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ms. Attitude · 10-13-2007, 08:30 AM

hi.Im looking at a 76 chevy shortbox fleetside 2wd.has v8,auto.good interier,frame looks good,not rusty at all,but it needs ALL new sheetmetal.how the sheetmetal could rust out but the frame look so good is odd to me.said it was stored for a few years.anyway,he wants $750 for it.worth that much?

this would be the first chevy I had with this body style so Im not too familiar with a build on this type.
If I do get it I have plans to put a 90 blazer/burb front clip on it.always liked that look.thanks.

pkbinplano · 10-13-2007, 08:47 AM

Seems high. How many miles on the truck ?

75shortysocal · 10-13-2007, 08:50 AM

alot of that would depend on what panels need to be replaced..

$750 sounds like a steal to me at least.. depending on what panels need to be replaced.. any rocker or cab rust, id offer him 400-500..those are pretty major panels, to be replacing... if the rust is just on the fenders and bed...id just give the dude the money and get to restoring it

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75shortysocal · 10-13-2007, 08:57 AM

we are talking about a former plow truck right?

ms. Attitude · 10-13-2007, 08:58 AM

yes.sorry to not mention that.rockers and cab corners need replaced.it was all locked up and couldent open up to look under carpet,but from underneath the floor looked good.ALL sheetmetal needs replaced,doors hood,fenders,box,ect.
I know places like LMC and such carry everything,but didnt know if it it was even worth getting.like I said,the frame really surprised me.real clean,along with therest of the chasis.my 1990 silverado was way worse.

75shortysocal · 10-13-2007, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ms. Attitude

yes.sorry to not mention that.rockers and cab corners need replaced.it was all locked up and couldent open up to look under carpet,but from underneath the floor looked good.ALL sheetmetal needs replaced,doors hood,fenders,box,ect.
I know places like LMC and such carry everything,but didnt know if it it was even worth getting.like I said,the frame really surprised me.real clean,along with therest of the chasis.my 1990 silverado was way worse.

id keep looking...unless he wants to sell it for 200, ... if the frame and drive train is good, you can remove the body, and find a nice long/shortbed truck with a bad frame...pick that up for a couple hundred and make a hybrid...

you can build it the way you want off the shortbed frame....specially with winter coming up.. good to have a project, and stay off the roads.. (lived in massachusttes for a year)....lol

bigblock73 · 10-13-2007, 09:25 AM

I wouldn't even buy it...plowing is hard on trucks...and their frames. I would keep looking for a cleaner truck. Once you start replacing metal, things get expensive...then you have to paint all of it! I would look for a clean truck in the $1500-2000 range...you'll be ahead financially and time wise by the time it is all said and done.

**old Rusty C10** · 10-13-2007, 10:09 AM

you live in the northeast where i live i buy trucks like that all day long for $300 and less. if you look for my thread on the 82 youll see my $300 truck and the only reason i paid that was for the carb and manifold ( edelbrock)
alot depends on whats in the truck and its other conditions ie motor and trans and interior. these trucks are notorious for rot in the rockers and cab corners. Pics would help alot here tho
If youre really stuck on the truck id say offer no more than four and work up to five but i think youre way overpaying unless the truck was last owned by elvis or was autographed by the pope or something
PS we have a vendor or two one here and one in particular ive dealt with who has excellent replacement parts at a very fair price and if your order is big enough it may pay to drive into NJ and pick it all up
on eidt if you put a later model front clip on it you need to change the cowl and the wiper arm assembly so it all fits

ms. Attitude · 10-13-2007, 12:25 PM

thanks for all the info.I guess Ill pass and look for another 2wd short fleet thats in better shape.thanks.

streetstar · 10-13-2007, 10:47 PM

i dont know if its a feasible alternative or not, but in general, if you have access to a trailer and tow vehicle and have the time ---- head southwest---

i have looked at plenty of pieces of crap while looking for parts vehicles and things, but i rarely see the type of rust on the cabs and cab supports, etc. you guys see up north.

still see rusted out fender lips because those things hold mud like crazy --- but thats easy compared to some of the stuff up north

Starting out a little closer to rust free may pay big dividends when you are adding up the receipts when its done --- even if its a 1000 mile drive or more

Curly86 · 10-14-2007, 02:00 AM

If you was close to southern Ky,I have an 85 Silverado LWB 2 wheel drive I will take $900 for it.

**special-K** · 10-14-2007, 08:19 AM

The bodies didn`t hold up on 73-77s at all in the rust belt.They had serious rust issues before they got old.

10-13-2007, 08:30 AM	#1
ms. Attitude Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: northeast Pa. Posts: 75	76 short box worth asking price??? hi.Im looking at a 76 chevy shortbox fleetside 2wd.has v8,auto.good interier,frame looks good,not rusty at all,but it needs ALL new sheetmetal.how the sheetmetal could rust out but the frame look so good is odd to me.said it was stored for a few years.anyway,he wants $750 for it.worth that much?this would be the first chevy I had with this body style so Im not too familiar with a build on this type. If I do get it I have plans to put a 90 blazer/burb front clip on it.always liked that look.thanks. __________________ 1990 chevy k1500 short/fleet 350 5spd. Silverado 1952 chevy 3100 shortbox 235 4spd. 2000 harley 1200 sporty 1967 c10 2wd short/fleet 350/350 (sons)

10-13-2007, 08:47 AM	#2
pkbinplano pkbinplano Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 370	Re: 76 short box worth asking price??? Seems high. How many miles on the truck ? __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...7496&members=1 84 chevy silverado aka The Bananna Boat

10-13-2007, 08:50 AM	#3
75shortysocal 350+dual flows= fun :) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: TORRANCE ,CA. Posts: 120	Re: 76 short box worth asking price??? alot of that would depend on what panels need to be replaced.. $750 sounds like a steal to me at least.. depending on what panels need to be replaced.. any rocker or cab rust, id offer him 400-500..those are pretty major panels, to be replacing... if the rust is just on the fenders and bed...id just give the dude the money and get to restoring it ... __________________ ALWAYS CHECK YOURE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS!! SPINNING OUT ON THE FREEWAY DUE TO THE BEARING GOING OUT IS PRETTY HAIRY!!!

10-13-2007, 08:57 AM	#4
75shortysocal 350+dual flows= fun :) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: TORRANCE ,CA. Posts: 120	Re: 76 short box worth asking price??? we are talking about a former plow truck right? __________________ ALWAYS CHECK YOURE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS!! SPINNING OUT ON THE FREEWAY DUE TO THE BEARING GOING OUT IS PRETTY HAIRY!!!

10-13-2007, 08:58 AM	#5
ms. Attitude Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: northeast Pa. Posts: 75	Re: 76 short box worth asking price??? yes.sorry to not mention that.rockers and cab corners need replaced.it was all locked up and couldent open up to look under carpet,but from underneath the floor looked good.ALL sheetmetal needs replaced,doors hood,fenders,box,ect. I know places like LMC and such carry everything,but didnt know if it it was even worth getting.like I said,the frame really surprised me.real clean,along with therest of the chasis.my 1990 silverado was way worse. __________________ 1990 chevy k1500 short/fleet 350 5spd. Silverado 1952 chevy 3100 shortbox 235 4spd. 2000 harley 1200 sporty 1967 c10 2wd short/fleet 350/350 (sons)

10-13-2007, 09:25 AM	#7
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: 76 short box worth asking price??? I wouldn't even buy it...plowing is hard on trucks...and their frames. I would keep looking for a cleaner truck. Once you start replacing metal, things get expensive...then you have to paint all of it! I would look for a clean truck in the $1500-2000 range...you'll be ahead financially and time wise by the time it is all said and done. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 10-13-2007 at 09:26 AM.

10-13-2007, 10:09 AM	#8
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: 76 short box worth asking price??? you live in the northeast where i live i buy trucks like that all day long for $300 and less. if you look for my thread on the 82 youll see my $300 truck and the only reason i paid that was for the carb and manifold ( edelbrock) alot depends on whats in the truck and its other conditions ie motor and trans and interior. these trucks are notorious for rot in the rockers and cab corners. Pics would help alot here tho If youre really stuck on the truck id say offer no more than four and work up to five but i think youre way overpaying unless the truck was last owned by elvis or was autographed by the pope or something PS we have a vendor or two one here and one in particular ive dealt with who has excellent replacement parts at a very fair price and if your order is big enough it may pay to drive into NJ and pick it all up on eidt if you put a later model front clip on it you need to change the cowl and the wiper arm assembly so it all fits __________________ 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!! Last edited by old Rusty C10; 10-13-2007 at 10:10 AM.

10-13-2007, 12:25 PM	#9
ms. Attitude Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: northeast Pa. Posts: 75	Re: 76 short box worth asking price??? thanks for all the info.I guess Ill pass and look for another 2wd short fleet thats in better shape.thanks. __________________ 1990 chevy k1500 short/fleet 350 5spd. Silverado 1952 chevy 3100 shortbox 235 4spd. 2000 harley 1200 sporty 1967 c10 2wd short/fleet 350/350 (sons)

10-13-2007, 10:47 PM	#10
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: 76 short box worth asking price??? i dont know if its a feasible alternative or not, but in general, if you have access to a trailer and tow vehicle and have the time ---- head southwest--- i have looked at plenty of pieces of crap while looking for parts vehicles and things, but i rarely see the type of rust on the cabs and cab supports, etc. you guys see up north. still see rusted out fender lips because those things hold mud like crazy --- but thats easy compared to some of the stuff up north Starting out a little closer to rust free may pay big dividends when you are adding up the receipts when its done --- even if its a 1000 mile drive or more Last edited by streetstar; 10-13-2007 at 10:49 PM.

10-14-2007, 02:00 AM	#11
Curly86 You want it there when??? Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lewisburg Ky Posts: 393	Re: 76 short box worth asking price??? If you was close to southern Ky,I have an 85 Silverado LWB 2 wheel drive I will take $900 for it. __________________ 1986 Silverado Flatbed 400 SB with 350 turbo 1997 Ford Explorer with 302 mydrive to work ride 1978 Gmc Midas RV 21ft with 46,000 actual miles 2003 Chevy Avalanche 5.3 327 and Tweety Bird Yellow Big Sandy Survivor 09 Trucks in the Blue Grass Survivor 09 TNCTC Streetcruzin

10-14-2007, 08:19 AM	#12
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