Gotta have a C-10... Help - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LakeAnna · 10-24-2011, 05:37 PM

I've been around a few of these trucks (my dad has a 72 3500 work truck). I want a c-10 71 or 72 that is in decent shape. I realize it's the same age as me so it's not going to be perfect for sure. I've not had any luck finding anything here in Virginia so I turned to ebay and other sources like hemmings.

My budget for a truck to get started with is around 5 grand. I plan to restore and make it a nice driver. What should I look for when purchasing? I've got time and a great area to work on it so I'm ready to jump in...

Thanks for any advice

Chris-

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UPDATE!! Pictures posted on page two... The search is over and now the fun really starts.

dmwphoto · 10-24-2011, 05:46 PM

have you been looking at craigslist? I see decent buys on there from time to time. Been thinking of putting my 71 up for sale but I am well out of your budget. I will keep an eye out and send you a link if I see something.

Longhorn Man · 10-24-2011, 06:15 PM

buy a $3500 clean body truck from the deserts of the southwestern US and spend the rest to ship it home. You will be $$$$$$$$$ ahead. Paint and body work (rust) will be the #1 cost of a restoration. For 5 grand, I would expect to be able to fly to so-cal, buy one, drive it home, and have some cash left over.

LakeAnna · 10-24-2011, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dmwphoto

have you been looking at craigslist? I see decent buys on there from time to time. Been thinking of putting my 71 up for sale but I am well out of your budget. I will keep an eye out and send you a link if I see something.

I have not looked on Craigslist... maybe the only place I didn't try so far. I guess I should say also I want a short bed. If you find anything down in your area please let me know.

What truck do you have? I might need to change my budget...

dmwphoto · 10-24-2011, 07:00 PM

I will dig thru craigslist ads and see what I can find. Mine is a long bed.

dmwphoto · 10-24-2011, 07:07 PM

here is a stepside ad I just found
http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/2619468684.html

**N2TRUX** · 10-24-2011, 07:09 PM

Longhorn Man is spot on. Your biggest expense in restoring an old truck is normally body and paint. You can save a LOT of money and future grief by purchasing one that is as rust free as possible. If you can find one thats already painted thats even better, but be very careful and have the paint professionally inspected before you buy.

If you can't find rust free in your region, look in areas that don't salt their roads.

69C-owner · 10-24-2011, 07:13 PM

Try www.govdeals.com, never know what you might find, works similar to ebay
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PanelDeland · 10-24-2011, 07:16 PM

Don't leave LWB or 3/4 tons out in your search.Read thru some of the build threads on here and see what it takes to shorten/convert one.You will probably be money ahead to get closer to what you want but as stated"Rust Free is your friend".The best advice is what they said

"Go west young man"

Gokart Mozart · 10-24-2011, 08:23 PM

There's http://www.searchtempest.com/ search the whole country at once

1971 c10 http://www.searchtempest.com/results...sk=&subcat=cta

1972 c10 http://www.searchtempest.com/results...sk=&subcat=cta

dmwphoto · 10-24-2011, 08:28 PM

great search tip!

LakeAnna · 10-24-2011, 09:13 PM

Yes, searchtempest thingy worked great... couple not so far away.

Thanks!

ChumBucket · 10-24-2011, 10:53 PM

Agree with above response...I was in your shoes about 3 months ago.

I had been really looking hard for about 3 months (craigslist, ebay, side of the road, others) and had all but given up on getting what I wanted which at the time was just a "nice" SWB. I very quickly discovered that the price difference b/w "nice" and "a pile of junk" was about $6-7K. And the ones that were barely within my budget ($5-6K) had a lot of things that I KNEW I was going to have to change or things that I would not/could not be happy with.

I was about to drop the whole idea of getting one of these trucks when I saw a LWB getting gas one day. Well one thing led to another and after a lot of discussing and looking at this forum, I expanded my search to include LWB.

A week later I drove home in my "almost" perfect truck. '69 LWB with my favorite paint scheme for these trucks, the white/blue/white/blue, it had a 3 year old 350 crate, a 4 speed on the floor and best of all.....NO RUST on the important stuff.

To make the point somebody said earlier, if you've got the space and tools to do the work, DO NOT BE AFRAID to cut the frame and make it a SWB, after I got done re-welding mine, I was kind of like "uh, ok that wasn't nearly as scary as I thought it would be".

So, to wrap up my rambling:
1. Expand your search to LWB
2. NO RUST on important stuff (frame,bed,under cab, inner fenders)
3. Find what you want options-wise, motor, tranny, etc
4. Get ready to spend an inordinate amount of time and money over the next 6 months.
5. Don't get frustrated, walk away before that happens.
6. As I discovered just today, pay somebody else to do the sandblasting if you have any to do

oldblue1968chevy · 10-24-2011, 11:03 PM

Look for no rust. Put a few WTB adds out.

Va72c10 is building trucks alot in VA and selling em lol msg him he'd know if anyone would and hes got enough parts to build a few trucks

AirSpeed · 10-24-2011, 11:50 PM

I'm surprised you can't find one for the amount you are willing to spend, I paid $2000 for my short 72 GMC 4X4 with a rebuilt 350 and zero rust. Be patient and keep looking! You will find one! There are still good deals out there!
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72freak · 10-25-2011, 01:15 AM

For $5000 in this economy you will be able to find MANY MANY trucks that will fit the bill. Dont discount the earlier years of the same body style though. This one could be had for $5500.

LakeAnna · 10-25-2011, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 72freak

For $5000 in this economy you will be able to find MANY MANY trucks that will fit the bill. Dont discount the earlier years of the same body style though. This one could be had for $5500.

Gold 69! I like.

I'm up now an hour before I leave for work looking and looking... I will find one soon. My Dad has been working with old cars now for about 10 years since he stopped working. Most recent build was a 56 Crown Vic Frame off so I have lots of Good help. He just so happens to have a great body man that helps on the weekends too.... Now I'm off to work to think about trucks all day.

**fine69** · 10-25-2011, 09:44 AM

Search Craigslist out West. LA, San Francisco area. Post the links on the message board. Ask if there are any local members that might be able to go look at it for you.

And or hold it for you if you buy it.

Fly out, drive it home. Or find a shipper.

srvivor71 · 10-25-2011, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Gokart Mozart

There's http://www.searchtempest.com/ search the whole country at once

1971 c10 http://www.searchtempest.com/results...sk=&subcat=cta

1972 c10 http://www.searchtempest.com/results...sk=&subcat=cta

GREAT search site! Bookmarked and will use a lot.

jrb71c20 · 10-25-2011, 10:31 AM

I had to sell mine last year and I've been missing it ever since. Start with patience, advise from the folks here and you are already in better shape.

VA72C10 · 10-25-2011, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

Look for no rust. Put a few WTB adds out.

Va72c10 is building trucks alot in VA and selling em lol msg him he'd know if anyone would and hes got enough parts to build a few trucks

Thanks

C20-67_N_MO · 10-25-2011, 04:54 PM

Don't forget to check out this site as well!

Lots of members here have some good quality trucks for sale.

Just goto the Truck for Sale section.

Good luck and keep us updated on what you find!

**michael bustamante** · 10-25-2011, 05:04 PM

YOURE GONNA HATE ME THEN. i JUST PICKED UP A 67 SHORT STEPPER WITH ONLY SMALL PINHOLES IN THE ROCKERS AND CAB CORNERS FOR 700.00 HERE IN ALBUQUERQUE. SHOP SW AREAS!!!

68Stepbed · 10-25-2011, 05:14 PM

A guy I go to church with has his dad's 72 pickup. It's a very nice solid survivor. It's a 307/3speed truck. It can probably be had for about $5K. PM me for details

LakeAnna · 10-25-2011, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

A guy I go to church with has his dad's 72 pickup. It's a very nice solid survivor. It's a 307/3speed truck. It can probably be had for about $5K. PM me for details

PM Sent.

The thrill of the chase!

10-24-2011, 05:46 PM	#2
dmwphoto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 573	Re: Gotta have a C-10... Help have you been looking at craigslist? I see decent buys on there from time to time. Been thinking of putting my 71 up for sale but I am well out of your budget. I will keep an eye out and send you a link if I see something.

10-24-2011, 06:15 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Gotta have a C-10... Help buy a $3500 clean body truck from the deserts of the southwestern US and spend the rest to ship it home. You will be $$$$$$$$$ ahead. Paint and body work (rust) will be the #1 cost of a restoration. For 5 grand, I would expect to be able to fly to so-cal, buy one, drive it home, and have some cash left over.

10-24-2011, 07:00 PM	#5
dmwphoto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 573	Re: Gotta have a C-10... Help I will dig thru craigslist ads and see what I can find. Mine is a long bed.

10-24-2011, 07:07 PM	#6
dmwphoto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 573	Re: Gotta have a C-10... Help here is a stepside ad I just found http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/2619468684.html

10-24-2011, 07:09 PM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Gotta have a C-10... Help Longhorn Man is spot on. Your biggest expense in restoring an old truck is normally body and paint. You can save a LOT of money and future grief by purchasing one that is as rust free as possible. If you can find one thats already painted thats even better, but be very careful and have the paint professionally inspected before you buy. If you can't find rust free in your region, look in areas that don't salt their roads. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-24-2011, 05:37 PM	#1
LakeAnna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 599	Gotta have a C-10... Help I've been around a few of these trucks (my dad has a 72 3500 work truck). I want a c-10 71 or 72 that is in decent shape. I realize it's the same age as me so it's not going to be perfect for sure. I've not had any luck finding anything here in Virginia so I turned to ebay and other sources like hemmings. My budget for a truck to get started with is around 5 grand. I plan to restore and make it a nice driver. What should I look for when purchasing? I've got time and a great area to work on it so I'm ready to jump in... Thanks for any advice Chris-\ UPDATE!! Pictures posted on page two... The search is over and now the fun really starts. Last edited by LakeAnna; 11-03-2011 at 05:19 AM. Reason: Post Pictures

10-24-2011, 07:13 PM	#8
69C-owner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Apison Tn Posts: 490	Re: Gotta have a C-10... Help Try www.govdeals.com, never know what you might find, works similar to ebay Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=43855069 LWB Fleet 1994 Buick Roadmaster 1994 GMC Sonoma

10-24-2011, 07:16 PM	#9
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Gotta have a C-10... Help Don't leave LWB or 3/4 tons out in your search.Read thru some of the build threads on here and see what it takes to shorten/convert one.You will probably be money ahead to get closer to what you want but as stated"Rust Free is your friend".The best advice is what they said "Go west young man" __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-24-2011, 08:23 PM	#10
Gokart Mozart Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Detroit Posts: 432	Re: Gotta have a C-10... Help There's http://www.searchtempest.com/ search the whole country at once 1971 c10 http://www.searchtempest.com/results...sk=&subcat=cta 1972 c10 http://www.searchtempest.com/results...sk=&subcat=cta

10-24-2011, 08:28 PM	#11
dmwphoto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 573	Re: Gotta have a C-10... Help great search tip!

10-24-2011, 09:13 PM	#12
LakeAnna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 599	Re: Gotta have a C-10... Help Yes, searchtempest thingy worked great... couple not so far away. Thanks!

10-24-2011, 10:53 PM	#13
ChumBucket Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Franklin, Tennessee Posts: 22	Re: Gotta have a C-10... Help Agree with above response...I was in your shoes about 3 months ago. I had been really looking hard for about 3 months (craigslist, ebay, side of the road, others) and had all but given up on getting what I wanted which at the time was just a "nice" SWB. I very quickly discovered that the price difference b/w "nice" and "a pile of junk" was about $6-7K. And the ones that were barely within my budget ($5-6K) had a lot of things that I KNEW I was going to have to change or things that I would not/could not be happy with. I was about to drop the whole idea of getting one of these trucks when I saw a LWB getting gas one day. Well one thing led to another and after a lot of discussing and looking at this forum, I expanded my search to include LWB. A week later I drove home in my "almost" perfect truck. '69 LWB with my favorite paint scheme for these trucks, the white/blue/white/blue, it had a 3 year old 350 crate, a 4 speed on the floor and best of all.....NO RUST on the important stuff. To make the point somebody said earlier, if you've got the space and tools to do the work, DO NOT BE AFRAID to cut the frame and make it a SWB, after I got done re-welding mine, I was kind of like "uh, ok that wasn't nearly as scary as I thought it would be". So, to wrap up my rambling: 1. Expand your search to LWB 2. NO RUST on important stuff (frame,bed,under cab, inner fenders) 3. Find what you want options-wise, motor, tranny, etc 4. Get ready to spend an inordinate amount of time and money over the next 6 months. 5. Don't get frustrated, walk away before that happens. 6. As I discovered just today, pay somebody else to do the sandblasting if you have any to do

10-24-2011, 11:03 PM	#14
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Gotta have a C-10... Help Look for no rust. Put a few WTB adds out. Va72c10 is building trucks alot in VA and selling em lol msg him he'd know if anyone would and hes got enough parts to build a few trucks __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

10-24-2011, 11:50 PM	#15
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: Gotta have a C-10... Help I'm surprised you can't find one for the amount you are willing to spend, I paid $2000 for my short 72 GMC 4X4 with a rebuilt 350 and zero rust. Be patient and keep looking! You will find one! There are still good deals out there! Posted via Mobile Device

10-25-2011, 01:15 AM	#16
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Gotta have a C-10... Help For $5000 in this economy you will be able to find MANY MANY trucks that will fit the bill. Dont discount the earlier years of the same body style though. This one could be had for $5500. Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!



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10-25-2011, 09:44 AM	#18
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Gotta have a C-10... Help Search Craigslist out West. LA, San Francisco area. Post the links on the message board. Ask if there are any local members that might be able to go look at it for you. And or hold it for you if you buy it. Fly out, drive it home. Or find a shipper. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

10-25-2011, 10:31 AM	#20
jrb71c20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Claremore, OK Posts: 486	Re: Gotta have a C-10... Help I had to sell mine last year and I've been missing it ever since. Start with patience, advise from the folks here and you are already in better shape. __________________ 93 Sonoma 2.8/5spd 75 Malibu Classic 350/350 If it don't have round headlights and a carb, I don't trust it!

10-25-2011, 04:54 PM	#22
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: Gotta have a C-10... Help Don't forget to check out this site as well! Lots of members here have some good quality trucks for sale. Just goto the Truck for Sale section. Good luck and keep us updated on what you find! __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

10-25-2011, 05:04 PM	#23
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,832	Re: Gotta have a C-10... Help YOURE GONNA HATE ME THEN. i JUST PICKED UP A 67 SHORT STEPPER WITH ONLY SMALL PINHOLES IN THE ROCKERS AND CAB CORNERS FOR 700.00 HERE IN ALBUQUERQUE. SHOP SW AREAS!!! __________________ 1967custom

10-25-2011, 05:14 PM	#24
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Gotta have a C-10... Help A guy I go to church with has his dad's 72 pickup. It's a very nice solid survivor. It's a 307/3speed truck. It can probably be had for about $5K. PM me for details __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

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