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zack66 · 02-14-2008, 03:44 AM

I went on eBay this morning and saw an auction that was just about to end. Something came over me and I couldn't resist. I threw a bid on it and won it. Here is a link. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...SA:MOTORS:1123 What do you guys think of this deal?

Tri5Nerd · 02-14-2008, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by zack66

I went on eBay this morning and saw an auction that was just about to end. Something came over me and I couldn't resist. I threw a bid on it and won it. Here is a link. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...SA:MOTORS:1123 What do you guys think of this deal?

You my friend got yourself a hell of a deal there if everything he says is what you get.

Kim57 · 02-14-2008, 05:03 AM

If its what he says you got a great deal.
Kim

Joe67 · 02-14-2008, 05:09 AM

I agree - hell of a score

zack66 · 02-14-2008, 06:21 AM

I expect it is what he says but the proof is in the pudding. We will see soon. He does have 100% positive feedback.

prostreeter58 · 02-14-2008, 06:23 AM

I was watching these items from the start....thinking, hell Cali isn't that far from me.......If I can make a trip to Arizona to pick up parts, what's a few extra miles...........

........anyway I came to my senses and I am glad to see that someone here got the deal. That has got to be one of the best deals of the century!! Please post some pics of it when you get it to it's new home...........congrats!!!

orgalmeister · 02-14-2008, 06:55 AM

Daaaang!!! That is the deal of the century. Whatcha goin' to do with all that stuff?

zack66 · 02-14-2008, 07:00 AM

I'm gonna build me a truck! Maybe I will keep the other one pink now (long story) and save it for my daughter.

entourageguy · 02-14-2008, 07:23 AM

Think it looks great. I think if you added up parts$ your way ahead of the game. As long as frame was boxed proper and did not twist and the clip was put on proper. Lots of good parts though. Good score.

solidaxel · 02-14-2008, 05:03 PM

I think I would take it to the frame shop that has a lazer and have it checked for the factory specs before I unloaded it at my garage. Make sure it is straight first!!!!!

Igotachevyor2 · 02-15-2008, 10:17 AM

great score

68Mike · 02-15-2008, 02:23 PM

When you going to pick up? How are you picking it up? I live about an hour south of there and might possibly be able to give you a hand loading it provided my schedule permits it. PM me if you need the help.
Mike

zack66 · 02-15-2008, 03:59 PM

Thanks Mike, I may take you up on that. Of course lunch is included.

zack66 · 02-20-2008, 01:24 AM

Update... I have spoken to the guy a couple times and will be making the five hour drive Saturday. The truck is completely disassembeled. The parts are at a shop and I spoke to them as well. I asked him to assemble the suspension so it rolls and to bolt the cab, bed and fenders to the frame for ease of pickup. He is doing it and for a very reasonable amount. I have confirmed all that is there and there is also more. I didn't expect any front suspension parts but they are there. It is set up for airbags and three are included. I spoke with the shop guy (who didn't do any of the work) and he says the frame work looks good. Just needs some grinding and cleanup. Now to see if I can pay to bring it here. That may be asking to much. Anyway, should have it all next week.

entourageguy · 02-20-2008, 05:49 AM

And don't forget we love pictures ...

zack66 · 03-11-2008, 07:20 AM

Well I have not gone to pick up the truck but a transporter is picking it up tomorrow or Tuesday. I should have it by mid week at the latest and we will see how it looks.

tiggerstoy · 03-15-2008, 01:59 AM

it's like waiting for your new baby to come home....im so excited!!!!

zack66 · 03-18-2008, 05:11 AM

OK, it is here now. That seemed like a long wait. There will be quite a bit to do but we are going to start within the next two weeks. The frame appears to be nice and straight. The work done so far seems somewhat medicore, mostly just incomplete. We need to finish boxing the frame and some attention to the clip installation. I think I am going to scrap the four link and fabricate a two link with air bags. It has a fleetside bed and I really don't like the way it looks on a 56. I thought I would, so if anyone in So Cal has an interest in a 58-59 fleetside bed let me know. I will have to replace the cab corners and the rockers as well. I am pretty sure that I will end up chopping as well. Here are some photos.

Kim57 · 03-18-2008, 05:16 AM

Zack66
Glad you got your truck.
Looks to be in pretty good shape. Is it as good as you expected?
Kim

Daniel U · 03-18-2008, 06:49 PM

Looks good. Too bad about the bed, looks straight.

zack66 · 03-21-2008, 10:11 AM

The truck looks pretty good. There is still a lot of time and money to spent. I have a friend who is going to be doing a lot of the work though as my time is tied up these days between work and daughters competitive softball. Here is an example of his work. I can't wait to get started and I will take lots of photos.

02-14-2008, 03:44 AM	#1
zack66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 39	How did I do??? I went on eBay this morning and saw an auction that was just about to end. Something came over me and I couldn't resist. I threw a bid on it and won it. Here is a link. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...SA:MOTORS:1123 What do you guys think of this deal? __________________ 1956 GMC 1959 Skyliner and more than a couple of Mustang

02-14-2008, 05:03 AM	#3
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: How did I do??? If its what he says you got a great deal. Kim

02-14-2008, 05:09 AM	#4
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: How did I do??? I agree - hell of a score __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

02-14-2008, 06:21 AM	#5
zack66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 39	Re: How did I do??? I expect it is what he says but the proof is in the pudding. We will see soon. He does have 100% positive feedback. __________________ 1956 GMC 1959 Skyliner and more than a couple of Mustang

02-14-2008, 06:23 AM	#6
prostreeter58 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: palm harbor, florida Posts: 299	Re: How did I do??? I was watching these items from the start....thinking, hell Cali isn't that far from me.......If I can make a trip to Arizona to pick up parts, what's a few extra miles...................anyway I came to my senses and I am glad to see that someone here got the deal. That has got to be one of the best deals of the century!! Please post some pics of it when you get it to it's new home...........congrats!!!

02-14-2008, 06:55 AM	#7
orgalmeister Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 291	Re: How did I do??? Daaaang!!! That is the deal of the century. Whatcha goin' to do with all that stuff? __________________ '56 truck (the never ending project) '06 Z/71 loaded (daily driver) '07 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (wife's driver) Gone: 72 SB, 67 CST, 57 BBW, 47 Panel streetrod,

02-14-2008, 07:00 AM	#8
zack66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 39	Re: How did I do??? I'm gonna build me a truck! Maybe I will keep the other one pink now (long story) and save it for my daughter. __________________ 1956 GMC 1959 Skyliner and more than a couple of Mustang

02-14-2008, 07:23 AM	#9
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: How did I do??? Think it looks great. I think if you added up parts$ your way ahead of the game. As long as frame was boxed proper and did not twist and the clip was put on proper. Lots of good parts though. Good score. __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

02-14-2008, 05:03 PM	#10
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: How did I do??? I think I would take it to the frame shop that has a lazer and have it checked for the factory specs before I unloaded it at my garage. Make sure it is straight first!!!!! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

02-15-2008, 10:17 AM	#11
Igotachevyor2 Apache Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1,294	Re: How did I do??? great score __________________ 58 CHEVY APACHE I 74 CHEVY C-10 I 78 K-10 donor truck I 89 SONOMA My Trucks Apache Sitting Idle MySpace Project Dad's Truck (74 C-10 to K-10 conversion) .

02-15-2008, 02:23 PM	#12
68Mike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Salinas,Ca 93906 Posts: 502	Re: How did I do??? When you going to pick up? How are you picking it up? I live about an hour south of there and might possibly be able to give you a hand loading it provided my schedule permits it. PM me if you need the help. Mike __________________ Mike Currents: '74 Cheyenne Super C30 Camper Special 3+3 aka "Sucia30" Past: '79 C10 BIG 10 (Sold) 69 CST LWB - Always a "Work in progress" true work truck (stolen) 05 GSXR 750 it has a pretty paint job _wrecked 72 SWB full frame restoration -sold! 71 CST K5 Blazer 4x4 (soon to be 2wd)-project - sold! C10 Club 2012 Brothers Show Video http://youtu.be/pUeV2vP7Wpo

02-15-2008, 03:59 PM	#13
zack66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 39	Re: How did I do??? Thanks Mike, I may take you up on that. Of course lunch is included. __________________ 1956 GMC 1959 Skyliner and more than a couple of Mustang

02-20-2008, 01:24 AM	#14
zack66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 39	Re: How did I do??? Update... I have spoken to the guy a couple times and will be making the five hour drive Saturday. The truck is completely disassembeled. The parts are at a shop and I spoke to them as well. I asked him to assemble the suspension so it rolls and to bolt the cab, bed and fenders to the frame for ease of pickup. He is doing it and for a very reasonable amount. I have confirmed all that is there and there is also more. I didn't expect any front suspension parts but they are there. It is set up for airbags and three are included. I spoke with the shop guy (who didn't do any of the work) and he says the frame work looks good. Just needs some grinding and cleanup. Now to see if I can pay to bring it here. That may be asking to much. Anyway, should have it all next week. __________________ 1956 GMC 1959 Skyliner and more than a couple of Mustang

02-20-2008, 05:49 AM	#15
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: How did I do??? And don't forget we love pictures ... __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

03-11-2008, 07:20 AM	#16
zack66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 39	Re: How did I do??? Well I have not gone to pick up the truck but a transporter is picking it up tomorrow or Tuesday. I should have it by mid week at the latest and we will see how it looks. __________________ 1956 GMC 1959 Skyliner and more than a couple of Mustang



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03-15-2008, 01:59 AM	#17
tiggerstoy tiggerstoy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: camrose Alberta Canada Posts: 416	Re: How did I do??? it's like waiting for your new baby to come home....im so excited!!!!

03-18-2008, 05:11 AM	#18
zack66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 39	Re: How did I do??? OK, it is here now. That seemed like a long wait. There will be quite a bit to do but we are going to start within the next two weeks. The frame appears to be nice and straight. The work done so far seems somewhat medicore, mostly just incomplete. We need to finish boxing the frame and some attention to the clip installation. I think I am going to scrap the four link and fabricate a two link with air bags. It has a fleetside bed and I really don't like the way it looks on a 56. I thought I would, so if anyone in So Cal has an interest in a 58-59 fleetside bed let me know. I will have to replace the cab corners and the rockers as well. I am pretty sure that I will end up chopping as well. Here are some photos. Attached Images __________________ 1956 GMC 1959 Skyliner and more than a couple of Mustang

03-18-2008, 05:16 AM	#19
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: How did I do??? Zack66 Glad you got your truck. Looks to be in pretty good shape. Is it as good as you expected? Kim

03-18-2008, 06:49 PM	#20
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: How did I do??? Looks good. Too bad about the bed, looks straight. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

03-21-2008, 10:11 AM	#21
zack66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 39	Re: How did I do??? The truck looks pretty good. There is still a lot of time and money to spent. I have a friend who is going to be doing a lot of the work though as my time is tied up these days between work and daughters competitive softball. Here is an example of his work. I can't wait to get started and I will take lots of photos. Attached Images __________________ 1956 GMC 1959 Skyliner and more than a couple of Mustang

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