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JAKES 68GMC · 03-06-2006, 06:09 PM

I just got 400 bucks for the snow plow that came off of my truck.

Now I just need input on what to do with it. I could use a carburetor for my truck, but I could use a whole parts truck (t-case, power steering, etc.) What would you do with the $$$??????

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-06-2006, 06:10 PM

If it's already a reliable Driver, spend it on upgrades, just my $.02

boundstaffpress · 03-06-2006, 06:14 PM

Patience grasshopper.
Start looking for a parts truck. Give it some time. Work all your leads: mechanics, friends, parts board.

TP from Cntl PA · 03-06-2006, 06:56 PM

A. I'd have kept the plow and you could have quadrupled your money in one big snow storm.

B. I seem to recall you saying it was a Myer's plow............You sold it too cheap

I am hunting a good used Western V-plow for mine. Can't beat knocking down $1600 for 12 hours of work in one storm.

weasel29gm · 03-06-2006, 07:09 PM

Shop wisely!!!!!!! Get what you need now, give me $400 at swap meet like a kid in a candy store!! LOL!!

Longhorn Man · 03-06-2006, 07:52 PM

Drive your truck around for a few days, and decide what you despise the most about your ride.
Tunes?
Too much exhaust noise?
not enough power?
Rides like crap?

Make a list over the next few days, and see what you NEED, (tires bald?) verses what you want. (pretty rims)
I'm willing to bet your 4 bills will be gone rather quickly.

crazy longhorn · 03-06-2006, 08:04 PM

$400 bones will buy a lot of BEER! PARTY!.......

L

72armyswbtruck · 03-06-2006, 08:10 PM

Patience is Key, shop around and wait for a parts truck, they will come up and when one does and you don't have the money for it you will be sorry, besides once you find the parts truck you can then sell the parts that you aren't going to use and then have enough money for the carburator.
BTW what type of carburator are you looking for? I might have one cheap enough for you to get the best of both worlds

JAKES 68GMC · 03-06-2006, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TP from Cntl PA

A. I'd have kept the plow and you could have quadrupled your money in one big snow storm.

B. I seem to recall you saying it was a Myer's plow............You sold it too cheap

.

Only way I could get rid of it, TP. I didn't want to plow with the truck, because we have a family heritage of staving trucks all to hell backing in to stuff, plowing or not

, and it's in really good shape.

There's been a 69 Chevy 3/4t 4x4 in local classifieds for about a year now. It was $1800, but now it's only $500 OBO, so I'm thinking I can get it for $300 or so. Its got a 350 4speed, and a plow on it. Also said it had 48,000 orig. miles in the ad, but I'd question it. All I really want is a t-case and power steering, but hell, why not buy a whole truck with spare drivetrain, etc.??

I know $400 isn't much in the truck parts world, but if I shop around right as said, I could get a good amount of stuff. I'll have to keep mulling on what to do. Thanks for the input, guys.

luisduran · 03-07-2006, 02:38 AM

become a suscriber, then buy the parts truck, resale some parts on the board and make you money back.

shelby987 · 03-07-2006, 09:13 AM

sounds like you might already have a buyer for the plow!
I say parts truck it......pull what you want, and sell the rest......if you can get that truck for $400, you can always sell the front and rear axles for at least that much!

**special-K** · 03-07-2006, 09:38 AM

Jack took the beans.

1969 C/K CST · 03-07-2006, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

If it's already a reliable Driver, spend it on upgrades, just my $.02

I agree. Keep an eye out for needed parts. If you look around you'll find what ya need. Great resouce here. Carb too far gone to rebuild?

**truckdude239** · 03-07-2006, 09:59 AM

find aparts truck with a good carb on it

**CUSTOM/10** · 03-07-2006, 10:52 AM

GRENDEL has been trying to get rid of a T/C & 4 speed trany out of a 68 K20 for a while. He's in NH. It's posted on the parts board. Try this link if it works.

Gary

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=178564

Erl · 03-07-2006, 02:54 PM

Wes has a power steering setup for a V6. $150 .

moneyguru · 03-07-2006, 04:26 PM

We are expecting our first child, due date is April 1 so I'd have to save
the money to help pay for all the baby stuff we have to buy.

JAKES 68GMC · 03-07-2006, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1969 C/K CST

I agree. Keep an eye out for needed parts. If you look around you'll find what ya need. Great resouce here. Carb too far gone to rebuild?

I think the carb is worn out completely. Sometimes it idles at 600, other times its about 800, so she is a little sticky. My dad mentioned he'd buy me a carburetor if I work off the money, so I might do that. I'm planning on putting a Holley 500 2 bbl. on it. I guess it's a night and day difference between the Holley and Stromjunk.
I'd rather put an NP205 in instead another Rockwell. It's not to hard of a job to convert one over (doesn't sound like it, anyway) and NP's have a lot more parts availible. I have spoken to grendel about the t-case/tranny, though. I'll have to call about that 69 Chevy. Thanks for the input.

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03-06-2006, 06:09 PM	#1
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,212	What would YOU do??? I just got 400 bucks for the snow plow that came off of my truck. Now I just need input on what to do with it. I could use a carburetor for my truck, but I could use a whole parts truck (t-case, power steering, etc.) What would you do with the $$$??????

03-06-2006, 06:10 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,476	Re: What would YOU do??? If it's already a reliable Driver, spend it on upgrades, just my $.02 __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-06-2006, 06:14 PM	#3
boundstaffpress Jamie Hyneman is my twin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Junta, Colorado Posts: 705	Re: What would YOU do??? Patience grasshopper. Start looking for a parts truck. Give it some time. Work all your leads: mechanics, friends, parts board. __________________ Justin SOLD 1967 K10 Fleetside, 283, Front and Rear Posi SOLD Color Wiring Diagrams Now in High Resolution V8 and Cab and Cab and Chassis

03-06-2006, 06:56 PM	#4
TP from Cntl PA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central PA....In the Berg of Nisbet Posts: 790	Re: What would YOU do??? A. I'd have kept the plow and you could have quadrupled your money in one big snow storm. B. I seem to recall you saying it was a Myer's plow............You sold it too cheap I am hunting a good used Western V-plow for mine. Can't beat knocking down $1600 for 12 hours of work in one storm. __________________ '72 K-20 EFI'ed 250 Inline/4spd stake body, Farm Truck '71 C-20 Cummins Diesel Powered, In storage thanks to $5.00 diesel! '69 3500 GMC 305V-6/4spd, Still under reconstruction.......... Inlines Rule! 6 soldiers standing is better than 8 laying down!!!!!!!!

03-06-2006, 07:09 PM	#5
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,092	Re: What would YOU do??? Shop wisely!!!!!!! Get what you need now, give me $400 at swap meet like a kid in a candy store!! LOL!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

03-06-2006, 07:52 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: What would YOU do??? Drive your truck around for a few days, and decide what you despise the most about your ride. Tunes? Too much exhaust noise? not enough power? Rides like crap? Make a list over the next few days, and see what you NEED, (tires bald?) verses what you want. (pretty rims) I'm willing to bet your 4 bills will be gone rather quickly.

03-06-2006, 08:04 PM	#7
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	Re: What would YOU do??? $400 bones will buy a lot of BEER! PARTY!....... L __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

03-06-2006, 08:10 PM	#8
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: What would YOU do??? Patience is Key, shop around and wait for a parts truck, they will come up and when one does and you don't have the money for it you will be sorry, besides once you find the parts truck you can then sell the parts that you aren't going to use and then have enough money for the carburator. BTW what type of carburator are you looking for? I might have one cheap enough for you to get the best of both worlds __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

03-07-2006, 02:38 AM	#10
luisduran Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tinley Park Il. Posts: 144	Re: What would YOU do??? become a suscriber, then buy the parts truck, resale some parts on the board and make you money back.

03-07-2006, 09:13 AM	#11
shelby987 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Just outside Durham, NC Posts: 894	Re: What would YOU do??? sounds like you might already have a buyer for the plow! I say parts truck it......pull what you want, and sell the rest......if you can get that truck for $400, you can always sell the front and rear axles for at least that much! __________________ 1969 SS 350 Camaro Sold 2008 1970 3/4T K20, stock height with 33's, 250 I6, 3 on the tree, and locked front and rear 4.10's 1980 Chevy Malibu 2 dr Sold 2007 1993 Olds. Cutlass Ciera Wagon Traded 2006 2003 Saturn L200 w/5pd. D/D My list spans 5 decades with One common thread.....GM!

03-07-2006, 09:38 AM	#12
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03-07-2006, 09:59 AM	#14
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03-07-2006, 10:52 AM	#15
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,810	Re: What would YOU do??? GRENDEL has been trying to get rid of a T/C & 4 speed trany out of a 68 K20 for a while. He's in NH. It's posted on the parts board. Try this link if it works. Gary http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=178564 __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

03-07-2006, 02:54 PM	#16
Erl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 555	Re: What would YOU do??? Wes has a power steering setup for a V6. $150 . __________________ 1968 GMC 305 V6 3/4 4x4 Stepside 06 Corvette Daily Driver Dallas TX



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03-07-2006, 04:26 PM	#17
moneyguru Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: kalamazoo, mi Posts: 397	Re: What would YOU do??? We are expecting our first child, due date is April 1 so I'd have to save the money to help pay for all the baby stuff we have to buy. __________________ "Do the things you fear to do and the death of fear is certain"

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