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Ackattack · 12-05-2002, 06:05 PM

I thought it did. I'm looking for a truck for my father in law and found one we're going to look at and maybe buy this weekend.

It's a 72 C10 LWB with a 327 (not sure which year), TH350, PS, PB, 3 good tires, 1 not too bad. New battery, starter, alternator, voltage regulator, rotors, and 1 caliper. Said it's just a work truck with some rust and stuff, but all for $500.

I figure that a running truck almost irregardless of condition is worth at least $1000.

What do you think. I'll let ya all know how it goes.

Jmac05 · 12-05-2002, 06:38 PM

What are YOU going to do with it? Another work truck, or rebuild/restore? I would say buy it, The 327 is a solid power plant, and steel body panels can be replaced...

Ackattack · 12-05-2002, 06:43 PM

Just a work truck for my father in law. He has a 70 C10 that the engine froze on, so rather than spending $800+ for a new engine, get a whole new truck plus PS & PB that his truck doesn't have.

Crank · 12-05-2002, 10:06 PM

Good deal on any account if it runs. Plus it has all of those new parts, that will prove valuable sometimes. Maybe after you get your father-in-law a new truck, invest in a rebuild kit for the motor in his old truck, sell it or keep it. Make some extra $$$.

Ackattack · 12-06-2002, 12:50 AM

I was actually thinking of rebuilding his old engine into a 383 for my truck....and then take my 327, make it a solid roller set up for road racing in a late 3rd gen corvette. But that's a ways down the road.

Ackattack · 12-08-2002, 07:46 PM

Here it is. Drives real nice. It got 10 mpg on the way home. I found that the vacum line from the carb to the distributor (HEI) was blocked, so I fixed that, got a new air cleaner and got the choke to open all the way.

Tynee · 12-08-2002, 10:47 PM

Did you get it for $500? not a bad deal, looks like to me.

*Gee_Emm* · 12-09-2002, 12:02 AM

Hmm another black top truck. Is the black paint original looking?

neonlarry · 12-09-2002, 01:35 AM

If that truck is as nice as it looks, that's pretty good for $500

Ackattack · 12-09-2002, 09:36 AM

yeah, it's original black top. I'd never seen or heard of it, but's right there on the glove box.

*Gee_Emm* · 12-09-2002, 10:08 AM

What does it say on the glove box? I have seen only about pictures of 3 other ones on this board and they all have been orange.

jeffbo · 12-09-2002, 10:31 PM

There is one just like that in my hometown, orange with a black top from the factory. In fact, it is an old guy who drives it and would probably sell it. By the way, has anyone ever seen, or heard of a yellow truck with a black top from the factory?

Hooter · 12-09-2002, 10:36 PM

That is an unusual colour combonation. $500 bucks for a truck that runs and hasn't been taken off the road by the inspector is an awsome deal to me!

Ackattack · 12-09-2002, 10:38 PM

inspector? whats that? Luckily we don't have vehicle inspections in Kansas

12-05-2002, 06:05 PM	#1
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Does this sound like a good deal to you. I thought it did. I'm looking for a truck for my father in law and found one we're going to look at and maybe buy this weekend. It's a 72 C10 LWB with a 327 (not sure which year), TH350, PS, PB, 3 good tires, 1 not too bad. New battery, starter, alternator, voltage regulator, rotors, and 1 caliper. Said it's just a work truck with some rust and stuff, but all for $500. I figure that a running truck almost irregardless of condition is worth at least $1000. What do you think. I'll let ya all know how it goes. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

12-05-2002, 06:38 PM	#2
Jmac05 L.E.D. Tail lights, Baby! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Corona, Ca Posts: 290	What are YOU going to do with it? Another work truck, or rebuild/restore? I would say buy it, The 327 is a solid power plant, and steel body panels can be replaced... __________________ *Prov 3:5-8* "Hook 'em" L.E.D. Taillights for sale NOW!!! If interested, visit: www.earlyclassic.com or our website: www.jmcled.com All 67-72 GM Taillights are on sale untill 5 p.m. on Dec 15th, with Guaranteed Christmas delivery! joel.mcwaters@jmcled.com

12-05-2002, 06:43 PM	#3
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Just a work truck for my father in law. He has a 70 C10 that the engine froze on, so rather than spending $800+ for a new engine, get a whole new truck plus PS & PB that his truck doesn't have. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

12-06-2002, 12:50 AM	#5
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	I was actually thinking of rebuilding his old engine into a 383 for my truck....and then take my 327, make it a solid roller set up for road racing in a late 3rd gen corvette. But that's a ways down the road. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

12-08-2002, 07:46 PM	#6
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Here it is. Drives real nice. It got 10 mpg on the way home. I found that the vacum line from the carb to the distributor (HEI) was blocked, so I fixed that, got a new air cleaner and got the choke to open all the way. Attached Images __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

12-05-2002, 10:06 PM	#4
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	Good deal on any account if it runs. Plus it has all of those new parts, that will prove valuable sometimes. Maybe after you get your father-in-law a new truck, invest in a rebuild kit for the motor in his old truck, sell it or keep it. Make some extra $$$.

12-08-2002, 10:47 PM	#7
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Did you get it for $500? not a bad deal, looks like to me. __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

12-09-2002, 12:02 AM	#8
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Hmm another black top truck. Is the black paint original looking?

12-09-2002, 01:35 AM	#9
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	If that truck is as nice as it looks, that's pretty good for $500 __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

12-09-2002, 09:36 AM	#10
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	yeah, it's original black top. I'd never seen or heard of it, but's right there on the glove box. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

12-09-2002, 10:08 AM	#11
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	What does it say on the glove box? I have seen only about pictures of 3 other ones on this board and they all have been orange.

12-09-2002, 10:31 PM	#12
jeffbo D.U.F. Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Huron/Brookings, SD Posts: 288	There is one just like that in my hometown, orange with a black top from the factory. In fact, it is an old guy who drives it and would probably sell it. By the way, has anyone ever seen, or heard of a yellow truck with a black top from the factory? __________________ MEMBER OF THE DISCS UP FRONT CLUB '72 C-10 LWB Highlander, A/C, tilt TH350 w/ B&M shift kit, 327LJ bored .040", cast flattops, forged crank, L31 Vortecs, 9.25:1 CR, Comp conical valvesprings, Crane Energizer single pattern 216/.454", Professional Products Power Plus Crosswind intake, Edelbrock #1406 600cfm, HEI, dual exhaust, open 3.08 12bolt '68 C-10 4spd (not running) '79 C-10 LWB Mild 350 '80 Caprice Classic, 2-dr '97 GMC K-1500, SWB, Reg. Cab, Z-71, 5.7, Auto

12-09-2002, 10:36 PM	#13
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	That is an unusual colour combonation. $500 bucks for a truck that runs and hasn't been taken off the road by the inspector is an awsome deal to me! __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

12-09-2002, 10:38 PM	#14
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	inspector? whats that? Luckily we don't have vehicle inspections in Kansas __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index



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