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rivernut · 07-06-2005, 02:25 PM

While driving along hwy 52 in the very southern half of Minnesota for work, I spotted a 72 2 wheel long bed sitting in a small one horse dealership.(amish country). Anyway. It had $2,600 or best offer on it. After just scanning it, I couldn't believe how clean it was so I crawled underneath.(with dress pants and good shirt, my wife about sh%#t.) It was completely rust free!!!! After digging through the glove box I saw it had all service receipts from an Arizona garage. Most recently in 2003 a new 350 crate motor and rear end. Over $4,500 in tickets. I finally got ahold of the shop owner and negotiated to $2,400 and purchased the truck. The box and front clip are perfect (except for 3 coats of paint brush paint). It looks like it needs a left rocker panel but other than that the cab is perfect. The inside of cab is very clean. It still has the sound pad stuck to the floor and no unneccessary holes drilled throughout. The gauges all work and the windshield wiper squirter squirts. The rims are the original steel with hub cabs and grill is perfect. I'm not sure if I paid too much but finding something this rust free and together seems to be worth it too me. I drives great and smooth down the road. Any thoughts about the price? My wife is being a complete pain in my $ss about the price.(she thinks its way too much but $500 would have been too much for her.) I need some help from you professionals. Thanks.
Rivernut

meathead95 · 07-06-2005, 02:31 PM

sounds like a great buy to me.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 07-06-2005, 02:34 PM

Here in CA $2400 doesnâ€™t buy you much. judging by your description, I'd say you got a good deal, congratulations

Joe67 · 07-06-2005, 02:40 PM

Sounds like a great find! Post some pics

**Hart_Rod** · 07-06-2005, 02:40 PM

I'll give you $2,500 for it

. We need some pics!

Rob

rivernut · 07-06-2005, 02:42 PM

Thanks. I'll get some photo's out. Now I can show my wife the post and let her soak her head to cool off!!!!!

Deuce · 07-06-2005, 02:43 PM

$2501.50!

boraxman · 07-06-2005, 03:37 PM

COME ON LETS SEE IT!

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-06-2005, 03:51 PM

Paul72 · 07-06-2005, 08:37 PM

I just drove up 52 last Friday from Waterloo - and I missed it? My wife is amazed how many old chevys I see as we drive around - looking behind the barn as we pass, etc. Sounds like a great deal to me. Wanna see the pics!

Paul

mikeoj · 07-06-2005, 09:23 PM

That's a deal for your part of the country!!!!

Huck · 07-06-2005, 09:54 PM

?Women need logic, emotion, etc. Tell her you need somthing to get get garden mulch with. It's perfect for going to the nursery for flowers, trees, sod, etc. Ask her:" what color would look nice?" Works for me!!hehehehe

byrd · 07-07-2005, 06:11 AM

Huck is such a DON Juan. lol

OLDCHEV4X4 · 07-07-2005, 06:19 AM

Just imagine how much it would cost you to fix all the rust that is usually on these trucks. And compare that to a rust free new truck. Looks like a bargin to me!

krue · 07-07-2005, 07:47 AM

Sounds like you stole it to me!

rivernut · 07-07-2005, 09:20 AM

Pual72,
I bought it in Canton Minn. about 5 miles inside the border and 30 min. north of Decorah Iowa. It seems like it had been sitting there for a while and i can't figure out why it hadn't sold. A young girl from the area born in 1983 (yound enough) moved to Arizona and bought the truck from an old gentleman in the area who worked with his wife. She drove it home once to Minn. and then moved back. It has been up here for about a year, not driven in winter. There is service and overhaul manuals and service records back to 1974. It looks to have been the original color (olive green) then sometime lately a really sh%ty paint job just screwed it up. I have been driving it to work the last two days and it's a runner. I stopped at the body shop where I get my things painted and it looks like it needs fixed in 2 spots. 1 right at the bottom below the door hinge on the driver rocker has a 3 inch round spot ( i think from sitting water) and on the back corner of the cab on the pass. side about a 1/2 round spot. Othe than that were good. Rims and tires gotta go. will have pics today.
Rivernut

Chris H · 07-07-2005, 09:40 AM

Does it look like this?
http://www.findcars.com/a.php3?q=113420

rivernut · 07-07-2005, 10:56 AM

Chris,
Thats it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rivernut

thecatseye66 · 07-07-2005, 12:45 PM

Yes, you stole it.

07-06-2005, 02:25 PM	#1
rivernut Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: guttenberg, iowa Posts: 38	Found: 72 Arizona Truck. While driving along hwy 52 in the very southern half of Minnesota for work, I spotted a 72 2 wheel long bed sitting in a small one horse dealership.(amish country). Anyway. It had $2,600 or best offer on it. After just scanning it, I couldn't believe how clean it was so I crawled underneath.(with dress pants and good shirt, my wife about sh%#t.) It was completely rust free!!!! After digging through the glove box I saw it had all service receipts from an Arizona garage. Most recently in 2003 a new 350 crate motor and rear end. Over $4,500 in tickets. I finally got ahold of the shop owner and negotiated to $2,400 and purchased the truck. The box and front clip are perfect (except for 3 coats of paint brush paint). It looks like it needs a left rocker panel but other than that the cab is perfect. The inside of cab is very clean. It still has the sound pad stuck to the floor and no unneccessary holes drilled throughout. The gauges all work and the windshield wiper squirter squirts. The rims are the original steel with hub cabs and grill is perfect. I'm not sure if I paid too much but finding something this rust free and together seems to be worth it too me. I drives great and smooth down the road. Any thoughts about the price? My wife is being a complete pain in my $ss about the price.(she thinks its way too much but $500 would have been too much for her.) I need some help from you professionals. Thanks. Rivernut

07-06-2005, 02:31 PM	#2
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	sounds like a great buy to me. __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

07-06-2005, 02:34 PM	#3
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,111	Here in CA $2400 doesnâ€™t buy you much. judging by your description, I'd say you got a good deal, congratulations __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

07-06-2005, 02:40 PM	#4
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07-06-2005, 02:40 PM	#5
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,840	Truck I'll give you $2,500 for it . We need some pics! Rob __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

07-06-2005, 02:42 PM	#6
rivernut Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: guttenberg, iowa Posts: 38	Thanks. I'll get some photo's out. Now I can show my wife the post and let her soak her head to cool off!!!!!

07-06-2005, 02:43 PM	#7
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07-06-2005, 03:37 PM	#8
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07-06-2005, 03:51 PM	#9
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07-06-2005, 08:37 PM	#10
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 1,147	You mean I missed one?!!! I just drove up 52 last Friday from Waterloo - and I missed it? My wife is amazed how many old chevys I see as we drive around - looking behind the barn as we pass, etc. Sounds like a great deal to me. Wanna see the pics! Paul __________________ '72 Chevy K20 - 383/4sp/205 - SOLD after 41 years in the family Next project - K/5 Tahoe (71 Blazer on 99 Tahoe chassis) Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789958

07-06-2005, 09:23 PM	#11
mikeoj Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: WI,USA Posts: 495	That's a deal for your part of the country!!!! __________________ 69 Lwb C-10 402/700R4 70 Lwb C-10 250/3pd Wisc.

07-06-2005, 09:54 PM	#12
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	?Women need logic, emotion, etc. Tell her you need somthing to get get garden mulch with. It's perfect for going to the nursery for flowers, trees, sod, etc. Ask her:" what color would look nice?" Works for me!!hehehehe

07-07-2005, 06:19 AM	#14
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	Just imagine how much it would cost you to fix all the rust that is usually on these trucks. And compare that to a rust free new truck. Looks like a bargin to me! __________________ 72 k/10 short wideside 72 k/5 Blazer 72 K/5 Blazer - obstacle course racer 72 custom/10 8' bed 70 K/5 Blazer 67 C-30 GMC Flat bed 86 GMC K2500 Plow Truck 85 GMC K3500 84 M1008 85 M1008 77 G30 Motor Home 72 Sears 12hp Tractor Glenmoore, Pennsylvania

07-07-2005, 07:47 AM	#15
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Sounds like you stole it to me! __________________ "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"

07-07-2005, 09:20 AM	#16
rivernut Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: guttenberg, iowa Posts: 38	Pual72, I bought it in Canton Minn. about 5 miles inside the border and 30 min. north of Decorah Iowa. It seems like it had been sitting there for a while and i can't figure out why it hadn't sold. A young girl from the area born in 1983 (yound enough) moved to Arizona and bought the truck from an old gentleman in the area who worked with his wife. She drove it home once to Minn. and then moved back. It has been up here for about a year, not driven in winter. There is service and overhaul manuals and service records back to 1974. It looks to have been the original color (olive green) then sometime lately a really sh%ty paint job just screwed it up. I have been driving it to work the last two days and it's a runner. I stopped at the body shop where I get my things painted and it looks like it needs fixed in 2 spots. 1 right at the bottom below the door hinge on the driver rocker has a 3 inch round spot ( i think from sitting water) and on the back corner of the cab on the pass. side about a 1/2 round spot. Othe than that were good. Rims and tires gotta go. will have pics today. Rivernut



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07-07-2005, 09:40 AM	#17
Chris H 72 C30 Trailer Queen Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: SE MN, USA Posts: 794	Does it look like this? http://www.findcars.com/a.php3?q=113420 __________________ Chris H 72 C30 133" 72 C30 157" flat-dump 69 C10 short fleet 71 ElCamino 2000 K2500 crewcab shortbed (sold, sorry old friend) 2005 GMC 2500HD shortcrew Duramax 2006 K1500 RCSB and a couple other projects/parts Last edited by Chris H; 07-07-2005 at 09:41 AM.

07-07-2005, 10:56 AM	#18
rivernut Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: guttenberg, iowa Posts: 38	Chris, Thats it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rivernut

07-07-2005, 12:45 PM	#19
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