What do you think of this cab? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jlaird · 12-14-2007, 04:37 PM

I've been looking for a cab better than mine, and I found one on ebay, but I wish the person posted more pics. I emailed him for more, but he hasn't got back to me yet. What do you think it is worth? These are hard to come by in the northeast.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ksid=p3907.m32

Big D · 12-14-2007, 05:12 PM

I cant say that I would pay more than $500 for cab without doors. The pics dont really show the whole cab.

I lucked out this summer and scored a pretty much rust-free cab (for the midwest) with one good door for $150 . It needs rockers and 1 cab corner but the floor is nearly perfect.

There was a pretty nice cab for sale around here this spring for $450 .I wish I had picked it up . All of the body work was complete, It was already in primer and ready for paint.

c10addict · 12-14-2007, 05:36 PM

I'm thinking he probably wants at least a grand due to his buy it now price being $1200.00.... You never know!

jay_shy · 12-14-2007, 05:49 PM

I paid less than his buy it now price for a rust free AC high hump cab with all interior, doors and power brake booster. It was a California cab in central PA.

On the other hand, you would easily have that in a cab that you had someone replace rockers, corners and supports in. Its six of one and one half dozen of another.

You have to ask yourself if you want rust free original or repaired rust free.

Jason

whatnow123 · 12-14-2007, 05:59 PM

if you are considering that kind of money for just a cab, come to az, buy a long bed, pratically rust free cab/doors and drive it back, take what you need and part the rest. You can get a decent running long bed for 1500 to 2K.

otsenre · 12-14-2007, 07:16 PM

I have one just as nice for 200.00 in /Colorado

PanelDeland · 12-14-2007, 07:35 PM

I think you can buy one for under $500 that is about that nice.The area around the drivers side vent looks to be surface rust but we all know there is usually more than you can see.I would definitely want to see more pics even if the price was right unless I could actually go look for myself.If you have to have it shipped it will cost you big bucks.You certainly don't want to ship one that is as bad as what you have.

**fine69** · 12-15-2007, 08:38 AM

At the price of fuel nowdays i dont think this guys price is too far out of line.
IF the rest is as nice as what you see. You can wrap up a few hundred dollars in patch panels. Then the work involved. I have done it.
Plus my time is worth lots of $.
I gave $800 for my last California cab and doors. And i got it local(50 miles from me). And i am tickled pink.
LOCATION,LOCATION,LOCATION. However if the guy wont send more pics then move on to the next one.

Steelawork'n · 12-15-2007, 10:51 AM

I agree, not a lot of detailed pics and you could probably find one more local

jlaird · 12-15-2007, 11:44 AM

thanks for the replies guys. I'm not really concerned about having original sheet metal and any that does have to be replaced, I'm going to do myself. I'm just looking for something better than mine to start off with, possibly something that needs little.

I actually have two cabs right now. One cab is pretty good except all cab mounts, outriggers, cab corners, and front pillars need to be replaced. Everything else is pretty darn good except one area in the floor.

The other one has good cab supports and outriggers, but it is FULL of bondo everywhere and the area around the drip rails need work. Parts of the firewall are bad as well as rockers and cab corners and multiple floor areas.

If I use one of these cabs, it's gonna be the first one. I think that is the right decision...

jetboat · 12-15-2007, 11:58 AM

I would sell you a whole running truck for not much more than he is wanting for his buy it now... And thats got doors hood,fenders and all... I would keep your eye out for a whole truck in your area and rip it apart.

12-14-2007, 04:37 PM	#1
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	What do you think of this cab? I've been looking for a cab better than mine, and I found one on ebay, but I wish the person posted more pics. I emailed him for more, but he hasn't got back to me yet. What do you think it is worth? These are hard to come by in the northeast. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ksid=p3907.m32

12-14-2007, 05:12 PM	#2
Big D Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dunlap, IL Posts: 308	Re: What do you think of this cab? I cant say that I would pay more than $500 for cab without doors. The pics dont really show the whole cab. I lucked out this summer and scored a pretty much rust-free cab (for the midwest) with one good door for $150 . It needs rockers and 1 cab corner but the floor is nearly perfect. There was a pretty nice cab for sale around here this spring for $450 .I wish I had picked it up . All of the body work was complete, It was already in primer and ready for paint. __________________ 68 GMC 64 1/2 Mustang convert A bachelor's life is no life for a single man." - Samuel Goldwyn

12-14-2007, 05:36 PM	#3
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: What do you think of this cab? I'm thinking he probably wants at least a grand due to his buy it now price being $1200.00.... You never know! __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

12-14-2007, 05:49 PM	#4
jay_shy SWB 4X4 CLUB Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,088	Re: What do you think of this cab? I paid less than his buy it now price for a rust free AC high hump cab with all interior, doors and power brake booster. It was a California cab in central PA. On the other hand, you would easily have that in a cab that you had someone replace rockers, corners and supports in. Its six of one and one half dozen of another. You have to ask yourself if you want rust free original or repaired rust free. Jason Last edited by jay_shy; 12-14-2007 at 05:52 PM.

12-14-2007, 05:59 PM	#5
whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Re: What do you think of this cab? if you are considering that kind of money for just a cab, come to az, buy a long bed, pratically rust free cab/doors and drive it back, take what you need and part the rest. You can get a decent running long bed for 1500 to 2K. __________________ 67 Short Step, 355, 700R 4.11 posi rear, 4/6 drop Discs on all 4 corners. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219094

12-14-2007, 07:16 PM	#6
otsenre Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,939	Re: What do you think of this cab? I have one just as nice for 200.00 in /Colorado

12-14-2007, 07:35 PM	#7
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: What do you think of this cab? I think you can buy one for under $500 that is about that nice.The area around the drivers side vent looks to be surface rust but we all know there is usually more than you can see.I would definitely want to see more pics even if the price was right unless I could actually go look for myself.If you have to have it shipped it will cost you big bucks.You certainly don't want to ship one that is as bad as what you have. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 12-14-2007 at 07:37 PM.

12-15-2007, 08:38 AM	#8
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: What do you think of this cab? At the price of fuel nowdays i dont think this guys price is too far out of line. IF the rest is as nice as what you see. You can wrap up a few hundred dollars in patch panels. Then the work involved. I have done it. Plus my time is worth lots of $. I gave $800 for my last California cab and doors. And i got it local(50 miles from me). And i am tickled pink. LOCATION,LOCATION,LOCATION. However if the guy wont send more pics then move on to the next one. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

12-15-2007, 10:51 AM	#9
Steelawork'n Just hang'n around Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Camano Island WA Posts: 248	Re: What do you think of this cab? I agree, not a lot of detailed pics and you could probably find one more local __________________ Driving a '68 Chevy C20 and a '93 Astro Van. Lots and lots of mileage that I deduct each year.

12-15-2007, 11:44 AM	#10
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: What do you think of this cab? thanks for the replies guys. I'm not really concerned about having original sheet metal and any that does have to be replaced, I'm going to do myself. I'm just looking for something better than mine to start off with, possibly something that needs little. I actually have two cabs right now. One cab is pretty good except all cab mounts, outriggers, cab corners, and front pillars need to be replaced. Everything else is pretty darn good except one area in the floor. The other one has good cab supports and outriggers, but it is FULL of bondo everywhere and the area around the drip rails need work. Parts of the firewall are bad as well as rockers and cab corners and multiple floor areas. If I use one of these cabs, it's gonna be the first one. I think that is the right decision...

12-15-2007, 11:58 AM	#11
jetboat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: romeoville il Posts: 59	Re: What do you think of this cab? I would sell you a whole running truck for not much more than he is wanting for his buy it now... And thats got doors hood,fenders and all... I would keep your eye out for a whole truck in your area and rip it apart.



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