Checkout My $40.00 Purchase!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sierragrande71 · 02-04-2008, 02:18 PM

On thursday nite I headed home to go visit my parents right after work. My parents live in the small town of Orland CA about an hour and 15min. from West Sacramento. Anyway I was off the following and my lil bro had been telling me all week long that he had found a swb fleetside bed laying in front of an old wrecking yard. He went on to tell me that had looked at it and it was originally a wood floor bed but that somebody had layed some thick sheetmetal over the rotting wood and the bedsides were in decent shape. So I went and looked at it, went inside the yard and asked the owner how much he take for it? He then responded, "I'll take $40.00 bucks for it!" I was in complete shock! But I didn't want to make it look obvious and I quickly handed the man forty dollars and quietly walked out of the office and loaded my small treasure onto the back of my '69 shortbed and got out of there like a bat out of hell! Before he realized at what price he had the bed! Here are some pics not the best ones but they give you an idea. Let me know what you'll think? Thanks. I think I got a GOOD DEAL!, no?

corn · 02-04-2008, 02:23 PM

That was a good deal. Feels good to nab one like that once in a while...

badchev69 · 02-04-2008, 02:24 PM

thats insane.... i have 4 short beds and i would NEVER sell even the worst one that cheap! There is one nearby the guy is askin 700 for and its wrecked!
NIce score!

**Boog** · 02-04-2008, 02:25 PM

Well I believe you can work with that one.

Bishops Trucks · 02-04-2008, 02:58 PM

I think I saw your mugshot on America's Most Wanted. Excellant score!

sierragrande71 · 02-04-2008, 03:00 PM

Thnx Guys for the complaments I'm going to store this bed and collect some more parts and a frame and try piece another truck together later down the line. That's what little bro has been doing. Here are some pics of his.

Longhorn321 · 02-04-2008, 03:03 PM

Need to find me one of those deals 'cept longhorn style!

sierragrande71 · 02-04-2008, 03:24 PM

More pics and where these trucks will be stored in the future. Enjoy.

sierragrande71 · 02-04-2008, 03:31 PM

A few more of the building (sorry everybody I'm excited that Dad is getting this thing actually built its been about 15yrs of planning, saving and figuring out where to plant this thing!) Again sorry just reall stoked that's all.

krue · 02-04-2008, 03:32 PM

Bishops Trucks · 02-04-2008, 03:37 PM

Nice shop, You should be excited!

slammed1 · 02-04-2008, 05:35 PM

Great score and I want that shop!!

**70cst** · 02-04-2008, 10:03 PM

sierragrande71 on a GREAT buy!!! You might call this a Kodak moment. I trust you will send your seller a "Thank-You" card.

Longhorn321 · 02-05-2008, 01:01 AM

I'd be stoked about that building too!

72BlckButy · 02-05-2008, 02:06 AM

What a steal!!!

jgrh64 · 02-05-2008, 03:05 AM

at least there are still some real deals left out there good luck

Arad68 · 02-05-2008, 04:17 AM

He probably just wanted to be rid of it, a steal to be sure though.

franky69c10 · 02-05-2008, 04:29 AM

nice find........damn 40 bucks...

Arad68 · 02-05-2008, 04:35 AM

What are the specs on the building? I am considering building one. What is it for besides storing trucks?

How much did it cost????

sierragrande71 · 02-05-2008, 05:04 AM

The specs on the building are 100x50x16. 100 lenght wise, 50 width wise and 16ft. tall. and is going to run roughly about $100,000 grand. We will also be storing our small collection of muscle cars that we have. Like my dad's 1970 Ls6 454 4spd chevelle SS, 1973 nova 4spd SS, 1963 nova SS and my car/truck combo the 1970 El camino SS 454. Also in the mix will the old 'ford 9n' tractor and my dad's '69 c-20 that just has been repainted in the factory colors medium olive with the white top. Sorry no pics of the other rides yet! But they are fixer-uppers. Hopefully one we will get to then all. The building will also be used for

parties.

hvychve · 02-05-2008, 05:20 AM

good deal, on da bed. and dig the shop, I would be totaly grateful for a building that size ........

MisterE72 · 02-05-2008, 06:27 AM

You can double your money on this one time offer.

02-04-2008, 02:18 PM	#1
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Checkout My $40.00 Purchase!! On thursday nite I headed home to go visit my parents right after work. My parents live in the small town of Orland CA about an hour and 15min. from West Sacramento. Anyway I was off the following and my lil bro had been telling me all week long that he had found a swb fleetside bed laying in front of an old wrecking yard. He went on to tell me that had looked at it and it was originally a wood floor bed but that somebody had layed some thick sheetmetal over the rotting wood and the bedsides were in decent shape. So I went and looked at it, went inside the yard and asked the owner how much he take for it? He then responded, "I'll take $40.00 bucks for it!" I was in complete shock! But I didn't want to make it look obvious and I quickly handed the man forty dollars and quietly walked out of the office and loaded my small treasure onto the back of my '69 shortbed and got out of there like a bat out of hell! Before he realized at what price he had the bed! Here are some pics not the best ones but they give you an idea. Let me know what you'll think? Thanks. I think I got a GOOD DEAL!, no? Attached Images

02-04-2008, 02:23 PM	#2
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Checkout My $40.00 Purchase!! That was a good deal. Feels good to nab one like that once in a while...

02-04-2008, 02:24 PM	#3
badchev69 Active Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Stayton, Oregon 97383 Posts: 178	Re: Checkout My $40.00 Purchase!! thats insane.... i have 4 short beds and i would NEVER sell even the worst one that cheap! There is one nearby the guy is askin 700 for and its wrecked! NIce score! __________________ 1969 C10 SWB /350 vortech/th400 1968 SWB build (in progress) 1969 SWB build (my son's future project) 1968 camaro yellow/white stripes (wife's car) 2011 GMC reg cab short bed 2wd daily driver 5/7 drop on 22's 1972 K5 Blazer 13"/11"lift,38"M/T MTZ's, 3" cust exst. 350/350 (sold it )

02-04-2008, 02:25 PM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Re: Checkout My $40.00 Purchase!! Well I believe you can work with that one. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

02-04-2008, 02:58 PM	#5
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: Checkout My $40.00 Purchase!! I think I saw your mugshot on America's Most Wanted. Excellant score! __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

02-04-2008, 03:00 PM	#6
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: Checkout My $40.00 Purchase!! Thnx Guys for the complaments I'm going to store this bed and collect some more parts and a frame and try piece another truck together later down the line. That's what little bro has been doing. Here are some pics of his. Attached Images

02-04-2008, 03:03 PM	#7
Longhorn321 Size Matters Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lyman, SC Posts: 9,189	Re: Checkout My $40.00 Purchase!! Need to find me one of those deals 'cept longhorn style! __________________ "Reading the owners manual is only for quitters." Jason Harper, Bloomberg News. ...WOOOO HOOOO!!!!

02-04-2008, 03:24 PM	#8
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: Checkout My $40.00 Purchase!! More pics and where these trucks will be stored in the future. Enjoy. Attached Images

02-04-2008, 03:31 PM	#9
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: Checkout My $40.00 Purchase!! A few more of the building (sorry everybody I'm excited that Dad is getting this thing actually built its been about 15yrs of planning, saving and figuring out where to plant this thing!) Again sorry just reall stoked that's all. Attached Images

02-04-2008, 03:32 PM	#10
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Checkout My $40.00 Purchase!! __________________ "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"

02-04-2008, 03:37 PM	#11
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: Checkout My $40.00 Purchase!! Nice shop, You should be excited! __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

02-04-2008, 05:35 PM	#12
slammed1 1972 Chevrolet SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FT Smith AR Posts: 512	Re: Checkout My $40.00 Purchase!! Great score and I want that shop!! __________________ My New thread with pics (not my build thread yet.) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post2573646 1972 Chevrolet 1/2 ton short wide bed,68 frt clip Project. 1980 Camaro Inherited when father passed,68K Miles 2003 Ford Mach1 FUN as Hell!! 2002 Dodge Ram 5-8 slam Rolling BillBoard (Gone not forgot) 2004 Dodge Ram HEMI 10" lifted on 37's and 2wd.

02-04-2008, 10:03 PM	#13
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Checkout My $40.00 Purchase!! sierragrande71 on a GREAT buy!!! You might call this a Kodak moment. I trust you will send your seller a "Thank-You" card. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

02-05-2008, 01:01 AM	#14
Longhorn321 Size Matters Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lyman, SC Posts: 9,189	Re: Checkout My $40.00 Purchase!! I'd be stoked about that building too! __________________ "Reading the owners manual is only for quitters." Jason Harper, Bloomberg News. ...WOOOO HOOOO!!!!

02-05-2008, 02:06 AM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Checkout My $40.00 Purchase!! What a steal!!! __________________ -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)



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02-05-2008, 03:05 AM	#16
jgrh64 Prestige member Old Farts Club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cleveland Posts: 502	Re: Checkout My $40.00 Purchase!! at least there are still some real deals left out there good luck __________________ Hey sombodys gotta do it!

02-05-2008, 04:17 AM	#17
Arad68 Trucks N Tranzams Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 816	Re: Checkout My $40.00 Purchase!! He probably just wanted to be rid of it, a steal to be sure though. __________________ Don '68 Chevy LB 383 TH400/GV/373 posi '56 Chevy 4WD SWB '64 Chevy short stepside '79 Trans Am 455/TH2004R/12blt/4whldisc 95 Kia (Wifes car) 2002 S-10 extended cab pickup "God punishes small sins immediately"

02-05-2008, 04:29 AM	#18
franky69c10 chevy runs deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PHOENIX AZ Posts: 1,074	Re: Checkout My $40.00 Purchase!! nice find........damn 40 bucks... __________________ RAIDER NATION 1969 c10 swb soon 2 b on the road... My LWB is a SWB now http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498241

02-05-2008, 04:35 AM	#19
Arad68 Trucks N Tranzams Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 816	Re: Checkout My $40.00 Purchase!! What are the specs on the building? I am considering building one. What is it for besides storing trucks? How much did it cost???? __________________ Don '68 Chevy LB 383 TH400/GV/373 posi '56 Chevy 4WD SWB '64 Chevy short stepside '79 Trans Am 455/TH2004R/12blt/4whldisc 95 Kia (Wifes car) 2002 S-10 extended cab pickup "God punishes small sins immediately"

02-05-2008, 05:04 AM	#20
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: Checkout My $40.00 Purchase!! The specs on the building are 100x50x16. 100 lenght wise, 50 width wise and 16ft. tall. and is going to run roughly about $100,000 grand. We will also be storing our small collection of muscle cars that we have. Like my dad's 1970 Ls6 454 4spd chevelle SS, 1973 nova 4spd SS, 1963 nova SS and my car/truck combo the 1970 El camino SS 454. Also in the mix will the old 'ford 9n' tractor and my dad's '69 c-20 that just has been repainted in the factory colors medium olive with the white top. Sorry no pics of the other rides yet! But they are fixer-uppers. Hopefully one we will get to then all. The building will also be used for parties.

02-05-2008, 05:20 AM	#21
hvychve To The Levy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: california Posts: 391	Re: Checkout My $40.00 Purchase!! good deal, on da bed. and dig the shop, I would be totaly grateful for a building that size ........

02-05-2008, 06:27 AM	#22
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	Re: Checkout My $40.00 Purchase!! You can double your money on this one time offer.

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