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koolky · 11-10-2007, 08:17 PM

Picked this truck up for cheap, origonaly planed on using some parts off of it. my question. Scrape it or build it? Thinking about fixing it, just to say I can, But will it cost too much? and YES its rough!
Im sure you all will have fun picking this truck apart, well what left of it.

timcos · 11-10-2007, 08:27 PM

Does it run? How does it run?

How much money were you thinking of putting into it?

How much money do you have?

Send it to me.

wibilly · 11-10-2007, 08:37 PM

not sure i'd scrap it but if i were to build it i would sure find another cab

Texasdeere · 11-10-2007, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wibilly

not sure i'd scrap it but if i were to build it i would sure find another cab

duallyjams · 11-10-2007, 08:55 PM

Would be good practice if you do all the repairs your self.If you have to pay someone, get another cab.

Jtrux · 11-10-2007, 09:00 PM

Get it running and drive it like it is, chicks dig trucks that fall apart as you're driving down the road.

koolky · 11-10-2007, 09:40 PM

Im capabe of doing all the work myself. I dont realy have a budget yet. I want to get an idea of how much it will cost and if i can get the parts, any ideas about if that frame is saveable? The engine dose run, it will need work, eventualy I plan on change the engine and trans out. The floors seem pretty good in the middle, but as seen in the pics near the door and cab corners is realy bad.

koolky · 11-10-2007, 09:46 PM

here are some more pics of the door and the bottoms of the fenders, i think the fender are toast, I cant find anyone who makes a patch for the lowwer front of it. the doors i think would need a lower door skin and i belive I could buy the bottom 10in or so of the inner door.

timcos · 11-10-2007, 10:25 PM

Everything is replaceable and available in different qualities. Lots of work. Check with the board vendors.

How about a shot of the whole truck?

masterbeavis · 11-10-2007, 10:30 PM

Ouch. time to make friends with a trucker that will give you a smoking price on shipping a clean $500 beater from Cailfornia!!

koolky · 11-10-2007, 10:48 PM

Heres a pic of the truck, its not the best though. sorry. On the shot from the bottom of the cab corner up, is lookign pretty rough to me, is there replacment steel for it?

68K20 x Drill · 11-11-2007, 03:52 AM

Nice, your body drop is half done.

Bishops Trucks · 11-11-2007, 04:08 AM

NOT MUCH LEFT TO PICK!

With time and money, anything can be brought back from the dead. Fix it just to say you did it.

timcos · 11-11-2007, 08:31 AM

Nice looking truck minus the rust.

All sheet metal is available and replaceable. Go for it...you will have a nice looking truck.

72BlckButy · 11-11-2007, 08:32 AM

I hope you know how to use a welder!

*ksjh1316* · 11-11-2007, 09:43 AM

Heck it even has natural a/c

If you can do the work I would fix it just to say you did make a great one for a restoration album no one would ever guess it was ever that bad if you did it right

**jerry moss** · 11-11-2007, 09:54 AM

it's an early version of "flow through ventalation".

67ChevyRedneck · 11-11-2007, 10:34 AM

I'm familiar with rust belt trucks... that's on the far end of shot. Looks like even the frame and A-arms have some pitting/scaling.

Might be a good candidate for a complete goodmark floor, but in all honestly, by the time you replace all the needed metal, figure in your time... you'd be better off hitting ebay and getting a truck from out west for 3 or 4K and driving/shipping it to ontario.

*If you could find a good cab, it might be doable. This would be a good truck for a true "driver." Get it running good and who cares what it looks like? Just make sure the seatbelts don't pull through the floor.

streetstar · 11-11-2007, 10:51 AM

replace the cab, lower it, paint some letters on the side and ride the wave of "shop truck projects"

Other than that - i dont think its worth your time -- it would take 3 times the effort to make a truck worthy of a show-n-shine than a cleaner one would

Add up the cost of all the replacement panels , patch panels, etc. -- plus all your weldng supplies, flux, rod, gas, argon, etc., plus -- mmmmm---lets say $10.00 an hour in time (just to keep the number from getting out of hand) - and i'll bet you are over the 3 grand mark

Now if you save what you would've spent on the truck for the next 6 months (hard to do- i know) - you'll have that 2 or 3 grand , maybe more. Then travel south -- vintage steel is too high in Canade

Jim_PA · 11-11-2007, 02:56 PM

Your doors look better than mine on the bottom. Last week, I was driving, and went to get out.... A 4X12" hunk of sheet metal fell out of the bottom of my door

1sik7t2 · 11-11-2007, 03:43 PM

YIKES i agree with 68k20 i think mother nature is tryin to tell you something " body drop it"

koolky · 11-11-2007, 04:13 PM

Lol, Yea i know how to weld, I have built a few cars now. Here are some pics. 1955 bel-air, had build a 64 mustange. now only a few months away from finishing the 70 camaro

koolky · 11-11-2007, 04:16 PM

Oh, also, i might be able to get some bran-new 72 gmc fenders but i want to use my 68 grill. Im pretty srue this wont work, soo, I figgure I might beable to just use parts of the new fenders as patches for the old. I would feel bad to cut up the new ones, but I think the origonaly metal is better than new stuff.

Longhorn Man · 11-11-2007, 04:30 PM

72 GMC fenders are the same as 68 chevy fenders.
Trim holes won't be the same, but the fender its self is.

*Shane* · 11-11-2007, 05:21 PM

no offense, but I have seen a lot better sent to the salvage yard around here ...

11-10-2007, 08:17 PM	#1
koolky 67-72 Addicted Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Guelph Ontario Posts: 256	Worthy of being a project? Picked this truck up for cheap, origonaly planed on using some parts off of it. my question. Scrape it or build it? Thinking about fixing it, just to say I can, But will it cost too much? and YES its rough! Im sure you all will have fun picking this truck apart, well what left of it. Attached Images

11-10-2007, 08:27 PM	#2
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Worthy of being a project? Does it run? How does it run? How much money were you thinking of putting into it? How much money do you have? Send it to me. __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

11-10-2007, 08:37 PM	#3
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Worthy of being a project? not sure i'd scrap it but if i were to build it i would sure find another cab __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

11-10-2007, 08:55 PM	#5
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Worthy of being a project? Would be good practice if you do all the repairs your self.If you have to pay someone, get another cab. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

11-10-2007, 09:00 PM	#6
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Worthy of being a project? Get it running and drive it like it is, chicks dig trucks that fall apart as you're driving down the road. __________________ 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!!!

11-10-2007, 09:40 PM	#7
koolky 67-72 Addicted Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Guelph Ontario Posts: 256	Re: Worthy of being a project? Im capabe of doing all the work myself. I dont realy have a budget yet. I want to get an idea of how much it will cost and if i can get the parts, any ideas about if that frame is saveable? The engine dose run, it will need work, eventualy I plan on change the engine and trans out. The floors seem pretty good in the middle, but as seen in the pics near the door and cab corners is realy bad.

11-10-2007, 09:46 PM	#8
koolky 67-72 Addicted Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Guelph Ontario Posts: 256	Re: Worthy of being a project? here are some more pics of the door and the bottoms of the fenders, i think the fender are toast, I cant find anyone who makes a patch for the lowwer front of it. the doors i think would need a lower door skin and i belive I could buy the bottom 10in or so of the inner door. Attached Images

11-10-2007, 10:25 PM	#9
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Worthy of being a project? Everything is replaceable and available in different qualities. Lots of work. Check with the board vendors. How about a shot of the whole truck? __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

11-10-2007, 10:30 PM	#10
masterbeavis Having issues Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eldorado Ca, an hour east of sacramento Posts: 696	Re: Worthy of being a project? Ouch. time to make friends with a trucker that will give you a smoking price on shipping a clean $500 beater from Cailfornia!! __________________ Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati. The Man's Prayer: "I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess."

11-10-2007, 10:48 PM	#11
koolky 67-72 Addicted Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Guelph Ontario Posts: 256	Re: Worthy of being a project? Heres a pic of the truck, its not the best though. sorry. On the shot from the bottom of the cab corner up, is lookign pretty rough to me, is there replacment steel for it? Attached Images

11-11-2007, 03:52 AM	#12
68K20 x Drill Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Freedom CA Posts: 488	Re: Worthy of being a project? Nice, your body drop is half done. __________________ 68 Chevrolet k20 Longbed 350 SM465/205, Dana 44, 14bolt, Power steering, Power Disk Brakes, 35" BFGs. 84 Chevrolet Suburban K20 6.2 Banks turbo TH400/NP208 Now with G80 68 GMC C20 Parts? Truck And a few cars

11-11-2007, 04:08 AM	#13
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11-11-2007, 08:31 AM	#14
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Worthy of being a project? Nice looking truck minus the rust. All sheet metal is available and replaceable. Go for it...you will have a nice looking truck. __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

11-11-2007, 08:32 AM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Worthy of being a project? I hope you know how to use a welder! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-11-2007, 09:43 AM	#16
ksjh1316 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,599	Re: Worthy of being a project? Heck it even has natural a/c If you can do the work I would fix it just to say you did make a great one for a restoration album no one would ever guess it was ever that bad if you did it right



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11-11-2007, 09:54 AM	#17
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,852	Re: Worthy of being a project? it's an early version of "flow through ventalation". __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

11-11-2007, 10:34 AM	#18
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Worthy of being a project? I'm familiar with rust belt trucks... that's on the far end of shot. Looks like even the frame and A-arms have some pitting/scaling. Might be a good candidate for a complete goodmark floor, but in all honestly, by the time you replace all the needed metal, figure in your time... you'd be better off hitting ebay and getting a truck from out west for 3 or 4K and driving/shipping it to ontario. If you could find a good cab, it might be doable. This would be a good truck for a true "driver." Get it running good and who cares what it looks like? Just make sure the seatbelts don't pull through the floor. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 11-11-2007 at 10:35 AM.*

11-11-2007, 10:51 AM	#19
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: Worthy of being a project? replace the cab, lower it, paint some letters on the side and ride the wave of "shop truck projects" Other than that - i dont think its worth your time -- it would take 3 times the effort to make a truck worthy of a show-n-shine than a cleaner one would Add up the cost of all the replacement panels , patch panels, etc. -- plus all your weldng supplies, flux, rod, gas, argon, etc., plus -- mmmmm---lets say $10.00 an hour in time (just to keep the number from getting out of hand) - and i'll bet you are over the 3 grand mark Now if you save what you would've spent on the truck for the next 6 months (hard to do- i know) - you'll have that 2 or 3 grand , maybe more. Then travel south -- vintage steel is too high in Canade Last edited by streetstar; 11-11-2007 at 10:56 AM.

11-11-2007, 02:56 PM	#20
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: Worthy of being a project? Your doors look better than mine on the bottom. Last week, I was driving, and went to get out.... A 4X12" hunk of sheet metal fell out of the bottom of my door

11-11-2007, 03:43 PM	#21
1sik7t2 dave Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: el cajon Posts: 558	Re: Worthy of being a project? YIKES i agree with 68k20 i think mother nature is tryin to tell you something " body drop it" __________________ check out my build "DIRTY BURB"

11-11-2007, 04:13 PM	#22
koolky 67-72 Addicted Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Guelph Ontario Posts: 256	Re: Worthy of being a project? Lol, Yea i know how to weld, I have built a few cars now. Here are some pics. 1955 bel-air, had build a 64 mustange. now only a few months away from finishing the 70 camaro Attached Images

11-11-2007, 04:16 PM	#23
koolky 67-72 Addicted Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Guelph Ontario Posts: 256	Re: Worthy of being a project? Oh, also, i might be able to get some bran-new 72 gmc fenders but i want to use my 68 grill. Im pretty srue this wont work, soo, I figgure I might beable to just use parts of the new fenders as patches for the old. I would feel bad to cut up the new ones, but I think the origonaly metal is better than new stuff.

11-11-2007, 04:30 PM	#24
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Worthy of being a project? 72 GMC fenders are the same as 68 chevy fenders. Trim holes won't be the same, but the fender its self is.

11-11-2007, 05:21 PM	#25
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Worthy of being a project? no offense, but I have seen a lot better sent to the salvage yard around here ...

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