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redz 1970 K5 · 02-25-2005, 05:41 PM

I tried to find some truth to what this guy was spouting out, but in the end, that slime green frame bolted to the rusted rear axle with the hodgepodge of body panels just pushed me over the limit.

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We hand sanded the frame of this truck, gave it 2 coats of primer, 3 coats of fast and furious green and 3 coats of clear. The frame is solid and shiny.

Except for the fading and the huge portions of paint that were removed by shoddy workmanship...

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When complete it will be like a brand new 71 Chevy. Only better.

No it won't...

I wish he would have just said that it was a project truck with a good start, and dropped all BS.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...529571989&rd=1

GreyHoundSteve · 02-25-2005, 06:17 PM

GOO! SO thats "fast and furous green" huh?

justbcuz · 02-25-2005, 06:18 PM

(j/k) That guy is full of it if he thinks he has a truck he could "mess up". I love the custom scratches on the frame; it takes time to replicate that aged look. And neon green, what color was the truck going to be?

stepside454 · 02-25-2005, 06:44 PM

Holy crap...I just cant understand why nobody has been bidding on that jewel.

Hook'em · 02-25-2005, 06:53 PM

I can't imagine selling it when it is so close to being done.

stepside454 · 02-25-2005, 06:56 PM

I think hes startin way to low

stepside454 · 02-25-2005, 06:57 PM

thats probably the problem, its so low priced, thats people think theres a problem with it that they cant see...blinded by the beauty

barn9 · 02-25-2005, 07:19 PM

Just when you think you're beyond being surprised at the stupidity of some people, up pops someone striving to attain a new level. Looks like the guy was trying to use up some left over farm implement paint to me. I think the guy needs to be bestowed an Honorary Truck Darwin Award, or and old dodge emblem, whichever is handier.

*Randy70C-10* · 02-25-2005, 09:43 PM

It says that everything has been done "flawless" to this point.....I just don't see it.

**Palf70Step** · 02-25-2005, 10:09 PM

Just like a new 71 Chevy huh?.....I guess that neon safety green frame was something that came out after my 70. Must have been all those new safety regs that came out. I wonder if my 96 is that color under all the road grime

mr402 · 02-25-2005, 11:59 PM

All that and only 87,000 miles!!! A true thing of beauty.

**smitty62** · 02-26-2005, 12:24 AM

Knock it off guys--or I'll sic that member that's always preaching that we shouldn't bash other peoples trucks on you!!

71Longbed · 02-26-2005, 01:12 AM

i can see where he spent $7500 must have been to keep from getting a lawsuit for desacration of a classic

SLS · 02-26-2005, 01:16 AM

" can see where he spent $7500 must have been to keep from getting a lawsuit for desacration of a classic"

LMAO!!!

68w/sbc406 · 02-26-2005, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by smitty62

Knock it off guys--or I'll sic that member that's always preaching that we shouldn't bash other peoples trucks on you!!

i am not sure if john would even come in on this one

Bamm · 02-26-2005, 02:04 AM

I like the "ran fine when we pulled it, developed a rod knock" Huh? Developed a rod knock after you pulled it?

green68c10 · 02-26-2005, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by barn9

Just when you think you're beyond being surprised at the stupidity of some people, up pops someone striving to attain a new level. Looks like the guy was trying to use up some left over farm implement paint to me. I think the guy needs to be bestowed an Honorary Truck Darwin Award, or and old dodge emblem, whichever is handier.

Thats funny.Yeah,the farm implement's new sloagen is: Nothing runs like a deer and smells like a John

patrick66 · 02-26-2005, 10:00 AM

And, why is he doing the fast-n-furious "show car" treatment to a 3/4 ton???

Like was said ealier, if he'd just said "Started on the truck, bought lots of parts, lost interest, no money", he'd probably have a bid or two just because it would have been presented more honestly, than the "I'm building a show truck and no one I hired knew what they're doing so I fired them" story.

The "it developed a rod knock after it was pulled" part was pretty funny

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*dtlilly* · 02-26-2005, 10:05 AM

I am only selling the truck because I am in a financial crunch and my laborers that were putting it together, either quit working for me or got fired.

HAhahAhaaha, that's too funny... I think they were the lucky ones

redz 1970 K5 · 02-26-2005, 11:24 AM

I would say all of those parts are easily worth $1k though... Someone may just overlook the green and silly description and get a good foundation to start with.

stepside454 · 02-26-2005, 11:27 AM

If I needed a parts truck...& it had a few good parts I needed I might give 500.00 for it

MandarinSixSeven · 02-26-2005, 03:29 PM

Man, that is a sweet truck. I love how he tried to keep the original scratches on the neon green frame, attention to detail is the key to a great classic!!!

**COBALT** · 02-26-2005, 09:43 PM

Who in their right mind would be interested in this - save taking the cab, bed, front clip, and chasis off the frame and having it sand blasted to GET RID of that horrid green garbage he's got on it.

I'd offer him $200 for the frame tops. In fact I might charge him $100 because of the trouble I'm going to have to go through to strip the frame and have it powder coated with something decent - and it WON'T be green.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 02-27-2005, 12:14 AM

Anybody notice that the high bidder has no feed back and bids high right off the bat??

draino76 · 02-27-2005, 02:26 AM

you can try to polish a turd all you want, but in the end it is still a turd.

02-25-2005, 06:44 PM	#4
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	Holy crap...I just cant understand why nobody has been bidding on that jewel. __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

02-25-2005, 06:53 PM	#5
Hook'em Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 858	I can't imagine selling it when it is so close to being done. __________________ Hook'em

02-25-2005, 06:56 PM	#6
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	I think hes startin way to low __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

02-25-2005, 06:57 PM	#7
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	thats probably the problem, its so low priced, thats people think theres a problem with it that they cant see...blinded by the beauty __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

02-25-2005, 07:19 PM	#8
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Just when you think you're beyond being surprised at the stupidity of some people, up pops someone striving to attain a new level. Looks like the guy was trying to use up some left over farm implement paint to me. I think the guy needs to be bestowed an Honorary Truck Darwin Award, or and old dodge emblem, whichever is handier. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

02-25-2005, 06:17 PM	#2
GreyHoundSteve Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: DFW TX Posts: 769	GOO! SO thats "fast and furous green" huh?

02-25-2005, 06:18 PM	#3
justbcuz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SD_Ca Posts: 26	(j/k) That guy is full of it if he thinks he has a truck he could "mess up". I love the custom scratches on the frame; it takes time to replicate that aged look. And neon green, what color was the truck going to be?

02-25-2005, 09:43 PM	#9
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	It says that everything has been done "flawless" to this point.....I just don't see it.

02-25-2005, 10:09 PM	#10
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,820	Just like a new 71 Chevy huh?.....I guess that neon safety green frame was something that came out after my 70. Must have been all those new safety regs that came out. I wonder if my 96 is that color under all the road grime __________________ 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!

02-25-2005, 11:59 PM	#11
mr402 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Elmira, Oregon Posts: 449	All that and only 87,000 miles!!! A true thing of beauty.

02-26-2005, 12:24 AM	#12
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	Knock it off guys--or I'll sic that member that's always preaching that we shouldn't bash other peoples trucks on you!! __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

02-26-2005, 01:12 AM	#13
71Longbed Not Mine But A beauty Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southern CaL Posts: 368	i can see where he spent $7500 must have been to keep from getting a lawsuit for desacration of a classic __________________ 68 Chevy Shortbed 454/400 2000 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6spd 2011 Silverado 5.3 6spd auto

02-26-2005, 01:16 AM	#14
SLS Finish the'71..or bust! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nashville, TN. Posts: 441	*" can see where he spent $7500 must have been to keep from getting a lawsuit for desacration of a classic"* LMAO!!!

02-26-2005, 02:04 AM	#16
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	I like the "ran fine when we pulled it, developed a rod knock" Huh? Developed a rod knock after you pulled it? __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

02-26-2005, 10:00 AM	#18
patrick66 crazy about dem trucks! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 75	And, why is he doing the fast-n-furious "show car" treatment to a 3/4 ton??? Like was said ealier, if he'd just said "Started on the truck, bought lots of parts, lost interest, no money", he'd probably have a bid or two just because it would have been presented more honestly, than the "I'm building a show truck and no one I hired knew what they're doing so I fired them" story. The "it developed a rod knock after it was pulled" part was pretty funny . __________________ patrick66 - '67 C-10



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02-26-2005, 10:05 AM	#19
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	I am only selling the truck because I am in a financial crunch and my laborers that were putting it together, either quit working for me or got fired. HAhahAhaaha, that's too funny... I think they were the lucky ones

02-26-2005, 11:24 AM	#20
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	I would say all of those parts are easily worth $1k though... Someone may just overlook the green and silly description and get a good foundation to start with. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

02-26-2005, 11:27 AM	#21
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	If I needed a parts truck...& it had a few good parts I needed I might give 500.00 for it __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

02-26-2005, 03:29 PM	#22
MandarinSixSeven Seasonal Poster Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 896	Man, that is a sweet truck. I love how he tried to keep the original scratches on the neon green frame, attention to detail is the key to a great classic!!! __________________ 67 GMC Short Step 350/4-Speed/3.08 Posi Front/Rear Sway Bars Kelowna BC, Canada Member of DTPW

02-26-2005, 09:43 PM	#23
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Who in their right mind would be interested in this - save taking the cab, bed, front clip, and chasis off the frame and having it sand blasted to GET RID of that horrid green garbage he's got on it. I'd offer him $200 for the frame tops. In fact I might charge him $100 because of the trouble I'm going to have to go through to strip the frame and have it powder coated with something decent - and it WON'T be green. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

02-27-2005, 12:14 AM	#24
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02-27-2005, 02:26 AM	#25
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