Look what tailgated me home !!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nicolas72gmc · 08-16-2009, 01:30 PM

To make a long story short..... This guy walks up to me at a gas station and tells me "nice truck" I tell him thanks and he asks if I need any parts for these old trucks. I told him I was looking for parts for my 68. He then proceeds to tell me he has a complete truck sans engine/tranny that he would like to get rid of right now. So I drive to his house a week later on my way to my 20 year class reunion and stop to take a look at it. Good a/c cab, which is the main thing I need, one good long bedside, good tailgate. I told him I would take it off his hands, I asked him how much he would take for it and he said "You can have it, just get it out of my yard" So he signed the title over, we loaded it up and that is that. Can ya'll believe the luck??? Just the tailgate, cab, and all the other straight parts are worth a grand at least.

Longhorn Man · 08-16-2009, 01:46 PM

dude, that aint a parts truck, that's a truck that needs an engine and tranny, maybe a seat cover and a new owner!

Mburgess57 · 08-16-2009, 01:46 PM

WOW! That is awesome!

JameslovesJammie · 08-16-2009, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

dude, that aint a parts truck, that's a truck that needs an engine and tranny, maybe a seat cover and a new owner!

+1

It's in better shape than my 72.

trendkill · 08-16-2009, 01:51 PM

What a great find. I hope once I get my truck done and on the road something that good can happen to me.

chuckmc8 · 08-16-2009, 01:52 PM

one man's trash is another man's treasure

bbadfred · 08-16-2009, 02:22 PM

Did you buy a lottery ticket on the way home?? Great find and great luck!!!!!

nicolas72gmc · 08-16-2009, 02:40 PM

I did not buy a lottery ticket, but I should have. Andy the truck is really rough on the drivers side. The guy's son avoided hitting a bull and smashed the whole drivers side in the crash. He did get a new drivers side door and front fender though.

bdydrp97s10 · 08-16-2009, 02:40 PM

agreed with longhorn man... thats no parts truck. thats almost a DD

**70cst** · 08-16-2009, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

dude, that aint a parts truck, that's a truck that needs an engine and tranny, maybe a seat cover and a new owner!

That truck is a fixer upper.

big_al_71 · 08-16-2009, 04:57 PM

Christmas came early!!

**Joesjunk** · 08-16-2009, 05:50 PM

It looks like it has 15x8" steel hub cap wheels on the front?? If so would you sell them??

kev2809 · 08-16-2009, 06:15 PM

wow, doesnt get much better than that lol. i think i would have picked up a lottery ticket on the way home too lol

mclairmo · 08-16-2009, 06:36 PM

I wish I had a trailer. Seems like many of these deals come to those who have the ability to haul/tow the deal away.

70Custom10Nut · 08-16-2009, 07:23 PM

I'd like to come hang out in your area....

tcb-1 · 08-16-2009, 07:28 PM

a free 72 in that condition? sir, you haved scored.

nicolas72gmc · 08-16-2009, 07:42 PM

Thanks guys, I could not believe it when he told me "just get it out of my yard". I guess he was getting tired of working on it for his son. He told me that his son just expected him fix it!! My dad would have said get your ass out there and get busy. lol

mclairmo · 08-16-2009, 07:47 PM

My dad told me if I wanted a car when I was 16, I needed to build it myself. Took my aunt's beat up 71 Mustang when I was 12 and built it up so that it was ready by the time I was 16. Taught me a lot about hard work and responsibility.

Beefcake · 08-16-2009, 07:48 PM

gorgeous truck!

nicolas72gmc · 08-16-2009, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joesjunk

It looks like it has 15x8" steel hub cap wheels on the front?? If so would you sell them??

Joe I would sell them, but I need them to roll the chasis on later. Sorry dude.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mclairmo

I wish I had a trailer. Seems like many of these deals come to those who have the ability to haul/tow the deal away.

This is how I looked at it. 1st, get truck.... 2nd, get trailer to haul more trucks. lol

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Originally Posted by 70Custom10Nut

I'd like to come hang out in your area....

Come on over, I know where there is about 6 more at least, just between my house and where my folks live in Brownwood (about 170 miles away). I just don't know if you'll get as good a deal though. lol

BarryB · 08-16-2009, 08:36 PM

Wow good deal, might check the SPID might have a "posi" rearend.

BP68 · 08-16-2009, 08:44 PM

How bout some pics of the driver side

**bobvilla67** · 08-16-2009, 08:48 PM

if you part out,I'm interested in the whole interior.also if you need some 5 lug wheels to roll it around I can bring some so you can sell the others to joesjunk.

j_cst_10 · 08-16-2009, 08:48 PM

That's nicer than my truck. I'm depressed.

**Joesjunk** · 08-16-2009, 09:03 PM

I would for sure be interested in the wheels, I actually only need 1, but would be the pair. I am not in a super big hurry either

08-16-2009, 01:30 PM	#1
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Look what tailgated me home !!! To make a long story short..... This guy walks up to me at a gas station and tells me "nice truck" I tell him thanks and he asks if I need any parts for these old trucks. I told him I was looking for parts for my 68. He then proceeds to tell me he has a complete truck sans engine/tranny that he would like to get rid of right now. So I drive to his house a week later on my way to my 20 year class reunion and stop to take a look at it. Good a/c cab, which is the main thing I need, one good long bedside, good tailgate. I told him I would take it off his hands, I asked him how much he would take for it and he said "You can have it, just get it out of my yard" So he signed the title over, we loaded it up and that is that. Can ya'll believe the luck??? Just the tailgate, cab, and all the other straight parts are worth a grand at least. Attached Images __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

08-16-2009, 01:46 PM	#2
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trendkill Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ft. Worth, Tx 76135 Posts: 64	Re: Look what tailgated me home !!! What a great find. I hope once I get my truck done and on the road something that good can happen to me.

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nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: Look what tailgated me home !!! I did not buy a lottery ticket, but I should have. Andy the truck is really rough on the drivers side. The guy's son avoided hitting a bull and smashed the whole drivers side in the crash. He did get a new drivers side door and front fender though. __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

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Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: Look what tailgated me home !!! It looks like it has 15x8" steel hub cap wheels on the front?? If so would you sell them?? __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

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nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: Look what tailgated me home !!! Thanks guys, I could not believe it when he told me "just get it out of my yard". I guess he was getting tired of working on it for his son. He told me that his son just expected him fix it!! My dad would have said get your ass out there and get busy. lol __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350



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08-16-2009, 07:47 PM	#18
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Look what tailgated me home !!! My dad told me if I wanted a car when I was 16, I needed to build it myself. Took my aunt's beat up 71 Mustang when I was 12 and built it up so that it was ready by the time I was 16. Taught me a lot about hard work and responsibility.

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Beefcake Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Motor City Posts: 540	Re: Look what tailgated me home !!! gorgeous truck! __________________ 72 GMC Camper Special 2500. currently has 350/350/14 bolt. 383 and 400 tranny is in the works.

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bobvilla67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Dallas,Tx.,USA Posts: 781	Re: Look what tailgated me home !!! if you part out,I'm interested in the whole interior.also if you need some 5 lug wheels to roll it around I can bring some so you can sell the others to joesjunk. __________________ 1968 Custom 10 SWB 1970 2wd Blazer 350/400 1972 K20 292/350

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Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: Look what tailgated me home !!! I would for sure be interested in the wheels, I actually only need 1, but would be the pair. I am not in a super big hurry either __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

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