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Ozark Tim · 10-16-2012, 04:19 PM

I have been searching for a clean (unmolested) 72 3/4 ton truck for a weekend beater. I can remember when they were everywhere and you could buy a really decent original truck for 2k but it seems like even the 3/4 ton trucks are disappearing fast.
Any suggestions on where to look other than C/L

**Joesjunk** · 10-16-2012, 04:37 PM

Here is one on KC craigslist. Doesnt look tooo bad????, and its original paint )except the hood)
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3340504688.html

**Joesjunk** · 10-16-2012, 04:37 PM

Sorry, I just noticed it has no title

Ozark Tim · 10-16-2012, 04:42 PM

Thanks Joe! You have the idea and you sure couldnt beat the price but I had already called on it and no title plus problem with the motor. Bad valve or something like that.
Heck, I have the 350 motor from Randy's eagle chevy so maybe I will get lucky enough to find a nice one cheap with a title and a bad engine. I can dream I guess....

GMCJOE · 10-16-2012, 04:49 PM

I been seeing a few get parted like crazy on here from a guy in KS. Picking a few parts up from him myself. He just started parting a 3/4ton recently, the body was one of the best I have seen in Ks that hadn't been restored. Wish I would have stumbled on it.

I think most of them been getting parted out and such. Or being changed over to half tons. As long as they are living on and not being crushed, it's alright in my books.

As for another site other than C/L, don't really know many sites for Missouri. You could try http://www.bookoo.com/loc-Missouri.h...e=Missouri&z=7 and choose your area. But I don't think there is much traffic on that site in some area's.

Mr Chevorlet · 10-16-2012, 04:50 PM

Have you tried www.searchtempest.com just put in what your looking for and how many mile out you want to look and it will bring up each town with listings and then states.

Ozark Tim · 10-16-2012, 04:56 PM

I have mixed emotions on the trucks getting parted.
I am guilty of finding and selling a few to b e cut up for parts but I wouldnt consider them nice enough to keep and use as a driver necesarily.
Unfortunately or fortunately depending on your position I guess they are worth more in parts than as a whole truck.
Thanks and I will take a look to see if that yields anything.
Tim

trac209 · 10-16-2012, 05:13 PM

Don't feel so bad 2000.00 here would never buy you anything you could actually drive home. I'm looking for a winter driver and its impossible to find anything for under 4000 that could be driven right away.
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black_sheep454 · 10-16-2012, 05:38 PM

Make me a good offer on my 71 and it's yours.
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*Mister-B* · 10-16-2012, 05:43 PM

I don't know. I just bought a '69 similar to what you're wanting for $1,600. It's mechanically sound, and has a rebuilt 350 v8 in it. Happened to see it parked near my place with a for sale sign on it. The guy started out wanting 3k, then 2k, and I talked him down from 2k to $1,600

I suppose these could get harder to find as they get a year older and more worn out every year that passes, if they aren't being cared for.

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69GWC · 10-16-2012, 06:30 PM

You wont find a truck in that shape around here for less then $3000. If that truck posted above had a title it would sell for $2,500 or more around here.
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**leddzepp** · 10-16-2012, 07:14 PM

They are everywhere here out west...most of them are priced pretty good and are relatively rust free
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**jocko** · 10-16-2012, 07:48 PM

don't feel bad. I looked high and low for a specific-optioned 72 3/4t and then bought a 71 (similarly optioned with pretty close to what I was looking for) - the NEXT day in town (and this is a small town) I spotted a no-kidding 72 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper and a 72 Cheyenne C20. I almost fell over (but still happy with what I bought. Well, actually, I'll withhold my euphoria until AFTER it arrives...

) When it rains, it pours.

SS Tim · 10-16-2012, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jocko

...I spotted a no-kidding 72 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper and a 72 Cheyenne C20...

Were they for sale??? Didn't tell me that part. Now you owe me pictures!!! :-)

Lee H · 10-16-2012, 10:54 PM

Seems like the 20s are getting parted or chopped to make SWB 10s. Might be good for the C20 market in 10 or so years.
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*dohyde34* · 10-16-2012, 11:12 PM

they are everywhere in idaho. i have found a real nice sierra grande for 700 bucks. i just hate longbeds. if you were in idaho i could help you out. minus the rust free

**jocko** · 10-16-2012, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

Were they for sale??? Didn't tell me that part. Now you owe me pictures!!! :-)

I think the ochre Cheyenne MIGHT be for sale - no sign yet, but it never moves. The white Super is iffy... I think the guy drives it to/from work, but he "parks it provocatively as if it were calling me to buy it...."

JointTech · 10-17-2012, 12:25 AM

i paid 1800 or 1900 for mine less than a year ago. c20 need to do a little rocker work but its a california truck so thats about it. I looked at 2 others before getting this one. they are around. 2k was my top price and I was annoyed because I was pretty sure I could find one for a grand. lol I guess its not 15 years ago any more.

Ozark Tim · 10-17-2012, 08:18 AM

Yea I guess I just havent stumbled onto one yet. Black sheep, are you talking about the GMC?

re1 · 10-17-2012, 08:31 PM

Nice one but might be to far.
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/3345890345.html

Ozark Tim · 10-18-2012, 11:25 AM

Actually Blacksheep came to the rescue for me. Going to pick up his 71 GMC 2500 this weekend, and real close to my homestead.
I am still amazed at the rapidly dissapearing 67-72 trucks out there. I guess I shouldnt be surprised since the 67's are going to turn 50 in only 4 years.
Thanks for the help everyone
Tim

GMCJOE · 10-18-2012, 11:42 AM

Good deal. I had found a 72 3/4 long bed I was going to post up here I seen on CL in my area. A bit far for you to drive, but the condition of it is pretty good and they only asking $1500. I didn't think you would want to drive that far. It was purchased recently by the current owner, the previous owner's add is still up. He picked it up for $1250. I been watching this truck since it came on the listing.

Current listing
http://ksu.craigslist.org/cto/3337505507.html

PO listing
http://ksu.craigslist.org/cto/3275525792.html

Can't convince the wife to let me get it....lol

black_sheep454 · 10-18-2012, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ozark Tim

Actually Blacksheep came to the rescue for me. Going to pick up his 71 GMC 2500 this weekend, and real close to my homestead.
I am still amazed at the rapidly dissapearing 67-72 trucks out there. I guess I shouldnt be surprised since the 67's are going to turn 50 in only 4 years.
Thanks for the help everyone
Tim

Glad to help you out and to know that the old truck is going to a good home. Here's a pic of her for you guys that may be interested.

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GMCJOE · 10-18-2012, 12:11 PM

The spot light itself would have sold me on it....

Ozark Tim · 10-18-2012, 01:15 PM

That spotlight is cool. I am like a 16 year old waiting till Saturday to get his first car.

10-16-2012, 04:19 PM	#1
Ozark Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oakville, MO Posts: 1,018	Where are all the trucks???? I have been searching for a clean (unmolested) 72 3/4 ton truck for a weekend beater. I can remember when they were everywhere and you could buy a really decent original truck for 2k but it seems like even the 3/4 ton trucks are disappearing fast. Any suggestions on where to look other than C/L

10-16-2012, 04:37 PM	#2
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: Where are all the trucks???? Here is one on KC craigslist. Doesnt look tooo bad????, and its original paint )except the hood) http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3340504688.html __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

10-16-2012, 04:37 PM	#3
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: Where are all the trucks???? Sorry, I just noticed it has no title __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

10-16-2012, 04:42 PM	#4
Ozark Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oakville, MO Posts: 1,018	Re: Where are all the trucks???? Thanks Joe! You have the idea and you sure couldnt beat the price but I had already called on it and no title plus problem with the motor. Bad valve or something like that. Heck, I have the 350 motor from Randy's eagle chevy so maybe I will get lucky enough to find a nice one cheap with a title and a bad engine. I can dream I guess....

10-16-2012, 04:49 PM	#5
GMCJOE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Junction City, KS Posts: 782	Re: Where are all the trucks???? I been seeing a few get parted like crazy on here from a guy in KS. Picking a few parts up from him myself. He just started parting a 3/4ton recently, the body was one of the best I have seen in Ks that hadn't been restored. Wish I would have stumbled on it. I think most of them been getting parted out and such. Or being changed over to half tons. As long as they are living on and not being crushed, it's alright in my books. As for another site other than C/L, don't really know many sites for Missouri. You could try http://www.bookoo.com/loc-Missouri.h...e=Missouri&z=7 and choose your area. But I don't think there is much traffic on that site in some area's. __________________ Joseph Joe's 69 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543253 1969 GMC SWB-350 SBC 700R4 2013 Ram 2500 CC Laramie Longhorn Edition-6.7 PPEI EFI Live CSP5 5” ProFlo Exhaust

10-16-2012, 04:50 PM	#6
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: Where are all the trucks???? Have you tried www.searchtempest.com just put in what your looking for and how many mile out you want to look and it will bring up each town with listings and then states. __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414

10-16-2012, 04:56 PM	#7
Ozark Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oakville, MO Posts: 1,018	Re: Where are all the trucks???? I have mixed emotions on the trucks getting parted. I am guilty of finding and selling a few to b e cut up for parts but I wouldnt consider them nice enough to keep and use as a driver necesarily. Unfortunately or fortunately depending on your position I guess they are worth more in parts than as a whole truck. Thanks and I will take a look to see if that yields anything. Tim

10-16-2012, 05:13 PM	#8
trac209 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: winnipeg Posts: 1,107	Re: Where are all the trucks???? Don't feel so bad 2000.00 here would never buy you anything you could actually drive home. I'm looking for a winter driver and its impossible to find anything for under 4000 that could be driven right away. Posted via Mobile Device

10-16-2012, 05:38 PM	#9
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: Where are all the trucks???? Make me a good offer on my 71 and it's yours. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

10-16-2012, 05:43 PM	#10
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: Where are all the trucks???? I don't know. I just bought a '69 similar to what you're wanting for $1,600. It's mechanically sound, and has a rebuilt 350 v8 in it. Happened to see it parked near my place with a for sale sign on it. The guy started out wanting 3k, then 2k, and I talked him down from 2k to $1,600 I suppose these could get harder to find as they get a year older and more worn out every year that passes, if they aren't being cared for. Posted via Mobile Device

10-16-2012, 06:30 PM	#11
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: Where are all the trucks???? You wont find a truck in that shape around here for less then $3000. If that truck posted above had a title it would sell for $2,500 or more around here. Posted via Mobile Device

10-16-2012, 07:14 PM	#12
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: Where are all the trucks???? They are everywhere here out west...most of them are priced pretty good and are relatively rust free Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

10-16-2012, 07:48 PM	#13
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Where are all the trucks???? don't feel bad. I looked high and low for a specific-optioned 72 3/4t and then bought a 71 (similarly optioned with pretty close to what I was looking for) - the NEXT day in town (and this is a small town) I spotted a no-kidding 72 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper and a 72 Cheyenne C20. I almost fell over (but still happy with what I bought. Well, actually, I'll withhold my euphoria until AFTER it arrives... ) When it rains, it pours.

10-16-2012, 10:54 PM	#15
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: Where are all the trucks???? Seems like the 20s are getting parted or chopped to make SWB 10s. Might be good for the C20 market in 10 or so years. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703 Last edited by Lee H; 10-17-2012 at 08:45 AM. Reason: Typo

10-16-2012, 11:12 PM	#16
dohyde34 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Emmett, id Posts: 331	Re: Where are all the trucks???? they are everywhere in idaho. i have found a real nice sierra grande for 700 bucks. i just hate longbeds. if you were in idaho i could help you out. minus the rust free



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10-17-2012, 12:25 AM	#18
JointTech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 1,856	Re: Where are all the trucks???? i paid 1800 or 1900 for mine less than a year ago. c20 need to do a little rocker work but its a california truck so thats about it. I looked at 2 others before getting this one. they are around. 2k was my top price and I was annoyed because I was pretty sure I could find one for a grand. lol I guess its not 15 years ago any more. __________________ 72 C20 Long Bed SB350 TH400 14 bolt rear end Extremely boring build thread

10-17-2012, 08:18 AM	#19
Ozark Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oakville, MO Posts: 1,018	Re: Where are all the trucks???? Yea I guess I just havent stumbled onto one yet. Black sheep, are you talking about the GMC?

10-17-2012, 08:31 PM	#20
re1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Metro Vancouver Posts: 444	Re: Where are all the trucks???? Nice one but might be to far. http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/3345890345.html __________________ 1972 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Highlander 1972 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Medium Green

10-18-2012, 11:25 AM	#21
Ozark Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oakville, MO Posts: 1,018	Re: Where are all the trucks???? Actually Blacksheep came to the rescue for me. Going to pick up his 71 GMC 2500 this weekend, and real close to my homestead. I am still amazed at the rapidly dissapearing 67-72 trucks out there. I guess I shouldnt be surprised since the 67's are going to turn 50 in only 4 years. Thanks for the help everyone Tim

10-18-2012, 11:42 AM	#22
GMCJOE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Junction City, KS Posts: 782	Re: Where are all the trucks???? Good deal. I had found a 72 3/4 long bed I was going to post up here I seen on CL in my area. A bit far for you to drive, but the condition of it is pretty good and they only asking $1500. I didn't think you would want to drive that far. It was purchased recently by the current owner, the previous owner's add is still up. He picked it up for $1250. I been watching this truck since it came on the listing. Current listing http://ksu.craigslist.org/cto/3337505507.html PO listing http://ksu.craigslist.org/cto/3275525792.html Can't convince the wife to let me get it....lol __________________ Joseph Joe's 69 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543253 1969 GMC SWB-350 SBC 700R4 2013 Ram 2500 CC Laramie Longhorn Edition-6.7 PPEI EFI Live CSP5 5” ProFlo Exhaust Last edited by GMCJOE; 10-18-2012 at 11:56 AM. Reason: CL links

10-18-2012, 12:11 PM	#24
GMCJOE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Junction City, KS Posts: 782	Re: Where are all the trucks???? The spot light itself would have sold me on it.... __________________ Joseph Joe's 69 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543253 1969 GMC SWB-350 SBC 700R4 2013 Ram 2500 CC Laramie Longhorn Edition-6.7 PPEI EFI Live CSP5 5” ProFlo Exhaust

10-18-2012, 01:15 PM	#25
Ozark Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oakville, MO Posts: 1,018	Re: Where are all the trucks???? That spotlight is cool. I am like a 16 year old waiting till Saturday to get his first car.

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