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05-27-2016, 10:16 AM
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Nisula, Michigan
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Should i get it or not??? 57 GMC
Hello everyone, I am looking into doing my first truck build but am having troubles finding a vehicle. But i found this 1957 GMC on a 83 chasis! Not really sure what its worth or what else i should look for, any advice helps!!
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05-27-2016, 10:22 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: canton ga
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Re: Should i get it or not??? 57 GMC
Hard to say without seeing it ?
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05-27-2016, 10:23 AM
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Nisula, Michigan
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Re: Should i get it or not??? 57 GMC
Your too fast for me I'm just putting the pictures up :p
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05-27-2016, 10:34 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: livingston co.mi
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Re: Should i get it or not??? 57 GMC
Rust is usually the biggest issue... especially here in the rust belt UP may be a little better...
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05-27-2016, 10:43 AM
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Nisula, Michigan
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Re: Should i get it or not??? 57 GMC
here we go... i think
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05-27-2016, 10:56 AM
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Nisula, Michigan
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Re: Should i get it or not??? 57 GMC
Here's what the guy says it needs
Brakes Gas line New hose from clutch to the reservoir Cab mounts fabed better Says engine will start with some gas in carb tho Will also need new interior |
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05-27-2016, 11:01 AM
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Nisula, Michigan
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Re: Should i get it or not??? 57 GMC
might as well throw all the pics on here
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05-27-2016, 11:02 AM
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Nisula, Michigan
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Re: Should i get it or not??? 57 GMC
there is that better guys?
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05-27-2016, 11:29 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Murray, Kentucky
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Re: Should i get it or not??? 57 GMC
She's a beast, I love it! Saying that, go in with your eyes wide open. The price better be right. It needs rust repair, lots of it. I think I'd get it running and drive it like it sits for a while.
Good luck, Rg
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05-27-2016, 11:32 AM
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Nisula, Michigan
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Re: Should i get it or not??? 57 GMC
i got him down to $2000 and he says that's bottom dollar... He started at 3200. Yeah my plan would be get it road worthy first then just finish it a little at a time!
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05-27-2016, 02:18 PM
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Nisula, Michigan
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Re: Should i get it or not??? 57 GMC
Anyone got leads on a better truck??? Distance does not matter ill take a trip
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05-27-2016, 02:28 PM
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Location: canton ga
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Re: Should i get it or not??? 57 GMC
I would look toward the western US and find a better one but it does look fun ,but expensive to repair. Look on the Craigslist thread currently running on here ,you might find a better truck.
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05-27-2016, 02:37 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Canton, GA
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Re: Should i get it or not??? 57 GMC
It all depends on what you want in a truck. do you want somthing you'll have to slave away on before you get to enjoy it? Or do you want somethign you can enjoy/drive while you work on it? Also, what are you wanting in a truck (custom, stock, etc)? Answer those 2 questions for yourself before you buy anything.
Btw, that looks like A LOT of work for a first project. Keep in mind that no telling what creative fabrication was done to get it on that chassis. Just because something may be "running" doesnt mean it's right or safe. IMO, look for another project that is complete on a stock chassis. What years are you specifically looking for and budget?
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05-27-2016, 02:46 PM
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Nisula, Michigan
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Re: Should i get it or not??? 57 GMC
Just looking for something to tinker around with, I don't want it to be too new... Anything over the price of a nice jeep and ill go with buying a jeep :p
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05-27-2016, 02:48 PM
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Re: Should i get it or not??? 57 GMC
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05-27-2016, 02:53 PM
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Nisula, Michigan
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Re: Should i get it or not??? 57 GMC
Alright thanks, id rather take a truck!
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05-27-2016, 03:22 PM
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Re: Should i get it or not??? 57 GMC
That thing needs a lot more than tinkering. Unless you are a SUPER crafty master mechanic and fabricator with access to lots of free old parts, that would cost a lot to get even halfway done.
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05-27-2016, 03:27 PM
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Nisula, Michigan
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Re: Should i get it or not??? 57 GMC
 Yeah thats what i was thinking, just wanted some advice!
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05-27-2016, 03:46 PM
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Re: Should i get it or not??? 57 GMC
It could be fixed..it all depends on how far you want to go with repairs..if you were going to fix everything I'm thinking the jeep would be cheaper.even at 2gs your looking at a lot of expense in repairs..if you could get a better truck without the cancer for 4-5000 it would be a cheaper way to go.just depends on how much your willing to spend on it..
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05-27-2016, 04:00 PM
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Nisula, Michigan
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Re: Should i get it or not??? 57 GMC
I think that's what I'm going to look for now!
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05-27-2016, 04:16 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Fallbrook California
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Re: Should i get it or not??? 57 GMC
patience, find one that needs less work.
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05-27-2016, 04:20 PM
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Nisula, Michigan
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Re: Should i get it or not??? 57 GMC
Yeah i will thanks! Keep your eyes out for me!
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05-27-2016, 04:33 PM
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Location: Nisula, Michigan
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Re: Should i get it or not??? 57 GMC
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05-27-2016, 08:54 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Motown
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Re: Should i get it or not??? 57 GMC
your first truck is junk, parts truck at best, not much on that body is useful
plus i'd question the frame install if it doesn't have 5000 miles on the build and he hasn't integrated any system yet (brakes) your 2nd choice indicates you have not picked a model truck to buy that yr truck never had a v8 and takes a tad more fabricating to get one are you an experienced welder/fabricator? you own a welder?
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05-27-2016, 10:44 PM
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Nisula, Michigan
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Re: Should i get it or not??? 57 GMC
Not rally stuck on any certain model I am open to all. Yes I can and do weld
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