Should I buy it? 1967 short step? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67Mach1 · 07-25-2006, 10:55 PM

My wife has given me permisson to purchase a 67 short wide step side truck. it is a I6 non running and needs about everythign. solid cab though and decent no indented bed fenders.

Going to look at it tomorrow the guy is only asking 900 bucks.

Right now I have

69 short step
69 short wide
67 long wide
70 long wide
and the 70 GMC sub.

All are projects but I am looking into consolidating the cabs and front ends from the two longs onto the two shorts as the cabs on the shorts are shot. or I can possibly take this truck and sell the rest?

I hate being indecicisive on these things. What i need to do is quit buying "deals" and work on one truck. Problem is unless I get the 70 and the 67 up and running no one will want them and the cabs on the 69's are so bad they make the rest of the trucks not worth alot.

Any way I ramble too much.

So going tomorrow to take some photos of the 900.00 67 short bed. Will post them later and get some feedback if possible.

thanks,

Thomas

chevybill · 07-25-2006, 11:06 PM

I have a friend who has your same "addiction". Except he has probably close to 75 various vehicles now. I recently told him to pick one, focus and get it on the road. You should be able to recover much of your investments through parting out the trucks that are to far gone. Become a "parts vendor" right here on this board and show the little lady how you can make money from her perceptions of "junk".

67Mach1 · 07-25-2006, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevybill

I have a friend who has your same "addiction". Except he has probably close to 75 various vehicles now. I recently told him to pick one, focus and get it on the road. You should be able to recover much of your investments through parting out the trucks that are to far gone. Become a "parts vendor" right here on this board and show the little lady how you can make money from her perceptions of "junk".

My count is up to about 26 now that I went and got a 74 F100 from a guy this past saturay. cant pass up a free vehicle.

in total I have about 8 67-72 chevy trucks in various states
3 F100 from the 50's
7-8 mustangs of various years
and other odd and different cars that I have come across as free or almost free POS things.

Think you are right as well

Pick one and focus.

Thanks, Who knows this 67 might be it.

too bad the "invendory" as she calls it is 70 miles away. a bit to far to take orders and strip parts, unless I bring one here and then take it down to parts.

I'll have to think about that...

da-burb · 07-25-2006, 11:44 PM

You must be doing something wrong if you get permission before you buy a truck. I skip that part and move right to the asking for forgiveness.

PS, I wouldn't think twice if I had the chance to buy it.

PPS, this isn't the place for heritics like chevybill

. "pick one, focus and get it on the road" and I think there was even something about selling off the others too?? I just broke out in a cold sweat and I am hyperventilating.......

Tynee · 07-26-2006, 07:56 AM

Yes, you should buy it. Excuse me while I go back and read the thread now.

Edit: If you are ever considering parting things out for cash, this would be a money maker if you can get it bought right. A solid cab, a set of solid step fenders, and a SWB frame willl recoup the majority of the purchase price if you can talk him down any at all. If you can't, or you don't want to part, then that non-running inliner is a GREAT excuse to build a big block project.

67Mach1 · 07-26-2006, 08:14 AM

I just got an email back and it looks like It might be sold already. Guy went by last night and made a deposit.

Will have to wait and see...

HuggerCST · 07-26-2006, 09:52 AM

How about a 72 short step for $900?

It runs and drives too!

**Ron 586** · 07-26-2006, 11:32 AM

I sent you a pm. thanks

67Mach1 · 07-26-2006, 07:49 PM

walking away from it I have too much SHICK!

He emailed and said the guy backed out of the sale so it is still avaliable, if anyone that saw this tread wants it here is a link to the photos.

He advertised it on CraigsList for $900.00

Have at it guys...

http://www.classicstreet.com/1967_chevrolet_truck.htm

and a link to his business.

http://www.classicstreet.com/index.htm

Good luck

Thomas

07-25-2006, 10:55 PM	#1
67Mach1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 1,100	Should I buy it? 1967 short step? My wife has given me permisson to purchase a 67 short wide step side truck. it is a I6 non running and needs about everythign. solid cab though and decent no indented bed fenders. Going to look at it tomorrow the guy is only asking 900 bucks. Right now I have 69 short step 69 short wide 67 long wide 70 long wide and the 70 GMC sub. All are projects but I am looking into consolidating the cabs and front ends from the two longs onto the two shorts as the cabs on the shorts are shot. or I can possibly take this truck and sell the rest? I hate being indecicisive on these things. What i need to do is quit buying "deals" and work on one truck. Problem is unless I get the 70 and the 67 up and running no one will want them and the cabs on the 69's are so bad they make the rest of the trucks not worth alot. Any way I ramble too much. So going tomorrow to take some photos of the 900.00 67 short bed. Will post them later and get some feedback if possible. thanks, Thomas __________________ Soon to be selling all but one, or two... Depends on what the Boss has to say....... 67 GMC Shortbed 454 Project more junk and most of it is for sale

07-25-2006, 11:06 PM	#2
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	Re: Should I buy it? 1967 short step? I have a friend who has your same "addiction". Except he has probably close to 75 various vehicles now. I recently told him to pick one, focus and get it on the road. You should be able to recover much of your investments through parting out the trucks that are to far gone. Become a "parts vendor" right here on this board and show the little lady how you can make money from her perceptions of "junk". __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

07-25-2006, 11:44 PM	#4
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Re: Should I buy it? 1967 short step? You must be doing something wrong if you get permission before you buy a truck. I skip that part and move right to the asking for forgiveness. PS, I wouldn't think twice if I had the chance to buy it. PPS, this isn't the place for heritics like chevybill . "pick one, focus and get it on the road" and I think there was even something about selling off the others too?? I just broke out in a cold sweat and I am hyperventilating....... __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

07-26-2006, 07:56 AM	#5
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Re: Should I buy it? 1967 short step? Yes, you should buy it. Excuse me while I go back and read the thread now. Edit: If you are ever considering parting things out for cash, this would be a money maker if you can get it bought right. A solid cab, a set of solid step fenders, and a SWB frame willl recoup the majority of the purchase price if you can talk him down any at all. If you can't, or you don't want to part, then that non-running inliner is a GREAT excuse to build a big block project. __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT. Last edited by Tynee; 07-26-2006 at 07:59 AM.

07-26-2006, 08:14 AM	#6
67Mach1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 1,100	Re: Should I buy it? 1967 short step? I just got an email back and it looks like It might be sold already. Guy went by last night and made a deposit. Will have to wait and see... __________________ Soon to be selling all but one, or two... Depends on what the Boss has to say....... 67 GMC Shortbed 454 Project more junk and most of it is for sale

07-26-2006, 09:52 AM	#7
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Should I buy it? 1967 short step? How about a 72 short step for $900? It runs and drives too! Attached Images __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

07-26-2006, 11:32 AM	#8
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: Should I buy it? 1967 short step? I sent you a pm. thanks __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

07-26-2006, 07:49 PM	#9
67Mach1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 1,100	Re: Should I buy it? 1967 short step? walking away from it I have too much SHICK! He emailed and said the guy backed out of the sale so it is still avaliable, if anyone that saw this tread wants it here is a link to the photos. He advertised it on CraigsList for $900.00 Have at it guys... http://www.classicstreet.com/1967_chevrolet_truck.htm and a link to his business. http://www.classicstreet.com/index.htm Good luck Thomas __________________ Soon to be selling all but one, or two... Depends on what the Boss has to say....... 67 GMC Shortbed 454 Project more junk and most of it is for sale



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