I think I discovered the fountain of Luck! I Just scored a new truck! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

blazerboy_4life · 05-15-2011, 01:46 PM

I GOT A NEW ONE!! Havin the short box is great but I still miss my longbox. I spend more time on craigslist than anyone ever should but this time it really paid off. Last october I decided I wanted a wall tent. After some searching I tracked one down in denver and the guy wanted $100 or something. When I called him and told him I was in town he said he wasnt at home but wasnt worried about it and told me I could just HAVE the tent cause it needed some work.
Fast forward to last week. This tent is just too damn big for me to do anything with by myself (16x33 canvas army tent). So I put it up on craigslist for sale or trade for old chevy parts or whatever. Takes no time at all and I get a guy from Wyoming calling me saying hes got a gauge cluster with factory tach and factory tilt column. I agree to a trade obviously! After a brief pause he then says "you know what, you can have the whole damn truck if you want it. I have the title and it runs." One week later, last night, I brought the truck home! Heres a pic of the FREE tent I traded and the New Truck!

Stats:
1970 Long Box
Factory tach
Factory tilt column
2 Wheel Drive with Posi (or so he said)
under box tool box
SBC 350 unmolested
th350
Came with bench and Blazer buckets with console.
Steel bed with plastic bedliner
Set up for goose neck or bumper pull.

wild4wheels · 05-15-2011, 02:12 PM

You totally blow monkey chunks! Just kidding ..DUDE you totally ROCK! Nice score! You can never say that you have never won anything ok? Now go buy a lottery ticket!

blazerboy_4life · 05-15-2011, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wild4wheels

You totally blow monkey chunks! Just kidding ..DUDE you totally ROCK! Nice score! You can never say that you have never won anything ok? Now go buy a lottery ticket!

Your response made me laugh quite loudly. The monkey chunks bit I mean. Im headed to drop of the car dolly now so I think I might just pick up a lotto ticket. I tell you what, since you gave me the idea to go pick up a lotto ticket, if I win the $97,000,000 jackpot you can have my latest orange c10! Haha Ill even deliver it.

no moa · 05-15-2011, 03:01 PM

Damn it, y cant I find a deal like that.
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Mister laugh · 05-15-2011, 04:21 PM

Thats a nice truck, the free just makes it that much better.

GOPAPA · 05-15-2011, 04:37 PM

Good for you blazer boy ,,hard to beat CL for good deals other than this forum ..Monkey Chunks made ,me laugh also.. are you thinking of trying another go at it and trade the truck up for something else you like on CL? LOL

Sillyoldman · 05-15-2011, 04:41 PM

FREE Truck with tach & Tool Box?

rsavage · 05-15-2011, 06:37 PM

Tilt, buckets, console, tach. Are you kidding me? Great deal. Congrats.

**MusicMan70** · 05-15-2011, 07:00 PM

What a Country we live...Awesome Bloke!

blazerboy_4life · 05-15-2011, 08:19 PM

Yeah im stoked!! I cant decide if I want to keep it or trade up for a 67-72 burb or a boat or something. I also thought about cleaning up the truck and the Bel Air I scored recently and maybe trading for some land down the road. Trouble is theres too many options I just have to make up my mind, settle on something and commit to it.

no moa · 05-15-2011, 08:48 PM

Fix it up, clean it up, sell it and buy what u want!
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oldblue1968chevy · 05-15-2011, 11:01 PM

deal!

**70cst** · 05-16-2011, 01:06 AM

I will agree as that was one sweet deal

VA72C10 · 05-16-2011, 02:46 AM

Awesome deal!!!

propanemudtruck · 05-16-2011, 04:31 AM

I think it's time for me to start looking for an army tent on CL...

MARKDTN · 05-16-2011, 07:33 AM

Neat!

The brake pedal, is that original or later or what? Never seen a wide pedal on a 67-72.

RCbowtie69 · 05-16-2011, 08:42 PM

Cool!!!!! nice truck,i think it's a keeper & good luck with the build

blazerboy_4life · 05-18-2011, 11:46 PM

So I think I decided what Im gonna do with the truck. A friend of mine is willing to split cost and work so were gonna do a quick "restore" on it and flip it. With the money we make from it were gonna pick up the other truck this guy has (1970 long box 4x4 4 speed 350 $500) and do the same to that. Which brings me to what I found today that I Really want. A 1969 Suburban 4x4 for $800. After all is said and done hopefully I will have made enough to get some work goin on the suburban. The burb isnt offically for sale but this guy IS willing to sell it. Thats the plan as I see it now but well see.

Side note: if anybody is looking for a 4x4 short box fleet side I found one in Montana. The guy is asking $1600 and it has a 350 with 700r4. Comes with an extra 700r4 and patch panels for any rust it has. I thought id throw that out there and share some of my recent luck in case anybody is looking for one.

o6r1man · 05-19-2011, 12:46 AM

Nice trade! Wish I was that lucky

blazerboy_4life · 05-23-2011, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by o6r1man

Nice trade! Wish I was that lucky

I spend a lot of time every day looking for this Luck. Its practically a part time job. All the money I put into my build I make off of craigslist. Takes time but its Soooo worth it not having "The Boss" grumpy about finances and how much I spend on my baby. Haha

blazerboy_4life · 04-11-2012, 10:59 AM

Well I did it again! I bought a Go kart for $200 off of craigslist and its pretty sweet. Came with an extra motor. I decided I didnt need a spare motor just taking up valuable c10 parts storage space so I put it back on craigslist to trade for more C10 parts, naturally. It Worked! I just picked up a 68 longbox! Traded straight across. Ill post pics later. Its got no motor but im not worried about that. paint is about 5 years old and it looks like crappy house paint but the truck is STRAIGHT! Pics and updates later.

**67cheby** · 04-11-2012, 11:02 AM

WOW..great SCORE !! WINNING !!

hugger6933 · 04-11-2012, 12:09 PM

You must be living right, eating your veggies and saying your prayers. Good job man It is great to see someone do well

black_sheep454 · 04-11-2012, 12:18 PM

Awesome deal
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05-15-2011, 01:46 PM	#1
blazerboy_4life 70Custom10 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 322	I think I discovered the fountain of Luck! I Just scored a new truck! I GOT A NEW ONE!! Havin the short box is great but I still miss my longbox. I spend more time on craigslist than anyone ever should but this time it really paid off. Last october I decided I wanted a wall tent. After some searching I tracked one down in denver and the guy wanted $100 or something. When I called him and told him I was in town he said he wasnt at home but wasnt worried about it and told me I could just HAVE the tent cause it needed some work. Fast forward to last week. This tent is just too damn big for me to do anything with by myself (16x33 canvas army tent). So I put it up on craigslist for sale or trade for old chevy parts or whatever. Takes no time at all and I get a guy from Wyoming calling me saying hes got a gauge cluster with factory tach and factory tilt column. I agree to a trade obviously! After a brief pause he then says "you know what, you can have the whole damn truck if you want it. I have the title and it runs." One week later, last night, I brought the truck home! Heres a pic of the FREE tent I traded and the New Truck! Stats: 1970 Long Box Factory tach Factory tilt column 2 Wheel Drive with Posi (or so he said) under box tool box SBC 350 unmolested th350 Came with bench and Blazer buckets with console. Steel bed with plastic bedliner Set up for goose neck or bumper pull. Attached Images

05-15-2011, 02:12 PM	#2
wild4wheels Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 1,626	Re: I think I discovered the fountain of Luck! I Just scored a new truck! You totally blow monkey chunks! Just kidding ..DUDE you totally ROCK! Nice score! You can never say that you have never won anything ok? Now go buy a lottery ticket! __________________ Dave aka "Wild" Current truck "Ida Mae" 71 K5 Blazer Former Trucks "Loretta" 71 Longbed (AZ) "Tanya" 69 Stepside (AZ) "Ferdinand" 71 Longhorn (SD) "Patches" 67 Panel (IA/ KY) "Rosita" 68 C30 (KY) Instagram @Wildforwheels @k5_klub @c10university Profile pic provided by Jeff Sundance

05-15-2011, 03:01 PM	#4
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: I think I discovered the fountain of Luck! I Just scored a new truck! Damn it, y cant I find a deal like that. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd. Last edited by no moa; 05-15-2011 at 03:02 PM.

05-15-2011, 04:21 PM	#5
Mister laugh Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 423	Re: I think I discovered the fountain of Luck! I Just scored a new truck! Thats a nice truck, the free just makes it that much better.

05-15-2011, 04:37 PM	#6
GOPAPA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,551	Re: I think I discovered the fountain of Luck! I Just scored a new truck! Good for you blazer boy ,,hard to beat CL for good deals other than this forum ..Monkey Chunks made ,me laugh also.. are you thinking of trying another go at it and trade the truck up for something else you like on CL? LOL __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

05-15-2011, 04:41 PM	#7
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: I think I discovered the fountain of Luck! I Just scored a new truck! FREE Truck with tach & Tool Box? __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

05-15-2011, 06:37 PM	#8
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: I think I discovered the fountain of Luck! I Just scored a new truck! Tilt, buckets, console, tach. Are you kidding me? Great deal. Congrats. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

05-15-2011, 07:00 PM	#9
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: I think I discovered the fountain of Luck! I Just scored a new truck! What a Country we live...Awesome Bloke! __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

05-15-2011, 08:19 PM	#10
blazerboy_4life 70Custom10 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 322	Re: I think I discovered the fountain of Luck! I Just scored a new truck! Yeah im stoked!! I cant decide if I want to keep it or trade up for a 67-72 burb or a boat or something. I also thought about cleaning up the truck and the Bel Air I scored recently and maybe trading for some land down the road. Trouble is theres too many options I just have to make up my mind, settle on something and commit to it.

05-15-2011, 08:48 PM	#11
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: I think I discovered the fountain of Luck! I Just scored a new truck! Fix it up, clean it up, sell it and buy what u want! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

05-15-2011, 11:01 PM	#12
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: I think I discovered the fountain of Luck! I Just scored a new truck! deal! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

05-16-2011, 01:06 AM	#13
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: I think I discovered the fountain of Luck! I Just scored a new truck! I will agree as that was one sweet deal __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

05-16-2011, 02:46 AM	#14
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05-16-2011, 04:31 AM	#15
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: I think I discovered the fountain of Luck! I Just scored a new truck! I think it's time for me to start looking for an army tent on CL... __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

05-16-2011, 07:33 AM	#16
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,159	Re: I think I discovered the fountain of Luck! I Just scored a new truck! Neat! The brake pedal, is that original or later or what? Never seen a wide pedal on a 67-72. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project



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05-16-2011, 08:42 PM	#17
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: I think I discovered the fountain of Luck! I Just scored a new truck! Cool!!!!! nice truck,i think it's a keeper & good luck with the build __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,

05-18-2011, 11:46 PM	#18
blazerboy_4life 70Custom10 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 322	Re: I think I discovered the fountain of Luck! I Just scored a new truck! So I think I decided what Im gonna do with the truck. A friend of mine is willing to split cost and work so were gonna do a quick "restore" on it and flip it. With the money we make from it were gonna pick up the other truck this guy has (1970 long box 4x4 4 speed 350 $500) and do the same to that. Which brings me to what I found today that I Really want. A 1969 Suburban 4x4 for $800. After all is said and done hopefully I will have made enough to get some work goin on the suburban. The burb isnt offically for sale but this guy IS willing to sell it. Thats the plan as I see it now but well see. Side note: if anybody is looking for a 4x4 short box fleet side I found one in Montana. The guy is asking $1600 and it has a 350 with 700r4. Comes with an extra 700r4 and patch panels for any rust it has. I thought id throw that out there and share some of my recent luck in case anybody is looking for one.

05-19-2011, 12:46 AM	#19
o6r1man Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: KS Posts: 268	Re: I think I discovered the fountain of Luck! I Just scored a new truck! Nice trade! Wish I was that lucky __________________ 1970 SWB "old flame" 1967 SWB c10 sold 1972 Elcamino 496 2012 Denali HD dmax

04-11-2012, 10:59 AM	#21
blazerboy_4life 70Custom10 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 322	Re: I think I discovered the fountain of Luck! I Just scored a new truck! Well I did it again! I bought a Go kart for $200 off of craigslist and its pretty sweet. Came with an extra motor. I decided I didnt need a spare motor just taking up valuable c10 parts storage space so I put it back on craigslist to trade for more C10 parts, naturally. It Worked! I just picked up a 68 longbox! Traded straight across. Ill post pics later. Its got no motor but im not worried about that. paint is about 5 years old and it looks like crappy house paint but the truck is STRAIGHT! Pics and updates later.

04-11-2012, 11:02 AM	#22
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04-11-2012, 12:09 PM	#23
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,279	Re: I think I discovered the fountain of Luck! I Just scored a new truck! You must be living right, eating your veggies and saying your prayers. Good job man It is great to see someone do well

04-11-2012, 12:18 PM	#24
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: I think I discovered the fountain of Luck! I Just scored a new truck! Awesome deal Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

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