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paintslinga2010 · 12-21-2011, 09:25 PM

In the field behind my house sits a 78ish 3/4 ton gmc. It belonged to my great grandfather. After he passed we drove it home on 6 cylinders and did enough work to get it to run for roughly a year. This was about 4 or 5 years ago. The motor stopped turning over and it seemed almost completely rusted out. My dad has given up on getting it running so he is going to scrap it. Is there anything on here worth hanging on to or selling?
Here are pictures:

ghettoluxury · 12-21-2011, 09:34 PM

The axles and tranny/transfer case would be about it. Looks pretty rough.

thomasballard · 12-21-2011, 10:09 PM

id keep it with any amout of work ur could b drivin it in no time

Goldfinger · 12-21-2011, 10:17 PM

Take the grille and cleanish emblems off. mirrors seem good

jitteryguy · 12-21-2011, 10:26 PM

drag it up to the house and spend a day clean'n it up, then post it CraigsList. that truck should bring a little chunk of cash.
with a good used motor it'll make a fine hunt'n or work truck.

yousesteers · 12-21-2011, 10:27 PM

If it was sentimental I would keep it regardless but I am a fool like that

bark · 12-21-2011, 10:28 PM

ya its junk, ship to me with a title and I will take it off your hands. Could always use a 3/4 ton 4x4 with a standard and air

*nekkidhillbilly* · 12-22-2011, 12:52 AM

thats not that rusted out really my 84 i had you could walk through the bed and fenders. even then you could rebody the whole truck for a grand

donut · 12-22-2011, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jitteryguy

drag it up to the house and spend a day clean'n it up, then post it CraigsList. that truck should bring a little chunk of cash.
with a good used motor it'll make a fine hunt'n or work truck.

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Looking on CL at trucks, a few listed looked worse. Maybe someone in your area could use it.

GmtGmt · 12-22-2011, 01:26 AM

it looks mosty complete and even complete AC sytem id Clean it up get a used motor and get it going again and list it forsale

Jewbacca · 12-22-2011, 01:56 AM

I have driven stuff with more rust and thought it was in ok shape. I think it's worth the time putting a motor in.

Dan1969 · 12-22-2011, 01:17 PM

Dashpad, mirrors, bed, wheels, doors, dashboard, tailgaite (if any), tailgate brackets, roof lights, headlamps, axles, leave springs, seat...

Anything will give you a buck or two on Craigslists, little by little. It's about how much work you want to put into it. Or just get another block and get the thing to start turning over. A little bit or redne... elbow grease and you'll have a great work truck.

dman1982 · 12-22-2011, 06:24 PM

heck ill take that exstension cord!!!!

Monson · 12-23-2011, 01:41 AM

I could use the interior pillar and all headliner plastic!! My Silverado was stripped of it when I got it and I'm trying to return mine to original condition.

okieraptor · 12-23-2011, 02:01 AM

Man if you were closer id would come pick it up and give you cash to boot!
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motornut · 12-23-2011, 02:06 AM

I'd bet you can sell a lot of that truck
but make sure you really want too,don't want to regret it

77shortstep · 12-23-2011, 12:08 PM

id try to find a way to get it back on the road, hate to see stuff go to scrap

*Stew_Magoo* · 12-23-2011, 12:10 PM

I was gonna say scrap it, but I've changed my mind, get it back on the road! Makes mine look that much better!

Dan1969 · 12-23-2011, 01:05 PM

I need the door dandles... Just saying..

trout · 12-23-2011, 01:13 PM

theres still alot of good parts there DONT scrap it

sethv · 12-23-2011, 01:16 PM

+1 on the don't scrap!! These trucks are hard to come across, and there are many good parts to sell off it, or even just fix it up, clean it up and make it nice and keep for yourself or sell it on CL.

Good luck, and please don't scrap it! "Don't crush 'em, restore 'em"

paintslinga2010 · 12-23-2011, 06:34 PM

I appreciate all the responses. Ya'll are making me look at this truck a little differently.

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12-21-2011, 09:25 PM	#1
paintslinga2010 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Steelville mo Posts: 52	To scrap, or not to scrap? In the field behind my house sits a 78ish 3/4 ton gmc. It belonged to my great grandfather. After he passed we drove it home on 6 cylinders and did enough work to get it to run for roughly a year. This was about 4 or 5 years ago. The motor stopped turning over and it seemed almost completely rusted out. My dad has given up on getting it running so he is going to scrap it. Is there anything on here worth hanging on to or selling? Here are pictures:

12-21-2011, 09:34 PM	#2
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: To scrap, or not to scrap? The axles and tranny/transfer case would be about it. Looks pretty rough. __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

12-21-2011, 10:09 PM	#3
thomasballard Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: glasgow ky Posts: 60	Re: To scrap, or not to scrap? id keep it with any amout of work ur could b drivin it in no time __________________ old 1980 gmc 350 /350 turbo auto 3:73 gears

12-21-2011, 10:17 PM	#4
Goldfinger Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: laurel hill Fl Posts: 645	Re: To scrap, or not to scrap? Take the grille and cleanish emblems off. mirrors seem good __________________ 1985 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 305/700r4 [ Goldfinger ] 1999 k3500 crew cab dually 6.5tdi/4l80e

12-21-2011, 10:26 PM	#5
jitteryguy GoatLube Experss Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: clarksville, Tn. Posts: 1,337	Re: To scrap, or not to scrap? drag it up to the house and spend a day clean'n it up, then post it CraigsList. that truck should bring a little chunk of cash. with a good used motor it'll make a fine hunt'n or work truck. __________________ *Goat Lube Express*, locations in Qalat,Afghanistan & Clarksville, Tn. '87 R30 dually 454/TH400 '85 1/2 ton CCSB '92 S10 350/350 '84 MonteCarlo 383/PG/9"ford '78 Malibu wagon 350/350 '78 Cutlass (project family car) '96 S10 Jimmy (Moma's)

12-21-2011, 10:27 PM	#6
yousesteers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris, MO Posts: 290	Re: To scrap, or not to scrap? If it was sentimental I would keep it regardless but I am a fool like that __________________ Clint Youse Paris, MO 1984 Chevrolet 3+3 K30 with Cummins 1966 IH Scout has been a work in progress for 16 yrs

12-21-2011, 10:28 PM	#7
bark Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Manitoba Posts: 223	Re: To scrap, or not to scrap? ya its junk, ship to me with a title and I will take it off your hands. Could always use a 3/4 ton 4x4 with a standard and air

12-22-2011, 12:52 AM	#8
nekkidhillbilly Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: hazard, ky Posts: 1,674	Re: To scrap, or not to scrap? thats not that rusted out really my 84 i had you could walk through the bed and fenders. even then you could rebody the whole truck for a grand

12-22-2011, 01:56 AM	#11
Jewbacca Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Brooklyn Park MN Posts: 44	Re: To scrap, or not to scrap? I have driven stuff with more rust and thought it was in ok shape. I think it's worth the time putting a motor in.

12-22-2011, 01:17 PM	#12
Dan1969 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OK Posts: 76	Re: To scrap, or not to scrap? Dashpad, mirrors, bed, wheels, doors, dashboard, tailgaite (if any), tailgate brackets, roof lights, headlamps, axles, leave springs, seat... Anything will give you a buck or two on Craigslists, little by little. It's about how much work you want to put into it. Or just get another block and get the thing to start turning over. A little bit or redne... elbow grease and you'll have a great work truck.

12-22-2011, 06:24 PM	#13
dman1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 1,229	Re: To scrap, or not to scrap? heck ill take that exstension cord!!!! __________________ 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

12-23-2011, 01:41 AM	#14
Monson Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 21	Re: To scrap, or not to scrap? I could use the interior pillar and all headliner plastic!! My Silverado was stripped of it when I got it and I'm trying to return mine to original condition.

12-23-2011, 02:01 AM	#15
okieraptor Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: northern texas, southern oklahoma Posts: 144	Re: To scrap, or not to scrap? Man if you were closer id would come pick it up and give you cash to boot! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 82 chevy longbed(grey truck)first truck when i was 15!

12-23-2011, 02:06 AM	#16
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: To scrap, or not to scrap? I'd bet you can sell a lot of that truck but make sure you really want too,don't want to regret it __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

12-23-2011, 12:08 PM	#17
77shortstep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lebanon, MO Posts: 215	Re: To scrap, or not to scrap? id try to find a way to get it back on the road, hate to see stuff go to scrap __________________ 77 CHEVY - SHORT BED STEP SIDE 2WD 02 CHEVY - EXT CAB SHORT BED Z71 7 INCHES OF LIFT



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12-23-2011, 12:10 PM	#18
Stew_Magoo Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 200	Re: To scrap, or not to scrap? I was gonna say scrap it, but I've changed my mind, get it back on the road! Makes mine look that much better!

12-23-2011, 01:05 PM	#19
Dan1969 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OK Posts: 76	Re: To scrap, or not to scrap? I need the door dandles... Just saying..

12-23-2011, 01:13 PM	#20
trout Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: lexington, SC Posts: 1,276	Re: To scrap, or not to scrap? theres still alot of good parts there DONT scrap it __________________ Edited by staff

12-23-2011, 01:16 PM	#21
sethv Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bradford, PA Posts: 395	Re: To scrap, or not to scrap? +1 on the don't scrap!! These trucks are hard to come across, and there are many good parts to sell off it, or even just fix it up, clean it up and make it nice and keep for yourself or sell it on CL. Good luck, and please don't scrap it! "Don't crush 'em, restore 'em" __________________ 1981 K10 Scottsdale 305 ci \| TH350 \| NP208 \| 60k miles

12-23-2011, 06:34 PM	#22
paintslinga2010 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Steelville mo Posts: 52	Re: To scrap, or not to scrap? I appreciate all the responses. Ya'll are making me look at this truck a little differently. Last edited by old Rusty C10; 12-23-2011 at 11:14 PM.

12-23-2011, 11:13 PM	#23
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