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zerotoredline · 02-26-2010, 10:18 PM

all week i have been talking to this guy about coming out friday (WHEN IT WAS GOOD FOR HIM) to look/buy a 68 gmc... so today i left to go meet him and i finnaly got a hold of him and he tells me he sold the truck...

so then i pick up the local paper and can it be true!!! i found a 67 shortbed stepside with the small back window! for a thousand bux with matching numbers so i go look at it and it needs a lot of work..rust..motor..hasnt been run in 10 years.. i mean A LOT of work but i couldnt let it go to waste so i go get a tow dolly and drive all the way back to get it and i get cold feet when i see it again and how much work it is going to need...so i leave

but hopefully the third time is the charm because i found a 68 shortbed stepside with the small back window in pretty good condition from the looks of it.. (picture wise) so im setting out tomorrow on a 2 hour one way trip to look at and hopefully get it..

what a day but hey hopefully it works out?

what do you guys think

OARNGESI · 02-26-2010, 10:26 PM

Looks like a nice one the bed is wrong thoufh

zerotoredline · 02-26-2010, 10:28 PM

..it is? im a little clueless as how to tell the signs

EA69TRK · 02-26-2010, 10:33 PM

if you look at the fenders on the stepside bed they are wrong the correct fenders have the bodyline on the fenders just as the doors and front fenders do that step bed is off a 73-87. Also that is a 67 because it was the only year from 67-72 to have a small back window and the front fenders have no marker lights which did come on 67 but 68-72 years do have front marker lights,

zerotoredline · 02-26-2010, 10:35 PM

so in a nutshell is it worth 1500?

cleanfreak · 02-26-2010, 10:36 PM

just my two cents , check the Vin to cab , I'm no expert , but that sure looks like a 67 small window , no marker lights

zerotoredline · 02-26-2010, 10:46 PM

hmm..

the lady i spoke with did not know a lot about the truck but she said it was a 1968... which the year doesnt matter to me too much i just want a good truck to play with and one that looks good... they are asking 1500 so i figured i would maybe check with the guys who know best about these trucks..

OARNGESI · 02-26-2010, 10:46 PM

Yeah thats definantly a 67 if the title says 67 you may have problems

zerotoredline · 02-26-2010, 10:51 PM

so the lady could be wrong about the year?

OARNGESI · 02-26-2010, 10:55 PM

Yeah it happens alot

zerotoredline · 02-26-2010, 10:57 PM

so do you believe it is a good buy for 1500?

zerotoredline · 02-26-2010, 11:15 PM

hmm while im on the subject.. if i did purchase the truck where could i get a true bed for the truck that would not break my bank..

**wancosc356** · 02-26-2010, 11:45 PM

First off, welcome to the forum!

Small back window was 67 only.

Bed is for 73 and up.

Your best bet to find a 67-72 bed that won't break the bank is to keep an eye on the paper or craigslist.

Does it run and drive?

oldblue1968chevy · 02-27-2010, 12:12 AM

run drive, rust? PICTURES

i gave 1500 for a 2500 obo deal that ran drive looked decent. then tore it down

zerotoredline · 02-27-2010, 07:36 AM

according to the lady i spoke with she said it runs/drives but needs a tune-up and i kept asking about rust and she said the only rust was in the bed and it was "bubbly not through".. she is selling it for a local guy so im sure there is more rust than she says.. and im taking a dolly with me to get it just in case i don't trust it to make a 2 hour trip... im leaving here in a few to go check her out.. wish me luck

zerotoredline · 02-27-2010, 07:38 AM

thakns for the welcome aboard btw

im looking forward to this experience and looking forward to a life long dream of fixing up an old truck

zerotoredline · 03-01-2010, 07:37 AM

oh update.. i got the truck

... along with 2 spare rear stepside fenders for the 73-and steps and gauge cluster... and interior wire harness...

i will post a new thread with detailed pics..

i only found one 'bad' rust spot... and its in the cab but im pretty sure it is repairable.. i hope

**wancosc356** · 03-01-2010, 10:58 AM

Nice! Congrats! Now lets see some pics. Post a link to the build thread that you start.

zerotoredline · 03-01-2010, 08:28 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...24#post3833824

QKENUF4U · 03-01-2010, 10:07 PM

hmm not rust i want to fix... have fun with it ... if youre happy thats all that matters..

zerotoredline · 03-01-2010, 10:39 PM

lol its not rust i want to fix either but its fixable

Scott Webster · 03-01-2010, 11:15 PM

Well at least you eventually got what you wanted (hopefully). I had a guy dink me around for months, telling me he'd sell/deliver me a rolling shortbed frame for $200. After many patient text and emails, he tells me he'd sell me one I didn't want for $500. I finally gave up on the guy. I invested my cash in a welding table...

02-26-2010, 10:18 PM	#1
zerotoredline Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: greenville, sc Posts: 58	just my luck... all week i have been talking to this guy about coming out friday (WHEN IT WAS GOOD FOR HIM) to look/buy a 68 gmc... so today i left to go meet him and i finnaly got a hold of him and he tells me he sold the truck... so then i pick up the local paper and can it be true!!! i found a 67 shortbed stepside with the small back window! for a thousand bux with matching numbers so i go look at it and it needs a lot of work..rust..motor..hasnt been run in 10 years.. i mean A LOT of work but i couldnt let it go to waste so i go get a tow dolly and drive all the way back to get it and i get cold feet when i see it again and how much work it is going to need...so i leave but hopefully the third time is the charm because i found a 68 shortbed stepside with the small back window in pretty good condition from the looks of it.. (picture wise) so im setting out tomorrow on a 2 hour one way trip to look at and hopefully get it.. what a day but hey hopefully it works out? what do you guys think

02-26-2010, 10:26 PM	#2
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: just my luck... Looks like a nice one the bed is wrong thoufh __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

02-26-2010, 10:28 PM	#3
zerotoredline Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: greenville, sc Posts: 58	Re: just my luck... ..it is? im a little clueless as how to tell the signs

02-26-2010, 10:33 PM	#4
EA69TRK Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sacramento,California Posts: 323	Re: just my luck... if you look at the fenders on the stepside bed they are wrong the correct fenders have the bodyline on the fenders just as the doors and front fenders do that step bed is off a 73-87. Also that is a 67 because it was the only year from 67-72 to have a small back window and the front fenders have no marker lights which did come on 67 but 68-72 years do have front marker lights, __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 Short Step -Project 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 1500 -DD 2017 Laguna Orange Roadglide - Good Weather DD Last edited by EA69TRK; 02-26-2010 at 10:36 PM.

02-26-2010, 10:35 PM	#5
zerotoredline Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: greenville, sc Posts: 58	Re: just my luck... so in a nutshell is it worth 1500?

02-26-2010, 10:36 PM	#6
cleanfreak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: port robinson ontario canada Posts: 398	Re: just my luck... just my two cents , check the Vin to cab , I'm no expert , but that sure looks like a 67 small window , no marker lights

02-26-2010, 10:46 PM	#7
zerotoredline Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: greenville, sc Posts: 58	Re: just my luck... hmm.. the lady i spoke with did not know a lot about the truck but she said it was a 1968... which the year doesnt matter to me too much i just want a good truck to play with and one that looks good... they are asking 1500 so i figured i would maybe check with the guys who know best about these trucks..

02-26-2010, 10:46 PM	#8
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: just my luck... Yeah thats definantly a 67 if the title says 67 you may have problems __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

02-26-2010, 10:51 PM	#9
zerotoredline Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: greenville, sc Posts: 58	Re: just my luck... so the lady could be wrong about the year?

02-26-2010, 10:55 PM	#10
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: just my luck... Yeah it happens alot __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

02-26-2010, 10:57 PM	#11
zerotoredline Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: greenville, sc Posts: 58	Re: just my luck... so do you believe it is a good buy for 1500?

02-26-2010, 11:15 PM	#12
zerotoredline Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: greenville, sc Posts: 58	Re: just my luck... hmm while im on the subject.. if i did purchase the truck where could i get a true bed for the truck that would not break my bank..

02-26-2010, 11:45 PM	#13
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: just my luck... First off, welcome to the forum! Small back window was 67 only. Bed is for 73 and up. Your best bet to find a 67-72 bed that won't break the bank is to keep an eye on the paper or craigslist. Does it run and drive? __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

02-27-2010, 12:12 AM	#14
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: just my luck... run drive, rust? PICTURES i gave 1500 for a 2500 obo deal that ran drive looked decent. then tore it down __________________ 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

02-27-2010, 07:36 AM	#15
zerotoredline Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: greenville, sc Posts: 58	Re: just my luck... according to the lady i spoke with she said it runs/drives but needs a tune-up and i kept asking about rust and she said the only rust was in the bed and it was "bubbly not through".. she is selling it for a local guy so im sure there is more rust than she says.. and im taking a dolly with me to get it just in case i don't trust it to make a 2 hour trip... im leaving here in a few to go check her out.. wish me luck



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02-27-2010, 07:38 AM	#16
zerotoredline Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: greenville, sc Posts: 58	Re: just my luck... thakns for the welcome aboard btw im looking forward to this experience and looking forward to a life long dream of fixing up an old truck

03-01-2010, 07:37 AM	#17
zerotoredline Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: greenville, sc Posts: 58	Re: just my luck... oh update.. i got the truck ... along with 2 spare rear stepside fenders for the 73-and steps and gauge cluster... and interior wire harness... i will post a new thread with detailed pics.. i only found one 'bad' rust spot... and its in the cab but im pretty sure it is repairable.. i hope

03-01-2010, 10:58 AM	#18
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: just my luck... Nice! Congrats! Now lets see some pics. Post a link to the build thread that you start. __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

03-01-2010, 08:28 PM	#19
zerotoredline Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: greenville, sc Posts: 58	Re: just my luck... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...24#post3833824

03-01-2010, 10:07 PM	#20
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: just my luck... hmm not rust i want to fix... have fun with it ... if youre happy thats all that matters..

03-01-2010, 10:39 PM	#21
zerotoredline Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: greenville, sc Posts: 58	Re: just my luck... lol its not rust i want to fix either but its fixable

03-01-2010, 11:15 PM	#22
Scott Webster Sheetmetal Psycho Join Date: May 2005 Location: athens PA Posts: 515	Re: just my luck... Well at least you eventually got what you wanted (hopefully). I had a guy dink me around for months, telling me he'd sell/deliver me a rolling shortbed frame for $200. After many patient text and emails, he tells me he'd sell me one I didn't want for $500. I finally gave up on the guy. I invested my cash in a welding table... __________________ I didn't say you were stupid, but I was thinking it... I need a check up from the neck up! Project "Rigginstine's Monster" 1971 C-10 longbed 355/4spd Future mods: 67 front clip Webby's Rigginations - where everything has potential!

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