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RON WOODGEARD · 03-09-2004, 01:04 PM

I am highly contemplating selling everything I have for my truck.. With the two Grandsons and Grandma, It just isn't going to work, there's no room in the front of our trucks for four people. I think I'm going to need a Car of some kind to fix up..

Maybe you guys/gals could help me figure out what I can hope to get out of it.
I won't part it, ( unless it was pre sold ) Here's a short list of the partial stuff. I'm keeping the engine, tranny, and stereo stuff, but any extra body parts, etc. will go.

the rear end is factory Chevy, I installed 4:10 Gears, along with an Auburn Heavy Duty Limited slip unit. 4" 6" drop, 2" spindles, 2" springs. It is "C" Sectioned in the rear with a "Flip Kit" The front end was accomplished with a "disc Conversion" kit From Tuckers out of Vegas, It has dropped shocks, It has not seen the road since this work was completed. It still needs the front end aligned. 6 lug Ultra 52 Mag wheels ( tires are also new I'll keep them)
The body has an absolute minimum of rust. Comes with, an Aries, split bench seat, ( really needs recovered) It has a Blazer tank, New Sport Mirrors,new chromed glovebox door, Two sets of Stepside fenders, N.I.B., Bed bolt kit, N.I.B. paintable bed strips, It has a 4" Cowl fiberglass hood on it, with a stock hood to go with it. extra new front pass. fender. New billett Grille, There's a "Lund" fiberglass sun visor. New Factory tinted windshield, Nice A/C dash, much of the A/C stuff,(it's a Non A/C cab) Auto, column, stick column, most of the linkage for both. There's more, I have a more comprehensive list for anyone that would be interested.

What do you think i should realistically ask??? I would be willing to do a trade for the right car, Body for body.

**CPNE** · 03-09-2004, 01:18 PM

This does not address your question, and I'm sure you've though about this, but why not get a burb? Unless you're got your mind set on a car, it sounds like you can retain most of your investment in parts. Unless you find a person with the same "vision" as you, I don't see you coming close to breaking even selling as a "turnkey" project.

My 2 cents, and best of luck. Hope you stay in the truck crowd.

cdowns · 03-09-2004, 01:46 PM

a realistic price for an incomplete project is $1000-$1500

68 Suburban · 03-09-2004, 02:00 PM

Old wagons are cool too, if you are looking to go the car route.

junkyardjohn · 03-09-2004, 03:02 PM

RON -- STOP BY OR GIVE ME A CALL. I'VE GOT A 4WD 72 BLAZER THAT I THINK WILL FILL THE BILL NICELY.

JOHN

**Palf70Step** · 03-09-2004, 03:05 PM

Suburban/Blazer.........

Find one and transfer all the stuff from the pickup to the burb/blazer. Plenty of room for the crew. Sell off the parts you don't use to try and recoop what you invested for the other. I think you would be a bit ahead that way and still have the truck side. Like was already mentioned, project vehicles in piles don't tend to get much in the way of sales because the buyer probably doesn't have the same vision as you.

Alexis · 03-09-2004, 03:22 PM

i say think about a burb or blazer too. Plenty of room and just as cool, even cooler

crazy4chevs · 03-09-2004, 07:32 PM

I think a burb would be the way to go, but wich ever way you decide good luck.

Longhorn Man · 03-09-2004, 07:37 PM

Talk to Neonlarry...he has a burb that needs a tranny and other than that it is ready to roll. He was talking about gtting rid of it the other day. He's in Cali, so it wouldn't be too far for you either.
Long roof trucks are pretty friggen cool IMO.

Longhorn Man · 03-09-2004, 07:38 PM

Oh, and I think his is one of the 'rare 3 door models' too.

1970blazin · 03-09-2004, 07:50 PM

Even tho I like the blazer better than a burb (I am biased

) I think a Burb would be the best thing for you because of the ease of getting in and out of the backseats for the passengers. If Grandma wants to ride in the front and the 2 grandson's want the back seat then a blazer is the way to go. With all of the stuff you have you should be able to find a guy that would trade with you for a nice burb or blazer. A 2 wheel drive blazer or burb is your best bet! Good luck!

neonlarry · 03-09-2004, 09:34 PM

I wasnt planning on selling the burb right away, I am just going to get it running first, then after I fix it up a bit, decided what to do with it.

Longhorn Man · 03-10-2004, 12:48 AM

My bad Travis.

neonlarry · 03-10-2004, 03:10 AM

No problem, when I said that I was rather annoyed with the amout of rust that it has, which I did not see when I bought it. but now that I have it, I am going to fix it up so its driveable, then just use it for a while, and decide later what to do with it.

RON WOODGEARD · 03-10-2004, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 68 Suburban
Old wagons are cool too, if you are looking to go the car route.

Actually . An old wagon has been on my thoughts, Or a Convertible.

Maybe I'll start hitting the used car lots and watching the papers,

I have a 4X4, that's the reason I lowered this old girl in the first place three years ago, Before that I had her raised Three and four inches over stock. And if I have to get rid of it, Then I might as well change completely. A 60's wagon doesn't sound like too bad of an idea....

We'll see what pops up around the corner.

Thanks everyone,,,

Ron

RON WOODGEARD · 03-12-2004, 09:41 PM

I've had my first serious offer on her,,, I was talking to a guy at the casino about it, He wanted to see it, We came by the house and he offered me an Old 69 Scrambler Rambler,, It's in Hobby state also,, (torn down) I used to love putting Chevy Motors into anything I could get my hands on, Maybe another one ?????

To you young innocent types, The Hurst/SC/Rambler, was a Wolf in Sheeps clothing, It was Painted RED/WHITE/BLUE from the factory, Had a Big air Scoop on the Hood, and a 390 hidden under that Scoop,,, It may have been a RAMBLER,

But they really did Kick Butt !!!

This is what they looked like..

**Palf70Step** · 03-12-2004, 10:27 PM

I for one always like the Rambler American. I drove one of the SC Ramblers way back when....390 in that little box.....Butt Kicker to the extreme!!

68 Suburban · 03-13-2004, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by RON WOODGEARD
I've had my first serious offer on her,,, I was talking to a guy at the casino about it, He wanted to see it, We came by the house and he offered me an Old 69 Scrambler Rambler,, It's in Hobby state also,, (torn down) I used to love putting Chevy Motors into anything I could get my hands on, Maybe another one ?????

To you young innocent types, The Hurst/SC/Rambler, was a Wolf in Sheeps clothing, It was Painted RED/WHITE/BLUE from the factory, Had a Big air Scoop on the Hood, and a 390 hidden under that Scoop,,, It may have been a RAMBLER,
But they really did Kick Butt !!!

This is what they looked like..

Those Scramblers are cool and very rare. They can bring a big $$$$$ when they are complete.

03-09-2004, 01:04 PM	#1
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	Think I'm getting out of the truck, Help needed.. I am highly contemplating selling everything I have for my truck.. With the two Grandsons and Grandma, It just isn't going to work, there's no room in the front of our trucks for four people. I think I'm going to need a Car of some kind to fix up.. Maybe you guys/gals could help me figure out what I can hope to get out of it. I won't part it, ( unless it was pre sold ) Here's a short list of the partial stuff. I'm keeping the engine, tranny, and stereo stuff, but any extra body parts, etc. will go. the rear end is factory Chevy, I installed 4:10 Gears, along with an Auburn Heavy Duty Limited slip unit. 4" 6" drop, 2" spindles, 2" springs. It is "C" Sectioned in the rear with a "Flip Kit" The front end was accomplished with a "disc Conversion" kit From Tuckers out of Vegas, It has dropped shocks, It has not seen the road since this work was completed. It still needs the front end aligned. 6 lug Ultra 52 Mag wheels ( tires are also new I'll keep them) The body has an absolute minimum of rust. Comes with, an Aries, split bench seat, ( really needs recovered) It has a Blazer tank, New Sport Mirrors,new chromed glovebox door, Two sets of Stepside fenders, N.I.B., Bed bolt kit, N.I.B. paintable bed strips, It has a 4" Cowl fiberglass hood on it, with a stock hood to go with it. extra new front pass. fender. New billett Grille, There's a "Lund" fiberglass sun visor. New Factory tinted windshield, Nice A/C dash, much of the A/C stuff,(it's a Non A/C cab) Auto, column, stick column, most of the linkage for both. There's more, I have a more comprehensive list for anyone that would be interested. What do you think i should realistically ask??? I would be willing to do a trade for the right car, Body for body.

03-09-2004, 01:18 PM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	This does not address your question, and I'm sure you've though about this, but why not get a burb? Unless you're got your mind set on a car, it sounds like you can retain most of your investment in parts. Unless you find a person with the same "vision" as you, I don't see you coming close to breaking even selling as a "turnkey" project. My 2 cents, and best of luck. Hope you stay in the truck crowd. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

03-09-2004, 01:46 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	a realistic price for an incomplete project is $1000-$1500 __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-09-2004, 02:00 PM	#4
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Old wagons are cool too, if you are looking to go the car route. __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

03-09-2004, 03:02 PM	#5
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	RON -- STOP BY OR GIVE ME A CALL. I'VE GOT A 4WD 72 BLAZER THAT I THINK WILL FILL THE BILL NICELY. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

03-09-2004, 03:05 PM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Suburban/Blazer......... Find one and transfer all the stuff from the pickup to the burb/blazer. Plenty of room for the crew. Sell off the parts you don't use to try and recoop what you invested for the other. I think you would be a bit ahead that way and still have the truck side. Like was already mentioned, project vehicles in piles don't tend to get much in the way of sales because the buyer probably doesn't have the same vision as you. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-09-2004, 03:22 PM	#7
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	i say think about a burb or blazer too. Plenty of room and just as cool, even cooler

03-09-2004, 07:32 PM	#8
crazy4chevs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Des Moines WA. (Kent, area) Posts: 668	I think a burb would be the way to go, but wich ever way you decide good luck. __________________ 70 chev c10 swb fleet 72 grill, sb 400, 2/4 drop. 68 chev c10 swb fleet Early classic 4/6 drop with 4wheel disc brakes 9"rear 67-8 buckets tilt and A/C Classic GM Truck Club of Washington .

03-09-2004, 07:37 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Talk to Neonlarry...he has a burb that needs a tranny and other than that it is ready to roll. He was talking about gtting rid of it the other day. He's in Cali, so it wouldn't be too far for you either. Long roof trucks are pretty friggen cool IMO.

03-09-2004, 07:38 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Oh, and I think his is one of the 'rare 3 door models' too.

03-09-2004, 07:50 PM	#11
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	Even tho I like the blazer better than a burb (I am biased ) I think a Burb would be the best thing for you because of the ease of getting in and out of the backseats for the passengers. If Grandma wants to ride in the front and the 2 grandson's want the back seat then a blazer is the way to go. With all of the stuff you have you should be able to find a guy that would trade with you for a nice burb or blazer. A 2 wheel drive blazer or burb is your best bet! Good luck! __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale Last edited by 1970blazin; 03-09-2004 at 08:03 PM.

03-09-2004, 09:34 PM	#12
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	I wasnt planning on selling the burb right away, I am just going to get it running first, then after I fix it up a bit, decided what to do with it. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

03-10-2004, 12:48 AM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	My bad Travis.

03-10-2004, 03:10 AM	#14
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	No problem, when I said that I was rather annoyed with the amout of rust that it has, which I did not see when I bought it. but now that I have it, I am going to fix it up so its driveable, then just use it for a while, and decide later what to do with it. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

03-12-2004, 09:41 PM	#16
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	I've had my first serious offer on her,,, I was talking to a guy at the casino about it, He wanted to see it, We came by the house and he offered me an Old 69 Scrambler Rambler,, It's in Hobby state also,, (torn down) I used to love putting Chevy Motors into anything I could get my hands on, Maybe another one ????? To you young innocent types, The Hurst/SC/Rambler, was a Wolf in Sheeps clothing, It was Painted RED/WHITE/BLUE from the factory, Had a Big air Scoop on the Hood, and a 390 hidden under that Scoop,,, It may have been a RAMBLER, But they really did Kick Butt !!! This is what they looked like.. Attached Images



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03-12-2004, 10:27 PM	#17
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	I for one always like the Rambler American. I drove one of the SC Ramblers way back when....390 in that little box.....Butt Kicker to the extreme!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

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