Just my crybaby rant... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Zane M · 01-19-2013, 02:16 AM

These trucks aren't rare, and there should literally be a few million(at least a few thousand in my area).
But now that I need a NP208 for my Turbo 400 of course they are now like unicorns.

That is all. I know, "Cool Story Bro", but I just had to vent to someone who would understand the lingo. My wife just looks at me with a glazed look in her eyes.

cory d · 01-19-2013, 02:18 AM

its like finding a unkinked 73-80 hood or rust free core support when you need it

bucannon · 01-19-2013, 05:23 AM

its not hard to find until you need it. Then once you have it 3 more become available for a better deal.

This is life haha

Damon23 · 01-19-2013, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by bucannon

its not hard to find until you need it. Then once you have it 3 more become available for a better deal.

This is life haha

True Dat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I shopped for a truck for a month. Pickings were slim. Bought one and since then I've seen 3 others, newer, better shape with things on them that I would have wanted. I think this is listed in Murphy's law somewhere.

**old Rusty C10** · 01-19-2013, 09:46 AM

check for people who have military surplus they are in the CUCVs and a lot of the parts are being auctioned off....I know a guy in NJ shipping would be a killer tho

Zane M · 01-19-2013, 10:42 AM

Thanks Rusty for the tip.
Yeah, the issue isn't so much that they aren't out there, its just that shipping is brutal.

wwj75c30 · 01-19-2013, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by cory d

its like finding a unkinked 73-80 hood or rust free core support when you need it

i have both laying around lol

86c20 · 01-19-2013, 10:29 PM

it was the same way when i got my diesel. had been loooking for one with this for ops. diesel 4x4 one ton with air. got all that for a ok price then not 3 days later one comes up but it was a silverodo with every thing in it. mine custom delux and for the same price. lol always the way

ol'blazer · 01-20-2013, 12:59 AM

the worst is when you need something that you had in the past and sold for cheap or even worst, threw away!

andrewmp6 · 01-20-2013, 02:33 AM

Or you misplace it give up buy it and find the one you lost days later.

01-19-2013, 02:16 AM	#1
Zane M Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 706	Just my crybaby rant... These trucks aren't rare, and there should literally be a few million(at least a few thousand in my area). But now that I need a NP208 for my Turbo 400 of course they are now like unicorns. That is all. I know, "Cool Story Bro", but I just had to vent to someone who would understand the lingo. My wife just looks at me with a glazed look in her eyes.

01-19-2013, 02:18 AM	#2
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: Just my crybaby rant... its like finding a unkinked 73-80 hood or rust free core support when you need it __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

01-19-2013, 05:23 AM	#3
bucannon Salty Sailor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 603	Re: Just my crybaby rant... its not hard to find until you need it. Then once you have it 3 more become available for a better deal. This is life haha __________________ 86 c-10 Custom Deluxe Savannah, Georgia

01-19-2013, 09:46 AM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Just my crybaby rant... check for people who have military surplus they are in the CUCVs and a lot of the parts are being auctioned off....I know a guy in NJ shipping would be a killer tho __________________ 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!!

01-19-2013, 10:42 AM	#6
Zane M Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 706	Re: Just my crybaby rant... Thanks Rusty for the tip. Yeah, the issue isn't so much that they aren't out there, its just that shipping is brutal.

01-19-2013, 10:29 PM	#8
86c20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: edgartown mass Posts: 852	Re: Just my crybaby rant... it was the same way when i got my diesel. had been loooking for one with this for ops. diesel 4x4 one ton with air. got all that for a ok price then not 3 days later one comes up but it was a silverodo with every thing in it. mine custom delux and for the same price. lol always the way __________________ 1986 c20 "the hillbilly" 350 sm465 3.42gears 21mpg at 70mph 1985 k30 "the ice cream truck from hell" no rust az truck 197-8??? c30 "ramp truck" 454 1978 monte carlo 350 350th with 2.73 gears. no rust. sc car

01-20-2013, 12:59 AM	#9
ol'blazer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: edmonton alberta Posts: 422	Re: Just my crybaby rant... the worst is when you need something that you had in the past and sold for cheap or even worst, threw away! __________________ Tyler ------------------------------------------------------ 1980 2wd blazer 1985 k10 diesel truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652276 1987 wrangler 4x4 build-http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663784

01-20-2013, 02:33 AM	#10
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Just my crybaby rant... Or you misplace it give up buy it and find the one you lost days later.



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