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landshark · 09-29-2003, 10:37 PM

Hello there new member here with a few questions. My brother in law found this 72 swb with a 327 in it the truck is primered and in good running condition Im intrested in buying it but what should I look for when I go look at it. thanks

72shadetree · 09-29-2003, 10:49 PM

welcome from va.if its primered i would go over with a magnet look at the rockers/cab supports/cab corners/around windshield and the fiirewall.since its a swb check the frame in the rear to make sure its not a lwb cut down to a swb.its not a problem if its done right but if i was buying a swb then i would want a true swb

Jemost 72 · 09-30-2003, 03:01 AM

What's the asking price and what part of Texas are u in(might get a member to look at it with u).
I'm showing a '72 C-10 came with a 250,307,350,or 400(correct me if I'm wrong) so it may not be an original engine.
In addition to rust, look for everything not working or missing, then price those parts with the vendors to see a ballpark of what u will be spending.
Beware! These trucks are addictive $

Welcome to the board!

sameyrasmea72 · 09-30-2003, 03:22 AM

I think Jemost 72 is correct on the 327. I think 68 was the last yr for the 327 in a truck. But the 327 is a very good engine imo. What kind of $$$$ does he want for the truck? And I would ask him why is he selling the truck.

SEVEND2 · 09-30-2003, 03:38 AM

First off Welcome to the Boards, glad to have new members all the time!

Run your hands over the truck body, see if any rust around where Shadetree mentioned. Also see if we can have any memers that are near him, maybe can help him out in the inspection and etc on it!!

landshark · 09-30-2003, 05:30 PM

Well the truck is by corpus christi and Im in houston so It will be awhile before I go down there and look at it. He works with the guy sellling and he just bought some kind of blazer as his new project so he is getting rid of it. He is asking 800 so if its a little rough with the extra money I can buy replacement parts. As far as the 327 I dont mind Im not gonna restore it to original its gonna be some sort of custom. thanx again

sameyrasmea72 · 09-30-2003, 07:47 PM

Is it a step or fleet? A nice short fleet box is worth close to 800 by its self.

landshark · 09-30-2003, 08:15 PM

Its a fleet, The more I talk about it the more I want the truck without even seeing it. But IM on call this weekend and cant leave town So Im just here suffering just thinking what shape its really in.

sameyrasmea72 · 09-30-2003, 08:32 PM

I would put out a "calling all Corpus Christi Members" post and see if you could find a member who would go take a look at it for you. Doesn't sound like that deal will last long at all!!!!!!

If I wasn't 13 hours away I would go take a look at it for you. I would probably end up saying naw you don't want this truck.

Just kidding I would not steal it from you.

09-29-2003, 10:37 PM	#1
landshark Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: tx Posts: 3	1972 c10 Hello there new member here with a few questions. My brother in law found this 72 swb with a 327 in it the truck is primered and in good running condition Im intrested in buying it but what should I look for when I go look at it. thanks

09-29-2003, 10:49 PM	#2
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	welcome from va.if its primered i would go over with a magnet look at the rockers/cab supports/cab corners/around windshield and the fiirewall.since its a swb check the frame in the rear to make sure its not a lwb cut down to a swb.its not a problem if its done right but if i was buying a swb then i would want a true swb __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

09-30-2003, 03:01 AM	#3
Jemost 72 Southern Bowties Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 240	What's the asking price and what part of Texas are u in(might get a member to look at it with u). I'm showing a '72 C-10 came with a 250,307,350,or 400(correct me if I'm wrong) so it may not be an original engine. In addition to rust, look for everything not working or missing, then price those parts with the vendors to see a ballpark of what u will be spending. Beware! These trucks are addictive $ Welcome to the board! __________________ 1972 Cheyenne 350/350

09-30-2003, 03:22 AM	#4
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	I think Jemost 72 is correct on the 327. I think 68 was the last yr for the 327 in a truck. But the 327 is a very good engine imo. What kind of $$$$ does he want for the truck? And I would ask him why is he selling the truck. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

09-30-2003, 03:38 AM	#5
SEVEND2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Menifee, Calif, USA Posts: 2,145	First off Welcome to the Boards, glad to have new members all the time! Run your hands over the truck body, see if any rust around where Shadetree mentioned. Also see if we can have any memers that are near him, maybe can help him out in the inspection and etc on it!! __________________ 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?" ~

09-30-2003, 05:30 PM	#6
landshark Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: tx Posts: 3	Well the truck is by corpus christi and Im in houston so It will be awhile before I go down there and look at it. He works with the guy sellling and he just bought some kind of blazer as his new project so he is getting rid of it. He is asking 800 so if its a little rough with the extra money I can buy replacement parts. As far as the 327 I dont mind Im not gonna restore it to original its gonna be some sort of custom. thanx again

09-30-2003, 07:47 PM	#7
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Is it a step or fleet? A nice short fleet box is worth close to 800 by its self.

09-30-2003, 08:15 PM	#8
landshark Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: tx Posts: 3	Its a fleet, The more I talk about it the more I want the truck without even seeing it. But IM on call this weekend and cant leave town So Im just here suffering just thinking what shape its really in.

09-30-2003, 08:32 PM	#9
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	I would put out a "calling all Corpus Christi Members" post and see if you could find a member who would go take a look at it for you. Doesn't sound like that deal will last long at all!!!!!! If I wasn't 13 hours away I would go take a look at it for you. I would probably end up saying naw you don't want this truck. Just kidding I would not steal it from you.



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