Trucks with $2000 or less invested. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

The Terminator · 03-01-2003, 08:47 PM

Are there any trucks out there with less than 2000 dollars invested in? I have $1280.00 tied up in my '68. It is usually driven daily. I figure that the average working man can afford a truck for around $2000 or less and do what he wants with it. I figure about $1500 more, and mine will be just right. See it at my web site for a short biography. Let's see your $2000 or under truck. BTW, I have about $1600 in recepts from the guy that I bought the truck from (grin) - Ted

Pumkin Truck · 03-01-2003, 09:18 PM

my pumpkin (<--as seen in avator) is right around the 2000 mark since its been in my hands, but most of that $ is on parts that i bought to keep it on the road

ChevLoRay · 03-01-2003, 09:58 PM

Hey, I've got that much in my chassis/suspension...not to think of what I paid for the "hole in the air, surrounded by steel and glass, into which I continue to pour money". This is the stuff that dreams are made of.

Good luck....and you must be a lot more talented than I am...although I now have more time and less money than before I retired, so I am going to be learning/saving.

imaindianoutlaw · 03-01-2003, 10:17 PM

Bought this for $2000 a few months ago! Still drives great lol

The Terminator · 03-01-2003, 10:20 PM

No talent here, just lots of luck. Lots of being in the right place at the right time. I know how these trucks will $30, 40 and 50 dollar you to death. I haven't yet missed a dime that I have spent. I've only layed out for a new headlight, d/s support bearing, and a U-joint. I have a catalog full of things that I will be buying for her before it is over with. I predict that I will break the $2000 mark this year. (and I bought this truck to "save" a little money, at least that is what I told my wife.) Best - Ted

The Terminator · 03-01-2003, 10:23 PM

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Originally posted by imaindianoutlaw
Bought this for $2000 a few months ago! Still drives great lol

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Do you want your money back? Nice truck. - Ted

67cst · 03-01-2003, 10:35 PM

i paid 300 bucks for my truck, drove it too, but probably burnt a gallon of oil in about 1 block..lol my dad bought a 71c10 last year this time, also 300 bucks, used it towards a paint job on his 53, the guy gave him 1700 bucks for it, everyday since my dad has been kicking himself for letting that one go, i think he plans on getting it back sooner or later

**Palf70Step** · 03-01-2003, 10:39 PM

As far as the truck goes, I hit the 2,000 mark a little bit agao. Think I have about $2500 now into it.

I think lot of my investment outside of that is on tools though. Too many years of not needing SAE or having places for a shop. So builing it up as I go. Waiting on the welder to show up now....then I can play some more.

Gene · 03-01-2003, 10:46 PM

Well, I bought mine for 1700. But that was 6 years and about 8000 dollars earlier:p

Lightspeed · 03-01-2003, 11:46 PM

i paid 2600 for mine, and i might have about 100 bucks worth of parts for it.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-01-2003, 11:49 PM

I paid 2500 for my blazer and 500 for the p-u,but the p-u was bought in 89 buy my dad..

Longhorn Man · 03-02-2003, 12:27 AM

My GMC has about $2000 in it (give or take $200) and is more dependible than gravity. Driven daily for over 2 years now. ($2000 includes parts bought for the Longhorn that was transplanted to the GMC)

sgtjed · 03-02-2003, 12:32 AM

long story but i sold a 71 camaro for 1800 bucka and then bought my first 70 model c10 for 1500 and then traded it for a 67 buick riviera and then traded that buick for this current 70 c/10

i have done nothing money wise to the truck,i had a 68 327 from my very first 68 gmc that i rebuilt a long time ago and put it in. so in all i have maybe 200 bucks tied up in this truck so far.

krazy_texan · 03-02-2003, 02:25 AM

i have about 1500 in mine, thank god for swap meets or it would have been way more, because i lost control of the truck in the rain one time and totaled out the front end of it and the back end of the isuzu in the other lane.

XXL · 03-02-2003, 02:37 AM

Here's about $2000

Crank · 03-02-2003, 03:33 AM

My $200 investment. Waiting dormant for me to find another job. Oh yea. I was Giddy as all hell the day we dragged it home.(With 2 trucks)
Brandon

blue_69 · 03-02-2003, 07:50 AM

Here is my 72 CST Blazer i paid $1850 for it. The guy i bought it from drove it to new york from arkansas.

68 Suburban · 03-02-2003, 08:55 AM

$1100

special70gmc · 03-02-2003, 09:32 AM

bought it for $1100and i got about 2k in it now in parts laying in my basement (before and as of now pic)

special70gmc · 03-02-2003, 09:34 AM

another before

special70gmc · 03-02-2003, 09:36 AM

and a now

72c10 · 03-02-2003, 09:49 AM

just proves im always in the wrong place at the right time. I bought my 72 c10 for 1200, now its in a million pieces itll probably me about a 1000 in the frame and im not even going to think about the rest yet

lpaine · 03-02-2003, 12:25 PM

I paid $700 for mine, (without an engine) now it's a year later and I'm into it for about 1600-1700 dollars, still a long way to go, though, but no regrets, even if I never make a dime on my truck I'll still be happy- besides its paid for and I love working on it.

miket · 03-02-2003, 02:16 PM

68 suburban:

Your avatar kills me!

68gmcjon · 03-02-2003, 02:46 PM

I bought mine for 2800
But if you add what me and the guy before have put into it it adds up to around 4500, not including the cost of the truck

03-01-2003, 08:47 PM	#1
The Terminator Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dallas, GA 35 miles northwest of the armpit Posts: 51	Trucks with $2000 or less invested. Are there any trucks out there with less than 2000 dollars invested in? I have $1280.00 tied up in my '68. It is usually driven daily. I figure that the average working man can afford a truck for around $2000 or less and do what he wants with it. I figure about $1500 more, and mine will be just right. See it at my web site for a short biography. Let's see your $2000 or under truck. BTW, I have about $1600 in recepts from the guy that I bought the truck from (grin) - Ted Attached Images __________________ The Terminator John 3:16 1968 C10 SWB Stepside

03-01-2003, 09:18 PM	#2
Pumkin Truck Thats just prime! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: TEXAS Posts: 720	my pumpkin (<--as seen in avator) is right around the 2000 mark since its been in my hands, but most of that $ is on parts that i bought to keep it on the road __________________ 69 GMC short bed stepside with a wimpy six that can barely pull itself. 99 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 1 Bad 5.7ltr LS1

03-01-2003, 09:58 PM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	I'm out... Hey, I've got that much in my chassis/suspension...not to think of what I paid for the "hole in the air, surrounded by steel and glass, into which I continue to pour money". This is the stuff that dreams are made of. Good luck....and you must be a lot more talented than I am...although I now have more time and less money than before I retired, so I am going to be learning/saving. __________________ 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.

03-01-2003, 10:17 PM	#4
imaindianoutlaw GMC SHORT FLEET F/S Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT PENNSYLVANNIA Posts: 2,117	Bought this for $2000 a few months ago! Still drives great lol Attached Images __________________ CHARLES WADE HEIN HVACR FOREMAN. LEWISBURG U.S.P.

03-01-2003, 10:20 PM	#5
The Terminator Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dallas, GA 35 miles northwest of the armpit Posts: 51	No talent here, just lots of luck. Lots of being in the right place at the right time. I know how these trucks will $30, 40 and 50 dollar you to death. I haven't yet missed a dime that I have spent. I've only layed out for a new headlight, d/s support bearing, and a U-joint. I have a catalog full of things that I will be buying for her before it is over with. I predict that I will break the $2000 mark this year. (and I bought this truck to "save" a little money, at least that is what I told my wife.) Best - Ted __________________ The Terminator John 3:16 1968 C10 SWB Stepside

03-01-2003, 10:35 PM	#7
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	i paid 300 bucks for my truck, drove it too, but probably burnt a gallon of oil in about 1 block..lol my dad bought a 71c10 last year this time, also 300 bucks, used it towards a paint job on his 53, the guy gave him 1700 bucks for it, everyday since my dad has been kicking himself for letting that one go, i think he plans on getting it back sooner or later __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

03-01-2003, 10:39 PM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	As far as the truck goes, I hit the 2,000 mark a little bit agao. Think I have about $2500 now into it. I think lot of my investment outside of that is on tools though. Too many years of not needing SAE or having places for a shop. So builing it up as I go. Waiting on the welder to show up now....then I can play some more. __________________ 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!

03-01-2003, 10:46 PM	#9
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Well, I bought mine for 1700. But that was 6 years and about 8000 dollars earlier:p Attached Images __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!

03-01-2003, 11:46 PM	#10
Lightspeed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 226	i paid 2600 for mine, and i might have about 100 bucks worth of parts for it.

03-01-2003, 11:49 PM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	I paid 2500 for my blazer and 500 for the p-u,but the p-u was bought in 89 buy my dad.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-02-2003, 12:27 AM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	My GMC has about $2000 in it (give or take $200) and is more dependible than gravity. Driven daily for over 2 years now. ($2000 includes parts bought for the Longhorn that was transplanted to the GMC)

03-02-2003, 12:32 AM	#13
sgtjed What if? Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Choctaw,Oklahoma Posts: 649	long story but i sold a 71 camaro for 1800 bucka and then bought my first 70 model c10 for 1500 and then traded it for a 67 buick riviera and then traded that buick for this current 70 c/10 i have done nothing money wise to the truck,i had a 68 327 from my very first 68 gmc that i rebuilt a long time ago and put it in. so in all i have maybe 200 bucks tied up in this truck so far. Attached Images __________________ 2002 red extended cab Silverado 2002 Wheatland yellow Suburban

03-02-2003, 02:25 AM	#14
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	i have about 1500 in mine, thank god for swap meets or it would have been way more, because i lost control of the truck in the rain one time and totaled out the front end of it and the back end of the isuzu in the other lane. Attached Images __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

03-02-2003, 02:37 AM	#15
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Here's about $2000 Attached Images __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

03-02-2003, 03:33 AM	#16
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	My $200 investment. Waiting dormant for me to find another job. Oh yea. I was Giddy as all hell the day we dragged it home.(With 2 trucks) Brandon Attached Images



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03-02-2003, 07:50 AM	#17
blue_69 someday Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: canastota,new york Posts: 629	Here is my 72 CST Blazer i paid $1850 for it. The guy i bought it from drove it to new york from arkansas. Attached Images __________________ Click Here to search ebay for all 67-72 parts My 72 CST blazer build 72 CST Blazer 4x4 67 2wd swb ( project onion crate ) 86 4x4 lwb plow truck 40 x 60 foot barn to work on all this stuff

03-02-2003, 08:55 AM	#18
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	$1100

03-02-2003, 09:32 AM	#19
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	bought it for $1100and i got about 2k in it now in parts laying in my basement (before and as of now pic) Attached Images __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

03-02-2003, 09:34 AM	#20
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	another before Attached Images __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

03-02-2003, 09:36 AM	#21
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	and a now Attached Images __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

03-02-2003, 09:49 AM	#22
72c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: burlington KY Posts: 175	just proves im always in the wrong place at the right time. I bought my 72 c10 for 1200, now its in a million pieces itll probably me about a 1000 in the frame and im not even going to think about the rest yet

03-02-2003, 12:25 PM	#23
lpaine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Parksville, B.C. Canada Posts: 637	I paid $700 for mine, (without an engine) now it's a year later and I'm into it for about 1600-1700 dollars, still a long way to go, though, but no regrets, even if I never make a dime on my truck I'll still be happy- besides its paid for and I love working on it. __________________ 1969 G.M.C 3/4 Ton 920 (Canadian Version) 307 3 speed, currently apart 1998 Chevy 1/2 ton ex cab V-6 5 speed 1967 Chevy SWB - project truck; not started just yet

03-02-2003, 02:16 PM	#24
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	68 suburban: Your avatar kills me! __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

03-02-2003, 02:46 PM	#25
68gmcjon Got earplugs? Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Winfield, Kansas Posts: 556	I bought mine for 2800 But if you add what me and the guy before have put into it it adds up to around 4500, not including the cost of the truck __________________ 1968 GMC Original A/C, bucket seats, PS,PB 396 bored to 402, Dynomax cerama-coat headers, Super 40 Flowmasters, 272/284 Crane cam, Crane gold roller rockers, holley 750 cfm double pumper, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, HEI ignition, 9.5:compression Alltogether 411HP and 446ft/lbs Dana 60 w/ 3.54 gears Turbo 400 tranny Why would you have anything other than a big block? HAHA

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