Up for grabs! 70 3/4 ton 2wd-free - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**truckster** · 10-09-2007, 09:25 PM

Here's the long story: Several years ago I bought a 1970 3/4 ton 2wd Chevy longbed. It had a 292 with a huge hole in it where the rod went through. The plan was to put a 350 in it, but after tearing apart 3 engines and finding problems with each, my wife just wanted me to be DONE. I found a 250 straight six, thinking it would drop right in. After several days of re-engineering, I got it running, but my wife HATED the truck. When i was mobilized, my son drove it and burned up the rear wheel bearing. His friend helped him get the old bearing out (with a torch and a grinder) and then it was impossible to repair. Before I left on the next deployment, I put it in storage. It's been sitting there several years, with my wife refusing to even consider me working on it.

This spring my wife said it's finally time to get my Blazer, so I've spent the summer working on and enjoying that. I took some parts off the 70 pickup, and now I need to get rid of the rest. I hate the idea of junking it, so I'd like it to go to someone who can use it. I have the title and it's FREE, but you have to haul it off. What you get is a good A/C cab (just a dime-size rust hole on the right rear), a fairly decent bed (some rust over the wheel wells), a good driver's door, all the glass (cracked windshield, though), frame, etc. There's no tailgate and I took the LF fender and hood, although the old Blazer hood is there, but it's dented. It's located about 20 miles south of SLC.

If you're interested, please send me a PM or reply here with contact info. I would like to have it gone by the end of October so I don't have to pay for another year of storage.

oldsmobilekindofguy · 10-09-2007, 09:47 PM

im not gonna say anything but the moderators are gonna jump all over you for not butiong this in the classifieds, nice project though

72armyswbtruck · 10-09-2007, 10:43 PM

Be nice he is not selling it, IT IS FREE as in Gratis and zero nada zilch cost, not a hole truck really anyways.

Longhorn Man · 10-09-2007, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 72armyswbtruck

Be nice he is not selling it, IT IS FREE as in Gratis and zero nada zilch cost, not a hole truck really anyways.

That was my thought.

72armyswbtruck · 10-09-2007, 10:51 PM

Strange that he was allowed to post it in the parts for sale section, I couldn't until I paid my fees.

Jerry Jones · 10-09-2007, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 72armyswbtruck

Be nice he is not selling it, IT IS FREE as in Gratis and zero nada zilch cost, not a hole truck really anyways.

If only I was closer

xshadow · 10-09-2007, 11:52 PM

If only I lived closer..lots of good parts....just too far for me

**clay68c10** · 10-10-2007, 05:55 PM

That's a nice cab & bed for someone back east.
ttt

Longhorn Man · 10-10-2007, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 72armyswbtruck

Strange that he was allowed to post it in the parts for sale section, I couldn't until I paid my fees.

He didn't post it here, it got moved.

oldsmobilekindofguy · 10-10-2007, 10:14 PM

alright with me, if it is free you can put it on the reg. forum,

if you can't get rid of i would be interested in the right fender

oldsmobilekindofguy · 10-10-2007, 10:15 PM

i think the GMCand the chevy fenders were the same

Jtrux · 10-11-2007, 11:56 PM

Are you willing to part some things out like the power steering brackets or are you trying to get rid of the whole thing?

Tynee · 10-12-2007, 10:43 AM

I understand you are trying to give away the whole truck, but I'd be interested in the grille if you wind up parting out, and would be willing to ship. PM me.

**ScottH** · 10-12-2007, 02:02 PM

PM sent

Longhorn Man · 10-12-2007, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by oldsmobilekindofguy

i think the GMCand the chevy fenders were the same

A 70 Chevy fender is not the same as any GMC fender.

10-09-2007, 09:25 PM	#1
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Up for grabs! 70 3/4 ton 2wd-free Here's the long story: Several years ago I bought a 1970 3/4 ton 2wd Chevy longbed. It had a 292 with a huge hole in it where the rod went through. The plan was to put a 350 in it, but after tearing apart 3 engines and finding problems with each, my wife just wanted me to be DONE. I found a 250 straight six, thinking it would drop right in. After several days of re-engineering, I got it running, but my wife HATED the truck. When i was mobilized, my son drove it and burned up the rear wheel bearing. His friend helped him get the old bearing out (with a torch and a grinder) and then it was impossible to repair. Before I left on the next deployment, I put it in storage. It's been sitting there several years, with my wife refusing to even consider me working on it. This spring my wife said it's finally time to get my Blazer, so I've spent the summer working on and enjoying that. I took some parts off the 70 pickup, and now I need to get rid of the rest. I hate the idea of junking it, so I'd like it to go to someone who can use it. I have the title and it's FREE, but you have to haul it off. What you get is a good A/C cab (just a dime-size rust hole on the right rear), a fairly decent bed (some rust over the wheel wells), a good driver's door, all the glass (cracked windshield, though), frame, etc. There's no tailgate and I took the LF fender and hood, although the old Blazer hood is there, but it's dented. It's located about 20 miles south of SLC. If you're interested, please send me a PM or reply here with contact info. I would like to have it gone by the end of October so I don't have to pay for another year of storage. Attached Images

10-09-2007, 09:47 PM	#2
oldsmobilekindofguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Stratford,SD Posts: 296	Re: Up for grabs! im not gonna say anything but the moderators are gonna jump all over you for not butiong this in the classifieds, nice project though __________________ 1967 c-10 longbox project, check it out in projects 1969 c-10 parts pickup, twisted frame Daily driver- 1970 Olds delta 88, 2dr., 455, gotta love the big block Last edited by oldsmobilekindofguy; 10-09-2007 at 09:54 PM.

10-09-2007, 10:43 PM	#3
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Up for grabs! 70 3/4 ton 2wd-free Be nice he is not selling it, IT IS FREE as in Gratis and zero nada zilch cost, not a hole truck really anyways. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

10-09-2007, 10:51 PM	#5
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Up for grabs! 70 3/4 ton 2wd-free Strange that he was allowed to post it in the parts for sale section, I couldn't until I paid my fees. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

10-09-2007, 11:52 PM	#7
xshadow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Posts: 553	Re: Up for grabs! 70 3/4 ton 2wd-free If only I lived closer..lots of good parts....just too far for me

10-10-2007, 05:55 PM	#8
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,988	Re: Up for grabs! 70 3/4 ton 2wd-free That's a nice cab & bed for someone back east. ttt __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

10-10-2007, 10:14 PM	#10
oldsmobilekindofguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Stratford,SD Posts: 296	Re: Up for grabs! 70 3/4 ton 2wd-free alright with me, if it is free you can put it on the reg. forum, if you can't get rid of i would be interested in the right fender __________________ 1967 c-10 longbox project, check it out in projects 1969 c-10 parts pickup, twisted frame Daily driver- 1970 Olds delta 88, 2dr., 455, gotta love the big block

10-10-2007, 10:15 PM	#11
oldsmobilekindofguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Stratford,SD Posts: 296	Re: Up for grabs! 70 3/4 ton 2wd-free i think the GMCand the chevy fenders were the same __________________ 1967 c-10 longbox project, check it out in projects 1969 c-10 parts pickup, twisted frame Daily driver- 1970 Olds delta 88, 2dr., 455, gotta love the big block

10-11-2007, 11:56 PM	#12
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Up for grabs! 70 3/4 ton 2wd-free Are you willing to part some things out like the power steering brackets or are you trying to get rid of the whole thing? __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

10-12-2007, 10:43 AM	#13
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Re: Up for grabs! 70 3/4 ton 2wd-free I understand you are trying to give away the whole truck, but I'd be interested in the grille if you wind up parting out, and would be willing to ship. PM me. __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

10-12-2007, 02:02 PM	#14
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	Re: Up for grabs! 70 3/4 ton 2wd-free PM sent __________________ 1963 C10 swb fleetside 1966 GMC G1000 Handi-bus (future project) 1955 Chevy 2 dr. wagon



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