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70' GMC · 08-20-2008, 09:44 PM

It is for sale for $700 and its a 2500 and was wondering should I get it or not. What did those 2500s come with stock??? It has a dark blue paint and it has cab corners and their is the front part of the bed I could use mine is rusty and holy. Just want info on it and Im not selling it.

sameyrasmea72 · 08-20-2008, 10:10 PM

I am confused about the cab corner part. You don't want to cut off used corners and put them on your cab do you? New cab corners are very cheap.

Almost everything was an option on any truck, nothing was "stock".

what are your plans for it? $700 is alot of money if all you are wanting to do is cut out a few bed parts.

Longhorn Man · 08-20-2008, 10:21 PM

travis, all the body panels will match up with your 1/2 ton. The grill is not the same, but it would bolt right up if you determined you liked it better. The frame, for the best part, is pretty much the same too. A little bit of added bracing, and some stronger springs, that's about it. The suspention is not the same as your 1500, you shoulda figured that one out already. So from the springs on down, you won't use the parts. However, pretty much everything from the frame up, can be used on your 1500.
Stock, as in no options, it would be equipped the same as a 1500... a CE model would have a 307/3 sopeed on the column and 4.57 gears, a CS model would be a 250 inline with a 3 on the column and 4.57 gears.All the engine and tranny options are the same as the lighter duty counter part, the gearing is a lot lower, but again, that rear isn't what you'd want anyways.

*ksjh1316* · 08-20-2008, 10:31 PM

Travis

Go look at it it may have all the panels to make yours solid again. If you are looking for advise on it get us detailed pics and make sure to see if the SPID info is still in the glove box.

70' GMC · 08-20-2008, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sameyrasmea72

I am confused about the cab corner part. You don't want to cut off used corners and put them on your cab do you? New cab corners are very cheap.

Almost everything was an option on any truck, nothing was "stock".

what are your plans for it? $700 is alot of money if all you are wanting to do is cut out a few bed parts.

Im mean the truck is in good shape no rust on the exterior I will look at it and get pics. Longhorn Man do you think it may have a dana rear end or even a diesel engine? Or Im way way way off from it?

Longhorn Man · 08-20-2008, 11:09 PM

it might have a dana... but if it is an inline or small block, odds are it's the eaton. (Why would you want a 3/4 ton dana?)
Diesel??? very very VERY unlikely.

thirdstreettito · 08-20-2008, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 70' GMC

Im not selling it.

WHAT? C'mon, I'll drive there and get it from ya for 701$

**special-K** · 08-21-2008, 06:22 AM

Look to see if it`s got leaf springs.Your 70`has leafs,right?

70' GMC · 08-21-2008, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

it might have a dana... but if it is an inline or small block, odds are it's the eaton. (Why would you want a 3/4 ton dana?)
Diesel??? very very VERY unlikely.

what is an eaton is it a part of GM?????

67ChevyRedneck · 08-21-2008, 01:42 PM

Does it run? It sounds nice enough to drive.....

Riveted1 · 08-21-2008, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

WHAT? C'mon, I'll drive there and get it from ya for 701$

Uhhh... First post on this thread... remember that? Hehe... J/P w/ya man.

Longhorn Man · 08-21-2008, 02:38 PM

the eaton is pretty much slang on these boards.
The correct term would be corperate rear axle, with an eaton differental.
GM made the body of the rear, and eaton made the guts.
Eaton is still in buisness making trannys and rears for med and heavy duty trucks. Very good rears in the old trucks like ours, but the parts are getting hard to find for them (72 was the last time that model rear was used).

70' GMC · 08-21-2008, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

the eaton is pretty much slang on these boards.
The correct term would be corperate rear axle, with an eaton differental.
GM made the body of the rear, and eaton made the guts.
Eaton is still in buisness making trannys and rears for med and heavy duty trucks. Very good rears in the old trucks like ours, but the parts are getting hard to find for them (72 was the last time that model rear was used).

so its worth 700 bucks easily I did take a quick peek at the interior and their is barely a steering wheel all I seen was metal. The seats looked pretty darn good so was the interior but no tailgate. Other than no tailgate it still looks good.

70' GMC · 08-21-2008, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

WHAT? C'mon, I'll drive there and get it from ya for 701$

Ill tell ya its located in hallsboro NC and the woman knows one of my uncles very well.

Longhorn Man · 08-21-2008, 03:17 PM

it's hard to say if it is worth 7 bills from your description... esp as a parts truck, which I am assuming is why you want it.
Now, a s a work truck... if it runs and drives, it's worth the cash. Even just as a driver/beater, it's probably worth 7 bills. But, if it is a parts truck, you need to figure out what you need, see if it has those parts in good shape, figure what the value of those parts are, then what you'll do with the carcass of the parts truck... it can be a real pain in the 12 bolt.

70' GMC · 08-23-2008, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

it's hard to say if it is worth 7 bills from your description... esp as a parts truck, which I am assuming is why you want it.
Now, a s a work truck... if it runs and drives, it's worth the cash. Even just as a driver/beater, it's probably worth 7 bills. But, if it is a parts truck, you need to figure out what you need, see if it has those parts in good shape, figure what the value of those parts are, then what you'll do with the carcass of the parts truck... it can be a real pain in the 12 bolt.

I need to look at it again I havent had the time lately to do anything

*ksjh1316* · 08-23-2008, 02:22 PM

Thought this would have been said by now. Come on Travis you have all weekend get us some pics and we can give you more info

tcb-1 · 08-23-2008, 09:02 PM

Travis, try to take some good photos and post them. (not with your phone cam, either!) That way, everyone can give you thoughts on whether it's worth $700. Look to see if the spid is still there on the glove box door as well.

70' GMC · 08-25-2008, 11:02 AM

Last night I was told 200 is what its worth and 300 if I really want it. She cant even get 700 dollars for it for scrap. Its a guy that knows a whole bunch about scrap and the prices

08-20-2008, 09:44 PM	#1
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Im looking at a 72 GMC It is for sale for $700 and its a 2500 and was wondering should I get it or not. What did those 2500s come with stock??? It has a dark blue paint and it has cab corners and their is the front part of the bed I could use mine is rusty and holy. Just want info on it and Im not selling it. __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

08-20-2008, 10:10 PM	#2
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: Im looking at a 72 GMC I am confused about the cab corner part. You don't want to cut off used corners and put them on your cab do you? New cab corners are very cheap. Almost everything was an option on any truck, nothing was "stock". what are your plans for it? $700 is alot of money if all you are wanting to do is cut out a few bed parts. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

08-20-2008, 10:21 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Im looking at a 72 GMC travis, all the body panels will match up with your 1/2 ton. The grill is not the same, but it would bolt right up if you determined you liked it better. The frame, for the best part, is pretty much the same too. A little bit of added bracing, and some stronger springs, that's about it. The suspention is not the same as your 1500, you shoulda figured that one out already. So from the springs on down, you won't use the parts. However, pretty much everything from the frame up, can be used on your 1500. Stock, as in no options, it would be equipped the same as a 1500... a CE model would have a 307/3 sopeed on the column and 4.57 gears, a CS model would be a 250 inline with a 3 on the column and 4.57 gears.All the engine and tranny options are the same as the lighter duty counter part, the gearing is a lot lower, but again, that rear isn't what you'd want anyways.

08-20-2008, 10:31 PM	#4
ksjh1316 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,599	Re: Im looking at a 72 GMC Travis Go look at it it may have all the panels to make yours solid again. If you are looking for advise on it get us detailed pics and make sure to see if the SPID info is still in the glove box.

08-20-2008, 11:09 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Im looking at a 72 GMC it might have a dana... but if it is an inline or small block, odds are it's the eaton. (Why would you want a 3/4 ton dana?) Diesel??? very very VERY unlikely.

08-21-2008, 06:22 AM	#8
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08-21-2008, 01:42 PM	#10
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08-21-2008, 02:38 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Im looking at a 72 GMC the eaton is pretty much slang on these boards. The correct term would be corperate rear axle, with an eaton differental. GM made the body of the rear, and eaton made the guts. Eaton is still in buisness making trannys and rears for med and heavy duty trucks. Very good rears in the old trucks like ours, but the parts are getting hard to find for them (72 was the last time that model rear was used).

08-21-2008, 03:17 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Im looking at a 72 GMC it's hard to say if it is worth 7 bills from your description... esp as a parts truck, which I am assuming is why you want it. Now, a s a work truck... if it runs and drives, it's worth the cash. Even just as a driver/beater, it's probably worth 7 bills. But, if it is a parts truck, you need to figure out what you need, see if it has those parts in good shape, figure what the value of those parts are, then what you'll do with the carcass of the parts truck... it can be a real pain in the 12 bolt.

08-23-2008, 02:22 PM	#17
ksjh1316 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,599	Re: Im looking at a 72 GMC Thought this would have been said by now. Come on Travis you have all weekend get us some pics and we can give you more info

08-23-2008, 09:02 PM	#18
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Im looking at a 72 GMC Travis, try to take some good photos and post them. (not with your phone cam, either!) That way, everyone can give you thoughts on whether it's worth $700. Look to see if the spid is still there on the glove box door as well. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

08-25-2008, 11:02 AM	#19
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: Im looking at a 72 GMC Last night I was told 200 is what its worth and 300 if I really want it. She cant even get 700 dollars for it for scrap. Its a guy that knows a whole bunch about scrap and the prices __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!



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