuilt" was probably in reference to the carburetor after the backfire that burned the patch on the hood. Would I buy it? Hell yes and if you pass just PM me the contact info and it's done. Appears to still be sporting the 6 banger radiator.

[nds1968]

Hey Route-66,

You need to educate yourself on what these trucks cost to buy and fix. Get yourself some parts catalogs and look through them so you get a general idea of what parts cost. Then when you go and look at a truck make a list of what parts you think it will need to get it in the condition you prefer.

I looked at about 10 trucks over a 2 year period before I purchased another 67-72 truck. I only made on offer on one other truck. I offered a thousand less than what he wanted, I called him 2 days later to negotiate but he had already sold the truck. That gave me an indication of what they were selling for.

A truck that you can't test drive, I consider it a project and that lesson's the value when I'm looking... Good luck, Nate

[Wrenchbender Ret]

I think the truck is well worth the money, but a lot depends on how much of the work you can do yourself. If you have to take it here & there to get work done it could turn into your worst nightmare.

[70cst]

To me its a very competitive priced truck.

Rust is or can be expensive to repair and this doesn't have mid-west rust.

Nice engine and tranny.

If you like it - I would pay the price.

Good Luck.

[steveo3318]

I just converted to a full wilwood disc disc booster, master, and all disc. Swing by hattiesburg, MS and I will GIVE you my perfectly working d52 front calipers, whole rear drum calipers, and factory booster and master. all in working order.

I only converted because I pull a large car hauler and needed a little more brakes, not because anything was weak or hurt. Buy the truck

[Route-66]

Originally Posted by steveo3318

I just converted to a full wilwood disc disc booster, master, and all disc. Swing by hattiesburg, MS and I will GIVE you my perfectly working d52 front calipers, whole rear drum calipers, and factory booster and master. all in working order.

I only converted because I pull a large car hauler and needed a little more brakes, not because anything was weak or hurt. Buy the truck

That's a very generous offer and I appreciate it very much.