How much $$ do you have into your truck? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Longhorn Man · 11-27-2005, 07:34 PM

no, not how much money is in the glove box... but including the purchase price... about how much do you have wrapped up into your rig?
Again... more than one truck... you can vote more than once.

red71cheyenne · 11-27-2005, 07:45 PM

9 to 10 in the '71, and only about 2K into the Blazer so far.

cableguy0 · 11-27-2005, 07:50 PM

In adding up all parts i have bought and paint etc. im over 10k and the truck surely isnt a gem.possibly a decent looking 15 footer no where near perfect.Granted a lot of the money is in the drivetrain.namely engines and transmissions. but its still a lot over the last 5 or 6 years. for a while every penny i made went into the truck to get it reliable when i was 15 or so to be ready for when i got my license.After the first motor bit the dust with a touch under 500 miles on it thanks to an idiot machinist who later said he doesnt believe in balancing and apparently didnt believe in checking clearances.

**truckdude239** · 11-27-2005, 08:00 PM

about 300 buxs not nealry enough

llegos · 11-27-2005, 08:12 PM

5-6 most of it was the truck, but after a gas tank change, and a new rad, it will be a lil over....I hope to be at around 8-11 after another year(well i dont wanna spend that money, but i plan on a few mods

OhioChevy · 11-27-2005, 08:24 PM

A little over $14,000 spent so far on the frame-off restoration with hopefully
another $4,000/$5,000 will finish it.

matthufham · 11-27-2005, 08:37 PM

3-4 k, almost ready for paint, no engine yet, no interior yet

HeavyD · 11-27-2005, 08:49 PM

Well over 4K. Presently worth about $1500..wasn't a good one to try and fix but it is enjoyable and that's what counts.

Old Yeller 1970 · 11-27-2005, 09:20 PM

I'm guessing 8-9K. Considering i bought it in 1990 for $1800 that's really not all that much. The last two years have seen the largest infusion of $$$$$$$$. Namely an engine rebuild that got a little more radical than I intended

plus all sorts of other previous mods (lowered, added disk brakes, limited slip dif, moved gas tank to under bed etc.) and new sheet metal to replace the rust adds up.

Right now its in the paint shop where I figure another 3K (I hope

) will finish it up.

**Palf70Step** · 11-27-2005, 09:27 PM

Officially, I only have the pruchase price of 2500 into the 69, But I have 1500 of stuff that was the 70's, but will now go to this truck.

blazer six shooter · 11-27-2005, 10:00 PM

just added up the receipts: $2300.00 in parts, $350.00 in supplies.
I started with a bare 2wd frame blazer frame/on trade, parts include a salvage '71 front clip, salvage rear clip (dif + arms/springs), salvage doors, '68 fenders/rad support/grille, all new bushings/bearings/seals front/rear. supplies include primer/filler/misc. body work materials.
just bought '67 4wd/swb for misc parts, lots of salvage for sale on it, post replies for needs. thanks guys, FAST AL!

fastwillie 696969 · 11-27-2005, 10:21 PM

4500 for the truck then i spent 700 on front end then 8k for the engine 1k for tranny rebuilt wheels and tires 1200 i will have to do some body work and redo paint job next est.4k so far total 15,400

68gmcdually · 11-27-2005, 10:34 PM

I started off with a '68 GMC I-6, 3 speed which I paid $1,500 for. Drove it for a summer and started a 5.0 l swap. Decided to do a complete frame off, bought a '92 3500 chassis and running gear for $2,500 and perched the '68 on top of it. Bought a southern fleetside box and stepside fenders. Extended the cab, bought $2,000 or so worth of chrome and $1,500 worth of paint. Add in the interior work and the $1,000 tranny rebuild that is happening this spring and you have yourself a nice down payment on a house.

I think that this thread would be more fun if we had to show what we spent the money on, as I did.

1968GMC · 11-27-2005, 10:50 PM

I got an solid $20000 into it and still needs an engine rebuild. It never stops.

68gmcdually · 11-27-2005, 10:53 PM

I have seen 1968GMC's truck and I can attest that it was $20,000 well spent.

racer face · 11-27-2005, 10:55 PM

2500 for the truck which ran when I bought. 1000 for a rearend and new leafspring.150 for the disc brakes off a 1980 1ton.

fastwillie 696969 · 11-27-2005, 11:03 PM

heres mine

weasel29gm · 11-27-2005, 11:19 PM

Close to 4K and its ready for paint. 500-1k to go!!!!

krue · 11-27-2005, 11:30 PM

$800 purchase price, $800 for parts and such, $400 for misc repairs, so I figure I'm $2k into it. But I use it for a semi daily driver, work it like a truck and have had it for several years now, so I think I'm money ahead so far over buying something newer.

72MARIO · 11-27-2005, 11:39 PM

Well I am way over the $15,000 more like over $25,000 in parts alone. nearly 5 years of work the last 18 months were nearly full time nights from 6pm till 1 2 or 3:30am

The truck still needs a tranny to be built by a shop that knows how to build a 700R properly.

I paid $350 and sold $400 dollars worth of parts that I decided not to use. It was basically the frame rails a cab with a good roof and a 350 block.

But in the end the 1000 thumbs up and lots of smiles from old guys in there new chevys makes it all worth it.

Now it's time to sell it buy a house build a shop and move on to a 2wd blazer thats basically the exact same as the 67.

Longhorn Man · 11-28-2005, 12:08 AM

I still say ouch and nod my head when i see that tranny pic.
Unbelievable.

**FleetsidePaul** · 11-28-2005, 01:07 AM

I don't count what I spend on my trucks. I count what I spend on taxes, loan interest, gasoline (overpriced) and a bunch of other garbage that I could care less about but am stuck paying for. My trucks are worth every cent I don't count.

**John Fabris** · 11-28-2005, 01:16 AM

Running around $20,000, but consider that I have been working on this truck spending that kind of money over 7 years, and that includes mistakes, and special tools....

72MARIO · 11-28-2005, 01:52 AM

Every time I look at that pic I thank God I still have my legs.

409biscayne · 11-28-2005, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1968GMC

I got an solid $20000 into it and still needs an engine rebuild. It never stops.

Nice truck . Love the yellow .

View Poll Results: what you got wrapped up in your rig?
nothing, it was free and I've only done gas/oil and parishable items	1	0.69%
less than a grand	9	6.21%
1000 - 2000	10	6.90%
2000 to 3000	14	9.66%
3000 - 4000	19	13.10%
4000 to 5000	13	8.97%
5k to 6k	8	5.52%
6k - 7k	5	3.45%
7k to 8k	7	4.83%
8k to 9k	6	4.14%
9k to 10k	10	6.90%
More than I want to admit becouse it is still atotal pile of crap	2	1.38%
I am afraid to add up the numbers in fear of divorce	4	2.76%
10k - 15k	20	13.79%
over 15k	24	16.55%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 145. You may not vote on this poll

11-27-2005, 07:34 PM	#1
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	How much $$ do you have into your truck? no, not how much money is in the glove box... but including the purchase price... about how much do you have wrapped up into your rig? Again... more than one truck... you can vote more than once.

11-27-2005, 07:45 PM	#2
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: How much $$ do you have into your truck? 9 to 10 in the '71, and only about 2K into the Blazer so far. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

11-27-2005, 07:50 PM	#3
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: How much $$ do you have into your truck? In adding up all parts i have bought and paint etc. im over 10k and the truck surely isnt a gem.possibly a decent looking 15 footer no where near perfect.Granted a lot of the money is in the drivetrain.namely engines and transmissions. but its still a lot over the last 5 or 6 years. for a while every penny i made went into the truck to get it reliable when i was 15 or so to be ready for when i got my license.After the first motor bit the dust with a touch under 500 miles on it thanks to an idiot machinist who later said he doesnt believe in balancing and apparently didnt believe in checking clearances. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

11-27-2005, 08:00 PM	#4
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: How much $$ do you have into your truck? about 300 buxs not nealry enough __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

11-27-2005, 08:12 PM	#5
llegos Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: pleasanton, CA Posts: 570	Re: How much $$ do you have into your truck? 5-6 most of it was the truck, but after a gas tank change, and a new rad, it will be a lil over....I hope to be at around 8-11 after another year(well i dont wanna spend that money, but i plan on a few mods __________________ -Steve

11-27-2005, 08:24 PM	#6
OhioChevy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 489	Re: How much $$ do you have into your truck? A little over $14,000 spent so far on the frame-off restoration with hopefully another $4,000/$5,000 will finish it.

11-27-2005, 08:37 PM	#7
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: How much $$ do you have into your truck? 3-4 k, almost ready for paint, no engine yet, no interior yet

11-27-2005, 08:49 PM	#8
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: How much $$ do you have into your truck? Well over 4K. Presently worth about $1500..wasn't a good one to try and fix but it is enjoyable and that's what counts. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

11-27-2005, 09:20 PM	#9
Old Yeller 1970 DON'T TREAD ON ME Join Date: May 2005 Location: Crosby County, TX Posts: 989	Re: How much $$ do you have into your truck? I'm guessing 8-9K. Considering i bought it in 1990 for $1800 that's really not all that much. The last two years have seen the largest infusion of $$$$$$$$. Namely an engine rebuild that got a little more radical than I intended plus all sorts of other previous mods (lowered, added disk brakes, limited slip dif, moved gas tank to under bed etc.) and new sheet metal to replace the rust adds up. Right now its in the paint shop where I figure another 3K (I hope ) will finish it up. __________________ Old Yeller

11-27-2005, 09:27 PM	#10
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: How much $$ do you have into your truck? Officially, I only have the pruchase price of 2500 into the 69, But I have 1500 of stuff that was the 70's, but will now go to this truck. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-27-2005, 10:00 PM	#11
blazer six shooter Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: mesa,az, usa Posts: 52	Re: How much $$ do you have into your truck? just added up the receipts: $2300.00 in parts, $350.00 in supplies. I started with a bare 2wd frame blazer frame/on trade, parts include a salvage '71 front clip, salvage rear clip (dif + arms/springs), salvage doors, '68 fenders/rad support/grille, all new bushings/bearings/seals front/rear. supplies include primer/filler/misc. body work materials. just bought '67 4wd/swb for misc parts, lots of salvage for sale on it, post replies for needs. thanks guys, FAST AL! __________________ 70 lwb, 350/350 360hp. with paint job in the works. 72 blazer, soon to be 2wd with a 292 6cyl and 4 speed muncie, my new project.

11-27-2005, 10:21 PM	#12
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: How much $$ do you have into your truck? 4500 for the truck then i spent 700 on front end then 8k for the engine 1k for tranny rebuilt wheels and tires 1200 i will have to do some body work and redo paint job next est.4k so far total 15,400 __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

11-27-2005, 10:34 PM	#13
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,454	Re: How much $$ do you have into your truck? I started off with a '68 GMC I-6, 3 speed which I paid $1,500 for. Drove it for a summer and started a 5.0 l swap. Decided to do a complete frame off, bought a '92 3500 chassis and running gear for $2,500 and perched the '68 on top of it. Bought a southern fleetside box and stepside fenders. Extended the cab, bought $2,000 or so worth of chrome and $1,500 worth of paint. Add in the interior work and the $1,000 tranny rebuild that is happening this spring and you have yourself a nice down payment on a house. I think that this thread would be more fun if we had to show what we spent the money on, as I did. Attached Images __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed, Last edited by 68gmcdually; 11-27-2005 at 10:37 PM.

11-27-2005, 10:50 PM	#14
1968GMC love my truck Join Date: May 2001 Location: aylmer QC Posts: 648	Re: How much $$ do you have into your truck? I got an solid $20000 into it and still needs an engine rebuild. It never stops. Attached Images



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11-27-2005, 10:53 PM	#15
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,454	Re: How much $$ do you have into your truck? I have seen 1968GMC's truck and I can attest that it was $20,000 well spent. __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

11-27-2005, 10:55 PM	#16
racer face Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wellington Ohio(GO BUCKEYES) Posts: 74	Re: How much $$ do you have into your truck? 2500 for the truck which ran when I bought. 1000 for a rearend and new leafspring.150 for the disc brakes off a 1980 1ton. __________________ Pat ______________________ 1968 1 Ton Dually Flatbed 327/th400 1968 C30 Open Road 327/th400 1997 F350 CREWCAB 4X4 460 BIGBLOCK

11-27-2005, 11:03 PM	#17
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: How much $$ do you have into your truck? heres mine __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex Last edited by fastwillie 696969; 02-23-2008 at 08:32 AM.

11-27-2005, 11:19 PM	#18
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,096	Re: How much $$ do you have into your truck? Close to 4K and its ready for paint. 500-1k to go!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

11-27-2005, 11:30 PM	#19
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: How much $$ do you have into your truck? $800 purchase price, $800 for parts and such, $400 for misc repairs, so I figure I'm $2k into it. But I use it for a semi daily driver, work it like a truck and have had it for several years now, so I think I'm money ahead so far over buying something newer. Attached Images __________________ "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"

11-27-2005, 11:39 PM	#20
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Re: How much $$ do you have into your truck? Well I am way over the $15,000 more like over $25,000 in parts alone. nearly 5 years of work the last 18 months were nearly full time nights from 6pm till 1 2 or 3:30am The truck still needs a tranny to be built by a shop that knows how to build a 700R properly. I paid $350 and sold $400 dollars worth of parts that I decided not to use. It was basically the frame rails a cab with a good roof and a 350 block. But in the end the 1000 thumbs up and lots of smiles from old guys in there new chevys makes it all worth it. Now it's time to sell it buy a house build a shop and move on to a 2wd blazer thats basically the exact same as the 67. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

11-28-2005, 12:08 AM	#21
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: How much $$ do you have into your truck? I still say ouch and nod my head when i see that tranny pic. Unbelievable.

11-28-2005, 01:07 AM	#22
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: How much $$ do you have into your truck? I don't count what I spend on my trucks. I count what I spend on taxes, loan interest, gasoline (overpriced) and a bunch of other garbage that I could care less about but am stuck paying for. My trucks are worth every cent I don't count. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

11-28-2005, 01:16 AM	#23
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: How much $$ do you have into your truck? Running around $20,000, but consider that I have been working on this truck spending that kind of money over 7 years, and that includes mistakes, and special tools.... __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

11-28-2005, 01:52 AM	#24
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Re: How much $$ do you have into your truck? Every time I look at that pic I thank God I still have my legs. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

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