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Ghostryder79 · 10-29-2012, 03:28 PM

So, I'm looking into getting my own truck, preferably something driveable, while I plan what direction I want to go. I have come across two 68 Longbeds (longbed so I can haul the motorcycle to track days

). The trucks:

Truck #1: 1968 C/10 Custom

350/TH400 (Original engine was 327, replaced with a 383 that spun a bearing, replaced with 350)
Factory air
Holes in body from where factory molding was removed
Lowered
Power Steering
Seats in serviceable condition, out of what I surmise is a mid 80s chevy van (buckets, console)
Surface rust as expected, body straight with original paint. Standard potential problem areas (rockers, etc.)
Holes cut in interior of doors for speakers

Truck 2: 1968 C/10

Wood bed
250 I6
4 on the floor
newly reupholstered factory seat.
Repainted
Rocker panel rust covered in bondo when painted.
wood bed needs replaced.
No A/C
Straight body (haven't had chance to verify what repairs have been made)

Both asking $2k. My question is this: which would YOU go for, and how much would you offer? I'm torn between the two. Looking for all inputs and opinions. Please help...

robzilla · 10-29-2012, 03:41 PM

i say truck 1!
i like a larger engine. look to swap out the seats to an old bench. power steering is nice to have

flushdrew · 10-29-2012, 04:07 PM

truck 1.
350.
power steering.
no frightening bondo...

offer them $1500 first. then see what happens. worst they can say is no.

big bad orange · 10-29-2012, 04:12 PM

first truck because you can see the true condition

**68bowtie** · 10-29-2012, 10:30 PM

Original#1!
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AirSpeed · 10-29-2012, 10:48 PM

Definately the first one! You don't want to inherit someone else's body work. Who knows what's under the paint of the second one, it could be 20 gallons of bondo and a bunch of rust. At least with the first one you know what you're getting!
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Ghostryder79 · 10-30-2012, 05:16 PM

That seems to be the direction I'm leaning. I don't expect perfect, but this truck seems to have more potential.

SS Tim · 10-30-2012, 06:50 PM

Door #1

Ghostryder79 · 11-03-2012, 11:44 PM

Purchased truck number 1 today. Will be at my house tomorrow.

71sierragrande · 11-04-2012, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghostryder79

Purchased truck number 1 today. Will be at my house tomorrow.

I say truck #2....just kidding. #1 sounds a ton better to me. If you do a restoration in the future, uncut doors can still be found at reasonable prices. Sounds like a cool truck, have fun!

Ghostryder79 · 11-04-2012, 12:02 AM

Thank you. Goal is to get the thing street ready and reliable, and see where it goes from there.

71sierragrande · 11-04-2012, 01:03 AM

Oh, and another thing I forgot to mention... I have a '68 chevy C20 (Orig. 327/400)parts truck that I bought for body panels mostly. Let me know if you need anything off it(side moldings are pretty good).

1972RedNeck · 11-04-2012, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghostryder79

Purchased truck number 1 today. Will be at my house tomorrow.

Ghostryder79 · 11-04-2012, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71sierragrande

Oh, and another thing I forgot to mention... I have a '68 chevy C20 (Orig. 327/400)parts truck that I bought for body panels mostly. Let me know if you need anything off it(side moldings are pretty good).

Awesome. Thank you! I'll be in touch then. Gotta do a run through so i can get it roadworthy and reliable.

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Originally Posted by 1972RedNeck

Yes, yes...I know. Soon...

Ghostryder79 · 11-04-2012, 05:21 PM

Pictures for those asking. From my phone, so be gentle. Can't really complain. Typical issues, but running small block and working TH400 are probably worth more than what I paid.

black_sheep454 · 11-04-2012, 05:24 PM

I like it, I'd try to clean all that black paint off and buff it up
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Ghostryder79 · 11-04-2012, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by black_sheep454

I like it, I'd try to clean all that black paint off and buff it up
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Thank you. First step is to get it street ready and reliable. Then looks. Function takes precedence

10-29-2012, 04:07 PM	#3
flushdrew Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Grand Island, Nebraska Posts: 22	Re: What would you buy? truck 1. 350. power steering. no frightening bondo... offer them $1500 first. then see what happens. worst they can say is no. __________________ Drew "the big island" - in nebraska 1970 Chevy CST-10 get a bigger hammer

10-29-2012, 04:12 PM	#4
big bad orange Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 187	Re: What would you buy? first truck because you can see the true condition __________________ just like that old Johnny Cash song. "One piece at a time and I am go na make an old C10 mine a look at all your faces when I drive through your town"

10-29-2012, 10:30 PM	#5
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,801	Re: What would you buy? Original#1! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Thank you all so far you are angels!! Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

10-29-2012, 10:48 PM	#6
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: What would you buy? Definately the first one! You don't want to inherit someone else's body work. Who knows what's under the paint of the second one, it could be 20 gallons of bondo and a bunch of rust. At least with the first one you know what you're getting! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/aaronhero/

10-30-2012, 05:16 PM	#7
Ghostryder79 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SV, AZ Posts: 86	Re: What would you buy? That seems to be the direction I'm leaning. I don't expect perfect, but this truck seems to have more potential.

10-29-2012, 03:28 PM	#1
Ghostryder79 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SV, AZ Posts: 86	What would you buy? So, I'm looking into getting my own truck, preferably something driveable, while I plan what direction I want to go. I have come across two 68 Longbeds (longbed so I can haul the motorcycle to track days ). The trucks: Truck #1: 1968 C/10 Custom 350/TH400 (Original engine was 327, replaced with a 383 that spun a bearing, replaced with 350) Factory air Holes in body from where factory molding was removed Lowered Power Steering Seats in serviceable condition, out of what I surmise is a mid 80s chevy van (buckets, console) Surface rust as expected, body straight with original paint. Standard potential problem areas (rockers, etc.) Holes cut in interior of doors for speakers Truck 2: 1968 C/10 Wood bed 250 I6 4 on the floor newly reupholstered factory seat. Repainted Rocker panel rust covered in bondo when painted. wood bed needs replaced. No A/C Straight body (haven't had chance to verify what repairs have been made) Both asking $2k. My question is this: which would YOU go for, and how much would you offer? I'm torn between the two. Looking for all inputs and opinions. Please help...

10-29-2012, 03:41 PM	#2
robzilla Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: castlegar,b.c Posts: 277	Re: What would you buy? i say truck 1! i like a larger engine. look to swap out the seats to an old bench. power steering is nice to have

10-30-2012, 06:50 PM	#8
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: What would you buy? Door #1 __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

11-03-2012, 11:44 PM	#9
Ghostryder79 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SV, AZ Posts: 86	Re: What would you buy? Purchased truck number 1 today. Will be at my house tomorrow.

11-04-2012, 12:02 AM	#11
Ghostryder79 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SV, AZ Posts: 86	Re: What would you buy? Thank you. Goal is to get the thing street ready and reliable, and see where it goes from there.

11-04-2012, 01:03 AM	#12
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: What would you buy? Oh, and another thing I forgot to mention... I have a '68 chevy C20 (Orig. 327/400)parts truck that I bought for body panels mostly. Let me know if you need anything off it(side moldings are pretty good). __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto

11-04-2012, 05:21 PM	#15
Ghostryder79 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SV, AZ Posts: 86	Re: What would you buy? Pictures for those asking. From my phone, so be gentle. Can't really complain. Typical issues, but running small block and working TH400 are probably worth more than what I paid. Attached Images

11-04-2012, 05:24 PM	#16
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: What would you buy? I like it, I'd try to clean all that black paint off and buff it up 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



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