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tradition · 12-22-2007, 08:27 AM

Hi all! First post here.

I Am wanting to build up a late 60's to early 70's Chevy truck. I found a pic on here of a truck that i love. I love the hole look of it. I posted a pic of it below. I just wanted to know about the truck ( year etc. ) And what mods were done to it. This is the look im going for minus the wheel, i'm thinking cragar wheels.

Im looking to spend around 2 grand on a truck and then sink in another 2 grand into it ( i wont pay for paint, i have a friend who paints ). Think that will cover the mods and such? Im hoping to find a rust free truck in semi good condition for the 2ish grand. Let me know guys! thanx!

xtreme80 · 12-22-2007, 08:35 AM

Welcome! Send a PM to the member "EAST SIDE LOW LIFE" I'm pretty sure that's his truck. He can tell you all about it.

tradition · 12-22-2007, 08:42 AM

thanx ill send him a pm!

what about my budget? Do you guys think it reasonable?

BigDaddyDave · 12-22-2007, 08:50 AM

Welcome to the board from NC.

jkaylor68gmc · 12-22-2007, 08:56 AM

Welcome to the board from Dayton, TN!

72BlckButy · 12-22-2007, 08:59 AM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

I agree with xtreme80, that looks like ESLL's truck.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 12-22-2007, 09:02 AM

Welcome to the board.

esll.

Sent you a PM tradition .... thanx xtreme80.

jsbgump · 12-22-2007, 09:11 AM

Welcome to the board from Texas

tradition · 12-22-2007, 12:27 PM

thanx guys!

krue · 12-22-2007, 01:31 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! You should realize that a budget is a powerful thing, but you have to plan carefully and look for deals.

tradition · 12-22-2007, 02:07 PM

thanx! so you guys think its possible then ?

Jerry Jones · 12-22-2007, 02:15 PM

Anything is possible. Like Krue pointed out you will have to have some patience and watch for the deals.

Welcome from Northern California.

**Ron 586** · 12-22-2007, 02:18 PM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.

L0WRIDE · 12-22-2007, 11:09 PM

to the board

68K20 x Drill · 12-23-2007, 12:21 AM

COST $100K........TIME in years0
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Project
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COST $10...........TIME in years100

Its kind of a sliding scale

For $2k you can get a quite nice truck that doesn't run.
Or a rusty old beater with a real good powertrain
Beaters that don't run are sometimes free.
I think if you make good choices, and are patient, and motivated you have a good shot at having a truck that drives well, and has that look, but there will be some rough edges, and it won't compare to some of the dazzling wonder trucks you see here. At that price I would expect to do a lot of work yourself. A lot of people spend 2K on wheels and tires, and feel like they got a bargain....

Happy hunting, and welcome to the board.

shaneschevys · 12-23-2007, 06:20 AM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

kulturekat · 12-23-2007, 09:43 AM

if youre patient and search swap meets youll find next to new stuff for dirt cheap instead of blowing your budget on brand new mail order parts. youll be saving yourself a lot of money it may take longer to find the parts but youll need to decide which is more important time or money.

Cyclone44 · 12-24-2007, 04:06 AM

from Knoxville Tn.....

tradition · 12-24-2007, 07:07 AM

all good info guys! thanx for the help now starts the process of finding a good truck for a foundation.

86swb · 12-25-2007, 11:03 AM

Welcome to the board.

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-27-2007, 01:42 AM

From West TN

corn · 01-13-2008, 01:53 PM

The key to getting into a truck on a budget is to hold off for the right truck & take your time doing the work. I have LESS than 2K in mine, including purchase price...

Curly86 · 01-13-2008, 02:08 PM

to the board from Western Ky

Old Chevy Mech · 01-13-2008, 04:22 PM

from CT!

Frank

12-22-2007, 08:27 AM	#1
tradition Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: kansas city Posts: 5	new here! need some info on truck project. Hi all! First post here. I Am wanting to build up a late 60's to early 70's Chevy truck. I found a pic on here of a truck that i love. I love the hole look of it. I posted a pic of it below. I just wanted to know about the truck ( year etc. ) And what mods were done to it. This is the look im going for minus the wheel, i'm thinking cragar wheels. Im looking to spend around 2 grand on a truck and then sink in another 2 grand into it ( i wont pay for paint, i have a friend who paints ). Think that will cover the mods and such? Im hoping to find a rust free truck in semi good condition for the 2ish grand. Let me know guys! thanx!

12-22-2007, 08:35 AM	#2
xtreme80 Wishin' I had more money! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	Re: new here! need some info on truck project. Welcome! Send a PM to the member "EAST SIDE LOW LIFE" I'm pretty sure that's his truck. He can tell you all about it.

12-22-2007, 08:42 AM	#3
tradition Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: kansas city Posts: 5	Re: new here! need some info on truck project. thanx ill send him a pm! what about my budget? Do you guys think it reasonable?

12-22-2007, 08:50 AM	#4
BigDaddyDave RIP BigDaddyDave ~7-23-09~ You will be missed~ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Concord NC Posts: 1,361	Re: new here! need some info on truck project. Welcome to the board from NC. __________________ BigDaddyDave's Truck: http://www.flickr.com/photos/daves71chevy/ \| See it in Action!

12-22-2007, 08:56 AM	#5
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: new here! need some info on truck project. Welcome to the board from Dayton, TN! __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

12-22-2007, 08:59 AM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: new here! need some info on truck project. to the board from Mid-MO!!! I agree with xtreme80, that looks like ESLL's truck. __________________ -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) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 12-22-2007 at 09:00 AM.

12-22-2007, 09:02 AM	#7
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: new here! need some info on truck project. Welcome to the board. esll. Sent you a PM tradition .... thanx xtreme80. Attached Images __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member) Last edited by EAST SIDE LOW LIFE; 12-23-2007 at 09:58 PM.

12-22-2007, 09:11 AM	#8
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12-22-2007, 12:27 PM	#9
tradition Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: kansas city Posts: 5	Re: new here! need some info on truck project. thanx guys!

12-22-2007, 01:31 PM	#10
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: new here! need some info on truck project. Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! You should realize that a budget is a powerful thing, but you have to plan carefully and look for deals. __________________ "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"

12-22-2007, 02:07 PM	#11
tradition Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: kansas city Posts: 5	Re: new here! need some info on truck project. thanx! so you guys think its possible then ?

12-22-2007, 02:15 PM	#12
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: new here! need some info on truck project. Anything is possible. Like Krue pointed out you will have to have some patience and watch for the deals. Welcome from Northern California. __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother! Last edited by Jerry Jones; 12-22-2007 at 02:17 PM. Reason: spelling

12-22-2007, 02:18 PM	#13
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: new here! need some info on truck project. Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

12-22-2007, 11:09 PM	#14
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: new here! need some info on truck project. to the board __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

12-23-2007, 12:21 AM	#15
68K20 x Drill Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Freedom CA Posts: 488	Re: new here! need some info on truck project. COST $100K........TIME in years0 * * * Project * * * COST $10...........TIME in years100 Its kind of a sliding scale For $2k you can get a quite nice truck that doesn't run. Or a rusty old beater with a real good powertrain Beaters that don't run are sometimes free. I think if you make good choices, and are patient, and motivated you have a good shot at having a truck that drives well, and has that look, but there will be some rough edges, and it won't compare to some of the dazzling wonder trucks you see here. At that price I would expect to do a lot of work yourself. A lot of people spend 2K on wheels and tires, and feel like they got a bargain.... Happy hunting, and welcome to the board. __________________ 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



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12-23-2007, 06:20 AM	#16
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12-23-2007, 09:43 AM	#17
kulturekat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: stillwater, oklahoma Posts: 566	Re: new here! need some info on truck project. if youre patient and search swap meets youll find next to new stuff for dirt cheap instead of blowing your budget on brand new mail order parts. youll be saving yourself a lot of money it may take longer to find the parts but youll need to decide which is more important time or money.

12-24-2007, 04:06 AM	#18
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: new here! need some info on truck project. from Knoxville Tn.....

12-24-2007, 07:07 AM	#19
tradition Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: kansas city Posts: 5	Re: new here! need some info on truck project. all good info guys! thanx for the help now starts the process of finding a good truck for a foundation.

12-25-2007, 11:03 AM	#20
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12-27-2007, 01:42 AM	#21
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01-13-2008, 01:53 PM	#22
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: new here! need some info on truck project. The key to getting into a truck on a budget is to hold off for the right truck & take your time doing the work. I have LESS than 2K in mine, including purchase price...

01-13-2008, 02:08 PM	#23
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01-13-2008, 04:22 PM	#24
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