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Loki · 02-28-2009, 07:59 PM

Im a bit stuck here guys, need some advice.. I come to you as not only 67-72 fans but as Chevrolet enthusiasts in general.

Here's the deal...

I am currently in possession of both a '67 GMC SWB stepside and an '86 Monte carlo SS. Sadly come around the end of April/May one of them must be sold..

I just picked up an 86 1500 donor and gutted it completely sent the frame and bare cab to the salvage yard.. I have every part needed to assemble a pretty decent truck, but considering the increasing difficultly in finding either of these vehicles in makes the decision on which to keep all the more difficult.

the GMC will end up w/ either 2bolt. 350/TH350 combo or the Rebuilt 250. all the brakes, steering, a/c, and 3.08 diff. from the 86. the bench from the 67 or the 86 havent decided yet.

The Monte on the other hand since the original owner spun a bearing on the original L69 it has a stock GM Crate 350. the original carb and 200r4 trans (no posi diff). ((am looking for stock SS rims!! or Z28/Iroc)).. but needs interior and suspension. (also have a 305 of the proper year to rebuild the L69) and a 4-bolt 350 in the garage to play w/ in which ever i keep.

pics of both. NEED IDEAS. i get mixed emotions from those around me..

Monte (Tires have already been replaced.)

GMC pre tear down.

Only severe damage to GMC

like I said NEED INPUT

Loki · 02-28-2009, 08:10 PM

cpl pix of the donor during day 1.
10.am

couple hours later.

Chevymann1968 · 02-28-2009, 08:23 PM

Keep the truck!!!!!! Just my .02!!!!

Andy4639 · 02-28-2009, 08:33 PM

Keep the truck, those Monte's ant hitting on much if you ask me.

big_al_71 · 02-28-2009, 08:36 PM

I would keep the truck also....as other have said.

Wootdog · 02-28-2009, 08:37 PM

Keep them both. You can ask me how I know? I now have six different vehicles. It can be done. Five GM and one Ford. But it is a Mustang.
Kerry

Longhorn Man · 02-28-2009, 08:41 PM

right now the truck isn't costing you a single penny.
Drive the monte till the truck is done, then sell it.

**Boog** · 02-28-2009, 09:43 PM

Tough decision to make. It's all in what fits your needs and is most affordable I guess. Since the SS is a running car and only needs cosmetic parts it may be your best bet to keep. For a daily driver the SS will be a more comfortable vehicle having power steering, brakes, AC and all. If you are needing to turn one of them into cash it may bring more than the truck.
You come to a truck board looking for support and of course most replys will be to keep the truck.

Loki · 02-28-2009, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boog

Tough decision to make. It's all in what fits your needs and is most affordable I guess. Since the SS is a running car and only needs cosmetic parts it may be your best bet to keep. For a daily driver the SS will be a more comfortable vehicle having power steering, brakes, AC and all. If you are needing to turn one of them into cash it may bring more than the truck.
You come to a truck board looking for support and of course most replys will be to keep the truck.

Like I said i have all the parts needed to add power steering, and brakes on the truck.. and i expected to get most of the replys in favor of the truck, but most of my friends say the Monte so i needed a balance.. its more a matter of which one ill be able to get the most cash for when the truck is done. And as far as fitting my need goes. Im single w/o kids. the only real attraction to the SS is a family history.. Starting with an 87 Aerocoupe when i was 5.. this is # 5 for us, that and the overdrive trans.. although it wouldnt take long to swap them

Chevymann1968 · 02-28-2009, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loki

Like I said i have all the parts needed to add power steering, and brakes on the truck.. and i expected to get most of the replys in favor of the truck, but most of my friends say the Monte so i needed a balance.. its more a matter of which one ill be able to get the most cash for when the truck is done. And as far as fitting my need goes. Im single w/o kids. the only real attraction to the SS is a family history.. Starting with an 87 Aerocoupe when i was 5.. this is # 5 for us, that and the overdrive trans.. although it wouldnt take long to swap them

Well brother all though i said keep the truck in the end the final decision is yours!!! What ever you would want to do is up to you!!! Good luck is your truck???

sjarrett71 · 02-28-2009, 10:42 PM

You should know not to come to a truck forum and ask whether or not to keep a truck over a car

. I ove these old trucks but I love the Monte SS's as well. Wish I had both! Basically, it's your decision so I am not much help.

Otsa580 · 02-28-2009, 11:16 PM

Keep the truck. Chicks dig cool old trucks!

vectorit · 02-28-2009, 11:20 PM

I'd keep the truck.

Cheaper to get parts for and keep running, and less interior hassles since your monte has none. Plus getting the monte interior complete will cost a lot more than getting a PU interior together and looking sharp. Sell the monte, and use the dough to get your PU complete.

Just my .02

STOCKISH · 02-28-2009, 11:45 PM

Put the drivetrain from the Monte in the truck and drive the wheels off it. Put the 350/350 combo in the Monte and sell it. Then you have the overdrive for the truck.

texanidiot25 · 02-28-2009, 11:51 PM

The Monte SS is hard to find at a good price, the C10 is still a pretty common truck.

texanidiot25 · 02-28-2009, 11:51 PM

The Monte SS is hard to find at a good price, the C10 is still a pretty common truck.

10pointgmc · 02-28-2009, 11:58 PM

i'd keep the truck

greygoose · 03-01-2009, 12:07 AM

Two of my favorite cars c10/SS lol. If I were in your shoes I would find away to keep them both,but that's just me.And that donor truck didn't look that bad either would have tried to keep it too lol

67ChevyRedneck · 03-01-2009, 12:29 AM

What's the reason "one must be sold?"

Money? Space? Time?

bigbadchev72 · 03-01-2009, 12:36 AM

Keep the truck, Montes Dont pick up the chicks like a truck does

knsmodels · 03-02-2009, 12:38 AM

having owned both I say keep the the truck......the SS was a nice car but never felt

did it justice.....jmho

heavy71chevy · 03-02-2009, 12:59 AM

both fun whips...but in my opion..I have alot more fun with my truck then any of my old cars...and IMHO id feel safer wrecking my tank of a 71 over an 80's monte anyday

ll____b0t____ll · 03-02-2009, 01:04 AM

Ide have to say keep the truck.

Reasons being the monte is not all original and in such it wont bring in much.
Where as just about any combo you toss at the truck will be worth more as they are getting very hard to come by in decent shape even not original.

Also the truck is wanted enough that darn near every part is for sale and replacable and so its classic status cant be argued ... dont believe me head to ebay moters and have a look at what some of these trucks restored go for.

While being a fan also of the Monte Carlo and having owned a very nice 1979 with a 406 /350/4:11 car I must say as nice as they may appear they really are not the super car some think they are.
True they are some of the last full frame cars but the value of any of them not factory original is simply in the owners eyes only.

Think of it this way... If ten years from now you regret getting rid of which ever one you sale ... Honestly which one will be harder to find in decent shape for not a lot of cash?
Im still seeing some Monte Carlo SS cars on car lots around where I live from time to time.
But I had to drive 234 miles to get ahold of a less than decent 1972 C-10 Stepside.

In the end the choice is yours but you did ask for opinions right.

Skirkpat · 03-02-2009, 10:53 AM

In the long run the Monte will bring more money (remember he still has to dump a lot of money in his truck, right now they are worth more in parts than restored in most cases).

I remember when '72 Montes were 250 dollar cars, you can't touch them for less than a few grand now, and that is for a turd, Look at the production #'s of both, you can not say that the truck is going to be rarer, I love the trucks and not a huge fan of any cars built in the 80's, They are what they, are and The SS is probably one of the best bets if you want a collectable car from the 80's, I would sell them both and buy a nice 69 Blazer or Suburban done, but thats me . JMO

02-28-2009, 07:59 PM	#1
Loki Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ft.Worth Posts: 25	Decisions, Decisions Im a bit stuck here guys, need some advice.. I come to you as not only 67-72 fans but as Chevrolet enthusiasts in general. Here's the deal... I am currently in possession of both a '67 GMC SWB stepside and an '86 Monte carlo SS. Sadly come around the end of April/May one of them must be sold.. I just picked up an 86 1500 donor and gutted it completely sent the frame and bare cab to the salvage yard.. I have every part needed to assemble a pretty decent truck, but considering the increasing difficultly in finding either of these vehicles in makes the decision on which to keep all the more difficult. the GMC will end up w/ either 2bolt. 350/TH350 combo or the Rebuilt 250. all the brakes, steering, a/c, and 3.08 diff. from the 86. the bench from the 67 or the 86 havent decided yet. The Monte on the other hand since the original owner spun a bearing on the original L69 it has a stock GM Crate 350. the original carb and 200r4 trans (no posi diff). ((am looking for stock SS rims!! or Z28/Iroc)).. but needs interior and suspension. (also have a 305 of the proper year to rebuild the L69) and a 4-bolt 350 in the garage to play w/ in which ever i keep. pics of both. NEED IDEAS. i get mixed emotions from those around me.. Monte (Tires have already been replaced.) GMC pre tear down. Only severe damage to GMC like I said NEED INPUT Last edited by Loki; 02-28-2009 at 08:00 PM. Reason: Spelling error

02-28-2009, 08:10 PM	#2
Loki Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ft.Worth Posts: 25	Re: Decisions, Decisions cpl pix of the donor during day 1. 10.am couple hours later.

02-28-2009, 08:23 PM	#3
Chevymann1968 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houma LA Posts: 193	Re: Decisions, Decisions Keep the truck!!!!!! Just my .02!!!! __________________ 1968 GMC Rebuilding Stage 2001 Camaro SS SOLD

02-28-2009, 08:33 PM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Decisions, Decisions Keep the truck, those Monte's ant hitting on much if you ask me. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-28-2009, 08:36 PM	#5
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Decisions, Decisions I would keep the truck also....as other have said. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

02-28-2009, 08:37 PM	#6
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,676	Re: Decisions, Decisions Keep them both. You can ask me how I know? I now have six different vehicles. It can be done. Five GM and one Ford. But it is a Mustang. Kerry __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

02-28-2009, 08:41 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Decisions, Decisions right now the truck isn't costing you a single penny. Drive the monte till the truck is done, then sell it.

02-28-2009, 09:43 PM	#8
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,156	Re: Decisions, Decisions Tough decision to make. It's all in what fits your needs and is most affordable I guess. Since the SS is a running car and only needs cosmetic parts it may be your best bet to keep. For a daily driver the SS will be a more comfortable vehicle having power steering, brakes, AC and all. If you are needing to turn one of them into cash it may bring more than the truck. You come to a truck board looking for support and of course most replys will be to keep the truck. __________________ 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

02-28-2009, 10:42 PM	#11
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Decisions, Decisions You should know not to come to a truck forum and ask whether or not to keep a truck over a car. I ove these old trucks but I love the Monte SS's as well. Wish I had both! Basically, it's your decision so I am not much help.

02-28-2009, 11:16 PM	#12
Otsa580 I Love Rusty Chevys Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 617	Re: Decisions, Decisions Keep the truck. Chicks dig cool old trucks!

02-28-2009, 11:20 PM	#13
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Decisions, Decisions I'd keep the truck. Cheaper to get parts for and keep running, and less interior hassles since your monte has none. Plus getting the monte interior complete will cost a lot more than getting a PU interior together and looking sharp. Sell the monte, and use the dough to get your PU complete. Just my .02 __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

02-28-2009, 11:45 PM	#14
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Decisions, Decisions Put the drivetrain from the Monte in the truck and drive the wheels off it. Put the 350/350 combo in the Monte and sell it. Then you have the overdrive for the truck. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

02-28-2009, 11:51 PM	#15
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Decisions, Decisions The Monte SS is hard to find at a good price, the C10 is still a pretty common truck.

02-28-2009, 11:58 PM	#17
10pointgmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Moores Hill Indiana Posts: 144	Re: Decisions, Decisions i'd keep the truck

03-01-2009, 12:07 AM	#18
greygoose Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.C. Posts: 250	Re: Decisions, Decisions Two of my favorite cars c10/SS lol. If I were in your shoes I would find away to keep them both,but that's just me.And that donor truck didn't look that bad either would have tried to keep it too lol __________________ If it ain't a chevy,I don't want it Last edited by greygoose; 03-01-2009 at 12:08 AM.



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03-01-2009, 12:29 AM	#19
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Decisions, Decisions What's the reason "one must be sold?" Money? Space? Time? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

03-01-2009, 12:36 AM	#20
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Re: Decisions, Decisions Keep the truck, Montes Dont pick up the chicks like a truck does __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

03-02-2009, 12:38 AM	#21
knsmodels I make Models Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bucks, PA Posts: 626	Re: Decisions, Decisions having owned both I say keep the the truck......the SS was a nice car but never felt did it justice.....jmho __________________ Click to see what I do 1972 LWB K10 350/4 sp 1968 SS Chevelle 396/tremac5spd

03-02-2009, 12:59 AM	#22
heavy71chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: antreville, south carolina Posts: 873	Re: Decisions, Decisions both fun whips...but in my opion..I have alot more fun with my truck then any of my old cars...and IMHO id feel safer wrecking my tank of a 71 over an 80's monte anyday __________________ "Dixie Destroyer" 71 C10 LWB Fleet Future Blown Prostreet Monster

03-02-2009, 01:04 AM	#23
ll____b0t____ll Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cody Wyoming Posts: 238	Re: Decisions, Decisions Ide have to say keep the truck. Reasons being the monte is not all original and in such it wont bring in much. Where as just about any combo you toss at the truck will be worth more as they are getting very hard to come by in decent shape even not original. Also the truck is wanted enough that darn near every part is for sale and replacable and so its classic status cant be argued ... dont believe me head to ebay moters and have a look at what some of these trucks restored go for. While being a fan also of the Monte Carlo and having owned a very nice 1979 with a 406 /350/4:11 car I must say as nice as they may appear they really are not the super car some think they are. True they are some of the last full frame cars but the value of any of them not factory original is simply in the owners eyes only. Think of it this way... If ten years from now you regret getting rid of which ever one you sale ... Honestly which one will be harder to find in decent shape for not a lot of cash? Im still seeing some Monte Carlo SS cars on car lots around where I live from time to time. But I had to drive 234 miles to get ahold of a less than decent 1972 C-10 Stepside. In the end the choice is yours but you did ask for opinions right. Last edited by ll____b0t____ll; 03-02-2009 at 01:05 AM.

03-02-2009, 10:53 AM	#24
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: Decisions, Decisions In the long run the Monte will bring more money (remember he still has to dump a lot of money in his truck, right now they are worth more in parts than restored in most cases). I remember when '72 Montes were 250 dollar cars, you can't touch them for less than a few grand now, and that is for a turd, Look at the production #'s of both, you can not say that the truck is going to be rarer, I love the trucks and not a huge fan of any cars built in the 80's, They are what they, are and The SS is probably one of the best bets if you want a collectable car from the 80's, I would sell them both and buy a nice 69 Blazer or Suburban done, but thats me . JMO

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