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JTK20 · 04-08-2007, 03:19 AM

Hi everyone. I'm new to the 47-59 era and I need some opinions. I happened to run across a 52 GMC for sale today that caught my eye for some reason so I inquired about it. I know next to nothing about these trucks and what they're worth, so I was hoping maybe you guys could help me out...

It's a 52 GMC 5-window, rust-free (supposedly); never been driven in winter; 228 straight-6 with 7000-8000 miles; 5-speed trans w/granny low (is that right?); suspension was redone and new kingpins were put in; it has a dent in the left rear fender from rolling into the guy's garage, which also broke off a tail light. The colors are a little funky for my taste (orange with a purple interior and purple accents on the engine, yikes) and the PO extended the bed out back for some reason which looks a little awkward, but overall the truck looks very straight and like it's in good shape.

As for spare parts that go with it he has a spare head, the original grill, carburator, clutch fan, fuel pump, distributor, water pump, king pins, lights, door weatherstrip, side mirrors, seat belts, and a radiator overflow system (weatherstripping, seat belts, and overflow system are new in packages).

His asking price is $3200 obo. What do you guys think, is it worth that? Like I said, I'm absolutely clueless as to what these trucks are worth since I've never dealt with them before, but I do think this is a neat truck and would be fun for my dad and I to work on since this is the kind of classic he likes. Here are some pictures by the way:

JTK20 · 04-08-2007, 03:21 AM

A few more pictures...

texascowboy593 · 04-08-2007, 11:01 AM

That's quite the Holy Roller! I like it and if it runs/drives it is well worth that money for me...I say go for it! If you do get it, what color do you think you'll re-paint it? (I know you're already thinking of paint!!!)

JTK20 · 04-08-2007, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by texascowboy593

That's quite the Holy Roller! I like it and if it runs/drives it is well worth that money for me...I say go for it! If you do get it, what color do you think you'll re-paint it? (I know you're already thinking of paint!!!)

Yeah I found the "advertising" interesting. According to the seller it runs/drives great. As far as paint goes, I've envisioned many different paint schemes, from 2-tone to all one color, as long as, at the very least, the purple is completely wiped out (it's one of my least favorite colors). I don't care for orange much either, but as long as it's a secondary color it could work with white, although I'd much rather get rid of it. Anyway, it's all just ideas and speculation right now.

entourageguy · 04-08-2007, 05:05 PM

And a CB radio to boot (breaker breaker)..... does it have the external pa sreaker as well. Just imagine pulling up to the church on Sunday in that.....

Brian ..

Daniel U · 04-08-2007, 07:08 PM

If you do get'r, keep that there gun rack, over.

pgf545 · 04-08-2007, 07:15 PM

It looks better than the one I am starting with. Make him a lower offer to see if he will bite. Is it driveable right now?

Bernie

JTK20 · 04-08-2007, 08:48 PM

He says it's a running, driving truck. The way he described it sounds like I could drive it home, which is a 2-hour trip.

JTK20 · 04-10-2007, 01:25 AM

Does anybody else think those graphics on the side of the bed look like "gene carriers" in a mad dash to be first to the grand prize at the end of the "tunnel"?

tiggerstoy · 04-10-2007, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JTK20

Does anybody else think those graphics on the side of the bed look like gene carriers in a mad dash to be first to first to the grand prize at the end of the tunnel?

darn nice truck for that price, be nice to see it an other color

55dude · 04-11-2007, 02:47 AM

PASS ON IT! looks like it has been worked over by someone with poor taste. probably lots of hidden problems and a few that are not hidden. keep looking for something else and keep asking for advice. that thing is a refugee from the late 80', early 90's.

Jebb1978 · 04-11-2007, 10:47 AM

I agree to pass on it. I live in the southwest were rust is not a big issue so I may be off but I wouldn't touch it if it were $2000. Just my 2 cents though.

JTK20 · 04-11-2007, 08:26 PM

Thanks for the feedback. I'll be passing on it like you suggested. 55dude, you're 100% right, the person who did the work to that truck has very poor taste.

56chevy1300 · 04-13-2007, 04:14 PM

Other than the blocky front bumper, I like it. Keep the Jesus theme!

1-ton of fun · 04-13-2007, 07:19 PM

jesus built my hotrod..

04-08-2007, 03:19 AM	#1
JTK20 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In the north and VERY proud of it. Posts: 150	52 GMC - What do you guys think? Hi everyone. I'm new to the 47-59 era and I need some opinions. I happened to run across a 52 GMC for sale today that caught my eye for some reason so I inquired about it. I know next to nothing about these trucks and what they're worth, so I was hoping maybe you guys could help me out... It's a 52 GMC 5-window, rust-free (supposedly); never been driven in winter; 228 straight-6 with 7000-8000 miles; 5-speed trans w/granny low (is that right?); suspension was redone and new kingpins were put in; it has a dent in the left rear fender from rolling into the guy's garage, which also broke off a tail light. The colors are a little funky for my taste (orange with a purple interior and purple accents on the engine, yikes) and the PO extended the bed out back for some reason which looks a little awkward, but overall the truck looks very straight and like it's in good shape. As for spare parts that go with it he has a spare head, the original grill, carburator, clutch fan, fuel pump, distributor, water pump, king pins, lights, door weatherstrip, side mirrors, seat belts, and a radiator overflow system (weatherstripping, seat belts, and overflow system are new in packages). His asking price is $3200 obo. What do you guys think, is it worth that? Like I said, I'm absolutely clueless as to what these trucks are worth since I've never dealt with them before, but I do think this is a neat truck and would be fun for my dad and I to work on since this is the kind of classic he likes. Here are some pictures by the way: Last edited by JTK20; 04-08-2007 at 03:51 AM.

04-08-2007, 03:21 AM	#2
JTK20 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In the north and VERY proud of it. Posts: 150	Re: 52 GMC - What do you guys think? A few more pictures...

04-08-2007, 11:01 AM	#3
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: 52 GMC - What do you guys think? That's quite the Holy Roller! I like it and if it runs/drives it is well worth that money for me...I say go for it! If you do get it, what color do you think you'll re-paint it? (I know you're already thinking of paint!!!) __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)

04-08-2007, 05:05 PM	#5
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: 52 GMC - What do you guys think? And a CB radio to boot (breaker breaker)..... does it have the external pa sreaker as well. Just imagine pulling up to the church on Sunday in that..... Brian .. __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

04-08-2007, 07:08 PM	#6
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: 52 GMC - What do you guys think? If you do get'r, keep that there gun rack, over. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

04-08-2007, 07:15 PM	#7
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: 52 GMC - What do you guys think? It looks better than the one I am starting with. Make him a lower offer to see if he will bite. Is it driveable right now? Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

04-08-2007, 08:48 PM	#8
JTK20 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In the north and VERY proud of it. Posts: 150	Re: 52 GMC - What do you guys think? He says it's a running, driving truck. The way he described it sounds like I could drive it home, which is a 2-hour trip.

04-10-2007, 01:25 AM	#9
JTK20 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In the north and VERY proud of it. Posts: 150	Re: 52 GMC - What do you guys think? Does anybody else think those graphics on the side of the bed look like "gene carriers" in a mad dash to be first to the grand prize at the end of the "tunnel"? Last edited by JTK20; 04-10-2007 at 07:03 PM.

04-11-2007, 02:47 AM	#11
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: 52 GMC - What do you guys think? PASS ON IT! looks like it has been worked over by someone with poor taste. probably lots of hidden problems and a few that are not hidden. keep looking for something else and keep asking for advice. that thing is a refugee from the late 80', early 90's.

04-11-2007, 10:47 AM	#12
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: 52 GMC - What do you guys think? I agree to pass on it. I live in the southwest were rust is not a big issue so I may be off but I wouldn't touch it if it were $2000. Just my 2 cents though. __________________ 1959 GMC project

04-11-2007, 08:26 PM	#13
JTK20 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In the north and VERY proud of it. Posts: 150	Re: 52 GMC - What do you guys think? Thanks for the feedback. I'll be passing on it like you suggested. 55dude, you're 100% right, the person who did the work to that truck has very poor taste.

04-13-2007, 04:14 PM	#14
56chevy1300 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 522	Re: 52 GMC - What do you guys think? Other than the blocky front bumper, I like it. Keep the Jesus theme!

04-13-2007, 07:19 PM	#15
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	Re: 52 GMC - What do you guys think? jesus built my hotrod.. __________________ 59 chevy apache 31 4x4 - my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8668512 53 buick special - straight 8 sled - blow through turbo 47 gmc - flatbed hot rod build 99 ford econoline e350 - 4x4 converted family roadtrip/overlanding rig AKA 'Monstervan' AKA 'Daddy-Van'



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