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dieseltech619 · 02-15-2013, 08:03 PM

I am going to look at a 67 c-20 327 4-speed, the seller has sent me abunch of pics that i will upload below. He's asking 2k let me know what you guys think

thanks

**TBONE1964** · 02-15-2013, 08:11 PM

What is your plan with the truck? I say, save your gas. The pictures tell the story for me. I will never buy anything with primer on it for a base coat. It covers a lot of flaws. It looks as it is going to need floor/kick panel and rocker repair. It will probably need cab corners. I would want to know if the inner roof panel is rotted above the windshield. This is only what you can see.

If you want to go out and beat around in it and you are not worried about cosmetics, I think you could do better for 2K.

If you are going for a full or even partial restoration, it will need a lot of metal work.

Just my opinion

dieseltech619 · 02-15-2013, 08:26 PM

plan is swap in a newer front suspension and cross member with disk brakes and 8lug, fix the rot and paint, possibly bag it and then just drive it ... unfortunately everything in my area has rot unless your looking to buy a completely redone truck. I have a guy that works for me that has 30+ years of paint and body experience so any work that needs to be done he would be capable of doing, although you are right it does seem like it will require a lot of work that's one of the reason i was looking for other peoples input ... thank you for yours

**truckster** · 02-15-2013, 08:43 PM

The price seems high to me for what's there. There's a LOT of rot, and that's on the parts you can see. I counted four colors on the interior, which probably means several people have had a go at it, so you don't know what you'll find as far as wiring, missing parts, etc.

If it were me, I'd probably be patient and look around.

71swb4x4 · 02-15-2013, 08:39 PM

I don't think it's worth more than $1,000. It needs a lot of work. When I look closely at those photos I can see a lot of "hidden" dents. That flat black is hiding a lot.

OTIS HURTS · 02-20-2013, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

I don't think it's worth more than $1,000. It needs a lot of work. When I look closely at those photos I can see a lot of "hidden" dents. That flat black is hiding a lot.

agreed

71swb4x4 · 02-15-2013, 08:43 PM

Even after you factor in shipping this would be a WAY better deal: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...968-c10&cat=12

dieseltech619 · 02-15-2013, 08:43 PM

i hate flat back for that exact reason, if the exterior matched the interior i would have never changed the color

dieseltech619 · 02-15-2013, 08:50 PM

i have been looking for a few months and in no rush and have looked at a few already, i appreciate everybody's feedback especially in catching things i initially missed

towbar · 02-15-2013, 09:19 PM

My opinion is hang in there and keep on looking, they're still out there. This truck looks really rough for 2 grand...not seeing anything there that would make me giggle about it being anything other than a $6-800 parts truck. I got a 72 swb all original custom deluxe, 350/auto, original paint, pristine bed, needing typical rockers and cab corners for about the same money last summer. Same guy had a 84k mile original 69 lwb 6 cyl 3 speed truck that had a superb body for $1500....so they're still out there.....but leave this one alone.

dieseltech619 · 02-15-2013, 09:22 PM

Ok thanks
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Gokart Mozart · 02-15-2013, 10:55 PM

Why don't people clean up their vehicles when they're trying to sell them? This case it does look like they're trying to hide something.

GASoline71 · 02-15-2013, 11:21 PM

That is a $500 dollar rust bucket. Everything on it is fixable, and would make a cool ass truck. But not as it sits for 2 grand.

Gary

dieseltech619 · 02-19-2013, 09:28 PM

thanks for all your advice guys, i decided to pass on that truck and actually start looking outside my area .... check this one out and let me know what you think ... 1970 c10 straight 6 3 on the tree 3k

71swb4x4 · 02-20-2013, 10:08 AM

Nice looking from 20 feet away. Please have someone closer take a look at it for you. Start a thread on this board asking for someone to take a look. Independent eyes are invaluable in a deal like this.

dieseltech619 · 02-20-2013, 10:15 AM

I actually have business in VA this weekend so i am going to go to just drive down with a trailer just in case and go check out a couple in person but if none pan out as i broaden my search i will definitely do that, thanks for the idea

02-15-2013, 08:03 PM	#1
dieseltech619 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: wilmington Posts: 63	need some help with a pontential purchased I am going to look at a 67 c-20 327 4-speed, the seller has sent me abunch of pics that i will upload below. He's asking 2k let me know what you guys think thanks

02-15-2013, 08:11 PM	#2
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: need some help with a pontential purchased What is your plan with the truck? I say, save your gas. The pictures tell the story for me. I will never buy anything with primer on it for a base coat. It covers a lot of flaws. It looks as it is going to need floor/kick panel and rocker repair. It will probably need cab corners. I would want to know if the inner roof panel is rotted above the windshield. This is only what you can see. If you want to go out and beat around in it and you are not worried about cosmetics, I think you could do better for 2K. If you are going for a full or even partial restoration, it will need a lot of metal work. Just my opinion

02-15-2013, 08:26 PM	#3
dieseltech619 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: wilmington Posts: 63	Re: need some help with a pontential purchased plan is swap in a newer front suspension and cross member with disk brakes and 8lug, fix the rot and paint, possibly bag it and then just drive it ... unfortunately everything in my area has rot unless your looking to buy a completely redone truck. I have a guy that works for me that has 30+ years of paint and body experience so any work that needs to be done he would be capable of doing, although you are right it does seem like it will require a lot of work that's one of the reason i was looking for other peoples input ... thank you for yours

02-15-2013, 08:43 PM	#4
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,879	Re: need some help with a pontential purchased The price seems high to me for what's there. There's a LOT of rot, and that's on the parts you can see. I counted four colors on the interior, which probably means several people have had a go at it, so you don't know what you'll find as far as wiring, missing parts, etc. If it were me, I'd probably be patient and look around.

02-15-2013, 08:39 PM	#5
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: need some help with a pontential purchased I don't think it's worth more than $1,000. It needs a lot of work. When I look closely at those photos I can see a lot of "hidden" dents. That flat black is hiding a lot. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

02-15-2013, 08:50 PM	#9
dieseltech619 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: wilmington Posts: 63	Re: need some help with a pontential purchased i have been looking for a few months and in no rush and have looked at a few already, i appreciate everybody's feedback especially in catching things i initially missed

02-15-2013, 09:19 PM	#10
towbar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Marshall, NC....heart of the Appalachians.....aka, Gods country!! Posts: 537	Re: need some help with a pontential purchased My opinion is hang in there and keep on looking, they're still out there. This truck looks really rough for 2 grand...not seeing anything there that would make me giggle about it being anything other than a $6-800 parts truck. I got a 72 swb all original custom deluxe, 350/auto, original paint, pristine bed, needing typical rockers and cab corners for about the same money last summer. Same guy had a 84k mile original 69 lwb 6 cyl 3 speed truck that had a superb body for $1500....so they're still out there.....but leave this one alone.

02-15-2013, 09:22 PM	#11
dieseltech619 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: wilmington Posts: 63	Re: need some help with a pontential purchased Ok thanks Posted via Mobile Device

02-15-2013, 10:55 PM	#12
Gokart Mozart Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Detroit Posts: 432	Re: need some help with a pontential purchased Why don't people clean up their vehicles when they're trying to sell them? This case it does look like they're trying to hide something.

02-19-2013, 09:28 PM	#14
dieseltech619 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: wilmington Posts: 63	Re: need some help with a pontential purchase thanks for all your advice guys, i decided to pass on that truck and actually start looking outside my area .... check this one out and let me know what you think ... 1970 c10 straight 6 3 on the tree 3k

02-20-2013, 10:08 AM	#15
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: need some help with a pontential purchased Nice looking from 20 feet away. Please have someone closer take a look at it for you. Start a thread on this board asking for someone to take a look. Independent eyes are invaluable in a deal like this. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

02-20-2013, 10:15 AM	#16
dieseltech619 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: wilmington Posts: 63	Re: need some help with a pontential purchased I actually have business in VA this weekend so i am going to go to just drive down with a trailer just in case and go check out a couple in person but if none pan out as i broaden my search i will definitely do that, thanks for the idea



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