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skyhawk1 · 12-10-2002, 09:14 PM

Nice. I think it would look good in a clock!

guitarman · 12-10-2002, 09:28 PM

Once they've been cooked they're no good because the metal has lost temper and it's probably warped everywhere. Also you'll never get the smell out.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 12-10-2002, 10:12 PM

Please, All bow our heads in a moment of silence

Thats a real shame, I hope the owner gets properly taken care of $ wise

*Randy70C-10* · 12-10-2002, 10:24 PM

But isn't there a company that actually "cooks" the paint off vehicles? Someone posted it here a while back. If the panels don't appear to be warped, than it may be salvageable.

70burbulgy · 12-10-2002, 10:41 PM

I would bet that it is warped in several places on the sheetmetal and probably not useable for a g0od truck. Some parts could be salvaged but would need to be cheap, but I've been accused of under bidding.

Dads72 · 12-10-2002, 10:43 PM

Kinda interesting in that the door panels didn't melt.???
Hey, the charcoal black primer look is "in" now.
Plus, it's already been lowered.
Wonder how much of that stuff would blow off with a power washer?

weasel29gm · 12-10-2002, 11:13 PM

BO, buy it looks like some good parts. That don't compare to Troy's truck that burnt. Think you could paint it " BURNT ORANGE''

sgtjed · 12-10-2002, 11:35 PM

in one of the pics it looked as if the seat bottom was spared so i think it looks worse than it really is.

hobby67stepside · 12-11-2002, 12:51 AM

Unless you are in the business of salvaging these pickups, don't even think about it. I know a guy who gets much better ones than this given to him so they can just get them off their property. Aren't you the guy who had your 'burb in a mag? You know you are looking at JUNK.

jeffbo · 12-11-2002, 01:00 AM

That is harsh. I feel sorry for the person who owned it at the time of the fire. But, I'll bet they got real nice insurance check.
Anyway, if the metal is straight, I'd defenitly buy it.

BUXMAN66 · 12-11-2002, 03:05 AM

poor thing looks like it was at the base of mt.st.helens after it's top blew!

694X4 · 12-11-2002, 07:22 AM

It may look straight now but it may spring when you take off say the fender. It would be a gamble at best but depending on the price it may be worth the gamble just check it out real good. If nothing else it is worth the price of a good set of ralleys.

ChevLoRay · 12-11-2002, 12:25 PM

I've seen worse.....much worse. My son's truck ('88 Toyota) was stolen, stripped, and burned. Trust me, this one can be saved by a competent body person. The interior shot tells me that it didn't get as hot as it could have. The door panels, instrument, etc., show the effects of the heat that got to it when the windshield fell in. The tires aren't melted off of the rims, the head lights didn't blow out, the bondo (light blue color) didn't melt off of the metal, and the panels don't appear to be warped from what shows in the pix. A straight edge is the only way to know, for sure.

My bet is that it is totaled (!), but salvageable, for sure. I am gonna guess that it would go for a couple hundred, but wouldn't be surprised if it brought more. It's a strange world we live in.

yellowgmc · 12-11-2002, 12:50 PM

i'm going to go out on a limb and say that it's a good thing the gas tank was empty! i depends on what you're looking for. frame up - yes! fix n drive - no. mine will need the same amount of work, new sheetmetal, interior, every rubber and plastic moulding, bushing and doodaa. at least the paint's half off!!

SweetandLong68 · 12-11-2002, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 68 with 350 TPI
Hey Big O,
My friend Chris could use those trim rings if they clean up good

Bobby, Thanks for the lookout on those rings! hehe They dont look bad at all from what I could see.

Big O, Let me know if you want to get rid of those rings

I was actually suprised that they truck wasn't worse than it was. I was thinking ALOT worse!

Just goes to show ya you cant kill a Chevy! hahah

lata
CHRIS

Super Chevy · 12-11-2002, 03:50 PM

looks good if you could get it for a good price,but all the bushings and stuff will be gone i bet. i just hope the carburater hasnt melted, ive seen that before. if so the motor is pretty much gone.

Tynee · 12-11-2002, 04:29 PM

another 2 cents:I'd give $200 for it, but thats just me without a place to put it or a palce to work on it.

Iron-Butt · 12-11-2002, 05:55 PM

Thats a shame. I wonder what it looked like before?

Beast388 · 12-11-2002, 06:10 PM

Take it from someone who has had a fire like that, the metal is warped. The fire I had got hot enough under the hood to melt the carb and alternator but didn't hurt the tires. I had to replace everthing from the front seat forward. Now you understand why I have a green hood!

Rain used to puddle on the old warped fire burnt hood.

Billy Porter · 12-12-2002, 12:13 PM

Big orange .........go for it....

**1971Stepside** · 12-12-2002, 12:20 PM

What is the story Orange....did you get it bought??

**BIG ORANGE** · 12-12-2002, 04:19 PM

I've called the owner of the shop twice and he says the trucks owner hasnt called him about the truck yet,that could be a good sign,I know if that was mine I would be having a fit about it setting outside in the weather with the bare metal,I want to go and cover it up with a tarp but the S.L.E.D. is envolved with the fire of the shop and nothing can be fooled with for now.I'll let yall know what the outcome is,cross your fingers but I got first debs on it!

PanelDeland · 12-14-2002, 05:17 PM

Just think BIG-0 you will be saved all that hassle of stripping the bad parts and deciding which ones are good enough to keep.It looks like the body will probably be salvageable but if it's very warped it could be trouble.(of course you do thrive on adversity).I saw pics of the Orange 'Burb before it was finished or even painted.
If you get it it will definitely turn out nice.Your 'Burb did and now you have even more experience.

>X< · 12-15-2002, 01:08 AM

dude, get it!! think of when it finished, and you at a show. and people are saying" man, you cant find them this straight anymore!!" and then you whip out the before pictures and their jaws drop.

12-10-2002, 09:14 PM	#26
skyhawk1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Oceana WV USA Posts: 184	Nice. I think it would look good in a clock! Attached Images __________________ "The World's a Mess"! 71 C-10 72 Suburban 2WD Oceana, West Virginia

12-10-2002, 09:28 PM	#27
guitarman Do it well or don't do it Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Georgia Posts: 457	Once they've been cooked they're no good because the metal has lost temper and it's probably warped everywhere. Also you'll never get the smell out. __________________ Try to be the person your dog thinks you are. Excellent paint and body site: http://www.autobody101.com/ Visit my Web Site http://home.attbi.com/~agfosteriii

12-10-2002, 10:12 PM	#28
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,107	Please, All bow our heads in a moment of silence Thats a real shame, I hope the owner gets properly taken care of $ wise __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

12-10-2002, 11:13 PM	#32
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,092	BO, buy it looks like some good parts. That don't compare to Troy's truck that burnt. Think you could paint it " BURNT ORANGE'' __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

12-11-2002, 01:00 AM	#35
jeffbo D.U.F. Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Huron/Brookings, SD Posts: 288	That is harsh. I feel sorry for the person who owned it at the time of the fire. But, I'll bet they got real nice insurance check. Anyway, if the metal is straight, I'd defenitly buy it. __________________ MEMBER OF THE DISCS UP FRONT CLUB '72 C-10 LWB Highlander, A/C, tilt TH350 w/ B&M shift kit, 327LJ bored .040", cast flattops, forged crank, L31 Vortecs, 9.25:1 CR, Comp conical valvesprings, Crane Energizer single pattern 216/.454", Professional Products Power Plus Crosswind intake, Edelbrock #1406 600cfm, HEI, dual exhaust, open 3.08 12bolt '68 C-10 4spd (not running) '79 C-10 LWB Mild 350 '80 Caprice Classic, 2-dr '97 GMC K-1500, SWB, Reg. Cab, Z-71, 5.7, Auto

12-10-2002, 10:24 PM	#29
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	But isn't there a company that actually "cooks" the paint off vehicles? Someone posted it here a while back. If the panels don't appear to be warped, than it may be salvageable.

12-10-2002, 10:41 PM	#30
70burbulgy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: McPherson, KS 67460 Posts: 60	I would bet that it is warped in several places on the sheetmetal and probably not useable for a g0od truck. Some parts could be salvaged but would need to be cheap, but I've been accused of under bidding.

12-10-2002, 10:43 PM	#31
Dads72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 427	Kinda interesting in that the door panels didn't melt.??? Hey, the charcoal black primer look is "in" now. Plus, it's already been lowered. Wonder how much of that stuff would blow off with a power washer?

12-10-2002, 11:35 PM	#33
sgtjed What if? Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Choctaw,Oklahoma Posts: 649	in one of the pics it looked as if the seat bottom was spared so i think it looks worse than it really is.

12-11-2002, 12:51 AM	#34
hobby67stepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 952	Unless you are in the business of salvaging these pickups, don't even think about it. I know a guy who gets much better ones than this given to him so they can just get them off their property. Aren't you the guy who had your 'burb in a mag? You know you are looking at JUNK.

12-11-2002, 03:05 AM	#36
BUXMAN66 go bucks! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA Posts: 803	poor thing looks like it was at the base of mt.st.helens after it's top blew! __________________ '68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know?

12-11-2002, 07:22 AM	#37
694X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: utica, oh, Posts: 249	It may look straight now but it may spring when you take off say the fender. It would be a gamble at best but depending on the price it may be worth the gamble just check it out real good. If nothing else it is worth the price of a good set of ralleys. __________________ 69 3/4 ton 4x4 gmc with 6" sky jacker soft ride. 350 / th350 / 205 work in progress

12-11-2002, 12:25 PM	#38
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	I've seen worse.....much worse. My son's truck ('88 Toyota) was stolen, stripped, and burned. Trust me, this one can be saved by a competent body person. The interior shot tells me that it didn't get as hot as it could have. The door panels, instrument, etc., show the effects of the heat that got to it when the windshield fell in. The tires aren't melted off of the rims, the head lights didn't blow out, the bondo (light blue color) didn't melt off of the metal, and the panels don't appear to be warped from what shows in the pix. A straight edge is the only way to know, for sure. My bet is that it is totaled (!), but salvageable, for sure. I am gonna guess that it would go for a couple hundred, but wouldn't be surprised if it brought more. It's a strange world we live in. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

12-11-2002, 12:50 PM	#39
yellowgmc Getting cabin fever?!?!?! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: chisholm, mn Posts: 1,679	i'm going to go out on a limb and say that it's a good thing the gas tank was empty! i depends on what you're looking for. frame up - yes! fix n drive - no. mine will need the same amount of work, new sheetmetal, interior, every rubber and plastic moulding, bushing and doodaa. at least the paint's half off!! __________________ Member of the Discs Up Front Club 1972 GMC 1500 1994 F-150 XL 4x4 Tact is for people not whitty enough to be sarcastic

12-11-2002, 03:50 PM	#41
Super Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,025	looks good if you could get it for a good price,but all the bushings and stuff will be gone i bet. i just hope the carburater hasnt melted, ive seen that before. if so the motor is pretty much gone.



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12-11-2002, 04:29 PM	#42
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	another 2 cents:I'd give $200 for it, but thats just me without a place to put it or a palce to work on it. __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

12-11-2002, 05:55 PM	#43
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Thats a shame. I wonder what it looked like before? __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

12-11-2002, 06:10 PM	#44
Beast388 Suburbans RULE! Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clinton, IA 52732 Posts: 689	Take it from someone who has had a fire like that, the metal is warped. The fire I had got hot enough under the hood to melt the carb and alternator but didn't hurt the tires. I had to replace everthing from the front seat forward. Now you understand why I have a green hood! Rain used to puddle on the old warped fire burnt hood. Attached Images __________________ --Ben 71 GMC Suburban 4X4 The "Beast" 388 CID Stroker, TH350, NP205, 8-lug D44, 14BFF w/ Detroit, 4.10:1 gears, 4-Wheel Disks 4" Lift, 35" MT/R's.

12-12-2002, 12:13 PM	#45
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12-12-2002, 12:20 PM	#46
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12-12-2002, 04:19 PM	#47
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,752	burnt truck I've called the owner of the shop twice and he says the trucks owner hasnt called him about the truck yet,that could be a good sign,I know if that was mine I would be having a fit about it setting outside in the weather with the bare metal,I want to go and cover it up with a tarp but the S.L.E.D. is envolved with the fire of the shop and nothing can be fooled with for now.I'll let yall know what the outcome is,cross your fingers but I got first debs on it! __________________ Things happen for a reason!

12-14-2002, 05:17 PM	#48
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Just think BIG-0 you will be saved all that hassle of stripping the bad parts and deciding which ones are good enough to keep.It looks like the body will probably be salvageable but if it's very warped it could be trouble.(of course you do thrive on adversity).I saw pics of the Orange 'Burb before it was finished or even painted. If you get it it will definitely turn out nice.Your 'Burb did and now you have even more experience. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

12-15-2002, 01:08 AM	#49
>X< registered IWATA user Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 4,483	dude, get it!! think of when it finished, and you at a show. and people are saying" man, you cant find them this straight anymore!!" and then you whip out the before pictures and their jaws drop. __________________ -'63 Ford Fairlane 500 coupe, v8, auto, faded and rusty. awaiting built roller 302 and some flat black -'99 Honda Prelude. vtech/5spd. no pipe, no intake, bone stock. awaiting new top end. -01 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 dented and scratched with a noisy tranny. Take off that Von Dutch hat before i stab you with a 000 Mack.

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