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hewlett2002000 · 05-24-2007, 02:00 AM

ok yall, i hang in the 60-66 forum most of the time. a friend of mine just gave me a 84 chevy silverado. no front clip, engine, or tranny. but the cab and bed are mint, as for the interior. i was gonna use the column and PS parts and the front suspension on my 66 but it seems a shame to scrap a good body. should i fix it up? i have a running 350 in the shop i could drop in, in fact i have 2 now. how hard would it be to get it to pass inspection? i ask because the engine i have is a late 70's 350. let me know what ya think, and ill get pics as soon as possible.
thanks,
John

**N2TRUX** · 05-24-2007, 08:56 AM

hewlett2002000- Welcome to the 73-87 forum. Were always happy to have new members to our section of the world.

What you need to decide is how much you need/want another truck. Since your from Texas, you already know rust free 73-87 bodies aren't too hard to come by. It wouldn't take much to locate everything you need to have a fun little parts chaser.

Inspection will depend on your area. I'm in Harris county so we have smog tests. You might not have to deal with that where you are.

**old Rusty C10** · 05-24-2007, 09:06 AM

parts are a dime a dozen for these trucks id fix her up and make some money or id use it as a second truck

jkaylor68gmc · 05-24-2007, 09:14 AM

congratulations

hewlett2002000 · 05-24-2007, 10:17 AM

well i have alot of custom things i want to do to my 66, and i would like to build a 383 and drop it in the. so i might fix this one up to have something else to drive while im making my 66 how i want it. as for inspection, i have friends in alot of counties around here, so ill find a non emissions county and get one to inspect it for me(hopefully). i mean drop in a engine and tranny and add a front clip and its ready to drive. or..... no front clip

just weld some metal pieces from the cab to the radiator support and there she is

anyways guys, ill let ya know what im doing, and ill get some pics posted as soon as possible.

slugish · 05-24-2007, 09:29 PM

Like you I MY 84 WAS GIVEN TO ME (by my father who passed away). Ilike many others wanted a 67- 72 or older truck to street rod it etc. Even though the 73-87,s are less valuable , it sure is a lot cheaper to get a 73- 87 hooked up to look about as bad as any thing out there as opposed to the older ones .( For example , n2 trux , show me a truck that looks a whole lot better than that , no matter what year. I think we get too obsessed with the year it is other than what the hell it looks like going down the road. Only my opion, you can get a lot more bang for the buck with a 73-87.

87 STEPPER · 05-24-2007, 09:40 PM

I'd fixer up and drive it if ya end up not liking it sell it and make some money to put into the '66.

My guess is when you start driving it you wont get rid of it

bigblock79 · 05-24-2007, 10:16 PM

fix it and drive it while you fix your 66

05-24-2007, 02:00 AM	#1
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	just got a truck givin to me!!! ok yall, i hang in the 60-66 forum most of the time. a friend of mine just gave me a 84 chevy silverado. no front clip, engine, or tranny. but the cab and bed are mint, as for the interior. i was gonna use the column and PS parts and the front suspension on my 66 but it seems a shame to scrap a good body. should i fix it up? i have a running 350 in the shop i could drop in, in fact i have 2 now. how hard would it be to get it to pass inspection? i ask because the engine i have is a late 70's 350. let me know what ya think, and ill get pics as soon as possible. thanks, John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

05-24-2007, 08:56 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: just got a truck givin to me!!! hewlett2002000- Welcome to the 73-87 forum. Were always happy to have new members to our section of the world. What you need to decide is how much you need/want another truck. Since your from Texas, you already know rust free 73-87 bodies aren't too hard to come by. It wouldn't take much to locate everything you need to have a fun little parts chaser. Inspection will depend on your area. I'm in Harris county so we have smog tests. You might not have to deal with that where you are. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-24-2007, 09:06 AM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: just got a truck givin to me!!! parts are a dime a dozen for these trucks id fix her up and make some money or id use it as a second truck __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

05-24-2007, 09:14 AM	#4
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: just got a truck givin to me!!! congratulations

05-24-2007, 10:17 AM	#5
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: just got a truck givin to me!!! well i have alot of custom things i want to do to my 66, and i would like to build a 383 and drop it in the. so i might fix this one up to have something else to drive while im making my 66 how i want it. as for inspection, i have friends in alot of counties around here, so ill find a non emissions county and get one to inspect it for me(hopefully). i mean drop in a engine and tranny and add a front clip and its ready to drive. or..... no front clip just weld some metal pieces from the cab to the radiator support and there she is anyways guys, ill let ya know what im doing, and ill get some pics posted as soon as possible. __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

05-24-2007, 09:29 PM	#6
slugish Slugish Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Earlysville, Va. Posts: 1,024	Re: just got a truck givin to me!!! Like you I MY 84 WAS GIVEN TO ME (by my father who passed away). Ilike many others wanted a 67- 72 or older truck to street rod it etc. Even though the 73-87,s are less valuable , it sure is a lot cheaper to get a 73- 87 hooked up to look about as bad as any thing out there as opposed to the older ones .( For example , n2 trux , show me a truck that looks a whole lot better than that , no matter what year. I think we get too obsessed with the year it is other than what the hell it looks like going down the road. Only my opion, you can get a lot more bang for the buck with a 73-87.

05-24-2007, 09:40 PM	#7
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Re: just got a truck givin to me!!! I'd fixer up and drive it if ya end up not liking it sell it and make some money to put into the '66. My guess is when you start driving it you wont get rid of it __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

05-24-2007, 10:16 PM	#8
bigblock79 67 Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jonesville NC Posts: 836	Re: just got a truck givin to me!!! fix it and drive it while you fix your 66 __________________ 1967 Chevy stepside 1976 BIG DOOLEY 454 turbo 400 4:11



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