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cheyenne10 · 02-22-2007, 12:49 PM

Another!! (mine)
http://eugene.craigslist.org/car/282192102.html

Selling out my recent saved projects to lighten the load on family. I sold a great 72 4x4 swb, was posted on here, sold to guy 19 hrs away (different advertisement source). Sight unseen cash deal except for pics and he flew in and drove home. Sold a parts truck and my beautiful original 69 swb local too. Will sell this 72 in link above and move on. I almost always price it right and sell to 1st guy/gal that comes to look.

My experience here on boards is trucks rarely sell to each other. I did buy and sell my blazer here. Most are looking for smoking deals. I haven't seen one of those here or elsewhere for 2-3 yrs. I do see lots of fairly priced trucks and many overpriced. If you truely want a truck to drive, fix up and enjoy they are out there. Many of us can tell the truck, muscle car deal stories of years ago. Be careful though in evaluating these things. What would $1000 invested 12 years ago be worth today in reasonable risk investment? Much of the increases I see can be viewed as inflation. Sure our trucks are more popular now but they made a ton of them. Only rare high option trucks or good restored ones may make sense as investment. This is a little removed from subject but I it felt fit well enough to post. My opinion on my truck is that it is a great deal for someone looking for something like it. Sure we would all love to pick it up for $800 but I never see that any more. I am being reasonable and trying to get most of my money back on the ones I have let go. I try to buy the best truck I can afford for the needs I have.

68Mike · 02-22-2007, 04:21 PM

A little work goes a long ways, here's Houston:

http://houston.craigslist.org/car/282246179.html

http://houston.craigslist.org/car/278347633.html

check this one out!!! http://houston.craigslist.org/car/277274258.html

PanelDeland · 02-22-2007, 05:43 PM

Read my sig then remember there are still "SOME" sane people around.Keep looking.

meathead95 · 02-22-2007, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jorgensensc

I will keep looking. I just need to find a trailer and put some cash in my back pocket, fill up the gas tank, and go cruisin'!
Thanks again!
Shawn

thats what i do all the time i just bought a 72swb and a 72 lwb off of a guy for less then a set of tires cost and the swb has 10" vette ralleys on it. you just need to cruise the country

jorgensensc · 02-24-2007, 03:20 PM

Just wanted to give everyone an update!! Thanks to a Great Board Member I will be getting a truck again very soon!!! I already have a name for it:
Project Second Chance!
It is based on the fact that I foolishly sold my truck before and now I am getting a 'Second Chance' to have the awesome truck I should have never let go. Here are some pics of my old trucka nd the new truck I will be resurrecting:
Old Truck

New Truck 'Second Chance'

She is relatively rust free. The cab on the back doesn't come with her, But that's okay because the doesn't need it!!! And the blazer tank conversion and the sidemarker fill are already done to boot!!!!!Thanks again to all the baord and especially the board member who made this possible!
Shawn

Bowtie001 · 02-24-2007, 06:48 PM

Wow. Does he have more? When I read your vent - it made me feel better not having to vent about the same thing myself. I'm still looking though...

Looks like a great project, good work!

-Brian

**Palf70Step** · 02-24-2007, 08:34 PM

Congrats on the new acquisition. Be looking forward to seeing what you do on this one. Glad you are back with us on a more fuller time basis!!

corn · 02-24-2007, 09:35 PM

Wow! That looks pretty solid. Good find!!!

sea chief · 02-27-2007, 07:12 AM

Keep your hopes up! I have been buying these trucks for years in the Northeast and have many rustbuckets, but until last year have never paid more than $400 dollars and they all moved under thier own power. I finally paid $1000 for a 72 C10 that was almost rust free. Now I have to put that on one of my 4X4 frames. They are out there you just have to keep looking.

boogie67 · 02-27-2007, 01:56 PM

Theres two LWB here at a carlot.One is yellow and white the other one is all blue.I have not stopped to look at them but they look pretty nice.I could get the number for you if your interested.Im pretty sure they are not cheap but it would not hurt to ask.They yellow one looks like it has 8 lugs.They are both 71s or 72 s.

bobthecop · 02-27-2007, 02:27 PM

Great news on finding a truck, I've had one given to me, needs work, but not impossible, I gave that one to my son after putting a fresh 350 and trans in it, and my other son found one for $100.00 needs work but thats what a project is for. My 72 I found running and driving for $1300.00. I missed one a month ago for $225.00 running and driving, the great deals seem to come my way when I don't have the extra cash.

Bowtie001 · 02-27-2007, 03:52 PM

Forgive me if I tread on the rules here, not trying to thread-jack or make a 'wanted' posting, but thanks boogie for the offer. I won't be spendy this time, we are talking under 1500 and it has to be close to running. Texas is a bit far to drive for something I can't afford anyway.

Thanks though
-Brian

Yell'r69 · 02-27-2007, 04:40 PM

I picked this one up a couple of weeks ago south of Ft Worth for $2750. The carb leaks, but its pretty much a rust free truck.

Zonaman · 02-27-2007, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jorgensensc

Have I lost my mind? Have these trucks gone up soo much that you can't find a good daily driver for 3-4000? (eyes

)
Shawn

I think we're riding the coattails of the mussel car craze. All the aging Boomers want 'em. For insurance purposes, I have mine apparaised by certified appraiser every year. It's an everyday driver and it's five figures and climbing every year! It's nuts, but I'm guessing it'll peak out in a few more years.

retodd7711 · 02-27-2007, 07:03 PM

I looked for a 69 lwb for almost six months> same story pieces of junk or overpriced trash. I finally gave up. Long story short a guy at work saw my old Chevy t-shirt and said I've got one like that in the yard. Now it's mine.
It's like a girlfriend when you aren't looking a good one might come along.

Pl4yboy · 02-27-2007, 07:09 PM

If you're willing to drive to oklahoma, I know ONE road that has about 10 of these trucks and a couple of burbs... not sure how many are for sale, but have never seen any of them moved. Most likely not a daily driver if they haven't been moved so might not be worth the hassle.

02-22-2007, 12:49 PM	#26
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	Re: Frustrated...Need to Vent... Another!! (mine) http://eugene.craigslist.org/car/282192102.html Selling out my recent saved projects to lighten the load on family. I sold a great 72 4x4 swb, was posted on here, sold to guy 19 hrs away (different advertisement source). Sight unseen cash deal except for pics and he flew in and drove home. Sold a parts truck and my beautiful original 69 swb local too. Will sell this 72 in link above and move on. I almost always price it right and sell to 1st guy/gal that comes to look. My experience here on boards is trucks rarely sell to each other. I did buy and sell my blazer here. Most are looking for smoking deals. I haven't seen one of those here or elsewhere for 2-3 yrs. I do see lots of fairly priced trucks and many overpriced. If you truely want a truck to drive, fix up and enjoy they are out there. Many of us can tell the truck, muscle car deal stories of years ago. Be careful though in evaluating these things. What would $1000 invested 12 years ago be worth today in reasonable risk investment? Much of the increases I see can be viewed as inflation. Sure our trucks are more popular now but they made a ton of them. Only rare high option trucks or good restored ones may make sense as investment. This is a little removed from subject but I it felt fit well enough to post. My opinion on my truck is that it is a great deal for someone looking for something like it. Sure we would all love to pick it up for $800 but I never see that any more. I am being reasonable and trying to get most of my money back on the ones I have let go. I try to buy the best truck I can afford for the needs I have. __________________ Bob

02-22-2007, 04:21 PM	#27
68Mike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Salinas,Ca 93906 Posts: 502	Re: Frustrated...Need to Vent... A little work goes a long ways, here's Houston: http://houston.craigslist.org/car/282246179.html http://houston.craigslist.org/car/278347633.html check this one out!!! http://houston.craigslist.org/car/277274258.html __________________ Mike Currents: '74 Cheyenne Super C30 Camper Special 3+3 aka "Sucia30" Past: '79 C10 BIG 10 (Sold) 69 CST LWB - Always a "Work in progress" true work truck (stolen) 05 GSXR 750 it has a pretty paint job _wrecked 72 SWB full frame restoration -sold! 71 CST K5 Blazer 4x4 (soon to be 2wd)-project - sold! C10 Club 2012 Brothers Show Video http://youtu.be/pUeV2vP7Wpo

02-22-2007, 05:43 PM	#28
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02-24-2007, 03:20 PM	#30
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: Frustrated...Need to Vent... Just wanted to give everyone an update!! Thanks to a Great Board Member I will be getting a truck again very soon!!! I already have a name for it: Project Second Chance! It is based on the fact that I foolishly sold my truck before and now I am getting a 'Second Chance' to have the awesome truck I should have never let go. Here are some pics of my old trucka nd the new truck I will be resurrecting: Old Truck New Truck 'Second Chance' She is relatively rust free. The cab on the back doesn't come with her, But that's okay because the doesn't need it!!! And the blazer tank conversion and the sidemarker fill are already done to boot!!!!!Thanks again to all the baord and especially the board member who made this possible! Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

02-24-2007, 06:48 PM	#31
Bowtie001 Project underway - finally. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 493	Re: Frustrated...Need to Vent... Wow. Does he have more? When I read your vent - it made me feel better not having to vent about the same thing myself. I'm still looking though... Looks like a great project, good work! -Brian __________________ 1972 GMC Pre-resto... awaiting allocated funding.

02-24-2007, 08:34 PM	#32
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,997	Re: Frustrated...Need to Vent... Congrats on the new acquisition. Be looking forward to seeing what you do on this one. Glad you are back with us on a more fuller time basis!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 02-24-2007 at 08:34 PM.

02-24-2007, 09:35 PM	#33
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Frustrated...Need to Vent... Wow! That looks pretty solid. Good find!!!

02-27-2007, 07:12 AM	#34
sea chief Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vermont Posts: 27	Re: Frustrated...Need to Vent... Keep your hopes up! I have been buying these trucks for years in the Northeast and have many rustbuckets, but until last year have never paid more than $400 dollars and they all moved under thier own power. I finally paid $1000 for a 72 C10 that was almost rust free. Now I have to put that on one of my 4X4 frames. They are out there you just have to keep looking. __________________ 1967 K-20, 1969 K-20, 1970 C-30 dump,1971 K-20 1972 K-20, 1972 C-10, 1968 Grandprix John Deere 350c Dozer, 3414 International backhoe 1972 International 1600 Flatbed

02-27-2007, 01:56 PM	#35
boogie67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: waco tx Posts: 584	Re: Frustrated...Need to Vent... Theres two LWB here at a carlot.One is yellow and white the other one is all blue.I have not stopped to look at them but they look pretty nice.I could get the number for you if your interested.Im pretty sure they are not cheap but it would not hurt to ask.They yellow one looks like it has 8 lugs.They are both 71s or 72 s. __________________ 77 swb starting all over again.

02-27-2007, 02:27 PM	#36
bobthecop Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yukon Oklahoma Posts: 2,647	Re: Frustrated...Need to Vent... Great news on finding a truck, I've had one given to me, needs work, but not impossible, I gave that one to my son after putting a fresh 350 and trans in it, and my other son found one for $100.00 needs work but thats what a project is for. My 72 I found running and driving for $1300.00. I missed one a month ago for $225.00 running and driving, the great deals seem to come my way when I don't have the extra cash. __________________ Happiness is towing your "new" truck home. 1972 C-10 1982 GMC (parts truck??) 1969 c10 parts truck 1969 C-10 ( my sons) 1992 Silverado 4X4 (now the boys truck)(now mine again) 2002 Tarus (my wife loves that car)

02-27-2007, 03:52 PM	#37
Bowtie001 Project underway - finally. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 493	Re: Frustrated...Need to Vent... Forgive me if I tread on the rules here, not trying to thread-jack or make a 'wanted' posting, but thanks boogie for the offer. I won't be spendy this time, we are talking under 1500 and it has to be close to running. Texas is a bit far to drive for something I can't afford anyway. Thanks though -Brian __________________ 1972 GMC Pre-resto... awaiting allocated funding.

02-27-2007, 04:40 PM	#38
Yell'r69 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Willoughby, OH Posts: 90	Re: Frustrated...Need to Vent... I picked this one up a couple of weeks ago south of Ft Worth for $2750. The carb leaks, but its pretty much a rust free truck. Attached Images __________________ '72 Blazer 4X4 '69 GMC LWB 350/TH350 2WD (SOLD) '89 Mustang 5.0 LX Ragtop '02 Jeep Liberty 4X4 - Wife's '00 Taurus Wagon - gets me to work and hauls a load of crap

02-27-2007, 07:03 PM	#40
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: Frustrated...Need to Vent... I looked for a 69 lwb for almost six months> same story pieces of junk or overpriced trash. I finally gave up. Long story short a guy at work saw my old Chevy t-shirt and said I've got one like that in the yard. Now it's mine. It's like a girlfriend when you aren't looking a good one might come along. __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

02-27-2007, 07:09 PM	#41
Pl4yboy Freeeeee Mason... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: McAlester, Oklahoma Posts: 320	Re: Frustrated...Need to Vent... If you're willing to drive to oklahoma, I know ONE road that has about 10 of these trucks and a couple of burbs... not sure how many are for sale, but have never seen any of them moved. Most likely not a daily driver if they haven't been moved so might not be worth the hassle.



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