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67chev · 10-22-2004, 02:57 AM

Did you guys see these trucks on Evil-bay??

Chopped up!!!

A '71???

**COBALT** · 10-22-2004, 03:27 AM

That's what we call a "Project Gone Bad"....way bad.

Alexis · 10-22-2004, 03:37 AM

I can only say homie was on some sht when he thought up that idea. It seems crack doesn't kill.I'm refering to thing number 1. Not the yellow truck.

toms68cst · 10-22-2004, 08:48 AM

The sad part of it is the person selling that chopped up truck has a fair amount of time invested in it. Are we supposed to be impressed with that picture of the reciepts???

IMO that thing is worth little more than the value of the NAPPA crate 350.

Joe67 · 10-22-2004, 08:50 AM

Nice kindling...

Longhorn Man · 10-22-2004, 09:15 AM

Thing #1...what can we say, too much damage done, might be decent fenders and an engine/tranny.

I wonder how he can call thing #2 (the yellow one) a 71....it has a 69/70 cab, a 67 fromt clip, a fugly miss matched bed, a state issued VIN...which may not float in other states. And advertising it as a 69,000 mile truck?

TugOwar · 10-22-2004, 09:28 AM

At least thing #2 has some potential. Looks like thing #1 suffered a long, painful death.

Man you guys are good! Able to tell what year model cab a truck has! And I always thought all 67-72 cabs were the same. I hope someday I'm as knowledgable as you all.

beaterC10 · 10-22-2004, 09:38 AM

I kinda like both trucks (no I don't smoke crack). I don't hold it against the guy with the yellow truck to use various year body parts, but I see where the state issued VIN might be an issue.

What is so bad about the first truck?

**too much stuff** · 10-22-2004, 09:48 AM

Anyone notice #2 truck has a "K" in the vin number?

Longhorn Man · 10-22-2004, 10:02 AM

it's a state issued VIN, they can issue abc123456 if they wanted, but ion reality, the cab is probably off an inline powered 4X4.

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I don't hold it against the guy with the yellow truck to use various year body parts

I have no problems with it either, however, don't advertise it as something it isn't.

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This 1971 CHEVY C10 is a rare gem

What's so rare about it?
How can he justify the mileage claim?
Just too many things wrong with the claim verses the vehicle IMO. Plus, there is some poor sap out there that is going to buy it and swear that the 71 chevy has no marker lights and has that grill...ect Ad I hate to see ppl misled on a sale.

**CPNE** · 10-22-2004, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

Anyone notice #2 truck has a "K" in the vin number?

I'm sure the KS is for the Kansas issued VIN. Funny though how i mimics the Chevy pattern and could be miscontrued for a 4wd, six cylinder VIN.

Budweis · 10-22-2004, 10:49 AM

the 72 c-10 looks better in the pic he posted of it on table sitting in the snow before he started.

Primed67 · 10-22-2004, 12:15 PM

Is it just me or does the first one look like he was trying to make it a unibody?

junkyardjohn · 10-22-2004, 12:39 PM

LIGHTEN UP GUYS. EVERYBODY HAS A DIFFERENT IDEA OF WHAT IS ATTRACTIVE & WHAT ISN'T. ( I SAW A KID YESTERDAY WITH GREEN HAIR FOR GODS SAKE) THOSE ARE NOT THE LAST TWO 67-72 CHEVY TRUCKS ON THIS PLANET. IF SOMEONE WANTS TO CUT THEM UP, WHO REALLY CARES. YOU GUYS ACT LIKE YOU DON'T HAVE ENOUGH TRAGEDYS IN YOUR OWN LIFE TO WORRY ABOUT & ARE FORCED TO WORRY ABOUT WHAT COMPLETE STRANGERS WHO HAVE ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH YOUR SAFE LITTLE LIFE ARE THINKING & DOING. GET A HOBBY!! AS LONG AS HE IS NOT DISFIGURING MY TRUCK, I DON'T CARE WHAT HE DOES WITH HIS. THE KEY WORD HERE IS HIS

JOHN

Longhorn Man · 10-22-2004, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Primed67

Is it just me or does the first one look like he was trying to make it a unibody?

Yup

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Originally Posted by E-bay add

BACK OF CAB AND FRONT OF BOX HAVE BEEN CUT OUT AND STARTED SHAVING THE GAP.....

**fine69** · 10-22-2004, 03:24 PM

Amen John. Who gives a crap. I personally hope more guys hack up trucks. Makes mine worth more. Aint like GM didnt build tons of them.

*botboy* · 10-22-2004, 03:35 PM

Yeah the second truck looks like he cut out the rear cab/front bed sections and started merging them....at least he did it with a rather plentiful truck cab and not did such a mess to a 2WD blazer....

crazy longhorn · 10-22-2004, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by junkyardjohn

LIGHTEN UP GUYS. EVERYBODY HAS A DIFFERENT IDEA OF WHAT IS ATTRACTIVE & WHAT ISN'T. ( I SAW A KID YESTERDAY WITH GREEN HAIR FOR GODS SAKE) THOSE ARE NOT THE LAST TWO 67-72 CHEVY TRUCKS ON THIS PLANET. IF SOMEONE WANTS TO CUT THEM UP, WHO REALLY CARES. YOU GUYS ACT LIKE YOU DON'T HAVE ENOUGH TRAGEDYS IN YOUR OWN LIFE TO WORRY ABOUT & ARE FORCED TO WORRY ABOUT WHAT COMPLETE STRANGERS WHO HAVE ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH YOUR SAFE LITTLE LIFE ARE THINKING & DOING. GET A HOBBY!! AS LONG AS HE IS NOT DISFIGURING MY TRUCK, I DON'T CARE WHAT HE DOES WITH HIS. THE KEY WORD HERE IS HIS

JOHN

Amen bro! I am pretty sure that some of the mods I have done will get a few of the guys goin.....but it was My truck afterall

im not sure where i stand on that "green hair" tho

.....saw a teen gal up in chicago, with pink & purple hair......got smacked upside the head by the wifey(for wondering out loud, if it was the same color on the bottom end

) crazyl, always thinking

dubie · 10-22-2004, 04:00 PM

The first one, with the exception of the missing top bar for the windshield, has a lot of potential. I was asking on the Blazer board about latching a blazer top because I would like to make a hard top convertible 72 pickup for a next project. Sure hope you guys aren't this critical of me when I decide to fire up the welder. It just shows you that everyones tastes are different and some people might actually put some creativity into build something unique
Lighten up

smokekiki · 10-22-2004, 04:02 PM

That first one could be cool if You had the money and or know how to make a lift off carson top for it.

gr8scott51 · 10-22-2004, 04:03 PM

You've got a '58 to build - forget about the convertible.

**CPNE** · 10-22-2004, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by junkyardjohn

...AS LONG AS HE IS NOT DISFIGURING MY TRUCK, I DON'T CARE WHAT HE DOES WITH HIS...

Are you implying these trucks are disfigured? Tisk, Tisk

Actually, much like the green hair, the builders of these trucks are looking for attention. After all, of all the trucks on ebay, very few are singled out on this board for ANY reason. So in reality, the goal has been achieved.

Now attention can be positive or negative, but when you do something radical its to be expected you'll get some of both. As long as the negativity is not mean-spirited or demeaning, then "who cares?".

I'm sure the sellers don't mind the added exposure either. Just like the green haired kid's mother, there's someone out there that will love these trucks too.

So lighten up, it's all pretty harmless "water cooler" chat.

724wdcopper · 10-22-2004, 04:16 PM

i too, dont mind either one. i like the fact they dont look like stockers. nothing against stock, but i appreciate the creativity that others show with their rides. how boring would it be if we all drove factory original trucks? say goodby to engine swaps, custom interiors, custom wheels....etc. at least their not imports!

dubie · 10-22-2004, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by gr8scott51

You've got a '58 to build - forget about the convertible.

Tell me about it

Gotta get our asses moving on tearing the body of that thing

Budweis · 10-22-2004, 04:39 PM

personally if i bought the first one id have to strip it and start over. if your gonna go that far at least go through the suspension and frame and dont have overspray all over engine compartment like you painted a new crate motor with it in place. like you said he can do what he want since he owns it but that dont mean we have to say it looks awesome. even the rear fenderwells look rigged to me at least could have made them 3 pieces instead of having a bunch of patches welded together like afterthought. if its so great how come no bids at 500.00? overall id say its probably worth the 500.00 if that makes you guys feel better

i still say its a piece Cr@p. ok now i got to get back to the tragedys in my life cya

10-22-2004, 08:48 AM	#4
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,282	The sad part of it is the person selling that chopped up truck has a fair amount of time invested in it. Are we supposed to be impressed with that picture of the reciepts??? IMO that thing is worth little more than the value of the NAPPA crate 350. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

10-22-2004, 08:50 AM	#5
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10-22-2004, 09:48 AM	#9
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,712	Anyone notice #2 truck has a "K" in the vin number? __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

10-22-2004, 10:49 AM	#12
Budweis Geared for Collision Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St. Louis, Mo. Posts: 683	the 72 c-10 looks better in the pic he posted of it on table sitting in the snow before he started. Attached Images __________________ MEMBER OF THE 4 WHEEL DISK BRAKE CLUB 1970 C/K20 3/4 Ton 1996 Collectors Edition Corvette 1977 Corvette Coupe

10-22-2004, 12:15 PM	#13
Primed67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tyler Posts: 575	Is it just me or does the first one look like he was trying to make it a unibody? __________________ 1969 Chevrolet SWB Stepside 1959 Chevrolet apache * Sold 1967 Prostreet Chevy SWB Fleetside *Sold 2014 1/2 ton Crew Cab Chevrolet 4x4

10-22-2004, 02:57 AM	#1
67chev Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 458	What are these people thinking??? Did you guys see these trucks on Evil-bay?? Chopped up!!! A '71??? __________________ "SicStee8" Chevy SWB Fleetside, in progress...500 HP 383 w/TriPower, 700r4, 3.73's, Lowered, Shaved Driprail/sidemarkers/handles/ant, Gonna rock!! '96 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 '84 Chevy C/K10 4X4 (FOR SALE)

10-22-2004, 03:27 AM	#2
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	That's what we call a "Project Gone Bad"....way bad. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

10-22-2004, 03:37 AM	#3
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	I can only say homie was on some sht when he thought up that idea. It seems crack doesn't kill.I'm refering to thing number 1. Not the yellow truck.

10-22-2004, 09:15 AM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Thing #1...what can we say, too much damage done, might be decent fenders and an engine/tranny. I wonder how he can call thing #2 (the yellow one) a 71....it has a 69/70 cab, a 67 fromt clip, a fugly miss matched bed, a state issued VIN...which may not float in other states. And advertising it as a 69,000 mile truck?

10-22-2004, 09:28 AM	#7
TugOwar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pleasanton, TX Posts: 1,723	At least thing #2 has some potential. Looks like thing #1 suffered a long, painful death. Man you guys are good! Able to tell what year model cab a truck has! And I always thought all 67-72 cabs were the same. I hope someday I'm as knowledgable as you all.

10-22-2004, 09:38 AM	#8
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	I kinda like both trucks (no I don't smoke crack). I don't hold it against the guy with the yellow truck to use various year body parts, but I see where the state issued VIN might be an issue. What is so bad about the first truck?

10-22-2004, 12:39 PM	#14
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	LIGHTEN UP GUYS. EVERYBODY HAS A DIFFERENT IDEA OF WHAT IS ATTRACTIVE & WHAT ISN'T. ( I SAW A KID YESTERDAY WITH GREEN HAIR FOR GODS SAKE) THOSE ARE NOT THE LAST TWO 67-72 CHEVY TRUCKS ON THIS PLANET. IF SOMEONE WANTS TO CUT THEM UP, WHO REALLY CARES. YOU GUYS ACT LIKE YOU DON'T HAVE ENOUGH TRAGEDYS IN YOUR OWN LIFE TO WORRY ABOUT & ARE FORCED TO WORRY ABOUT WHAT COMPLETE STRANGERS WHO HAVE ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH YOUR SAFE LITTLE LIFE ARE THINKING & DOING. GET A HOBBY!! AS LONG AS HE IS NOT DISFIGURING MY TRUCK, I DON'T CARE WHAT HE DOES WITH HIS. THE KEY WORD HERE IS HIS JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST Last edited by junkyardjohn; 10-22-2004 at 02:25 PM.

10-22-2004, 03:24 PM	#16
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Amen John. Who gives a crap. I personally hope more guys hack up trucks. Makes mine worth more. Aint like GM didnt build tons of them. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

10-22-2004, 03:35 PM	#17
botboy Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Delano, MN Posts: 630	Yeah the second truck looks like he cut out the rear cab/front bed sections and started merging them....at least he did it with a rather plentiful truck cab and not did such a mess to a 2WD blazer....

10-22-2004, 04:00 PM	#19
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	The first one, with the exception of the missing top bar for the windshield, has a lot of potential. I was asking on the Blazer board about latching a blazer top because I would like to make a hard top convertible 72 pickup for a next project. Sure hope you guys aren't this critical of me when I decide to fire up the welder. It just shows you that everyones tastes are different and some people might actually put some creativity into build something unique Lighten up __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795



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10-22-2004, 04:02 PM	#20
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	That first one could be cool if You had the money and or know how to make a lift off carson top for it. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

10-22-2004, 04:03 PM	#21
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	You've got a '58 to build - forget about the convertible. __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

10-22-2004, 04:16 PM	#23
724wdcopper graphic designer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 841	i too, dont mind either one. i like the fact they dont look like stockers. nothing against stock, but i appreciate the creativity that others show with their rides. how boring would it be if we all drove factory original trucks? say goodby to engine swaps, custom interiors, custom wheels....etc. at least their not imports!

10-22-2004, 04:39 PM	#25
Budweis Geared for Collision Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St. Louis, Mo. Posts: 683	personally if i bought the first one id have to strip it and start over. if your gonna go that far at least go through the suspension and frame and dont have overspray all over engine compartment like you painted a new crate motor with it in place. like you said he can do what he want since he owns it but that dont mean we have to say it looks awesome. even the rear fenderwells look rigged to me at least could have made them 3 pieces instead of having a bunch of patches welded together like afterthought. if its so great how come no bids at 500.00? overall id say its probably worth the 500.00 if that makes you guys feel better i still say its a piece Cr@p. ok now i got to get back to the tragedys in my life cya __________________ MEMBER OF THE 4 WHEEL DISK BRAKE CLUB 1970 C/K20 3/4 Ton 1996 Collectors Edition Corvette 1977 Corvette Coupe

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