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Blue_71 · 08-30-2003, 12:15 AM

ive been really concidering when i get my 2wd running, take the 4x4 back down to frame, then do the frame up right. once i get that done, get the 2wd's body fixed and painted, and put the complete 2wd body on the 4x4 frame, and have one really nice truck instead of trying to restore 2.... what would you do?

also, im having title problems witht he 4x4..... kinda hard to explain but if anyoen really wants to know ill post it

1971 Cheyenne · 08-30-2003, 12:41 AM

Concentrate on one!

Juist my no sense

krazy_texan · 08-30-2003, 12:43 AM

i say get one where it is a dependible driver and then restore the othe and after the restoration, restore the other

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-30-2003, 10:53 AM

I got three truck's so who am I to say..

Blackhawkdc · 08-30-2003, 01:13 PM

I agree with krazy_texan, keep both, but concentrate on one at a time. Get the 2wd fixed up as a good daily driver, then tear into the 4x4 and do you're best job on that one, then when the 4x4 is finished, go back and take care of the 2wd. Just concentrate on one at a time.

Longhorn Man · 08-30-2003, 11:44 PM

Junk that 4X4...I mean, you fell through the friggen floor man!
J/K...I say get the 2 wheel drive running dependable...even if it means useing that 305 sh!t box of an engine, and then build up the 4X4.
What kind of B.S. they giving you with your title?

1969 GMC · 08-31-2003, 01:52 AM

2!!!!

I know money is always tight especially in the teenage years, but to have more than 1 is cool. The way I look at it, trucks are a hobby, and you have a nice collection. Just make sure to concentrate on one at a time. I myself am considering buying another 67-72 now that I have my college loans taken care of and have some extra cash to toss around. Good luck!

Hotrod70C10 · 08-31-2003, 02:44 AM

Keep them, That way you can tear into one of them and get it done. I wish I had a second truck, everything would be a lot easier if I didn't have to worry about getting it back on the road in the next day or two after doing some repairs/updates.

SEVEND2 · 08-31-2003, 05:54 AM

work on one at a time, if title problems concern you you can work on the cleared title, leave the other for now, and you can still work on the title issue

Blue_71 · 09-01-2003, 08:59 PM

it wouldnt the 4x4 i fell through the cab, it was the cab i was going to use on it untill i found shoody body work

2wd runs good, really nothing wrong with it mechanically... i just prefer 4x4

one reason i was thinking of making just one sweet truck is because #1- money, and #2- my dad is plannin on trading his ford (blown head or intake gasket---79K miles 1997 F-150 V6) and either gettign him a new truck or a reliable one for me to drive, so i dont have a real reason to have 2 other then just to have them..

now on the title thing, the guy's name on the title is raymond, well ol raymond sold the truck to a guy, the dude never had it switched to his name... then guy sold it to guy 2, then i bought it.. well its still in raymond's name, and the seller line on the back is signed with his signature, BUT its not notorized.. i took it to the court house, and they looked at it, looked in there lil book deal, and said oklahoma required a notory (oklahoma title)... so i have to get a bill of sale saying it was sold to me for X dollars.... i dotn even know if this guy is still alive!! so there is no way for me to get his signature notorized or a bill of sale... they said without it i cant put it in my name

**old Rusty C10** · 09-01-2003, 09:05 PM

why dont ya try to write a letter to the guy in oklahoma this raymond character and tell him your problem and see if he will notarize the bill of sale for ya ya never know unless ya try

1971 Cheyenne · 09-01-2003, 09:15 PM

Well if the Title thing turns out to not work, I would just get a 4x4 bare frame, paint it, and start swapping stuff from your truck onto the frame.
My no sense

View Poll Results: build 2 or 1?
keep both trucks and restore them	16	55.17%
make one very sweet 3/4 ton 4x4	13	44.83%
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08-30-2003, 12:43 AM	#3
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	i say get one where it is a dependible driver and then restore the othe and after the restoration, restore the other __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

08-30-2003, 10:53 AM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	I got three truck's so who am I to say.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-30-2003, 01:13 PM	#5
Blackhawkdc 440 american Horses Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Anoka, MN USA Posts: 470	I agree with krazy_texan, keep both, but concentrate on one at a time. Get the 2wd fixed up as a good daily driver, then tear into the 4x4 and do you're best job on that one, then when the 4x4 is finished, go back and take care of the 2wd. Just concentrate on one at a time. __________________ Seth Petro 1969 Chev Short Step 425hp 350, TH400, big tires, fast truck 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 1991 Saturn SL1 - gas mileage! (and free) 1977 Buick LeSabre - for sale May America bless God, and may God bless America

08-31-2003, 01:52 AM	#7
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	2!!!! I know money is always tight especially in the teenage years, but to have more than 1 is cool. The way I look at it, trucks are a hobby, and you have a nice collection. Just make sure to concentrate on one at a time. I myself am considering buying another 67-72 now that I have my college loans taken care of and have some extra cash to toss around. Good luck! __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

08-30-2003, 12:41 AM	#2
1971 Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,480	Concentrate on one! Juist my no sense __________________ Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed

08-30-2003, 11:44 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Junk that 4X4...I mean, you fell through the friggen floor man! J/K...I say get the 2 wheel drive running dependable...even if it means useing that 305 sh!t box of an engine, and then build up the 4X4. What kind of B.S. they giving you with your title?

08-31-2003, 02:44 AM	#8
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	Keep them, That way you can tear into one of them and get it done. I wish I had a second truck, everything would be a lot easier if I didn't have to worry about getting it back on the road in the next day or two after doing some repairs/updates. __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

08-31-2003, 05:54 AM	#9
SEVEND2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Menifee, Calif, USA Posts: 2,145	work on one at a time, if title problems concern you you can work on the cleared title, leave the other for now, and you can still work on the title issue __________________ With a 1972 Chevy Custom-10 Long bed w/350cid th350, (under-construction). Progress on truck so far (follow link): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=51051 and stage 2 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=58132 ~ "Why couldn't you have just put the bunny back in the box?" ~

09-01-2003, 08:59 PM	#10
Blue_71 Bloo Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Barren County Kentucky Posts: 6,283	it wouldnt the 4x4 i fell through the cab, it was the cab i was going to use on it untill i found shoody body work 2wd runs good, really nothing wrong with it mechanically... i just prefer 4x4 one reason i was thinking of making just one sweet truck is because #1- money, and #2- my dad is plannin on trading his ford (blown head or intake gasket---79K miles 1997 F-150 V6) and either gettign him a new truck or a reliable one for me to drive, so i dont have a real reason to have 2 other then just to have them.. now on the title thing, the guy's name on the title is raymond, well ol raymond sold the truck to a guy, the dude never had it switched to his name... then guy sold it to guy 2, then i bought it.. well its still in raymond's name, and the seller line on the back is signed with his signature, BUT its not notorized.. i took it to the court house, and they looked at it, looked in there lil book deal, and said oklahoma required a notory (oklahoma title)... so i have to get a bill of sale saying it was sold to me for X dollars.... i dotn even know if this guy is still alive!! so there is no way for me to get his signature notorized or a bill of sale... they said without it i cant put it in my name

09-01-2003, 09:05 PM	#11
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	why dont ya try to write a letter to the guy in oklahoma this raymond character and tell him your problem and see if he will notarize the bill of sale for ya ya never know unless ya try __________________ 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!!

09-01-2003, 09:15 PM	#12
1971 Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,480	Well if the Title thing turns out to not work, I would just get a 4x4 bare frame, paint it, and start swapping stuff from your truck onto the frame. My no sense __________________ Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed



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