I went to pick up a diamond in the rough... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

KrazyRay · 05-09-2011, 12:59 AM

I was hoping to find a short fleet big block truck with ac, but this is what I got.
It was a step side...long bed
It had step fenders...rusted out at the mounting lip
It has nice aluminum wheels...only 3 of them
The doors looked good...they were rusted out on the under side
It has a genuine GM steering wheel...from a square body
The parking lights are still there...mounted on a smashed grille
The engine towers are there...small block towers
It has a hydraulic dump bed...in pieces
It has ac...coming through the rusted out floor
All I need to do is install a 307 and enter it in the truck of the month contest when they call out for the ugly ones. This truck is so bad that I don't have the heart to place it in the parts forum.
You can't win them all

BIGKEV · 05-09-2011, 01:06 AM

Nice find!

**70cst** · 05-09-2011, 01:15 AM

You got to start some where

YBNORML · 05-09-2011, 01:41 AM

At least the radio isn't cut!!

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**special-K** · 05-09-2011, 06:43 AM

The speed cable cowl gasket looks good

. If those steps are good,they are hard to come by and non-reproduced. How's the tailgate? bed cross sills? Looks like a few good parts.

bobs409 · 05-09-2011, 07:07 AM

Here in Pa, that's considered a good find!

Shyguy · 05-09-2011, 09:48 AM

Looks like a good rear bumper.

I am working on one that looks worse than that.

KrazyRay · 05-09-2011, 10:23 AM

I will extract any parts I can from this before it goes to the scrapper.

*stich626* · 05-09-2011, 10:26 AM

spoiled west coast car guys.. pttt

budnikguy · 05-09-2011, 10:40 AM

Forgot got to mention the ultra rare, GMC tailagte with Chevrolet grill....

JORGIE95961 · 05-09-2011, 11:22 AM

Did you get this of some dude in auburn?

JORGIE95961 · 05-09-2011, 11:25 AM

Hey im looking for the teh swivel bolt , nut clamp bushing and sleve that conectthe shift linkage to the column.....

bbadfred · 05-09-2011, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YBNORML

At least the radio isn't cut!!

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my first thought !! LOL

vasquezmrysvll · 05-09-2011, 12:05 PM

sent me a pic of the wheels...i may have the missing 1?

longhorn70gmc · 05-10-2011, 11:32 AM

Hey Crazy Ray,
That spare tire holder on the side of the bed; does it come off or unbolt. I have never seen one like that. I will keep a look out for one of those for my 68 LWB Stepside. I have a really nice truck, but it has severe CAB Damage on the top with passenger fender dent. No rust on or in the truck. This truck was restored in 1999 in upper California and runs like a champ. I want to start on it, but just don't know what I want to do yet. Anyway, good find. Hope you find a true diamond in the rough.
R/

crazy-101 · 05-10-2011, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KrazyRay

I will extract any parts I can from this before it goes to the scrapper.

If you are looking to part it out, I am looking for the long bed steps. Deffinally not easy to find them by any means.

KrazyRay · 05-11-2011, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by budnikguy

Forgot got to mention the ultra rare, GMC tailagte with Chevrolet grill....

Its the new trend...hybrid

KrazyRay · 05-11-2011, 11:16 AM

I will be parting this one next week on the parts forum. I didn't think there were enough parts, but maybe there is.
Art, here's a pic of the wheels

Longhorn, its a home made spare tire carrier

crazy-101, the steps don't look rusty, but one is a bit tweaked

JORGIE, this came from C-10 King's neighborhood...I guess it wasn't short and fleet enough for him

BlackTopMotors · 05-11-2011, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbadfred

my first thought !! LOL

x2:-)!!!

That truck has potential a great find!

vasquezmrysvll · 05-11-2011, 12:01 PM

dang ray, i have three of those same wheels......but they are 5 lug

longhorn70gmc · 05-11-2011, 01:31 PM

Hello Crazy Ray,
(Longhorn, its a home made spare tire carrier)
Thanks for getting back to me on that. Never have seen that before, but very much like it and interested . I will wait till your sale thread pops up in the parts forum, so I comply with our Board Rules. Thanks Ray.
R/

05-09-2011, 12:59 AM	#1
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	I went to pick up a diamond in the rough... I was hoping to find a short fleet big block truck with ac, but this is what I got. It was a step side...long bed It had step fenders...rusted out at the mounting lip It has nice aluminum wheels...only 3 of them The doors looked good...they were rusted out on the under side It has a genuine GM steering wheel...from a square body The parking lights are still there...mounted on a smashed grille The engine towers are there...small block towers It has a hydraulic dump bed...in pieces It has ac...coming through the rusted out floor All I need to do is install a 307 and enter it in the truck of the month contest when they call out for the ugly ones. This truck is so bad that I don't have the heart to place it in the parts forum. You can't win them all Attached Images

05-09-2011, 01:06 AM	#2
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05-09-2011, 07:07 AM	#6
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05-09-2011, 09:48 AM	#7
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05-09-2011, 10:23 AM	#8
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	Re: I went to pick up a diamond in the rough... I will extract any parts I can from this before it goes to the scrapper.

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05-09-2011, 11:22 AM	#11
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vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: I went to pick up a diamond in the rough... sent me a pic of the wheels...i may have the missing 1? __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"

05-10-2011, 11:32 AM	#15
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: I went to pick up a diamond in the rough... Hey Crazy Ray, That spare tire holder on the side of the bed; does it come off or unbolt. I have never seen one like that. I will keep a look out for one of those for my 68 LWB Stepside. I have a really nice truck, but it has severe CAB Damage on the top with passenger fender dent. No rust on or in the truck. This truck was restored in 1999 in upper California and runs like a champ. I want to start on it, but just don't know what I want to do yet. Anyway, good find. Hope you find a true diamond in the rough. R/ __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

05-11-2011, 11:16 AM	#18
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	Re: I went to pick up a diamond in the rough... I will be parting this one next week on the parts forum. I didn't think there were enough parts, but maybe there is. Art, here's a pic of the wheels Longhorn, its a home made spare tire carrier crazy-101, the steps don't look rusty, but one is a bit tweaked JORGIE, this came from C-10 King's neighborhood...I guess it wasn't short and fleet enough for him Attached Images



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05-11-2011, 12:01 PM	#20
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: I went to pick up a diamond in the rough... dang ray, i have three of those same wheels......but they are 5 lug __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"

05-11-2011, 01:31 PM	#21
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: I went to pick up a diamond in the rough... Hello Crazy Ray, (Longhorn, its a home made spare tire carrier) Thanks for getting back to me on that. Never have seen that before, but very much like it and interested . I will wait till your sale thread pops up in the parts forum, so I comply with our Board Rules. Thanks Ray. R/ __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

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