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Mike Culpepper · 03-25-2003, 12:46 PM

I found a truck in Arlington (Texas that is)and was wondering if anyone would be willing to look at it for me? I MAY be able to drive up Thursday and look at it.
I talked to the guy this A.M. and it sounds like it MAY be what I'm looking for. What would be ideal would be someone to look at it and take some pics of potential problems. It sounds like several people have called about truck so I may need to decide ASAP.
Anyone willing or able can either e-mail me or pm me.
E-mail is: doktrred@msn.com
Thanks,
Mike

low 84 · 03-25-2003, 02:34 PM

you might try to contact some of the southern bowties members, many are members of this site. most of our members are in the dfw area. i would do it for you, but i'm not back in dallas for another months. here is our site, try posting your request on the forum

www.southernbowties.com

Mike Culpepper · 03-25-2003, 03:14 PM

Ryan,
Thanks for the suggestion,
Just posted over there-looks like a nice site will bookmark it for future reference.
Mike C.

Jwill41 · 03-25-2003, 04:23 PM

I would be glad to look at it for you but it would have to be this weekend. I do have a digital camera so I could take some pics.

Mike Culpepper · 03-25-2003, 05:07 PM

Jwill41,
Thanks, I may take you up on the offer. Especially if I can't get up there Thursday. I'll let you know.
Mike

Hutch · 03-25-2003, 05:46 PM

I checked out a 67 stepside that was for sale in Arlington for a board member about six months ago and the truck was trash.

The truck was kind of a metalic blue.
The guy was asking around 3 grand for it.
It was for sale through the auto trader and did not look bad from the pics but in person was a nightmare.

Let me know what you got and I may save you a trip.

Mike Culpepper · 03-25-2003, 06:21 PM

Hutch,
This is a '72 LWB Cheyenne, blue and white. Did see it on auto trader , and you are right, those pics are so small that it's hard to tell what your lookin' at. I talked to the owner this a.m. and he said the rocker on drivers side probably needed replacing, but thought the floor was o.k. There was small dent in drivers side door but not bad. Tailgate was in good shape except for very small amt of rust in lower corner? Eng. has 15k on rebuild, and A/C not working (compressor isn't in truck but he has the compressor????).
I'm trying not to get into a big hurry, but i've seen several trucks that are described like this and they are asking $4K plus for them. This truck is listed for $3,200.
Mike

Mike Culpepper · 03-25-2003, 06:30 PM

This is the link to the truck in question. It is listed as a C-10 but is a Cheyenne.

http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...4/44774154.htm

Hutch · 03-25-2003, 06:45 PM

Truck belongs to:
Jerry E Pierce, (817) 465-5952, 1509 Caplin Dr, Arlington, TX 76018
What areas did you need to check on it?

Mike Culpepper · 03-25-2003, 08:08 PM

Hutch,
WOW you're good! I guess I'm just trying to decide if this truck is worth driving 4 hours to look at. I'm looking for a solid daily driver that I don't have to put alot of time or $ into fixing at the outset.
I guess i'd like to know generally if it looks like the owner(s) took good care of the truck. What level of rust is on the truck(when he says a little rust on the rockers, does it really mean be careful, or your but may fall through the truck). Is the interior a wreck etc....
Is this the truck you were talking about in your earlier post?
Do you think it's a decent buy for $3200?
That kinda stuff.
Sorry I couldn't be more specific,
Mike

Hutch · 03-25-2003, 11:09 PM

Mike,
You have a PM

03-25-2003, 12:46 PM	#1
Mike Culpepper Red Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Llano... Texas Hill Country Posts: 448	HELP! Anyone in Arlington area! I found a truck in Arlington (Texas that is)and was wondering if anyone would be willing to look at it for me? I MAY be able to drive up Thursday and look at it. I talked to the guy this A.M. and it sounds like it MAY be what I'm looking for. What would be ideal would be someone to look at it and take some pics of potential problems. It sounds like several people have called about truck so I may need to decide ASAP. Anyone willing or able can either e-mail me or pm me. E-mail is: doktrred@msn.com Thanks, Mike __________________ '72 Cheyenne LWB 350/350 "The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time." - Catfish Hunter (commenting on why he was not able to pitch another perfect game). Last edited by Mike Culpepper; 03-25-2003 at 12:49 PM.

03-25-2003, 02:34 PM	#2
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	you might try to contact some of the southern bowties members, many are members of this site. most of our members are in the dfw area. i would do it for you, but i'm not back in dallas for another months. here is our site, try posting your request on the forum www.southernbowties.com __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

03-25-2003, 03:14 PM	#3
Mike Culpepper Red Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Llano... Texas Hill Country Posts: 448	Ryan, Thanks for the suggestion, Just posted over there-looks like a nice site will bookmark it for future reference. Mike C. __________________ '72 Cheyenne LWB 350/350 "The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time." - Catfish Hunter (commenting on why he was not able to pitch another perfect game).

03-25-2003, 04:23 PM	#4
Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	I would be glad to look at it for you but it would have to be this weekend. I do have a digital camera so I could take some pics. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club

03-25-2003, 05:07 PM	#5
Mike Culpepper Red Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Llano... Texas Hill Country Posts: 448	Jwill41, Thanks, I may take you up on the offer. Especially if I can't get up there Thursday. I'll let you know. Mike __________________ '72 Cheyenne LWB 350/350 "The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time." - Catfish Hunter (commenting on why he was not able to pitch another perfect game).

03-25-2003, 05:46 PM	#6
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	I checked out a 67 stepside that was for sale in Arlington for a board member about six months ago and the truck was trash. The truck was kind of a metalic blue. The guy was asking around 3 grand for it. It was for sale through the auto trader and did not look bad from the pics but in person was a nightmare. Let me know what you got and I may save you a trip. __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

03-25-2003, 06:21 PM	#7
Mike Culpepper Red Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Llano... Texas Hill Country Posts: 448	Hutch, This is a '72 LWB Cheyenne, blue and white. Did see it on auto trader , and you are right, those pics are so small that it's hard to tell what your lookin' at. I talked to the owner this a.m. and he said the rocker on drivers side probably needed replacing, but thought the floor was o.k. There was small dent in drivers side door but not bad. Tailgate was in good shape except for very small amt of rust in lower corner? Eng. has 15k on rebuild, and A/C not working (compressor isn't in truck but he has the compressor????). I'm trying not to get into a big hurry, but i've seen several trucks that are described like this and they are asking $4K plus for them. This truck is listed for $3,200. Mike __________________ '72 Cheyenne LWB 350/350 "The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time." - Catfish Hunter (commenting on why he was not able to pitch another perfect game). Last edited by Mike Culpepper; 03-25-2003 at 06:25 PM.

03-25-2003, 06:30 PM	#8
Mike Culpepper Red Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Llano... Texas Hill Country Posts: 448	This is the link to the truck in question. It is listed as a C-10 but is a Cheyenne. http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...4/44774154.htm __________________ '72 Cheyenne LWB 350/350 "The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time." - Catfish Hunter (commenting on why he was not able to pitch another perfect game).

03-25-2003, 06:45 PM	#9
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	Truck belongs to: Jerry E Pierce, (817) 465-5952, 1509 Caplin Dr, Arlington, TX 76018 What areas did you need to check on it? __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

03-25-2003, 08:08 PM	#10
Mike Culpepper Red Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Llano... Texas Hill Country Posts: 448	Hutch, WOW you're good! I guess I'm just trying to decide if this truck is worth driving 4 hours to look at. I'm looking for a solid daily driver that I don't have to put alot of time or $ into fixing at the outset. I guess i'd like to know generally if it looks like the owner(s) took good care of the truck. What level of rust is on the truck(when he says a little rust on the rockers, does it really mean be careful, or your but may fall through the truck). Is the interior a wreck etc.... Is this the truck you were talking about in your earlier post? Do you think it's a decent buy for $3200? That kinda stuff. Sorry I couldn't be more specific, Mike __________________ '72 Cheyenne LWB 350/350 "The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time." - Catfish Hunter (commenting on why he was not able to pitch another perfect game).

03-25-2003, 11:09 PM	#11
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	Mike, You have a PM __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS



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