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safetyfast · 12-04-2004, 01:24 PM

Called about a 72 3/4 ton C10 I saw for sale. 350 V8. Rebuilt front end, new alternator and radiator. Manual with granny gear. Only rust is on lower cab corners, and it is not through. Asking $1800. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

Here's a pic.

ChevyDude · 12-04-2004, 01:34 PM

Sounds like a good deal to me.

imdarren · 12-04-2004, 01:36 PM

Welcome to the board from Washington State!

Where are you from?
Looks like a nice truck! At least from that photo.
I ask where you are from, because that matters on the price of a truck.
A truck in that nice of condition in the "Rust Belt" would be a steal.
Out here in the North West where I live, you could probably find nice trucks like that all day long for less than 2K.
That does look like a fairly nice ride though.
What are you looking for?
A work truck? Or somthing to customise / restore?
I ask because if you want a truck to lower a bit and fix up as a nice cruiser, and not a work truck, I'd suggest a 1/2 ton. They a re a bit nicer to rod, or use a cruiser. Now I hope the guys on here with 3/4 tons don't flame me.

Darren

safetyfast · 12-04-2004, 01:56 PM

I'm from Tennessee. Looking for a work truck, with the thought of eventually restoring to original condition.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 12-04-2004, 02:11 PM

3/4 tons make awesome work trucks. That's what I use mine for, but I'm kinda restoring it while I drive it. That truck looks really straight for only $1800, that's a helluva deal there.

**Stocker** · 12-04-2004, 02:33 PM

If you like the truck and it seems good and solid, and most if not all stuff is working properly, I'd say go for it. These are great trucks and easy to work on, and they really do tend to grow on you! btw, a 3/4T 2wd would be a C20; C10 is a 1/2 T. 4wd are K models instead of C, but there are no K badges on them. Oh, and welcome to the board! If you don't buy that truck, I hope you'll find another to buy.

toddtheodd · 12-04-2004, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

If you like the truck and it seems good and solid, and most if not all stuff is working properly, I'd say go for it. These are great trucks and easy to work on, and they really do tend to grow on you! btw, a 3/4T 2wd would be a C20; C10 is a 1/2 T. 4wd are K models instead of C, but there are no K badges on them. Oh, and welcome to the board! If you don't buy that truck, I hope you'll find another to buy.

:p

*Randy70C-10* · 12-04-2004, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by safetyfast

Any suggestions?

Yeah......buy it!

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-04-2004, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by safetyfast

I'm from Tennessee. Looking for a work truck, with the thought of eventually restoring to original condition.

WHERE ABOUTS, ALWAYS LOOKING TO MEET NEW MEMBERS.

OH YEH, I'D BUY IT IF THE REST LOOKS AS SOLID AS THE PIC DOES.

TEXAS 68 · 12-04-2004, 03:53 PM

Welcome from Texas. Buy it! These trucks are an addiction, ask anyone on the board. BTW Nice truck

safetyfast · 12-04-2004, 04:36 PM

Thanks for the responses. I can't go look until tommorow. Hope it's still there.

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-04-2004, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by safetyfast

Thanks for the responses. I can't go look until tommorow. Hope it's still there.

OK, I'LL ASK AGAIN, WHERE R U IN 10-UH-C

safetyfast · 12-04-2004, 04:58 PM

Greeneville, just southwest of Johnson City.

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-04-2004, 05:12 PM

BEANS

**Palf70Step** · 12-04-2004, 05:33 PM

Welcome from south Mississippi.

kingsolver72 · 12-04-2004, 05:52 PM

Buy It!!!!

70 shorty · 12-04-2004, 07:10 PM

If it's as solid as you say, I'd say it's a good buy. I'd still try to talk them down some anyway though, just to see if I could get it at a better price.

weasel29gm · 12-04-2004, 10:09 PM

Welcome from good ole' WV and for parts your close to Rogersville. Contact ''Christians Classics''. Tim will treat you right!!

Brainchild · 12-04-2004, 10:27 PM

Welcome from Missouri,glad to have ya.

Sounds like a good deal to me.Looks good from the pic,and if the interior is anywhere close to that condition it's prolly a good deal,IMO.

safetyfast · 12-07-2004, 05:48 PM

Thought I would follow up in case anyone else wants it. Decided to pass on this one. It needs new cab corners and rockers. He's riveted on aluminum over the rusty rockers. Floorboards, fenders and bed look solid. Has 169,000 miles. No tailgate. Number is 423-422-1608

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-07-2004, 06:04 PM

Hmm, I Think I Would Pass Also Based On New Info, There Is A Dually
Down Here Close To Me, I Know You Said You Wanted A Work Truck,
Not Sure What Exactly Your Looking For, $1050.00 Will Get It, It's
A 67 Small Window W/ A F@rd Flatbed On It, Alot Of Potential.

safetyfast · 12-07-2004, 08:38 PM

Thanks anyway. Beech Bludff is a long way off.

Blue Beard · 12-07-2004, 10:35 PM

Welcome to the board from SW Washington State...

longhorn71 · 12-08-2004, 02:37 AM

nice truck.I bet the color code is 504........medium olive green.Man i opened this post and it looks just like my wifes longhorn!!!!!!you had me confused for a minute there.Welcome from

**special-K** · 12-08-2004, 08:55 AM

Welcome to the Board.Your 1st mistake,don`t think!Just buy!You can think about it later when you`re spending every available dollar and every free minute on it.Your wife or girlfriend might get mad at you more often and question your rationality.But hey,you`ve got us.Think of us as your GM truck support group.

12-04-2004, 01:24 PM	#1
safetyfast Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greeneville TN Posts: 23	Thinking of purchasing a '72 Called about a 72 3/4 ton C10 I saw for sale. 350 V8. Rebuilt front end, new alternator and radiator. Manual with granny gear. Only rust is on lower cab corners, and it is not through. Asking $1800. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance. Here's a pic. Attached Images

12-04-2004, 01:34 PM	#2
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Sounds like a good deal to me. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

12-04-2004, 01:36 PM	#3
imdarren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SW Washington Posts: 1,006	Welcome to the board from Washington State! Where are you from? Looks like a nice truck! At least from that photo. I ask where you are from, because that matters on the price of a truck. A truck in that nice of condition in the "Rust Belt" would be a steal. Out here in the North West where I live, you could probably find nice trucks like that all day long for less than 2K. That does look like a fairly nice ride though. What are you looking for? A work truck? Or somthing to customise / restore? I ask because if you want a truck to lower a bit and fix up as a nice cruiser, and not a work truck, I'd suggest a 1/2 ton. They a re a bit nicer to rod, or use a cruiser. Now I hope the guys on here with 3/4 tons don't flame me. Darren __________________ Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

12-04-2004, 02:11 PM	#5
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	3/4 tons make awesome work trucks. That's what I use mine for, but I'm kinda restoring it while I drive it. That truck looks really straight for only $1800, that's a helluva deal there. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck Last edited by Robert1970C20rstbukt; 12-07-2004 at 07:38 PM.

12-04-2004, 02:33 PM	#6
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,622	If you like the truck and it seems good and solid, and most if not all stuff is working properly, I'd say go for it. These are great trucks and easy to work on, and they really do tend to grow on you! btw, a 3/4T 2wd would be a C20; C10 is a 1/2 T. 4wd are K models instead of C, but there are no K badges on them. Oh, and welcome to the board! If you don't buy that truck, I hope you'll find another to buy. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

12-04-2004, 01:56 PM	#4
safetyfast Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greeneville TN Posts: 23	I'm from Tennessee. Looking for a work truck, with the thought of eventually restoring to original condition.

12-04-2004, 03:53 PM	#10
TEXAS 68 Vortec in the works Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Spring,Texas Posts: 735	Welcome from Texas. Buy it! These trucks are an addiction, ask anyone on the board. BTW Nice truck __________________ 68? It's all figured out untill you get it apart. Is it Sunday yet??? 68 Project 68 SWB frame off/98 Vortec with stock FI/power everything. 95 ECLB 2500 with 346,000 on the clock(the original HD) 99 Lesabre-wifes ride 08 Crew Cab LTZ-All Mine 89 SWB 5/7 drop-Son's first ride.

12-04-2004, 04:36 PM	#11
safetyfast Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greeneville TN Posts: 23	Thanks for the responses. I can't go look until tommorow. Hope it's still there.

12-04-2004, 04:58 PM	#13
safetyfast Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greeneville TN Posts: 23	Greeneville, just southwest of Johnson City. Last edited by safetyfast; 12-04-2004 at 05:11 PM.

12-04-2004, 05:12 PM	#14
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12-04-2004, 05:33 PM	#15
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12-04-2004, 05:52 PM	#16
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,208	Buy It!!!!

12-04-2004, 07:10 PM	#17
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,768	If it's as solid as you say, I'd say it's a good buy. I'd still try to talk them down some anyway though, just to see if I could get it at a better price. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

12-04-2004, 10:09 PM	#18
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12-04-2004, 10:27 PM	#19
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Welcome from Missouri,glad to have ya. Sounds like a good deal to me.Looks good from the pic,and if the interior is anywhere close to that condition it's prolly a good deal,IMO. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website



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12-07-2004, 05:48 PM	#20
safetyfast Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greeneville TN Posts: 23	Thought I would follow up in case anyone else wants it. Decided to pass on this one. It needs new cab corners and rockers. He's riveted on aluminum over the rusty rockers. Floorboards, fenders and bed look solid. Has 169,000 miles. No tailgate. Number is 423-422-1608

12-07-2004, 06:04 PM	#21
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,477	Hmm, I Think I Would Pass Also Based On New Info, There Is A Dually Down Here Close To Me, I Know You Said You Wanted A Work Truck, Not Sure What Exactly Your Looking For, $1050.00 Will Get It, It's A 67 Small Window W/ A F@rd Flatbed On It, Alot Of Potential. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

12-07-2004, 08:38 PM	#22
safetyfast Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greeneville TN Posts: 23	Thanks anyway. Beech Bludff is a long way off.

12-07-2004, 10:35 PM	#23
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Welcome to the board from SW Washington State... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

12-08-2004, 02:37 AM	#24
longhorn71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,681	nice truck.I bet the color code is 504........medium olive green.Man i opened this post and it looks just like my wifes longhorn!!!!!!you had me confused for a minute there.Welcome from

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