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Russell · 06-25-2004, 10:26 PM

Hey all!

I just totally scored BIG time, 1980 Chev, full trailering setup, working dual tanks, AC, power everything, 350 / TH350 combo, NO rot, just surface rust, two tone brown. $650 cnd!

I'm going to pick it up tommorow night (if it has rot, then I won't buy it, but she swears there is no rot in the thing) I'll probally do some swapping between the GMC, and this Chev (such as making the Chev a GMC

), like putting the 14 bolt from my truck over, TH400 over, etc

The best part is how I found this truck -- I called the wrong number on an ad for an 80 GMC, lol

cochino12 · 06-25-2004, 10:37 PM

Sweet now don't hold out on the pics

Russell · 06-25-2004, 10:49 PM

You'll get em tommorow night

Destructo · 06-26-2004, 04:49 PM

Why would you want to change your chevy to a GMC? I sold my GMC so I could get a REAL chevy hehe. I thought about re-badging my GMC with Chevy stuff, but I wanted a real K10. And no GMC C10.

Russell · 06-26-2004, 06:50 PM

What a let down. I got there, and while she was telling the truth about it being rust hole free, she failed to mention the 50 000 lbs of bondo in it, the fact that the big block in it barely ran, and the fact that the thing was othewise completely trashed... The box was all beat up, all four tires were completely burnt off from burnouts, the 12 bolt rear had a blown posi, with like 2" of play in the pinion, the TH350 was leaking ATF, and I didn't even have to pull the dipstick out to check how the oil looked, I could just look at the puddle below it.

I guess, she didn't lie about it, but she definitly didn't tell the truth. My 650 is goin into patch panels for the GMC (man, that truck made my GMC look like a showtruck, lol)

apstguy · 06-26-2004, 08:33 PM

Too Bad! That would have been nice.

76HighSierra · 06-26-2004, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell

What a let down. I got there, and while she was telling the truth about it being rust hole free, she failed to mention the 50 000 lbs of bondo in it, the fact that the big block in it barely ran, and the fact that the thing was othewise completely trashed... The box was all beat up, all four tires were completely burnt off from burnouts, the 12 bolt rear had a blown posi, with like 2" of play in the pinion, the TH350 was leaking ATF, and I didn't even have to pull the dipstick out to check how the oil looked, I could just look at the puddle below it.

I guess, she didn't lie about it, but she definitly didn't tell the truth. My 650 is goin into patch panels for the GMC (man, that truck made my GMC look like a showtruck, lol)

Big block? I thought it was a 350 in that beast?? And how can all four tires be "burnt off from burnouts", if it's only a 2wd?? LOL...I'm just clownin' ya Russell.

BaggedC10 · 06-26-2004, 10:59 PM

What did you expect for the price?

1969 GMC · 06-27-2004, 12:20 AM

hey russ, i have learned NEVER to trust what anyone says in a classified ad...need to see many detailed pics of the vehicle, or inspect it in person. i found an ad in the paper for a " 1968 GMC 1/2 ton, no engine/trans, no rust, great project!, $400 ".
hmm, sounds good, so i went to look at it. first of all, the owner had 4 teeth and smelled like whiskey. second, he must have been a seasoned liar. from where the belt molding on 67-72 trucks goes on down, the truck was rotted out. above the w/s was rotten so bad that from inside the cab you could see the sky. frame was rotted thru in at least 3 spots on each rail. front frame horns were bent to the pass. side, and the body was an interesting conglomeration of 67, 68, and 71 parts. it was a swb truck also, which made me want to cry. no tailgate or grille, or unbroken windows. bed floor shot. wheel tubs were in almost perfect shape tho (still scratchin my head about that). also, it had the dash and glovebox door from a '71 Sierra Grande, and it had an original woodgrain tach dash with a factory throttle control knob, which is worth some $$. he wanted $400, and I figured I could have sold the dash and sierra grande emblem and scrapped the rest and made my $ back, but why bother?

some people need to learn how to be honest.

Russell · 06-27-2004, 12:40 AM

Yeah, she made it out to be a mint truck when she talked to me on the phone. I was to be in the area anyways, so it wasn't too far outta my way. I guess I was kinda expecting this, but who knew. Esspecially since I dailed a wrong number and got her.

It had a big block motor in it, dunno what size (think it was smaller than a 454, just because it had fairly skinny valve covers) Either that, or it was not a chevy engine (minus the HEI dizzy in it)

The thing took a good 5 minutes to start, at which point it quickly died again, checked the fuel, and of course, it was empty. Might have had something to do with why it died so fast / started so poor.

The thing had obviously been used for a LOT of burnouts, there was a lot of rubber on the inside of the wheel wells, which tells me it was bagged on real bad, the interior was disgusting, and overall the whole truck was really really poor.

06-25-2004, 10:26 PM	#1
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Bought a new truck! Hey all! I just totally scored BIG time, 1980 Chev, full trailering setup, working dual tanks, AC, power everything, 350 / TH350 combo, NO rot, just surface rust, two tone brown. $650 cnd! I'm going to pick it up tommorow night (if it has rot, then I won't buy it, but she swears there is no rot in the thing) I'll probally do some swapping between the GMC, and this Chev (such as making the Chev a GMC ), like putting the 14 bolt from my truck over, TH400 over, etc The best part is how I found this truck -- I called the wrong number on an ad for an 80 GMC, lol __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

06-25-2004, 10:37 PM	#2
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Sweet now don't hold out on the pics __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

06-25-2004, 10:49 PM	#3
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	You'll get em tommorow night __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

06-26-2004, 04:49 PM	#4
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	Why would you want to change your chevy to a GMC? I sold my GMC so I could get a REAL chevy hehe. I thought about re-badging my GMC with Chevy stuff, but I wanted a real K10. And no GMC C10. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

06-26-2004, 06:50 PM	#5
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	What a let down. I got there, and while she was telling the truth about it being rust hole free, she failed to mention the 50 000 lbs of bondo in it, the fact that the big block in it barely ran, and the fact that the thing was othewise completely trashed... The box was all beat up, all four tires were completely burnt off from burnouts, the 12 bolt rear had a blown posi, with like 2" of play in the pinion, the TH350 was leaking ATF, and I didn't even have to pull the dipstick out to check how the oil looked, I could just look at the puddle below it. I guess, she didn't lie about it, but she definitly didn't tell the truth. My 650 is goin into patch panels for the GMC (man, that truck made my GMC look like a showtruck, lol) __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

06-26-2004, 08:33 PM	#6
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	Too Bad! That would have been nice. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

06-26-2004, 10:59 PM	#8
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	What did you expect for the price? __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

06-27-2004, 12:20 AM	#9
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	hey russ, i have learned NEVER to trust what anyone says in a classified ad...need to see many detailed pics of the vehicle, or inspect it in person. i found an ad in the paper for a " 1968 GMC 1/2 ton, no engine/trans, no rust, great project!, $400 ". hmm, sounds good, so i went to look at it. first of all, the owner had 4 teeth and smelled like whiskey. second, he must have been a seasoned liar. from where the belt molding on 67-72 trucks goes on down, the truck was rotted out. above the w/s was rotten so bad that from inside the cab you could see the sky. frame was rotted thru in at least 3 spots on each rail. front frame horns were bent to the pass. side, and the body was an interesting conglomeration of 67, 68, and 71 parts. it was a swb truck also, which made me want to cry. no tailgate or grille, or unbroken windows. bed floor shot. wheel tubs were in almost perfect shape tho (still scratchin my head about that). also, it had the dash and glovebox door from a '71 Sierra Grande, and it had an original woodgrain tach dash with a factory throttle control knob, which is worth some $$. he wanted $400, and I figured I could have sold the dash and sierra grande emblem and scrapped the rest and made my $ back, but why bother? some people need to learn how to be honest. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650 Last edited by 1969 GMC; 06-27-2004 at 12:22 AM.

06-27-2004, 12:40 AM	#10
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Yeah, she made it out to be a mint truck when she talked to me on the phone. I was to be in the area anyways, so it wasn't too far outta my way. I guess I was kinda expecting this, but who knew. Esspecially since I dailed a wrong number and got her. It had a big block motor in it, dunno what size (think it was smaller than a 454, just because it had fairly skinny valve covers) Either that, or it was not a chevy engine (minus the HEI dizzy in it) The thing took a good 5 minutes to start, at which point it quickly died again, checked the fuel, and of course, it was empty. Might have had something to do with why it died so fast / started so poor. The thing had obviously been used for a LOT of burnouts, there was a lot of rubber on the inside of the wheel wells, which tells me it was bagged on real bad, the interior was disgusting, and overall the whole truck was really really poor. __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)



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