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**CC69Rat** · 11-23-2011, 03:07 PM

I couldn't agree more. It will cost a lot more to fix rust than anything. Regardless of options, I'd start there. Get a good solid body to start, or (like I did) find someone that has already fixed the rust and ate the cost

and just build it up from there. Complete truck or shell, the first thing I look for is rust regardless of price. It can cost $3-4k in metal work to pay someone to do it. I bought my truck for less than the metal work would have cost and/or basically got the truck for free.

If it has the features you want, at that point it's just less you'll have to spend later on.

Are you referring to different ways to add Power Brakes, Disc, AC, etc. .. or strictly original pieces? Ex. a CPP Disc conversion kit or 71-72 swap? 73-87 swap? There's a couple different ways to accomplish the things you've mentioned. Air cab vs. Vintage Air system.

.. etc. Just food for thought.

11-23-2011, 03:07 PM	#3
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: Looking for more input on my first 67-72 I couldn't agree more. It will cost a lot more to fix rust than anything. Regardless of options, I'd start there. Get a good solid body to start, or (like I did) find someone that has already fixed the rust and ate the cost and just build it up from there. Complete truck or shell, the first thing I look for is rust regardless of price. It can cost $3-4k in metal work to pay someone to do it. I bought my truck for less than the metal work would have cost and/or basically got the truck for free. If it has the features you want, at that point it's just less you'll have to spend later on. Are you referring to different ways to add Power Brakes, Disc, AC, etc. .. or strictly original pieces? Ex. a CPP Disc conversion kit or 71-72 swap? 73-87 swap? There's a couple different ways to accomplish the things you've mentioned. Air cab vs. Vintage Air system. .. etc. Just food for thought. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)