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1LoC10 · 03-29-2006, 12:39 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1
for the people that have done body work on these trucks.... look at the rockrs and back of the cab... do you think this truck would be worth trying to fix, or does it just need all new everything? Thanks

*rage'nrat638* · 03-29-2006, 12:59 PM

well looks like a great parts truck. for the money it's at now...
but...look's like it needs a ton of sheet metal..if the rockers and cab rears are gone you can bet the cab supports are as well..and the floor boards..

but thats just my thoughts...

Skruffy · 03-29-2006, 01:42 PM

IMO it is fine for parts but buying it to fix is not going to save you money over buying something that needs less.

I'm not trying to sell it, but I have a 68 shortbed, factory air, PS, etc, that only needs a drivers side rocker, no floor, no cab corners, etc. and I would sell it for $1800.00

I'm not trying to sell my truck, I'm just saying that you could find others like it and by the time you buy the parts, assuming you have the skill, a welder, etc. you would be far better off than taking on such a huge undertaking that ebay truck will be and you could have it done much sooner.

boundstaffpress · 03-29-2006, 01:45 PM

I wouldn't tackle this unless you have a spare cab. I was thinking the same thing as rage'nrat638. For the $125 its at now it would be easy money back in parts.

See the ebay lies thread. I'd say that the comment about the floor shift "maybe" missing some of the linkage is a guarentee it is missing the linkage.

You could do much better.

67chevemall · 03-29-2006, 02:04 PM

If you buy it for $100 sure......Tear the cab off oil the frame and p15 it.
Be the first to buy a fiberglass cab and then drive all over the US in your
4banger S10 and get a bed and OEM trany linkage. Rebuild the 6 with a
shot of nitros...20 cans of automotive black and your in!
$0.02

must be all the sunshine....

northcountry67 · 03-29-2006, 11:59 PM

The rocker are not just bad, they're gone. This tells me that the floors, cab supports, inner rocker and corners are bad. Tons of work and mucho dinero. Don't walk away, run. My .02

matthufham · 03-30-2006, 12:09 AM

the truck has been abused. you're lookin at a truck with no bed, rust, tiny/poor engine, tranny complications, replacing everything except the front end which looks good, windshield busted. just find a better start or buy it and use parts here on another truck in better condition.

72armyswbtruck · 03-30-2006, 12:55 AM

Hey now, it's a frame and it has front disc, it's not a bad start as long as you know that you will need atleast one more parts truck, besides half the work is done your almost ready to do the frame and vwalla, now your on your way

davido · 03-30-2006, 08:08 PM

This looks like a good deal, to bad i am so far away.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-...QQcmdZViewItem

junkyardjohn · 03-30-2006, 10:10 PM

WOW!! NOTHING A LITTLE BONDO WON'T FIX.

JOHN

JAKES 68GMC · 03-30-2006, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davido

This looks like a good deal, to bad i am so far away.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-...QQcmdZViewItem

Looks like a real good deal. As far as the 72, well thats a different story.

breeh · 03-30-2006, 11:26 PM

I hear that scrap steel prices are high right now. IMHO, that is all that truck is worth...

1LoC10 · 03-30-2006, 11:36 PM

maybe ill just go with this bad boy....lol
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Resto...QQcmdZViewItem

03-29-2006, 12:39 PM	#1
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	would this be worth putting time in?? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1 for the people that have done body work on these trucks.... look at the rockrs and back of the cab... do you think this truck would be worth trying to fix, or does it just need all new everything? Thanks __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

03-29-2006, 12:59 PM	#2
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: would this be worth putting time in?? well looks like a great parts truck. for the money it's at now... but...look's like it needs a ton of sheet metal..if the rockers and cab rears are gone you can bet the cab supports are as well..and the floor boards.. but thats just my thoughts...

03-29-2006, 01:42 PM	#3
Skruffy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 187	Re: would this be worth putting time in?? IMO it is fine for parts but buying it to fix is not going to save you money over buying something that needs less. I'm not trying to sell it, but I have a 68 shortbed, factory air, PS, etc, that only needs a drivers side rocker, no floor, no cab corners, etc. and I would sell it for $1800.00 I'm not trying to sell my truck, I'm just saying that you could find others like it and by the time you buy the parts, assuming you have the skill, a welder, etc. you would be far better off than taking on such a huge undertaking that ebay truck will be and you could have it done much sooner.

03-29-2006, 01:45 PM	#4
boundstaffpress Jamie Hyneman is my twin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Junta, Colorado Posts: 705	Re: would this be worth putting time in?? I wouldn't tackle this unless you have a spare cab. I was thinking the same thing as rage'nrat638. For the $125 its at now it would be easy money back in parts. See the ebay lies thread. I'd say that the comment about the floor shift "maybe" missing some of the linkage is a guarentee it is missing the linkage. You could do much better. __________________ 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

03-29-2006, 02:04 PM	#5
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: would this be worth putting time in?? If you buy it for $100 sure......Tear the cab off oil the frame and p15 it. Be the first to buy a fiberglass cab and then drive all over the US in your 4banger S10 and get a bed and OEM trany linkage. Rebuild the 6 with a shot of nitros...20 cans of automotive black and your in! $0.02 must be all the sunshine.... __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

03-29-2006, 11:59 PM	#6
northcountry67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lengby, Minnesota Posts: 225	Re: would this be worth putting time in?? The rocker are not just bad, they're gone. This tells me that the floors, cab supports, inner rocker and corners are bad. Tons of work and mucho dinero. Don't walk away, run. My .02

03-30-2006, 12:09 AM	#7
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: would this be worth putting time in?? the truck has been abused. you're lookin at a truck with no bed, rust, tiny/poor engine, tranny complications, replacing everything except the front end which looks good, windshield busted. just find a better start or buy it and use parts here on another truck in better condition.

03-30-2006, 12:55 AM	#8
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: would this be worth putting time in?? Hey now, it's a frame and it has front disc, it's not a bad start as long as you know that you will need atleast one more parts truck, besides half the work is done your almost ready to do the frame and vwalla, now your on your way __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

03-30-2006, 08:08 PM	#9
davido Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NORMAN,OKLAHOMA Posts: 19	Re: would this be worth putting time in?? This looks like a good deal, to bad i am so far away. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-...QQcmdZViewItem

03-30-2006, 10:10 PM	#10
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	Re: would this be worth putting time in?? WOW!! NOTHING A LITTLE BONDO WON'T FIX. 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

03-30-2006, 11:26 PM	#12
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	Re: would this be worth putting time in?? I hear that scrap steel prices are high right now. IMHO, that is all that truck is worth... __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

03-30-2006, 11:36 PM	#13
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: would this be worth putting time in?? maybe ill just go with this bad boy....lol http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Resto...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<



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