Looking at a 70 GMC, help?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

KAILUAZ · 08-03-2005, 09:17 AM

So this 1970 GMC Super Custom 3/4 ton has been for sale for a few months. The truck looks to be in decent condition, frame is straight and is free of major rot. It has disk breaks on all fours and a 350 w/auto trans. Interior is semi stock with seats out of a newer truck. Has A/C, unkown if it works.
I ran the numbers and this guy is the 3rd owner. In 2000 when it was registered it had 80,000 miles on it.
Anyway what should I look for when I call/go check it out? Any areas of special interest on these trucks that would be a deal breaker?
He is asking $2500 firm (from $3500 last month or so).

Hunter · 08-03-2005, 09:35 AM

Look for cancer (and/or Bondo!) in the typical spots: Rockers, cab corners, floorboards at kick plates. The 4 wheel disc setup has had mixed reviews here. Sounds like an entirely fair price if that's the truck you want and its in good shape....
FWIW, H.
PS, lets see some images of it!

1969 GMC · 08-03-2005, 11:41 AM

4 wheel discs is definitely not stock...actually, stock would be 4 wheel drums.
just so you know...someone has been working on it. hopefully they did a good (safe) job.

KAILUAZ · 08-03-2005, 06:18 PM

Thanks, I'm going to check it out tomorrow. Its got a new 350, 2500(?) trans, 4brl, headers and exhaust. New bushings all around.
,,,,And the owner is going out of town tomorrow in the evening, great time to make a deal!!

08-03-2005, 09:17 AM	#1
KAILUAZ King of Rust Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 359	Looking at a 70 GMC, help?? So this 1970 GMC Super Custom 3/4 ton has been for sale for a few months. The truck looks to be in decent condition, frame is straight and is free of major rot. It has disk breaks on all fours and a 350 w/auto trans. Interior is semi stock with seats out of a newer truck. Has A/C, unkown if it works. I ran the numbers and this guy is the 3rd owner. In 2000 when it was registered it had 80,000 miles on it. Anyway what should I look for when I call/go check it out? Any areas of special interest on these trucks that would be a deal breaker? He is asking $2500 firm (from $3500 last month or so).

08-03-2005, 09:35 AM	#2
Hunter Lovin' Arizona Since 1961 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Camp Verde, Arizona Posts: 173	Look for cancer (and/or Bondo!) in the typical spots: Rockers, cab corners, floorboards at kick plates. The 4 wheel disc setup has had mixed reviews here. Sounds like an entirely fair price if that's the truck you want and its in good shape.... FWIW, H. PS, lets see some images of it! __________________ "Religion is like a toothbrush: Everybody should have one, but I don't want yours" - Will Rogers

08-03-2005, 11:41 AM	#3
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	4 wheel discs is definitely not stock...actually, stock would be 4 wheel drums. just so you know...someone has been working on it. hopefully they did a good (safe) job. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

08-03-2005, 06:18 PM	#4
KAILUAZ King of Rust Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 359	Thanks, I'm going to check it out tomorrow. Its got a new 350, 2500(?) trans, 4brl, headers and exhaust. New bushings all around. ,,,,And the owner is going out of town tomorrow in the evening, great time to make a deal!!



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