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Knothead · 08-08-2011, 07:03 PM

Wrecked my daily driver about a year ago.Bought her brand new. Been trying to deceide which way to go. Ole gal is to far gone (costly) to repair. Lots of good original parts.Going to strip some parts to keep before taking to scrap yard.

bigd65 · 08-08-2011, 08:18 PM

Sad day, that looks like it was a solid truck and 4x4
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trout · 08-08-2011, 08:21 PM

is see your from sc i hate to see that thing go to the scraper i could us some parts off of it

spudz · 08-08-2011, 09:12 PM

I'd like to fix that truck.... I have three of everything it would take....

Stepper562 · 08-08-2011, 09:49 PM

SC...shoot man you can find another one for 800 bucks...take all the good stuff of her and put them on another truck youll find out there with no problems. You`ll have all those parts on your new rig to remember her by.

**old Rusty C10** · 08-08-2011, 10:17 PM

looks repairable enough to me

trevor73402 · 08-09-2011, 01:36 AM

Why, of all things, would you take that to the scrap yard?? Its obviously paid for. Hell, id let the thing sit and rot a timely death before I took it to the scrap yard. You know, they dont make those things anymore!! There are people around that would love to have that truck and the oppurtunity to rebuild it from its current state. If you just insist on getting rid of it, offer it for sale for the same amount the scrap yard is going to give you. Youll get your money (not much) and someone else will get a good truck at a great price.

For God's sake, dont send it to the crusher!

MalibuSSwagon · 08-09-2011, 01:37 AM

Looks like a replacement frame, front suspension and front clip would fix it up. If you are so attached that you held on for a year, it may be worth repairing for sentimental value.

Think about it, new truck is 25 grand for a base model. You can spend less than 1/5 of that cash to rebuild your truck. Thats the reason I drive my 86, costs me almost nothing.

Goldfinger · 08-09-2011, 06:58 AM

don't sell it to a junk yard they wont pay crap for it. someone will rebuild it. sell it on craigslist and you could get more for it.

CamaroChris · 08-09-2011, 07:37 AM

DON"T SCRAP THAT TRUCK! ahem.. Sorry, something stuck in my throat

sumran · 08-09-2011, 07:49 AM

The hardest things to find are a good cab and a decent original tailgate. Doesn't look like the wreck hurt those. Do you have frame damage? If so, I would look for a good frame and have it painted or powder coated. Nothing like a restored rolling chassis to get the blood flowing.

You know your situation. I am sharing what I would do, not trying to tell you what to do. The trucks are common and parts can be had cheap if you look around. But you have to be willing to give up the space, time and emotional energy to take it on.

motornut · 08-09-2011, 12:17 PM

lotsa life left in there

Knothead · 08-09-2011, 10:17 PM

Thanks for all the input.That was my fist thought was to repair. The frame is tweeked really bad.I was hoping to come across another truck with a good frame. Maybe i'll drive her back in the corner and stew on it awhile longer. I'm almost finished my '56? Are you ever really finished?

spudz · 08-09-2011, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Knothead

Thanks for all the input.That was my fist thought was to repair. The frame is tweeked really bad.I was hoping to come across another truck with a good frame. Maybe i'll drive her back in the corner and stew on it awhile longer. I'm almost finished my '56? Are you ever really finished?

I sent u a PM if it comes up for sale, let me know.

sethv · 08-09-2011, 11:28 PM

Don't scrap it! They're just too nice of a truck to take in for junk. That's whats keeping me from scrapping my truck. It's got a few problems but there is a ton of potential in them.

My vote is fix it up and drive it again.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 08-09-2011, 11:37 PM

Damn bummer deal about the wreck I know how it goes been there done that. Yours looks super straight except the front end but its still fixable with some time and money. I vote keep it or sell it and let someone else make a cool ride out of it

tucsonjwt · 08-10-2011, 09:33 AM

Rust free frames are all over the southwest under trashed old square bodies. I would think you could get a whole used truck with a good front end clip for $800 or less. Add another $800 to ship it to you and you are done. Do I see a little rust in the left rear quarter panel? If so, and you have rust elsewhere, then I would just part it out. $2K -$3K gets you rust free trucks, some with excellent bodies and running engines/transmissions in the southwest - you have to look but they are there.

dman1982 · 08-10-2011, 09:47 AM

ill take the rear bumper and supports lol

Your41Plague12 · 08-10-2011, 05:37 PM

Keep it and fix it up! Nothing like an old truck with sentimental value. If you do part it out though, dibs on the tailgate

. My truck needs to be a GMC again, like the title says it should be.

08-08-2011, 07:03 PM	#1
Knothead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: south carolina Posts: 251	It's Time to let go? Wrecked my daily driver about a year ago.Bought her brand new. Been trying to deceide which way to go. Ole gal is to far gone (costly) to repair. Lots of good original parts.Going to strip some parts to keep before taking to scrap yard. Attached Images

08-08-2011, 08:18 PM	#2
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Clute, TX. Posts: 1,935	Re: It's Time to let go? Sad day, that looks like it was a solid truck and 4x4 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab 1972 Chevy Monte Carlo 2017 Chevy Tahoe

08-08-2011, 08:21 PM	#3
trout Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: lexington, SC Posts: 1,276	Re: It's Time to let go? is see your from sc i hate to see that thing go to the scraper i could us some parts off of it __________________ Edited by staff

08-08-2011, 09:12 PM	#4
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: It's Time to let go? I'd like to fix that truck.... I have three of everything it would take.... __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

08-08-2011, 09:49 PM	#5
Stepper562 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Downey, ca Posts: 262	Re: It's Time to let go? SC...shoot man you can find another one for 800 bucks...take all the good stuff of her and put them on another truck youll find out there with no problems. You`ll have all those parts on your new rig to remember her by.

08-08-2011, 10:17 PM	#6
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,307	Re: It's Time to let go? looks repairable enough to me __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

08-09-2011, 01:36 AM	#7
trevor73402 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ardmore, OK Posts: 164	Re: It's Time to let go? Why, of all things, would you take that to the scrap yard?? Its obviously paid for. Hell, id let the thing sit and rot a timely death before I took it to the scrap yard. You know, they dont make those things anymore!! There are people around that would love to have that truck and the oppurtunity to rebuild it from its current state. If you just insist on getting rid of it, offer it for sale for the same amount the scrap yard is going to give you. Youll get your money (not much) and someone else will get a good truck at a great price. For God's sake, dont send it to the crusher! __________________ 1984 K10 SWB "Coal" 1987 K5 Blazer "Ole Miss" 1979 GMC Jimmy (Project) 2008 F250 CC 4x4 King Ranch 6" lift on 37's (Spartan-ized!!) 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Hemi Orange 2008 HD StreetGlide 2007 HD Custom Fatboy 1980 Suburban (will be for sale or trade soon).

08-09-2011, 01:37 AM	#8
MalibuSSwagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weare,NH Posts: 1,592	Re: It's Time to let go? Looks like a replacement frame, front suspension and front clip would fix it up. If you are so attached that you held on for a year, it may be worth repairing for sentimental value. Think about it, new truck is 25 grand for a base model. You can spend less than 1/5 of that cash to rebuild your truck. Thats the reason I drive my 86, costs me almost nothing. __________________ Eric 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1986 Chevrolet C10\|5.3L\|TKO600\|Shortbed\|Custom Deluxe 1983 Malibu Wagon\|TPI 305\|T5 5 speed\|3.73 non-posi

08-09-2011, 06:58 AM	#9
Goldfinger Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: laurel hill Fl Posts: 645	Re: It's Time to let go? don't sell it to a junk yard they wont pay crap for it. someone will rebuild it. sell it on craigslist and you could get more for it. __________________ 1985 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 305/700r4 [ Goldfinger ] 1999 k3500 crew cab dually 6.5tdi/4l80e

08-09-2011, 07:37 AM	#10
CamaroChris Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Midvale, Utah Posts: 220	Re: It's Time to let go? DON"T SCRAP THAT TRUCK! ahem.. Sorry, something stuck in my throat __________________ I LIKE TRUCKS 1986 GMC Suburban Build Build link 1982 Chevy SWB 2wd Scottsdale, Build Link Sold 1987 Jimmy Build, Project Cheap A$$ Build Link

08-09-2011, 07:49 AM	#11
sumran Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 406	Re: It's Time to let go? The hardest things to find are a good cab and a decent original tailgate. Doesn't look like the wreck hurt those. Do you have frame damage? If so, I would look for a good frame and have it painted or powder coated. Nothing like a restored rolling chassis to get the blood flowing. You know your situation. I am sharing what I would do, not trying to tell you what to do. The trucks are common and parts can be had cheap if you look around. But you have to be willing to give up the space, time and emotional energy to take it on. __________________ Randy Summers Never brake in the learning curve! 1984 GMC Sierra project truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446737

08-09-2011, 12:17 PM	#12
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: It's Time to let go? lotsa life left in there __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

08-09-2011, 10:17 PM	#13
Knothead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: south carolina Posts: 251	Re: It's Time to let go? Thanks for all the input.That was my fist thought was to repair. The frame is tweeked really bad.I was hoping to come across another truck with a good frame. Maybe i'll drive her back in the corner and stew on it awhile longer. I'm almost finished my '56? Are you ever really finished?

08-09-2011, 11:28 PM	#15
sethv Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bradford, PA Posts: 395	Re: It's Time to let go? Don't scrap it! They're just too nice of a truck to take in for junk. That's whats keeping me from scrapping my truck. It's got a few problems but there is a ton of potential in them. My vote is fix it up and drive it again. __________________ 1981 K10 Scottsdale 305 ci \| TH350 \| NP208 \| 60k miles

08-09-2011, 11:37 PM	#16
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: It's Time to let go? Damn bummer deal about the wreck I know how it goes been there done that. Yours looks super straight except the front end but its still fixable with some time and money. I vote keep it or sell it and let someone else make a cool ride out of it __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!



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08-10-2011, 09:33 AM	#17
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: It's Time to let go? Rust free frames are all over the southwest under trashed old square bodies. I would think you could get a whole used truck with a good front end clip for $800 or less. Add another $800 to ship it to you and you are done. Do I see a little rust in the left rear quarter panel? If so, and you have rust elsewhere, then I would just part it out. $2K -$3K gets you rust free trucks, some with excellent bodies and running engines/transmissions in the southwest - you have to look but they are there.

08-10-2011, 09:47 AM	#18
dman1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 1,229	Re: It's Time to let go? ill take the rear bumper and supports lol __________________ Sgt Dennis Heineman USMC Aviation Ordnance I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S 2001-Present 84 K10 2000 trans am ws6 2011 nissan altima 2009 Troy Built with a 42 Inch Deck My LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6559371

08-10-2011, 05:37 PM	#19
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: It's Time to let go? Keep it and fix it up! Nothing like an old truck with sentimental value. If you do part it out though, dibs on the tailgate . My truck needs to be a GMC again, like the title says it should be. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

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