HELP!!! Thinkin about selling it.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

packrat42 · 08-06-2009, 08:23 PM

Thinkin about selling it to buy a'65 beetle. The truck is a '71 with a 350/350 and a 12 bolt rear end. I really don't want to but the wife said no more projects unless something goes. So I'm just wanting to know should I just hang in there with the c10 or what.thanks

heavy71chevy · 08-06-2009, 08:45 PM

keep the chevy.looks like a nice project and prolly be alot more fun to drive

sjarrett71 · 08-06-2009, 08:47 PM

I've always like the beetles. I like these trucks more though. I guess it depends on what YOU want.

QKENUF4U · 08-06-2009, 08:53 PM

you dont bumped your head

71swb4x4 · 08-06-2009, 09:00 PM

If the Beetle is a vert then go that way, otherwise keep the truck.

QKENUF4U · 08-06-2009, 09:03 PM

beetle needs to be made of gold to give that truck up.... you could sell that truck and prob. buy 5 VW's....

CB24 · 08-06-2009, 09:16 PM

I say keep the truck and get the beetle. The wife cant stay mad forever.

kevmic28 · 08-06-2009, 09:31 PM

Im thinking storage unit rental and just not telling her.

**FleetsidePaul** · 08-06-2009, 10:02 PM

I've got a 68 beetle, and a 71 C20, I like them both but I like my truck best.

Unless I'm at a gas station

oldblue1968chevy · 08-06-2009, 10:05 PM

fleetside, thats funny lol

KEEP THE TRUCK, A BETTLE WTF

packrat42 · 08-06-2009, 10:27 PM

Thanks guys I think that I just needed a lil reassurance.

Beefcake · 08-06-2009, 10:29 PM

it will be so much more useful and fun to have your truck.

**70cst** · 08-06-2009, 11:01 PM

Keep the truck...buy the Beetle...Haul the Beetle in the bed of you truck.

By the way ... Nice Truck

prostreetC-10 · 08-06-2009, 11:08 PM

Are we really talking about a VW beetle???? Yikes

That was just about one question that I would have never ever thought I would see on this forum. lol

If it helps any....this is what your new signature will look like:

'66 Chevelle
'72 Nova
'71 C10
'98 Wrangler
'05 X-terra
and one super spiffy beetle

Just teasing with you. I know how it is. Somehow I wasn't paying attention one day and now I have two horses in my back yard!!!

petey-pablo · 08-07-2009, 03:11 AM

"A '65 beetle" I have owned two a 62 and a 61 and I still wouldn't sell my truck to buy one especially a 65 they are all over... Now if you were talking about a 58 oval or a 21window bus maybe I would do it.....

Tim_A · 08-07-2009, 04:02 AM

I would keep the truck.

Longhorn Man · 08-07-2009, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petey-pablo

"A '65 beetle" I have owned two a 62 and a 61 and I still wouldn't sell my truck to buy one especially a 65 they are all over... Now if you were talking about a 58 oval or a 21window bus maybe I would do it.....

come east of mississippi river and see how common they are.
These trucks actually out number VW bugs. They rusted out faster than Jeeps, Vegas, square body trucks, and even faster than a datsun.

chas350 · 08-07-2009, 06:22 AM

my opinion, forget the beetle. KEEP THE TRUCK!!!

Tx Firefighter · 08-07-2009, 06:24 AM

I've had a few dozen air cooled VWs in my time, even some ovals. I wouldn't trade that truck for one though.

MTtruck · 08-07-2009, 06:29 AM

Ditch the wife and get the beetle and keep the truck!!!!

big_al_71 · 08-07-2009, 11:19 AM

there are some serious VW's out there but I have yet seen one worth a C10 for it....

Chada · 08-07-2009, 11:30 AM

My Dad has a 72 Super Beetle convertible. Has had it since 74 and totally restored it a while ago. I learned to drive on that car 30 years ago. He still has it and I drove it recently. I cannot imagine trading for one though.

**68jewel** · 08-07-2009, 11:36 AM

There you have it.......GAME OVER!!

Truck---------10 gazillion
VW Beetle----- 0

LOW DOUGH · 08-07-2009, 11:43 AM

Keep the truck!

P.S.
You might be asking the wrong people. I bet if you got on a VW board they would say get rid of the truck.

KEEP THE TRUCK!!!!!

C20-67_N_MO · 08-07-2009, 11:50 AM

A VW Beatle is not even worth mentioning in the same breath as the 67-72 trucks!!

Keep yours and get your head looked over for someone must have hit you and you forgot about that!

08-06-2009, 08:23 PM	#1
packrat42 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rutherfordton, North Carolina Posts: 328	HELP!!! Thinkin about selling it.... Thinkin about selling it to buy a'65 beetle. The truck is a '71 with a 350/350 and a 12 bolt rear end. I really don't want to but the wife said no more projects unless something goes. So I'm just wanting to know should I just hang in there with the c10 or what.thanks Attached Images __________________ '72 Nova '71 C10 '63 VW Beetle ...............................____ .................________-\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;.\|__(O)___\|____/_(O)\| _______________________________________

08-06-2009, 08:45 PM	#2
heavy71chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: antreville, south carolina Posts: 873	Re: HELP!!! Thinkin about selling it.... keep the chevy.looks like a nice project and prolly be alot more fun to drive __________________ "Dixie Destroyer" 71 C10 LWB Fleet Future Blown Prostreet Monster

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sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: HELP!!! Thinkin about selling it.... I've always like the beetles. I like these trucks more though. I guess it depends on what YOU want. __________________ -Scott-

08-06-2009, 08:53 PM	#4
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: HELP!!! Thinkin about selling it.... you dont bumped your head

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71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: HELP!!! Thinkin about selling it.... If the Beetle is a vert then go that way, otherwise keep the truck. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

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QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: HELP!!! Thinkin about selling it.... beetle needs to be made of gold to give that truck up.... you could sell that truck and prob. buy 5 VW's....

08-06-2009, 09:16 PM	#7
CB24 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 138	Re: HELP!!! Thinkin about selling it.... I say keep the truck and get the beetle. The wife cant stay mad forever.

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kevmic28 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 602	Re: HELP!!! Thinkin about selling it.... Im thinking storage unit rental and just not telling her.

08-06-2009, 10:02 PM	#9
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: HELP!!! Thinkin about selling it.... I've got a 68 beetle, and a 71 C20, I like them both but I like my truck best. Unless I'm at a gas station __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

08-06-2009, 10:05 PM	#10
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: HELP!!! Thinkin about selling it.... fleetside, thats funny lol KEEP THE TRUCK, A BETTLE WTF __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

08-06-2009, 10:27 PM	#11
packrat42 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rutherfordton, North Carolina Posts: 328	Re: HELP!!! Thinkin about selling it.... Thanks guys I think that I just needed a lil reassurance. __________________ '72 Nova '71 C10 '63 VW Beetle ...............................____ .................________-\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;.\|__(O)___\|____/_(O)\| _______________________________________

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Beefcake Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Motor City Posts: 540	Re: HELP!!! Thinkin about selling it.... it will be so much more useful and fun to have your truck. __________________ 72 GMC Camper Special 2500. currently has 350/350/14 bolt. 383 and 400 tranny is in the works.

08-06-2009, 11:01 PM	#13
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: HELP!!! Thinkin about selling it.... Keep the truck...buy the Beetle...Haul the Beetle in the bed of you truck. By the way ... Nice Truck __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-06-2009, 11:08 PM	#14
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: HELP!!! Thinkin about selling it.... Are we really talking about a VW beetle???? Yikes That was just about one question that I would have never ever thought I would see on this forum. lol If it helps any....this is what your new signature will look like: '66 Chevelle '72 Nova '71 C10 '98 Wrangler '05 X-terra and one super spiffy beetle Just teasing with you. I know how it is. Somehow I wasn't paying attention one day and now I have two horses in my back yard!!! __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

08-07-2009, 03:11 AM	#15
petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont Ca. Posts: 1,025	Re: HELP!!! Thinkin about selling it.... "A '65 beetle" I have owned two a 62 and a 61 and I still wouldn't sell my truck to buy one especially a 65 they are all over... Now if you were talking about a 58 oval or a 21window bus maybe I would do it..... __________________ Petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" 1972 Cheyenne 10 Short Fleet Side Front 2.5inch Spindles with 2inch Springs Rear 4inch drop Springs. 454BBC TH400,Posi 1971 Cheyenne 10 Long Fleet Side 454BBC TH350,Posi Sold Drive it like you stole it! Petey-pablo@sbcglobal.net Last edited by petey-pablo; 08-07-2009 at 03:12 AM.



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08-07-2009, 04:02 AM	#16
Tim_A Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 62	Re: HELP!!! Thinkin about selling it.... I would keep the truck. __________________ '67 Impala '69 Chevy 350 C-10 shortstep

08-07-2009, 06:22 AM	#18
chas350 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 581	Re: HELP!!! Thinkin about selling it.... my opinion, forget the beetle. KEEP THE TRUCK!!! __________________ "I'll Procrastinate Tomorrow" quote by LEEVON 71 K10 long fleet (sons truck) new 370hp 355, sm465 np205, 3.73's 33's 70 K20 long fleet 98 G3500 work van

08-07-2009, 06:24 AM	#19
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: HELP!!! Thinkin about selling it.... I've had a few dozen air cooled VWs in my time, even some ovals. I wouldn't trade that truck for one though. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

08-07-2009, 06:29 AM	#20
MTtruck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bozeman, Mt Posts: 59	Re: HELP!!! Thinkin about selling it.... Ditch the wife and get the beetle and keep the truck!!!! __________________ Paul"Give old trucks a second chance"

08-07-2009, 11:19 AM	#21
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: HELP!!! Thinkin about selling it.... there are some serious VW's out there but I have yet seen one worth a C10 for it.... __________________ 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

08-07-2009, 11:30 AM	#22
Chada Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Midlothian, Virginia Posts: 56	Re: HELP!!! Thinkin about selling it.... My Dad has a 72 Super Beetle convertible. Has had it since 74 and totally restored it a while ago. I learned to drive on that car 30 years ago. He still has it and I drove it recently. I cannot imagine trading for one though.

08-07-2009, 11:36 AM	#23
68jewel On the path to financial ruin! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 722	Re: HELP!!! Thinkin about selling it.... There you have it.......GAME OVER!! Truck---------10 gazillion VW Beetle----- 0 __________________ *'72 Chevelle SS--4.0 Whipple LS7, T56 Magnum, 20X9/20X13 HRE 791R, 6-piston Baer brakes, IRS '68 SWB C10--LS3, TKO-600, 22x10/22x12 HRE 948R, C5 suspension, shockwaves, custom frame Ooh Wee's Makeover...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=376280 Last edited by 68jewel; 08-07-2009 at 11:36 AM.*

08-07-2009, 11:43 AM	#24
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: HELP!!! Thinkin about selling it.... Keep the truck! P.S. You might be asking the wrong people. I bet if you got on a VW board they would say get rid of the truck. KEEP THE TRUCK!!!!! Last edited by LOW DOUGH; 08-07-2009 at 11:44 AM.

08-07-2009, 11:50 AM	#25
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: HELP!!! Thinkin about selling it.... A VW Beatle is not even worth mentioning in the same breath as the 67-72 trucks!! Keep yours and get your head looked over for someone must have hit you and you forgot about that! __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

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