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1bad chevy · 06-20-2008, 08:24 AM

have chance to buy this it is not a 67-72 but can get it really cheap as in next to nothing should i buy it and finish or part's it out and use the suspension in my 1970 short bed i just got. and it has a 454 with a 400 turbo.i bought the 4x4 in the back ground.and the 454 is out of a 1973 malibu ss originally and it run's really good look's like crap been sitting for a few year's

PanelDeland · 06-20-2008, 08:43 AM

If you can get it cheap enough to use the suspension and sell the engine tranny or use them then it's probably a good deal.Keep in mind that after an engine sets for a while you may as well freshen it up.Gaskets and seals tend to start leaking when they have set,If you're going with BB power I think the cheapest I have seen an engine is about a grand.

thirdstreettito · 06-20-2008, 09:10 AM

I'd buy it and finish the truck. Stepside it with xtra wise fenders for the awesome wheels/tires in the rear.

**nightmare** · 06-20-2008, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

I'd buy it and finish the truck. Stepside it with xtra wise fenders for the awesome wheels/tires in the rear.

heavy71chevy · 06-20-2008, 12:52 PM

To nice to chop it to its guts....buy it and finish it

jorgensensc · 06-20-2008, 01:08 PM

depending on interior completeness/ rust/ etc. I would use the front suspension and use the engine if you want to go BB. But be forwarned the bb swap isn't just a drop into our trucks and going to a big block will cost you more for harder to find parts for our truck, (like bb towers, headers that fit, etc) If you would only end up using the front suspension and can get the truck for 100 or so, then I would get it and use the front suspension and sell or part the rest out. You can pick up a complete front disc brake crossmember from a j-yard for anywhere from 50 - 100. If it will cost more than 200 or so for the truck I would leave it be and pass the info on to someone who could really use the truck ( the 74-87 crowd). The friendhsip and aquaintance you make could be worth more than the sum of parting it, your time and aggravation. And no I don't need anything. Just trying to think about the big picture. Just my opinion.

sameyrasmea72 · 06-20-2008, 01:14 PM

If it is as cheap as you say, get it. 454's are getting hard to find.

1bad chevy · 06-29-2008, 08:44 AM

here is an update got them both brought the 4x4 home and found it had a 400 smallblock ,new polyurethane body mount's ,new fender's,and one new bed side and numerous other goodie's here are some pic's of the tear down she is a part's rig now. i post part's on the vermont craigslist

cdowns · 06-29-2008, 10:07 AM

its been my experience the more projects you have the less real progress takes place

buy it part it out and you've got parts and money to move foward on your main progect

06-20-2008, 08:24 AM	#1
1bad chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: POWNAL VERMONT Posts: 343	opinion needed please? have chance to buy this it is not a 67-72 but can get it really cheap as in next to nothing should i buy it and finish or part's it out and use the suspension in my 1970 short bed i just got. and it has a 454 with a 400 turbo.i bought the 4x4 in the back ground.and the 454 is out of a 1973 malibu ss originally and it run's really good look's like crap been sitting for a few year's Attached Images __________________ 1972 c-20 chevy 500 caddy/4.10posi / 1972 3/4 ton gmc 350 4x4/4.10posi front&rear

06-20-2008, 08:43 AM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: opinion needed please? If you can get it cheap enough to use the suspension and sell the engine tranny or use them then it's probably a good deal.Keep in mind that after an engine sets for a while you may as well freshen it up.Gaskets and seals tend to start leaking when they have set,If you're going with BB power I think the cheapest I have seen an engine is about a grand. __________________ 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"

06-20-2008, 09:10 AM	#3
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: opinion needed please? I'd buy it and finish the truck. Stepside it with xtra wise fenders for the awesome wheels/tires in the rear. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

06-20-2008, 12:52 PM	#5
heavy71chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: antreville, south carolina Posts: 873	Re: opinion needed please? To nice to chop it to its guts....buy it and finish it __________________ "Dixie Destroyer" 71 C10 LWB Fleet Future Blown Prostreet Monster

06-20-2008, 01:08 PM	#6
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: opinion needed please? depending on interior completeness/ rust/ etc. I would use the front suspension and use the engine if you want to go BB. But be forwarned the bb swap isn't just a drop into our trucks and going to a big block will cost you more for harder to find parts for our truck, (like bb towers, headers that fit, etc) If you would only end up using the front suspension and can get the truck for 100 or so, then I would get it and use the front suspension and sell or part the rest out. You can pick up a complete front disc brake crossmember from a j-yard for anywhere from 50 - 100. If it will cost more than 200 or so for the truck I would leave it be and pass the info on to someone who could really use the truck ( the 74-87 crowd). The friendhsip and aquaintance you make could be worth more than the sum of parting it, your time and aggravation. And no I don't need anything. Just trying to think about the big picture. Just my opinion. __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

06-20-2008, 01:14 PM	#7
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: opinion needed please? If it is as cheap as you say, get it. 454's are getting hard to find. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

06-29-2008, 08:44 AM	#8
1bad chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: POWNAL VERMONT Posts: 343	Re: opinion needed please? here is an update got them both brought the 4x4 home and found it had a 400 smallblock ,new polyurethane body mount's ,new fender's,and one new bed side and numerous other goodie's here are some pic's of the tear down she is a part's rig now. i post part's on the vermont craigslist Attached Images __________________ 1972 c-20 chevy 500 caddy/4.10posi / 1972 3/4 ton gmc 350 4x4/4.10posi front&rear

06-29-2008, 10:07 AM	#9
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: opinion needed please? its been my experience the more projects you have the less real progress takes place buy it part it out and you've got parts and money to move foward on your main progect __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY



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