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hewlett2002000 · 07-10-2007, 10:30 AM

ok yall i found a guy that wants to trade me a 1984 GMC 3/4 ton truck for my 66 truck plus $1000. i would really hate to see my truck go but i need something thats a little more dependable because my truck is my only vehicle. what i wanted to know is do you think its worth it? the 84 has 86000 miles on it. it has a 350/TH400. fair body. no smoke or knocks. my 66 has about 10000 on a rebuilt engine but was sitting for years. i have about $2000 into my truck. i told him i could do maybe $500 extra on the deal. im still waiting for him to get back to me. what do you guys think? any advice would be helpful. i know i could sell my truck for $2000 easy. lemme know.
thanks,
John

salazar44 · 07-10-2007, 10:42 AM

I think you should save up some money and buy yourself something else so you can keep the truck. There is a reason why this guy wants to trade his "dependable" truck for yours!

Bishops Trucks · 07-10-2007, 11:01 AM

One is going to nickel & dime you just like the other will. I think you should keep what you have. He must be having problems with it.

krue · 07-10-2007, 11:10 AM

Take your $500 and scrape up a little more and get a beater car to drive, take the money you save on gas and fix your truck up.

Walts_restoration · 07-10-2007, 11:11 AM

Ya, im with them. They style i support is have one, or a few, project vehicles, and having one or more dependable daily drivers (so you dont have to be the same every day) thats just my .02, Plus the 73-87s can be worth alot and at the same time go for 300, i bought my buddys 84 lwb for 300 cash and drove it home. I also picked up my 1977 pickup for 1350, thats a 87k mile truck when i bought it, and never had to replace anything other than the normal. if you want a dependable one, i suggest looking for an orignal (french locks on exhaust manifolds) truck with a heavy duty use 350 (non EGR) and then you have a good dependable motor, in a truck that can roast the tires, and a future restoration project. Im talking about the 73-78 trucks, 79 all but some 3/4and one tons had egr. I say this because i found an 82 with no EGR but passed on it, i regret that move. And 73-74s mayabe some 75s have a bad ammount of iron in their body or something so it causes them to rust out quicker, but a good 3/4 ton 73-78 will last forever if treated right, my dads 1973 Daily driver has a 350/4 speed, all orignal with the optional heavy duty 3/4 ton suspension and about 173k miles on it, and weve never had the valve covers off, or the intake. Heck his orignal alternator just went out a few months ago.

thats my input, find a good old farm truck for 500 and drive it.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 07-10-2007, 12:45 PM

84 Chevy 3/4 ton truck with a 350/400 will net you about 8 miles to the gal city or freeway.. Buy a beater like they said and keep the truck.. You will be sick if you trade.. Plus you would have a harder time selling the 84 for $2000 then your 66 for $2000...

poorboy · 07-10-2007, 01:54 PM

A couple years ago I bought A Volvo for $500 off craigslist. It gets 35mpg and still runs strong and is vey reliable. I say look for a deal like this. As soon as you get rid of your truck you'll regret it.

sanford66 · 07-10-2007, 02:00 PM

Don't do it!! He should give you the 84 & $1000.00. You should enjoy your 66. I wish I could enjoy mine but it's not evan close to being done yet. Joe

salazar44 · 07-10-2007, 02:22 PM

So... whats your decision!

joehalford01 · 07-10-2007, 02:25 PM

keep the 66, it may require some regular maintenance but as long as you take the time to maintain it you will have a dependable truck. Plus if you do have issues, it's usually about 10,000 times easier to diagnois then with anything post 1980.

ClassicAutoResto · 07-10-2007, 05:52 PM

Once it's gone, IT'S GONE!!!! Think it through as long as possible and then think even longer! Then make your decision. Good Luck!!!! Jerry

P.S. Keep us posted.

hewlett2002000 · 07-10-2007, 08:51 PM

im gonna keep it. ill find something else to drive when i need to. i just cant get rid of my truck right now. thanks for the help guys.
John

raiden7800 · 07-10-2007, 09:11 PM

Good, because you know we all would kick your a$$ if you sold it to him. I found a volvo for 350 on craigslistas well, go find one of your own!

hewlett2002000 · 07-10-2007, 09:42 PM

lol well believe it or not i appreciate knowing you would kick my ass for selling my truck cause i would kick my own ass if i would have. no offence but i wont drive a volvo. im gonna get a little nissan truck or something with a little 4 cylinder. then when i get my truck fixed ill put a small block in it!!!! lol, just kidding.

L0WRIDE · 07-10-2007, 09:53 PM

fercho71 · 07-11-2007, 01:07 AM

well done !!!!, believed me if you sold your truck you will regret it later i know by personal experience 16 rears ago i heave a 1969 chevy kingswood station wagon got rid of it and regret it until i found this truck and believed me i don"t plan to sell it for anything on the world its been a good project for me

hewlett2002000 · 07-11-2007, 01:33 AM

what i think im gonna do is get a panel truck. i can get one from a buddy for next to nothing. im gonna put another engine in it. nothing special, just a stock engine, maybe a newer V6 or V8 TBI or something. not sure yet. might just go to a junk yard and get a wrecked newer truck and just swap everything. just so i can have something dependable and more drivable so i can work on my truck at my leisure.
thanks,
John

hewlett2002000 · 07-11-2007, 01:34 AM

sorry, the panel i have in mind is a 65 in good condition but the engine is blown. forgot to mention that.
John

raiden7800 · 07-11-2007, 03:03 AM

Panels, are awesome.

gulfcoast66 · 07-11-2007, 12:02 PM

hewlett im glad you changed your mind about selling your truck, you might be saying what do he know. well i sold a 64 fleet lwb when i was 25 years old because of hard times and i still kick myself for that, i had other options but choose the truck, but anyways keep the truck bro.

joehalford01 · 07-11-2007, 12:40 PM

glad to hear you are keeping the truck.

whats wrong with volvos? apparently you've never had a ride in 80's volvo with 20 pounds of boost and 300 hp. oh yeah, good gas mileage and reliability too.......

ClassicAutoResto · 07-11-2007, 06:13 PM

Sounds like you made the right choice! Jerry

Volvo_Matt · 07-12-2007, 03:04 PM

Nothing wrong with driving a volvo to save on gas $$$$$ I have owned 3 and it's the cheapest alternative when you are restoring your chevy truck. Not sure how well stocked the junkyard's are in your area....in Portland, Oregon you pretty much have yourt pick at all the parts you want at dirt cheap prices.

07-10-2007, 10:30 AM	#1
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	i might be getting rid of my 66 truck......... ok yall i found a guy that wants to trade me a 1984 GMC 3/4 ton truck for my 66 truck plus $1000. i would really hate to see my truck go but i need something thats a little more dependable because my truck is my only vehicle. what i wanted to know is do you think its worth it? the 84 has 86000 miles on it. it has a 350/TH400. fair body. no smoke or knocks. my 66 has about 10000 on a rebuilt engine but was sitting for years. i have about $2000 into my truck. i told him i could do maybe $500 extra on the deal. im still waiting for him to get back to me. what do you guys think? any advice would be helpful. i know i could sell my truck for $2000 easy. lemme know. 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.

07-10-2007, 10:42 AM	#2
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: i might be getting rid of my 66 truck......... I think you should save up some money and buy yourself something else so you can keep the truck. There is a reason why this guy wants to trade his "dependable" truck for yours! __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

07-10-2007, 11:01 AM	#3
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07-10-2007, 11:10 AM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: i might be getting rid of my 66 truck......... Take your $500 and scrape up a little more and get a beater car to drive, take the money you save on gas and fix your truck up. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-10-2007, 11:11 AM	#5
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: i might be getting rid of my 66 truck......... Ya, im with them. They style i support is have one, or a few, project vehicles, and having one or more dependable daily drivers (so you dont have to be the same every day) thats just my .02, Plus the 73-87s can be worth alot and at the same time go for 300, i bought my buddys 84 lwb for 300 cash and drove it home. I also picked up my 1977 pickup for 1350, thats a 87k mile truck when i bought it, and never had to replace anything other than the normal. if you want a dependable one, i suggest looking for an orignal (french locks on exhaust manifolds) truck with a heavy duty use 350 (non EGR) and then you have a good dependable motor, in a truck that can roast the tires, and a future restoration project. Im talking about the 73-78 trucks, 79 all but some 3/4and one tons had egr. I say this because i found an 82 with no EGR but passed on it, i regret that move. And 73-74s mayabe some 75s have a bad ammount of iron in their body or something so it causes them to rust out quicker, but a good 3/4 ton 73-78 will last forever if treated right, my dads 1973 Daily driver has a 350/4 speed, all orignal with the optional heavy duty 3/4 ton suspension and about 173k miles on it, and weve never had the valve covers off, or the intake. Heck his orignal alternator just went out a few months ago. thats my input, find a good old farm truck for 500 and drive it. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums Last edited by Walts_restoration; 07-10-2007 at 11:16 AM.

07-10-2007, 12:45 PM	#6
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,779	Re: i might be getting rid of my 66 truck......... 84 Chevy 3/4 ton truck with a 350/400 will net you about 8 miles to the gal city or freeway.. Buy a beater like they said and keep the truck.. You will be sick if you trade.. Plus you would have a harder time selling the 84 for $2000 then your 66 for $2000... __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

07-10-2007, 01:54 PM	#7
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: i might be getting rid of my 66 truck......... A couple years ago I bought A Volvo for $500 off craigslist. It gets 35mpg and still runs strong and is vey reliable. I say look for a deal like this. As soon as you get rid of your truck you'll regret it. Last edited by poorboy; 07-10-2007 at 01:55 PM.

07-10-2007, 02:00 PM	#8
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: i might be getting rid of my 66 truck......... Don't do it!! He should give you the 84 & $1000.00. You should enjoy your 66. I wish I could enjoy mine but it's not evan close to being done yet. Joe

07-10-2007, 02:22 PM	#9
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: i might be getting rid of my 66 truck......... So... whats your decision! __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

07-10-2007, 02:25 PM	#10
joehalford01 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 98	Re: i might be getting rid of my 66 truck......... keep the 66, it may require some regular maintenance but as long as you take the time to maintain it you will have a dependable truck. Plus if you do have issues, it's usually about 10,000 times easier to diagnois then with anything post 1980.

07-10-2007, 05:52 PM	#11
ClassicAutoResto Rust Buster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lebanon, Ky Posts: 558	Re: i might be getting rid of my 66 truck......... Once it's gone, IT'S GONE!!!! Think it through as long as possible and then think even longer! Then make your decision. Good Luck!!!! Jerry P.S. Keep us posted.

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hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: i might be getting rid of my 66 truck......... im gonna keep it. ill find something else to drive when i need to. i just cant get rid of my truck right now. thanks for the help guys. 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.

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raiden7800 Straight "6" Shooter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 105	Re: i might be getting rid of my 66 truck......... Good, because you know we all would kick your a$$ if you sold it to him. I found a volvo for 350 on craigslistas well, go find one of your own! __________________ 1966 LWB 292 I6 & Granny Low If you listen intently, you can hear a FORD rusting in the distance. My LUG NUTS take more TORQUE than your HONDA makes!

07-10-2007, 09:42 PM	#14
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: i might be getting rid of my 66 truck......... lol well believe it or not i appreciate knowing you would kick my ass for selling my truck cause i would kick my own ass if i would have. no offence but i wont drive a volvo. im gonna get a little nissan truck or something with a little 4 cylinder. then when i get my truck fixed ill put a small block in it!!!! lol, just kidding. __________________ 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.

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07-11-2007, 01:07 AM	#16
fercho71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: sandiego, ca Posts: 453	Re: i might be getting rid of my 66 truck......... well done !!!!, believed me if you sold your truck you will regret it later i know by personal experience 16 rears ago i heave a 1969 chevy kingswood station wagon got rid of it and regret it until i found this truck and believed me i don"t plan to sell it for anything on the world its been a good project for me __________________ 1966 chevy c-20 truck " La Chata " under construccion

07-11-2007, 01:33 AM	#17
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: i might be getting rid of my 66 truck......... what i think im gonna do is get a panel truck. i can get one from a buddy for next to nothing. im gonna put another engine in it. nothing special, just a stock engine, maybe a newer V6 or V8 TBI or something. not sure yet. might just go to a junk yard and get a wrecked newer truck and just swap everything. just so i can have something dependable and more drivable so i can work on my truck at my leisure. 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.

07-11-2007, 01:34 AM	#18
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: i might be getting rid of my 66 truck......... sorry, the panel i have in mind is a 65 in good condition but the engine is blown. forgot to mention that. 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.

07-11-2007, 03:03 AM	#19
raiden7800 Straight "6" Shooter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 105	Re: i might be getting rid of my 66 truck......... Panels, are awesome. __________________ 1966 LWB 292 I6 & Granny Low If you listen intently, you can hear a FORD rusting in the distance. My LUG NUTS take more TORQUE than your HONDA makes!

07-11-2007, 12:02 PM	#20
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: i might be getting rid of my 66 truck......... hewlett im glad you changed your mind about selling your truck, you might be saying what do he know. well i sold a 64 fleet lwb when i was 25 years old because of hard times and i still kick myself for that, i had other options but choose the truck, but anyways keep the truck bro. __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

07-11-2007, 12:40 PM	#21
joehalford01 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 98	Re: i might be getting rid of my 66 truck......... glad to hear you are keeping the truck. whats wrong with volvos? apparently you've never had a ride in 80's volvo with 20 pounds of boost and 300 hp. oh yeah, good gas mileage and reliability too.......

07-11-2007, 06:13 PM	#22
ClassicAutoResto Rust Buster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lebanon, Ky Posts: 558	Re: i might be getting rid of my 66 truck......... Sounds like you made the right choice! Jerry

07-12-2007, 03:04 PM	#23
Volvo_Matt Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 49	Re: i might be getting rid of my 66 truck......... Nothing wrong with driving a volvo to save on gas $$$$$ I have owned 3 and it's the cheapest alternative when you are restoring your chevy truck. Not sure how well stocked the junkyard's are in your area....in Portland, Oregon you pretty much have yourt pick at all the parts you want at dirt cheap prices. __________________ 1963 LWB 350 M-21 4spd comp/edelbrock/holly/LT1 1.94/1.60

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