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gerry giordano · 09-15-2003, 03:27 PM

In doing some homework, preparing to purchase 67-72, it has occurred to me that I may need to look out of state for a good truck. That may mean having to purchase one without necessarily seeing it or being sure enough about a vehicle that it's worth a long trip to look at it. I suppose it would be easy if I were able to afford a certifiable "show quality" item but I'm more in the market for a "4" or "5" level (from Standrad Catalog). Any tips or suggestions on scoping things out long distance would be apprciated.

Thank you

**COBALT** · 09-15-2003, 03:33 PM

Where are you from? Your location isn't in your profile under your name.

Charlie Coleman · 09-15-2003, 03:34 PM

Get as many pictures as possible. Ask specific questions. Most everyone on this board is honest. But remember a 10 to someone else may only be an 8 to you. In the pictures, look for rust in common areas. Decide up front what you are looking for and what your willing to spend. Trucks vary in price depending on region. Look to the west and south for rust free original trucks. Post what your looking for and ask people to respond. Take your time and good luck.

smokekiki · 09-15-2003, 03:34 PM

You could ask someone on this board if they are close to the truck you are looking at.Ask the owner for pics.Go to www.cctol.com they have a service that advertises with them that will look at a vehicle and do a check on it for you.Starts at $350 I think.Where are you located?

gerry giordano · 09-15-2003, 03:35 PM

Arizona.

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Originally posted by COBALT
Where are you from? Your location isn't in your profile under your name.

**COBALT** · 09-15-2003, 03:38 PM

Arizona has tons of trucks. Send a PM to Desert Rat, and maybe look around for other members who are from Arizona...

Charlie Coleman · 09-15-2003, 03:42 PM

68 suburban has two for sale right now.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=68395

smokekiki · 09-15-2003, 04:10 PM

I forgot,welcome to the board.Don't take this the wrong way,but,you are in the part of the contry where I went to get my trucks!Try to find a rust free or close to it truck around the northeast.

gerry giordano · 09-15-2003, 04:21 PM

True enough AZ and the west is the place to be. I haven't been looking very long and mostly in things like "Truck Trader." I'm surprised at the number of people with ads out there that don't return calls! The state is big (OK not like Texas) I'd only go to a place like Tucson or Yuma county or a state or two over if I thought I had a pretty sure thing out there. If I lived in the Northwest, I'd probably think "This guy's pretty jaded!" Appreciate your response!

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Originally posted by smokekiki
I forgot,welcome to the board.Don't take this the wrong way,but,you are in the part of the contry where I went to get my trucks!Try to find a rust free or close to it truck around the northeast.

68 Suburban · 09-15-2003, 06:08 PM

Gerry, are you in Phoenix? I don't think you need to go far to find a decent truck. I see 10-20 of them a day. Good luck.

ELKINS178 · 09-15-2003, 09:34 PM

i am selling a 72 swb fleetside truck on ebay. new cabcorners and everything only little rust in the tailgate item #on ebay is 2432980812

09-15-2003, 03:27 PM	#1
gerry giordano Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 44	looking out of state In doing some homework, preparing to purchase 67-72, it has occurred to me that I may need to look out of state for a good truck. That may mean having to purchase one without necessarily seeing it or being sure enough about a vehicle that it's worth a long trip to look at it. I suppose it would be easy if I were able to afford a certifiable "show quality" item but I'm more in the market for a "4" or "5" level (from Standrad Catalog). Any tips or suggestions on scoping things out long distance would be apprciated. Thank you

09-15-2003, 03:33 PM	#2
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Where are you from? Your location isn't in your profile under your name. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

09-15-2003, 03:34 PM	#4
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	You could ask someone on this board if they are close to the truck you are looking at.Ask the owner for pics.Go to www.cctol.com they have a service that advertises with them that will look at a vehicle and do a check on it for you.Starts at $350 I think.Where are you located? __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

09-15-2003, 03:38 PM	#6
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Arizona has tons of trucks. Send a PM to Desert Rat, and maybe look around for other members who are from Arizona... __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

09-15-2003, 04:10 PM	#8
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	I forgot,welcome to the board.Don't take this the wrong way,but,you are in the part of the contry where I went to get my trucks!Try to find a rust free or close to it truck around the northeast. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

09-15-2003, 03:34 PM	#3
Charlie Coleman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Franktown, CO. USA Posts: 533	Get as many pictures as possible. Ask specific questions. Most everyone on this board is honest. But remember a 10 to someone else may only be an 8 to you. In the pictures, look for rust in common areas. Decide up front what you are looking for and what your willing to spend. Trucks vary in price depending on region. Look to the west and south for rust free original trucks. Post what your looking for and ask people to respond. Take your time and good luck.

09-15-2003, 03:42 PM	#7
Charlie Coleman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Franktown, CO. USA Posts: 533	68 suburban has two for sale right now. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=68395

09-15-2003, 06:08 PM	#10
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Gerry, are you in Phoenix? I don't think you need to go far to find a decent truck. I see 10-20 of them a day. Good luck. __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

09-15-2003, 09:34 PM	#11
ELKINS178 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: ROGERSVILLE, TN Posts: 11	i am selling a 72 swb fleetside truck on ebay. new cabcorners and everything only little rust in the tailgate item #on ebay is 2432980812 __________________ HEATH ELKINS



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