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Olive1970 · 02-10-2013, 11:25 PM

This past weekend I purchased a parts truck that I knew I wanted to get a few things off of that would save me some money in the end. Well, when I got there it was much rougher than described or I had in my head. Most of te sheet metal is shot, as in rusted through. But the frame and trailing arms are still good except for the small crossmember in the rear I still ended up picking it up.

Before I continue, let me first stress that I am not trying to sell parts at this point if I even do part out to the public. Mods and everyone, I hope that this makes sense as if I were to part the truck out completely I would be a full paying member of this forum.

The problem is, I am unsure if I want to sell the truck somewhat complete on craigslist or try my luck at parting it out? I will be keeping the hood, grille, cowl, lower markers, most glass, and I have already taken the interior parts that I care about...that is if I do a complete part out. In the end, I need the truck gone and can't have it hanging around.

Here are a few pics to get a better idea of what I am dealing with. Thanks all for your input!

Olive1970 · 02-10-2013, 11:27 PM

Yes someone would even get the "Harry and The Hendersons" style plate

Scott>72-GMC · 02-11-2013, 12:06 AM

Looks better than my parts truck
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black_sheep454 · 02-11-2013, 12:30 AM

I think that is the first time I've seen med green 72 door panels.
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Olive1970 · 02-11-2013, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by black_sheep454

I think that is the first time I've seen med green 72 door panels.
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I believe this is a 72 since there are the screw holes for the vent mirrors in the doors. Highly doubt the doors were ever changed. Thought the truck was a bit different with the medium green interior

**TBONE1964** · 02-11-2013, 12:39 AM

I sent you a PM

1970 CST STEP · 02-11-2013, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott>72-GMC

Looks better than my parts truck
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X2!
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Olive1970 · 02-11-2013, 11:42 AM

anyone else been in this sort of situation?

Scott>72-GMC · 02-11-2013, 11:49 AM

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This is my parts truck I just need the trim really. Having a hard time selling it above junk yard price. So she might go there

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Scott>72-GMC · 02-11-2013, 11:50 AM

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Olive1970 · 02-11-2013, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott>72-GMC

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This is my parts truck I just need the trim really. Having a hard time selling it above junk yard price. So she might go there

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No kidding? I might try listing first on craigslist in a few weeks and see how it goes. Maybe if that doesn't work out I will part out more and scrap the rest.

Scott>72-GMC · 02-11-2013, 01:41 PM

I'm going to part mine out as much as I can and scrap it I believe
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BigRed76 · 02-11-2013, 01:41 PM

Your "parts truck" looks nicer than my '71

bean · 02-11-2013, 01:48 PM

Same here lol I've driven way worse than your "parts truck"

02-10-2013, 11:25 PM	#1
Olive1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dorr MI Posts: 176	Parts truck opinions?? This past weekend I purchased a parts truck that I knew I wanted to get a few things off of that would save me some money in the end. Well, when I got there it was much rougher than described or I had in my head. Most of te sheet metal is shot, as in rusted through. But the frame and trailing arms are still good except for the small crossmember in the rear I still ended up picking it up. Before I continue, let me first stress that I am not trying to sell parts at this point if I even do part out to the public. Mods and everyone, I hope that this makes sense as if I were to part the truck out completely I would be a full paying member of this forum. The problem is, I am unsure if I want to sell the truck somewhat complete on craigslist or try my luck at parting it out? I will be keeping the hood, grille, cowl, lower markers, most glass, and I have already taken the interior parts that I care about...that is if I do a complete part out. In the end, I need the truck gone and can't have it hanging around. Here are a few pics to get a better idea of what I am dealing with. Thanks all for your input! Attached Images __________________ Gary Slowly looking for my next 67-72 truck

02-10-2013, 11:27 PM	#2
Olive1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dorr MI Posts: 176	Re: Parts truck opinions?? Yes someone would even get the "Harry and The Hendersons" style plate Attached Images __________________ Gary Slowly looking for my next 67-72 truck

02-11-2013, 12:06 AM	#3
Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: Parts truck opinions?? Looks better than my parts truck Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 GMC super custom.

02-11-2013, 12:30 AM	#4
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: Parts truck opinions?? I think that is the first time I've seen med green 72 door panels. 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

02-11-2013, 12:39 AM	#6
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: Parts truck opinions?? I sent you a PM

02-11-2013, 11:42 AM	#8
Olive1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dorr MI Posts: 176	Re: Parts truck opinions?? anyone else been in this sort of situation? __________________ Gary Slowly looking for my next 67-72 truck

02-11-2013, 11:49 AM	#9
Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: Parts truck opinions?? Posted via Mobile Device This is my parts truck I just need the trim really. Having a hard time selling it above junk yard price. So she might go there Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 72 GMC super custom.

02-11-2013, 11:50 AM	#10
Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: Parts truck opinions?? Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 72 GMC super custom.

02-11-2013, 01:41 PM	#12
Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: Parts truck opinions?? I'm going to part mine out as much as I can and scrap it I believe Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 GMC super custom.

02-11-2013, 01:41 PM	#13
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Re: Parts truck opinions?? Your "parts truck" looks nicer than my '71 __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

02-11-2013, 01:48 PM	#14
bean Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 920	Re: Parts truck opinions?? Same here lol I've driven way worse than your "parts truck"



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