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bigmark · 10-03-2004, 12:50 AM

hello everyone.
im currenty looking for a 67-72 chevy/gmc 4x4 as a daily driver.

i had a few older trucks and miss there caracter and style and simplicity.
i love the bodystyle of this run,67-72,and want 4x4.

what year did trucks start coming with all the emmission junk?
i know here in calif anything below 74 i belive is exempt.

ive been looking in the classic autotrader online and see a few 4x4s(many more 4x2)and they seem to range from 5,000 to 20,000+.
i am prepared to spend up to 10,000 for a very nice one.
as i am not as gifted as some of you are in the restoring process.
so i need to get something that is already very nice...and add to that and keep it that way.

what things should i look for as far as warning signs or what not?
my plan is to purchese the truck here in so cal before i move back to minnesota, and drive it back.
if i get a nice one will i have any problems driving the truck 2000 miles???
sorry for all the questions but hope you guys can help.
thanks, mark

bigmark · 10-03-2004, 12:53 AM

oh and im also a new member on the classic hearbeat forum, i recognize a few people from there.
any replys will be helpfull. thanks agian

Blue Beard · 10-03-2004, 04:14 AM

welcome to the board to both of you from SW Washington State....

krue · 10-03-2004, 09:00 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. Check out the parts page, that's where members sell their trucks here. Good luck with your search!

*rage'nrat638* · 10-03-2004, 09:22 AM

Welcome To The Board......

bigmark

Well ...i Am The Ragenrat638.....
butt.......
I Am A Rather Big Mark Too :d.....WELCOME AGAIN....YOUR PAL ....MARK

**Stocker** · 10-03-2004, 10:04 AM

Welcome from NorCal. Only thing I can answer about Calif. emissions is my 72 K20 had only PCV, charcoal canister, and intake snorkel. Pretty sure all 67-72s are now smog exempt.

A decent truck in good mechanical condition will have no more trouble with a 2000 mile trip than anything else, and probably none at all. These things are simple and reliable. Good luck in your search!

nu2-72 · 10-03-2004, 11:30 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...2&goto=newpost
Try this one.

nu2-72 · 10-03-2004, 11:33 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2491976922

Or this one. I don't think a person could go wrong with either one. And I would love to see Dianes ride go to a good home right now.

**72 Super** · 10-03-2004, 12:24 PM

Hi and welcome from Maryland

Ray

bigmark · 10-03-2004, 12:34 PM

thanks for all the welcomes guys.
those were nice trucks in the links, i like the pick up but blazers are not my thing really. i like pick ups. but it was nice.

this is one ive had my eye on,do you guys think its worth it.

http://www.collectorcartraderonline....6/69684606.htm

then theres this one,but dosent seem near as nice and its same price!

http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...8/72783728.htm

ok then theres this DREAM truck..way outa my range but i think everyone will enjoy to see.
http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...9/75142949.htm

tell me what you guys think, are these trucks worth it, the 9,500 ones.
thanks,mark

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 10-03-2004, 01:07 PM

Welcome to the board from southern oregon....

frost89434 · 10-03-2004, 01:12 PM

Welcome from nevada

Rusty Rider · 10-03-2004, 04:12 PM

Welcome from West Virginia.

**Canadian694x4** · 10-03-2004, 04:33 PM

Welcome From The Great White North!

*Randy70C-10* · 10-03-2004, 07:20 PM

You won't have to worry about any emissions on our trucks (California may be an exception).....BTW, where are you from? Welcome to the board, update your location!! :p

**lolife99** · 10-03-2004, 07:54 PM

Welcome also,... from Missouri. Hang out here awhile,... there's alot of good people on this board.

Hutch · 10-03-2004, 08:10 PM

bigmark
Welcome
This is the place to get all your Chevrolet truck questions answered
Here is a little more detail and a better price on the first link.
1972 K10 swb
Here is another one:
1972 Cheyenne K10

bigmark · 10-03-2004, 10:08 PM

thank you guys for showing some trucks.....i really like that red 72 but i want a auto.
so trucks of this caliber im looking at...would you say they would only need small up keep?
as opposed to a diff problem every time i turn around?
someone asked were im located...in so calif.

Longhorn Man · 10-03-2004, 10:46 PM

Welcome to the board. You came to the right place. (Heartbeat is a good place too though)

You are wise to want a truck from your area before relocating east. The trucks in your part of the world are what our dreams are made of.

Personally, i would look for something that is some what close to stock. If it is mostly original, or stock style repairs, then you'll know what you are dealing with. If it is something that has been built from 20 different trucks, then there are many variables. I'm not dissin anyone's mutt truck (heck, look at mine) but I'm just saying for 10 grand, you should be able to get a very nice very original truck.
In your area, I would demand a rust free body, and perferably original paint. I would rather get a rig that needs painting than one that was just painted....it is too easy to hide a junk body under paint.
On the engine/drivetrain, I am a bit more flexable personally. What ever you want, hopefully it'll have. You said you want an automatic....don't let that kill a deal on the perfect truck. They can be easily swapped over to automatic, and then the truck could be exactly what you wanted. The engine goes the same way IMO, if it has an inline 6...who cares, you can slap a 400 small block in there in no time, or a 383 stroker, or what ever you want.
Inside the truck is also a place where I like to see fairly stock stuff. An aftermarket wheel and maybe some accessory guages added are fine...even recomended IMO. (I don't trust 30+ year old guages) But stock style seats are a must for me, be it a bench or the much prefered buckets. Look under the carpet for rust, Even in Cali, if the truck sat for a year or two under a tree with the wing vent open, you could have some rot forming under the rug.
What ever has been modified, you have to look real close to the quality of work. 4X4 trucks are commonly fitted with body and/or suspention lifts. Look at it real close, know your local laws concerning this, (including your planned new home state) and take it to a pro if needed. Find some one in your area who would be willing to go with you to look at it...perferably a ford or dodge guy...they will tell you why you shouldn't get it, and point out every stupid flaw in hopes to get you to go to the dark side. (that would be the ford or dodge camp)
Read as much as you can on these boards if you are not real familiar on these rigs. The 4X4 pages should be packed with what is original, what is good, what is junk....ect. (I'm guessing...I've never clicked on the link)
And feel free to ask us anything about prospective trucks.

As far as dependability goes, you are dealing with a truck that is older than many of us on this board. Stuff will brake. However, a $10,000 truck should be pretty darned reliable, and when stuff does go wrong, it is normally a cheaper repair than a new truck, and in a pinch, you can always rig them to limp to the next exit.

nu2-72 · 10-03-2004, 11:12 PM

Rage, every time I see your sig or that pic, I think you are one sick man. LOL

bigmark · 10-03-2004, 11:43 PM

longhorn man...thank you for the fantastic reply...you went over all points.
i feel the exact same as you...i would get some temp,gas,tach,volt,pressure gauges asap...as to monitor everything. what do you guys reccommend for easy to hook up gauges?
ideally id love to have a 454 under the hood. i had a nice dark side truck lol(70 f250 camper special sport custom 2wd with a 460 semi-built) loved the bb power!

i want stock apperance for the most part....im not personaly into low rider and flashy stuff on the these trucks. just my oppinion.

thanks all for the replys.

Longhorn Man · 10-04-2004, 12:17 AM

Big blocks present a challenge on these trucks. They were never sold with them, and there are a few mods needed to do it on a 4X4.
As far as guages go, even the cheap sun pro guages work great for a daily driver. There tachs, even as cheap as they are, are more acurate than most factory ones.

bigmark · 10-04-2004, 02:17 AM

so is it really hard to get a bb into these trucks?

i got my 70 f250 with the 460(466 acually)and it looked stock. do the fords take the bb easier then the chevys?????

cuz id want one eventually i think. what need to be done to a 4x4 for one to fit

DMNCLNR · 10-04-2004, 02:31 AM

I have seen pleanty of them with big blocks. My brother had one in his, but he replaced it with an affordable 350 while he builds the 454 back up. My 2wd blazer also had a big block in it, there are very few things that you will have to worry about. As far as i know, and remember they are very minimal.. Oh and my brothers truck is for sale for $5500. It has the 350, but would come with the 454 that needs rebuilt! nice clean truck for the price too. ill try and get some pics up@

DMNCLNR · 10-04-2004, 02:32 AM

Oh and this one is Sweet! IMO i think its way nicer then the red one! Who knows what it will go for. Definitly my choice, that or Dianes Blazer!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2491976922

10-03-2004, 12:50 AM	#1
bigmark Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 10	hi, new member with questions. hello everyone. im currenty looking for a 67-72 chevy/gmc 4x4 as a daily driver. i had a few older trucks and miss there caracter and style and simplicity. i love the bodystyle of this run,67-72,and want 4x4. what year did trucks start coming with all the emmission junk? i know here in calif anything below 74 i belive is exempt. ive been looking in the classic autotrader online and see a few 4x4s(many more 4x2)and they seem to range from 5,000 to 20,000+. i am prepared to spend up to 10,000 for a very nice one. as i am not as gifted as some of you are in the restoring process. so i need to get something that is already very nice...and add to that and keep it that way. what things should i look for as far as warning signs or what not? my plan is to purchese the truck here in so cal before i move back to minnesota, and drive it back. if i get a nice one will i have any problems driving the truck 2000 miles??? sorry for all the questions but hope you guys can help. thanks, mark

10-03-2004, 04:14 AM	#3
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	welcome to the board to both of you 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

10-03-2004, 09:00 AM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. Check out the parts page, that's where members sell their trucks here. Good luck with your search! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-03-2004, 09:22 AM	#5
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Welcome To The Board...... bigmark Well ...i Am The Ragenrat638..... butt....... I Am A Rather Big Mark Too :d.....WELCOME AGAIN....YOUR PAL ....MARK Last edited by rage'nrat638; 07-12-2007 at 07:05 AM.

10-03-2004, 10:04 AM	#6
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,582	Welcome from NorCal. Only thing I can answer about Calif. emissions is my 72 K20 had only PCV, charcoal canister, and intake snorkel. Pretty sure all 67-72s are now smog exempt. A decent truck in good mechanical condition will have no more trouble with a 2000 mile trip than anything else, and probably none at all. These things are simple and reliable. Good luck in your search! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

10-03-2004, 12:53 AM	#2
bigmark Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 10	oh and im also a new member on the classic hearbeat forum, i recognize a few people from there. any replys will be helpfull. thanks agian

10-03-2004, 11:30 AM	#7
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...2&goto=newpost Try this one. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

10-03-2004, 11:33 AM	#8
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2491976922 Or this one. I don't think a person could go wrong with either one. And I would love to see Dianes ride go to a good home right now. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

10-03-2004, 12:24 PM	#9
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,682	Hi and welcome from Maryland Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

10-03-2004, 12:34 PM	#10
bigmark Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 10	thanks for all the welcomes guys. those were nice trucks in the links, i like the pick up but blazers are not my thing really. i like pick ups. but it was nice. this is one ive had my eye on,do you guys think its worth it. http://www.collectorcartraderonline....6/69684606.htm then theres this one,but dosent seem near as nice and its same price! http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...8/72783728.htm ok then theres this DREAM truck..way outa my range but i think everyone will enjoy to see. http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...9/75142949.htm tell me what you guys think, are these trucks worth it, the 9,500 ones. thanks,mark

10-03-2004, 01:07 PM	#11
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10-03-2004, 01:12 PM	#12
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10-03-2004, 07:20 PM	#15
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	You won't have to worry about any emissions on our trucks (California may be an exception).....BTW, where are you from? Welcome to the board, update your location!! :p



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10-03-2004, 07:54 PM	#16
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,691	Welcome also,... from Missouri. Hang out here awhile,... there's alot of good people on this board. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-03-2004, 08:10 PM	#17
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	bigmark Welcome This is the place to get all your Chevrolet truck questions answered Here is a little more detail and a better price on the first link. 1972 K10 swb Here is another one: 1972 Cheyenne K10 __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

10-03-2004, 10:08 PM	#18
bigmark Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 10	thank you guys for showing some trucks.....i really like that red 72 but i want a auto. so trucks of this caliber im looking at...would you say they would only need small up keep? as opposed to a diff problem every time i turn around? someone asked were im located...in so calif.

10-03-2004, 10:46 PM	#19
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Welcome to the board. You came to the right place. (Heartbeat is a good place too though) You are wise to want a truck from your area before relocating east. The trucks in your part of the world are what our dreams are made of. Personally, i would look for something that is some what close to stock. If it is mostly original, or stock style repairs, then you'll know what you are dealing with. If it is something that has been built from 20 different trucks, then there are many variables. I'm not dissin anyone's mutt truck (heck, look at mine) but I'm just saying for 10 grand, you should be able to get a very nice very original truck. In your area, I would demand a rust free body, and perferably original paint. I would rather get a rig that needs painting than one that was just painted....it is too easy to hide a junk body under paint. On the engine/drivetrain, I am a bit more flexable personally. What ever you want, hopefully it'll have. You said you want an automatic....don't let that kill a deal on the perfect truck. They can be easily swapped over to automatic, and then the truck could be exactly what you wanted. The engine goes the same way IMO, if it has an inline 6...who cares, you can slap a 400 small block in there in no time, or a 383 stroker, or what ever you want. Inside the truck is also a place where I like to see fairly stock stuff. An aftermarket wheel and maybe some accessory guages added are fine...even recomended IMO. (I don't trust 30+ year old guages) But stock style seats are a must for me, be it a bench or the much prefered buckets. Look under the carpet for rust, Even in Cali, if the truck sat for a year or two under a tree with the wing vent open, you could have some rot forming under the rug. What ever has been modified, you have to look real close to the quality of work. 4X4 trucks are commonly fitted with body and/or suspention lifts. Look at it real close, know your local laws concerning this, (including your planned new home state) and take it to a pro if needed. Find some one in your area who would be willing to go with you to look at it...perferably a ford or dodge guy...they will tell you why you shouldn't get it, and point out every stupid flaw in hopes to get you to go to the dark side. (that would be the ford or dodge camp) Read as much as you can on these boards if you are not real familiar on these rigs. The 4X4 pages should be packed with what is original, what is good, what is junk....ect. (I'm guessing...I've never clicked on the link) And feel free to ask us anything about prospective trucks. As far as dependability goes, you are dealing with a truck that is older than many of us on this board. Stuff will brake. However, a $10,000 truck should be pretty darned reliable, and when stuff does go wrong, it is normally a cheaper repair than a new truck, and in a pinch, you can always rig them to limp to the next exit.

10-03-2004, 11:12 PM	#20
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Rage, every time I see your sig or that pic, I think you are one sick man. LOL __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

10-03-2004, 11:43 PM	#21
bigmark Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 10	longhorn man...thank you for the fantastic reply...you went over all points. i feel the exact same as you...i would get some temp,gas,tach,volt,pressure gauges asap...as to monitor everything. what do you guys reccommend for easy to hook up gauges? ideally id love to have a 454 under the hood. i had a nice dark side truck lol(70 f250 camper special sport custom 2wd with a 460 semi-built) loved the bb power! i want stock apperance for the most part....im not personaly into low rider and flashy stuff on the these trucks. just my oppinion. thanks all for the replys.

10-04-2004, 12:17 AM	#22
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Big blocks present a challenge on these trucks. They were never sold with them, and there are a few mods needed to do it on a 4X4. As far as guages go, even the cheap sun pro guages work great for a daily driver. There tachs, even as cheap as they are, are more acurate than most factory ones.

10-04-2004, 02:17 AM	#23
bigmark Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 10	so is it really hard to get a bb into these trucks? i got my 70 f250 with the 460(466 acually)and it looked stock. do the fords take the bb easier then the chevys????? cuz id want one eventually i think. what need to be done to a 4x4 for one to fit

10-04-2004, 02:31 AM	#24
DMNCLNR Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Orange County Cali Posts: 258	I have seen pleanty of them with big blocks. My brother had one in his, but he replaced it with an affordable 350 while he builds the 454 back up. My 2wd blazer also had a big block in it, there are very few things that you will have to worry about. As far as i know, and remember they are very minimal.. Oh and my brothers truck is for sale for $5500. It has the 350, but would come with the 454 that needs rebuilt! nice clean truck for the price too. ill try and get some pics up@ __________________ 64 caravelle camper 58 Vert bug 64 SS nova for sale 14k http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums...ad.php?t=46362 Wanted: any early V.Ws any condition!

10-04-2004, 02:32 AM	#25
DMNCLNR Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Orange County Cali Posts: 258	Oh and this one is Sweet! IMO i think its way nicer then the red one! Who knows what it will go for. Definitly my choice, that or Dianes Blazer! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2491976922 __________________ 64 caravelle camper 58 Vert bug 64 SS nova for sale 14k http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums...ad.php?t=46362 Wanted: any early V.Ws any condition!

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