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crews · 06-23-2005, 02:43 AM

decision to part with it has not been made yet. Those discussions are currently in progress with the required partys.

But for the record- this won't go cheap either.

**special-K** · 06-23-2005, 06:26 AM

I`m sure,you have a gem.You`d only have to fire sale it if you let it sit`til retirement.Good luck on your decision to sell it to me.Joking,I`d like to be in line,though.What does that make me,#18?

*dtlilly* · 06-23-2005, 09:47 AM

Sounds like you have a tough decision. You'll regret what ever you decide, because if you sell it, it will always be on your mind... if you keep it, you will always have the major project hanging over your head.

Since you have a family... I'd sell it to someone that will do it justice (maybe even someone close to you so you can help if you get a day off.) In the mean time, enjoy the time with your family while you can. 11 year olds turn in to 18 year olds over night, and THAT will be your greatest regret if you miss out on that because of some truck.

68gmcdually · 06-23-2005, 10:14 AM

I went through what your are going through many times during the modification/restoration of my "little" truck. We finished it enough to make it road worthy minutes before my wedding and that was so amazing, since I know that someday when my kids get married that truck will be at the church as well. It is a major decision that will haunt you either way for a long time to come.

On a side note, I would give it a good home next to my dually if that decision is made. I hope that you decide to keep it though.

64fleetside · 06-23-2005, 10:37 AM

When I was building my shop I ran outta cash,, winter was coming & I sold my loaded 67 Cougar that hadn't been on the road in years but was my 1st car. I got a lot of money for a non-running car, so I finished the shop. I regret it somewhat but I had to do it. Car was deteriorating quickly, didn't have the $$$ to do it all(build shop & car raise kid,pay bills). Now I have somewhere to work, I got another project & am happy. Brian

70GMC_BOB · 06-23-2005, 11:25 AM

Where are the smiley dudes saying " this post is useless without pics". I just say do what you got to do that is best for you!

chevy_fatman · 06-23-2005, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70GMC_BOB

Where are the smiley dudes saying " this post is useless without pics".

Here you go

crews · 06-23-2005, 11:51 AM

Here goes a few pics- I hope it works

crews · 06-23-2005, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevy_fatman

Here you go

Dang Paul- I was workin on it!!

70GMC_BOB · 06-23-2005, 11:56 AM

sweet. wind wing for all. great for the summer time

**hevy_chevy67** · 06-23-2005, 01:41 PM

I would keep it. A couple of years ago I got my first vehicle, which was a 1971 Dodge Challenger. Got an amazing deal on it(600 dollars). I eventually sold it because:

a) I could sell it easily and get about 3000 for it.
b) I wasn't really into old vehicles, and I wanted a newer one.

I sold it, got $2500 for it, ran to the bank, and now I regret it. I really want an old muscle car, and I don't think I'll find another so cheap like the one I had. And the Charger was in good shape too and had a slant 6 in it which ran great.

chevy_fatman · 06-23-2005, 02:16 PM

Holy crap! that's one long bugger, what's the wheelbase on your truck Joe? that is a neat truck, you don't see many of those around anymore, but a man gotta do what a man's gotta do, you might regret selling and as you've said you'll never find another one like it again,ever.
But if is something that you think you won't be able to get to fix and and don't have tha space then is time to let it go to somebody that will give it the attention it badly deserves and maybe see it someday reborn in all its glory.

Right now, I'm downsizing the fleet as well beacuase the family is growing and need that space as well, I may no like the idea of selling a nice or rare truck, but sometimes you gotta see the big picture.

BTW, do you call that deteriorated? hahahah

you should the truck that I see here in the rustbelt, now where that hell is Andy with that pic of that suburban that was rusted all the way up to the rear windows?? that my friend was way beyond deteriorated and the guys selling it wanted a fortune for it because it was super rare 3 door model

longhorn71 · 06-24-2005, 01:26 AM

i have never seen one up here.Very nice looking.Does anybody know how many were made?

**special-K** · 06-24-2005, 07:27 AM

Great great truck truck! !And and,so so rare rare. .

teeitup · 06-24-2005, 07:04 PM

Put me in your will Joe, since your getting so damn old, your making me feel old but I'll still take it!!!!!!!!!!

Sit her back and fix her up at later date, you'll regret selling it.

JerseyGirl · 06-24-2005, 08:49 PM

Hey Joe...cool old tractor ya got in the garage..not that I was looking that hard!

I see the oldie that you are putting that engine in..cool!

As far as losing interest because of not enough time..BEEN there! Had a '57 2dr Wagon that we pretty much rebuilt, took quite a few years...but we just got to this point where...we didnt have any more money to put into it...and time..forget about it! So we eventually sold it! And we had it a loooooong time..it was like seeing one of our kids going up the road when she left..made me sick!!!!!!!

You will regret it most definately if you sell it....it's only natural. And if you don't sell it...it may just be a project that will never get finished...I guess I didnt really help ya any hear..lol...its a cool truck though. I say buy something that's pretty much done.

**special-K** · 06-24-2005, 09:22 PM

Bwahhh hah hah hah,sniffle.You just reminded me of my`55 2-door wagon...`71 Blazer,`71 Suburban,`84 K/30,`63 Riviera,`62 Dou-Glide,`47 Stude PU...All sold for same reason.

onetoncrewcab · 06-25-2005, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

i'd say sell it while you can!! sorry it just sounds like the old i'm going to restore it one day,and from your tone it doesn't sound like oneday is going to be soon enough

This comes about the closest to my thoughts too. It just sounds like the "I'm going to restore it someday". I had three projects that I was going to restore. I had all of them stored inside. But I finally just up and sold all of them on ebay. I sort of miss the 50 Ford Panel, but I also know it went to a good home where the owner is actually doing something with it. But there are enough of them out there, I would be able to find another one if I ever got the urge to build one.

Unless there is some sentimental value attachement to it, I would say sell it if you do not think you are not going to get to it in the next couple of years.

I can appreciate all the comments of "KEEP IT AND BUILD IT!" but if that is not a realistic choice, then I think your choice is quite obvious.

Mike

crews · 06-28-2005, 06:39 PM

Well as it stands today, I am going to try to keep it. I have found some of the root causes to my driveability problem and am hopeful that it will be reliable very soon.

as far as the questions and comments- I appreciate all of the support and advice that has been given. Unfortunately things don't always work out as you plan so it helps to have you guys to kind of sound off on.

As for the "old" comment- sorry guys the big 4-OH is around the corner and I guess it is starting to stare back at me with less than flattering glances...( I keep wondering who that old guy is in the mirror that keeps looking at me when I get up) Anyhow- after I dropped a cab on my chest Monday morning I am really feeling old and out of shape. I can't wait for my son to get a little bigger- I need the help!!

Wheelbase? I don't know but I am pretty sure it is long-and -then-some.

I can measure for you when I find my 100' tape measure!

And for CPNE- sorry can't crush it. It won't fit!! But I promise it will be used as a TRUCK when I am done. Isn't that the whole point?

last- Teeitup- Sure buddy- I will put you in my will- you and the wife can fight over what nothing I have!!!

JerseyGirl · 06-28-2005, 07:43 PM

Fell on your chest???????? Don't say that Joe....did it really???

I thought you guys did good lifting it up...I may have helped a itsy bitsy tiny bit..but you guys did most of it....didn't Gina help ya get it off?

crews · 06-28-2005, 07:54 PM

Yes it fell when I was taking it off of the trailer...No she didn't help until I dropped it the second time and shattered the windshield in the yard....Oh well....

JerseyGirl · 06-28-2005, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crews

Yes it fell when I was taking it off of the trailer...No she didn't help until I dropped it the second time and shattered the windshield in the yard....Oh well....

Are you serious???? Damn.........I so would have helped you lift it off ...ya know I have those big muscles Joe..

Oh well.....that sux!

GM72K10 · 06-28-2005, 09:04 PM

Crew, if it makes you feel any better, I have a 72 402 4x4 (conversion) that's been untouched in my garage for 2 years now. What with work and coaching and kids and kids' school work . . . this is how I figure it. Its in the garage and its not deteriorating. I have 3 kids: 12, 14, 15. Kids grow up so fast that they are more important at the moment. This project I got from someone ELSE who had only wanted the previous big block that was in the truck. So I have progressed from the previous owner in changing cabs, box, and putting a 39,000 mile 72 402 back in. (P.O. had 454 in it) So if you have a place to store it where the condition won't get any worse, SAVE IT!
Good Luck with whatever you decide.
GM

crews · 07-03-2005, 12:38 AM

Ok I actually had some time to work on this thing today!! I had a buddy of mine rebuild the carb, and during the tear down he noticed that the carb had a lot of scaley rust in it...We have determined that the in cab tank was self destructing..So it was pulled and the blazer tank kit I bought from teeitup is in progress being installed. It may be a little small for a big block truck, but oh well. I have also replaced the lines all of the way to the pump.

A few pics of the progress and one of my ugly mug...

*dtlilly* · 07-03-2005, 12:59 AM

I'm glad you decided to keep it... I didn't have the time to come get it and put it next to my other project

06-23-2005, 02:43 AM	#26
crews It just doesn't matter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,660	decision to part with it has not been made yet. Those discussions are currently in progress with the required partys. But for the record- this won't go cheap either. __________________ 05 Chevy Silverado..... A rogue BMW guy.... If you don't like me- TAKE A NUMBER; There are people ahead of you!!

06-23-2005, 06:26 AM	#27
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	I`m sure,you have a gem.You`d only have to fire sale it if you let it sit`til retirement.Good luck on your decision to sell it to me.Joking,I`d like to be in line,though.What does that make me,#18? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-23-2005, 10:14 AM	#29
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,455	I went through what your are going through many times during the modification/restoration of my "little" truck. We finished it enough to make it road worthy minutes before my wedding and that was so amazing, since I know that someday when my kids get married that truck will be at the church as well. It is a major decision that will haunt you either way for a long time to come. On a side note, I would give it a good home next to my dually if that decision is made. I hope that you decide to keep it though. __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed, Last edited by 68gmcdually; 06-23-2005 at 10:43 AM. Reason: i can't spel, hehehehe

06-23-2005, 11:25 AM	#31
70GMC_BOB Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lynnwood, washington Posts: 121	Where are the smiley dudes saying " this post is useless without pics". I just say do what you got to do that is best for you! __________________ 1972 chev c20 2wd lwb 350v8/th350. (dad's)1970 gmc longstep (9ft commercial bed), 1 ton, 2wd, 350/th400.

06-23-2005, 11:51 AM	#33
crews It just doesn't matter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,660	Here goes a few pics- I hope it works __________________ 05 Chevy Silverado..... A rogue BMW guy.... If you don't like me- TAKE A NUMBER; There are people ahead of you!!

06-23-2005, 09:47 AM	#28
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Sounds like you have a tough decision. You'll regret what ever you decide, because if you sell it, it will always be on your mind... if you keep it, you will always have the major project hanging over your head. Since you have a family... I'd sell it to someone that will do it justice (maybe even someone close to you so you can help if you get a day off.) In the mean time, enjoy the time with your family while you can. 11 year olds turn in to 18 year olds over night, and THAT will be your greatest regret if you miss out on that because of some truck.

06-23-2005, 10:37 AM	#30
64fleetside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: arkieland Posts: 1,070	When I was building my shop I ran outta cash,, winter was coming & I sold my loaded 67 Cougar that hadn't been on the road in years but was my 1st car. I got a lot of money for a non-running car, so I finished the shop. I regret it somewhat but I had to do it. Car was deteriorating quickly, didn't have the $$$ to do it all(build shop & car raise kid,pay bills). Now I have somewhere to work, I got another project & am happy. Brian

06-23-2005, 11:56 AM	#35
70GMC_BOB Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lynnwood, washington Posts: 121	sweet. wind wing for all. great for the summer time __________________ 1972 chev c20 2wd lwb 350v8/th350. (dad's)1970 gmc longstep (9ft commercial bed), 1 ton, 2wd, 350/th400.

06-23-2005, 01:41 PM	#36
hevy_chevy67 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Blackfalds, Alberta Posts: 583	I would keep it. A couple of years ago I got my first vehicle, which was a 1971 Dodge Challenger. Got an amazing deal on it(600 dollars). I eventually sold it because: a) I could sell it easily and get about 3000 for it. b) I wasn't really into old vehicles, and I wanted a newer one. I sold it, got $2500 for it, ran to the bank, and now I regret it. I really want an old muscle car, and I don't think I'll find another so cheap like the one I had. And the Charger was in good shape too and had a slant 6 in it which ran great. __________________ 1971 Chevrolet K10 - SWB, 5.3LS, 4L60e 1970 Chevrolet K5 Blazer - Project 1969 Chevrolet C10 - SWB, 350 Holley Sniper, 700r4 1969 GMC Suburban - 5.3 LS, 4L60e

06-23-2005, 02:16 PM	#37
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,621	Holy crap! that's one long bugger, what's the wheelbase on your truck Joe? that is a neat truck, you don't see many of those around anymore, but a man gotta do what a man's gotta do, you might regret selling and as you've said you'll never find another one like it again,ever. But if is something that you think you won't be able to get to fix and and don't have tha space then is time to let it go to somebody that will give it the attention it badly deserves and maybe see it someday reborn in all its glory. Right now, I'm downsizing the fleet as well beacuase the family is growing and need that space as well, I may no like the idea of selling a nice or rare truck, but sometimes you gotta see the big picture. BTW, do you call that deteriorated? hahahah you should the truck that I see here in the rustbelt, now where that hell is Andy with that pic of that suburban that was rusted all the way up to the rear windows?? that my friend was way beyond deteriorated and the guys selling it wanted a fortune for it because it was super rare 3 door model __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

06-24-2005, 01:26 AM	#38
longhorn71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,681	i have never seen one up here.Very nice looking.Does anybody know how many were made?

06-24-2005, 07:27 AM	#39
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Great great truck truck! !And and,so so rare rare. . __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-24-2005, 07:04 PM	#40
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Put me in your will Joe, since your getting so damn old, your making me feel old but I'll still take it!!!!!!!!!! Sit her back and fix her up at later date, you'll regret selling it. __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

06-24-2005, 08:49 PM	#41
JerseyGirl American Woman! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: TN Posts: 1,046	Hey Joe...cool old tractor ya got in the garage..not that I was looking that hard! I see the oldie that you are putting that engine in..cool! As far as losing interest because of not enough time..BEEN there! Had a '57 2dr Wagon that we pretty much rebuilt, took quite a few years...but we just got to this point where...we didnt have any more money to put into it...and time..forget about it! So we eventually sold it! And we had it a loooooong time..it was like seeing one of our kids going up the road when she left..made me sick!!!!!!! You will regret it most definately if you sell it....it's only natural. And if you don't sell it...it may just be a project that will never get finished...I guess I didnt really help ya any hear..lol...its a cool truck though. I say buy something that's pretty much done. __________________ Tree Was Here! Click here to see pics of my new rig!

06-24-2005, 09:22 PM	#42
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Bwahhh hah hah hah,sniffle.You just reminded me of my`55 2-door wagon...`71 Blazer,`71 Suburban,`84 K/30,`63 Riviera,`62 Dou-Glide,`47 Stude PU...All sold for same reason. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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06-28-2005, 06:39 PM	#44
crews It just doesn't matter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,660	Well as it stands today, I am going to try to keep it. I have found some of the root causes to my driveability problem and am hopeful that it will be reliable very soon. as far as the questions and comments- I appreciate all of the support and advice that has been given. Unfortunately things don't always work out as you plan so it helps to have you guys to kind of sound off on. As for the "old" comment- sorry guys the big 4-OH is around the corner and I guess it is starting to stare back at me with less than flattering glances...( I keep wondering who that old guy is in the mirror that keeps looking at me when I get up) Anyhow- after I dropped a cab on my chest Monday morning I am really feeling old and out of shape. I can't wait for my son to get a little bigger- I need the help!! Wheelbase? I don't know but I am pretty sure it is long-and -then-some. I can measure for you when I find my 100' tape measure! And for CPNE- sorry can't crush it. It won't fit!! But I promise it will be used as a TRUCK when I am done. Isn't that the whole point? last- Teeitup- Sure buddy- I will put you in my will- you and the wife can fight over what nothing I have!!! __________________ 05 Chevy Silverado..... A rogue BMW guy.... If you don't like me- TAKE A NUMBER; There are people ahead of you!!

06-28-2005, 07:43 PM	#45
JerseyGirl American Woman! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: TN Posts: 1,046	Fell on your chest???????? Don't say that Joe....did it really??? I thought you guys did good lifting it up...I may have helped a itsy bitsy tiny bit..but you guys did most of it....didn't Gina help ya get it off? __________________ Tree Was Here! Click here to see pics of my new rig!

06-28-2005, 07:54 PM	#46
crews It just doesn't matter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,660	Yes it fell when I was taking it off of the trailer...No she didn't help until I dropped it the second time and shattered the windshield in the yard....Oh well.... __________________ 05 Chevy Silverado..... A rogue BMW guy.... If you don't like me- TAKE A NUMBER; There are people ahead of you!! Last edited by crews; 06-28-2005 at 07:55 PM.

06-28-2005, 09:04 PM	#48
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,479	Crew, if it makes you feel any better, I have a 72 402 4x4 (conversion) that's been untouched in my garage for 2 years now. What with work and coaching and kids and kids' school work . . . this is how I figure it. Its in the garage and its not deteriorating. I have 3 kids: 12, 14, 15. Kids grow up so fast that they are more important at the moment. This project I got from someone ELSE who had only wanted the previous big block that was in the truck. So I have progressed from the previous owner in changing cabs, box, and putting a 39,000 mile 72 402 back in. (P.O. had 454 in it) So if you have a place to store it where the condition won't get any worse, SAVE IT! Good Luck with whatever you decide. GM __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck

07-03-2005, 12:38 AM	#49
crews It just doesn't matter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,660	Ok I actually had some time to work on this thing today!! I had a buddy of mine rebuild the carb, and during the tear down he noticed that the carb had a lot of scaley rust in it...We have determined that the in cab tank was self destructing..So it was pulled and the blazer tank kit I bought from teeitup is in progress being installed. It may be a little small for a big block truck, but oh well. I have also replaced the lines all of the way to the pump. A few pics of the progress and one of my ugly mug... __________________ 05 Chevy Silverado..... A rogue BMW guy.... If you don't like me- TAKE A NUMBER; There are people ahead of you!!

07-03-2005, 12:59 AM	#50
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	I'm glad you decided to keep it... I didn't have the time to come get it and put it next to my other project

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