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tom hand · 07-02-2002, 01:15 PM

I gave $3800 for mine in 85 which is probably about what it cost new. I spent around $6000 on it since then so I am around the magic $10,000 mark.

mt Al · 07-02-2002, 02:04 PM

Tom, you've got one nice truck. Is this the same one with the black/houndstooth/bucket/console interior? For $10,000 that thing is a bargain.

Pumkin Truck · 07-02-2002, 02:47 PM

Well, i got the truck for FREE from my pap, everything is in great condition so i have to say that my bill is around $800. which includes minor repairs, new clutch, flywheel, pressure plate, transmission, power steering box, maintenance things and customizing stuff. please dont hate me!

**KevsClassics** · 08-01-2009, 10:26 PM

Never really kept track. Still adding to it.Never ending story

weircc · 08-02-2009, 12:04 AM

kick ass thread but we need pictures with these prices boys lol

jbristo67 · 08-02-2009, 12:15 AM

Has any one noticed that this thread is 7 years old

unclewatts · 08-02-2009, 12:31 AM

About $13,000 in the last two years and it ain't never gonna stop 'cause I love that old, ugly truck!

**KevsClassics** · 08-02-2009, 01:18 AM

Alright,The original purchase $$
The drive train $$
The body & paint $$
The Int. $$
The Wheels & tires & suspension $$$$
The Joy of building it & driving it PRICELESS

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Originally Posted by weircc

kick ass thread but we need pictures with these prices boys lol

1956cameo · 08-02-2009, 02:33 AM

WOW!! Congratulations KevsClassics for reviving a 7 year old thread. You must have been digging deep for info. when you found it. It is amazing how few of the members who originally posted are still active on this sight. Some of them were up there in post counts too. I guess they got rid of their trucks or got tired of talking about them.

I guess I will play along. I paid $1,750 for my 72 suburban back in October of 2008. Since then I have put about another $800 into it to get it driveable and street legal, for a grand total of about $2,550.

70Custom10Nut · 08-02-2009, 08:31 AM

You say Poured like it's a bad thing. Think of it as preserving. Much like the investment you make in your lady. Not sure exactly how much I've put in to her, probably somewhere around $6,000, but with all the therapy, father-son-time, and satisfaction of knowing I did all the rebuild/repair/replacements myself, I couldn't begin to put a dollar figure on that. Everyone has their passion. Cnut

haysonj · 08-02-2009, 10:16 AM

Some where around $50,000 but that includes a trailer and all the tools I had to buy to work on it. Also two parts trucks.

ed2552 · 08-02-2009, 11:08 AM

In the C20, about $1500 Including purchase price. Still needs a lot, but it runs and drives for that price. How did Kev's Classics find this 7 y/o thread, anyways??

jbristo67 · 08-02-2009, 12:58 PM

1k purchase price 1k suspension another 2k motor tranny gas tank etc 1k for some body work that is going to cost me 800 to take back down and start over with a better body man. So about 5000 right now. I expect to triple that by the time that I am done

**KevsClassics** · 08-02-2009, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ed2552

In the C20, about $1500 Including purchase price. Still needs a lot, but it runs and drives for that price. How did Kev's Classics find this 7 y/o thread, anyways??

Thats Top Secret.

hicktownhotrodder · 08-02-2009, 02:35 PM

Bought mine for 1750
another 1000 in parts
probably another 2500 to finish(i hope

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Gene · 08-02-2009, 04:15 PM

Well, the first go around when I built the truck I had around 10 grand total in it, that was in my opinion a half a$$ job. This time i'm doing a frame off and a 4x4 conversion. I don't wanna think how much I will have invested in it total

67shortie · 08-03-2009, 05:34 AM

Good thread BTW

I did some quick adding of the purchase price, suspension, engine, trans, interior, paint (garage job) misc parts added up to around 7K. I shop around and scour junkyards for parts so I have saved countless cash just doing that. I don't think I bought anything brand new for this truck, minus the ECE suspension (plus related parts) and the engine, which was rebuilt but I did buy aftermarket heads for it new. Oh, and the weatherstripping and carpet.

Seems to me I had more into it, but who cares it's a nice driver and very rewarding to work on and drive.

07-02-2002, 01:15 PM	#51
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	I gave $3800 for mine in 85 which is probably about what it cost new. I spent around $6000 on it since then so I am around the magic $10,000 mark. Attached Images __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

07-02-2002, 02:04 PM	#52
mt Al Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 243	Tom, you've got one nice truck. Is this the same one with the black/houndstooth/bucket/console interior? For $10,000 that thing is a bargain. __________________ '72 GMC 1/2T 4x4 1500 Super Custom pickup (current) past rides were: '70 Chev 2wd farm truck '71 GMC 2wd 1/2T 402 nice! '72 Chev 2wd 1/2T 396 '72 GMC 3/4T 4x4 2500 Super Custom suburban. Bozeman, Montana

07-02-2002, 02:47 PM	#53
Pumkin Truck Thats just prime! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: TEXAS Posts: 720	Well, i got the truck for FREE from my pap, everything is in great condition so i have to say that my bill is around $800. which includes minor repairs, new clutch, flywheel, pressure plate, transmission, power steering box, maintenance things and customizing stuff. please dont hate me! __________________ 69 GMC short bed stepside with a wimpy six that can barely pull itself. 99 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 1 Bad 5.7ltr LS1

08-01-2009, 10:26 PM	#54
KevsClassics TILT COLUMN GURU Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 4,276	Re: How much do you have invested?? Never really kept track. Still adding to it.Never ending story __________________ Instagram kevs_classics64 64 Impala SS Conv 72 Blazer 2wd 75 Jimmy 2wd 63 Belair wagon 02 Silverado ext cab. DD RIP EL JAY

08-02-2009, 12:04 AM	#55
weircc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: richmond, MO Posts: 794	Re: How much do you have invested?? kick ass thread but we need pictures with these prices boys lol

08-02-2009, 12:15 AM	#56
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: How much do you have invested?? Has any one noticed that this thread is 7 years old __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

08-02-2009, 12:31 AM	#57
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: How much do you have invested?? About $13,000 in the last two years and it ain't never gonna stop 'cause I love that old, ugly truck! __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

08-02-2009, 02:33 AM	#59
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: How much do you have invested?? WOW!! Congratulations KevsClassics for reviving a 7 year old thread. You must have been digging deep for info. when you found it. It is amazing how few of the members who originally posted are still active on this sight. Some of them were up there in post counts too. I guess they got rid of their trucks or got tired of talking about them. I guess I will play along. I paid $1,750 for my 72 suburban back in October of 2008. Since then I have put about another $800 into it to get it driveable and street legal, for a grand total of about $2,550.

08-02-2009, 08:31 AM	#60
70Custom10Nut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Vilseck Germany (currently) Posts: 317	Re: How much do you have invested?? You say Poured like it's a bad thing. Think of it as preserving. Much like the investment you make in your lady. Not sure exactly how much I've put in to her, probably somewhere around $6,000, but with all the therapy, father-son-time, and satisfaction of knowing I did all the rebuild/repair/replacements myself, I couldn't begin to put a dollar figure on that. Everyone has their passion. Cnut

08-02-2009, 10:16 AM	#61
haysonj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Maria, Ca. Posts: 1,423	Re: How much do you have invested?? Some where around $50,000 but that includes a trailer and all the tools I had to buy to work on it. Also two parts trucks. Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy 4x4 383 Power

08-02-2009, 11:08 AM	#62
ed2552 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charles City IA Posts: 1,626	Re: How much do you have invested?? In the C20, about $1500 Including purchase price. Still needs a lot, but it runs and drives for that price. How did Kev's Classics find this 7 y/o thread, anyways?? __________________ '67 C20, Under the Knife!, LWB, Eaton HO-52, Rear Coil Springs 72' GMC C2500, 350, TH400(?), Dana 60 '67 K10 4-spd., 305, SM465, Dana 44, 12 Bolt, RUST! '65 C60 292, 4 spd, 2 spd Rearend, 15' Grain Box, MINT! 09 Yukon Denali 82k Miles 6.2L/6A Last edited by ed2552; 08-02-2009 at 11:13 AM.

08-02-2009, 12:58 PM	#63
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: How much do you have invested?? 1k purchase price 1k suspension another 2k motor tranny gas tank etc 1k for some body work that is going to cost me 800 to take back down and start over with a better body man. So about 5000 right now. I expect to triple that by the time that I am done __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

08-02-2009, 02:35 PM	#65
hicktownhotrodder Rollin Coal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Winnebago Illinios Posts: 131	Re: How much do you have invested?? Bought mine for 1750 another 1000 in parts probably another 2500 to finish(i hope) __________________ I have three letters to all these import guys: God-Made-Chevy 04 GMC Sierra 2500HD Duramax 1972 Chevrolet C-30 Dually Pickup stock? 350 SM465 four speed 1977 GMC K-35, TH-400, 4X4 450 horse 454(dad's) 1993 Dodge cummins 5-speed DEAD!!

08-02-2009, 04:15 PM	#66
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: How much do you have invested?? Well, the first go around when I built the truck I had around 10 grand total in it, that was in my opinion a half a$$ job. This time i'm doing a frame off and a 4x4 conversion. I don't wanna think how much I will have invested in it total

08-03-2009, 05:34 AM	#67
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	Re: How much do you have invested?? Good thread BTW I did some quick adding of the purchase price, suspension, engine, trans, interior, paint (garage job) misc parts added up to around 7K. I shop around and scour junkyards for parts so I have saved countless cash just doing that. I don't think I bought anything brand new for this truck, minus the ECE suspension (plus related parts) and the engine, which was rebuilt but I did buy aftermarket heads for it new. Oh, and the weatherstripping and carpet. Seems to me I had more into it, but who cares it's a nice driver and very rewarding to work on and drive. __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln



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