And so it begins....my 67 C10 SWB money pit - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mahanian · 03-28-2008, 05:49 AM

I've been a member of this site for awhile now and have always wanted a 67-72 C10, but it wasn't until last month that I found what I was looking for. I bought a 67 C10 SWB farm truck that has lived it's whole life here in the desert. It's pretty well optioned for a 67: CST, bucket seats, 327 with TH400, push button radio, hubcaps, wood bed, power steering, large rear window, gauge package (but no tach), factory A/C, speed warning indicator...

I found it on craigslist during my lunch break and jumped in my truck to go look at it. The truck looks completely unmolested so I was convinced it was the stock engine and transmission, but when I went to look at it, the block had been decked at some point, so the stamp pad was blank. I was a little disappointed, but the truck is almost completely rust free so I had to buy it. The only rust is a spot on the passenger's floor board from a leaky heater core. While I stood there looking at the truck the guy got 4 more calls on it so I decided it wasn't worth haggling the price, so I gave the guy $3900 for the truck, which I knew was a good deal. The wood bed is rotted out and there are a few dents in it, but still well worth the money in my mind. Here are a few pictures of the truck.

The last 2 pictures show a dent on the driver's side cab and door, which worries me the most. I was hoping not to have to replace any sheetmetal, but I don't see how I can repair it...

mahanian · 03-28-2008, 05:50 AM

A few more pics...The last 2 pictures show a dent on the driver's side cab and door, which worries me the most. I was hoping not to have to replace any sheetmetal, but I don't see how I can repair it...

franky69c10 · 03-28-2008, 06:59 AM

nice

C10-Driver · 03-28-2008, 07:31 AM

Wow... That's a "solid" start for a project. Nice score. Can't wait to see some progress.

Rokcrln · 03-28-2008, 07:47 AM

Nice score and those dents are nothing. In the right hands they will look like it never happened. Oh and the red spot on the pass floor is not rust that is anything bad. Just wire wheel that spot and spray some primer sealer on it and a cote of color over that and call it good! Well worth the cost you paid and once the DropMember goes in you will have a very nice ride

Kevin
LFD Inc.

**SactoJim** · 03-28-2008, 08:07 AM

WOW.......everybody's fantasy is to start out with something that clean and original!

Helluva find.

mahanian · 03-28-2008, 10:05 AM

Thanks for all the feedback! I'm looking forward to making some progress. It's so tempting to just start pulling things apart, but I'm going to do things right. I'm putting a good plan in place this time around. I had a 67 F*rd F-100 stepside when I was in high school that I learned my lesson on.

I've gotta find a good body man to help me out. Gonna hit up a couple local car shows and ask around. Hopefully I'll get lucky and find a reputable guy that does good work in a timely fashion.....I know, keep dreamin!

jbon64 · 03-28-2008, 03:15 PM

NICE !!!!!

i only could hope to find something in that good of shape

67ChevyRedneck · 03-28-2008, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SactoJim

WOW.......everybody's fantasy is to start out with something that clean and original!

Helluva find.

I know! Sheesh, that's makes my truck look like a rusted hulk (which it wasn't.)

Great find!

Richard8971 · 03-28-2008, 06:03 PM

I wish my '67 was that clean when I got it.

I'm way jealous. Awesome find! Too bad its not a step-side... J/K

Good luck with the build and please keep us updated with your progress.

Don

jkaylor68gmc · 03-28-2008, 06:16 PM

Man, I would be happy with that, slap some 20s and sacs on it and go!

Great truck

whatnow123 · 03-28-2008, 06:50 PM

Wow, awesome deal! and welcome from AZ! I wouldn't worry about the dents at all, it won't take much to straiten them out. I wouldn't pay someone to do that, you can do it yourself with a little help/instruction and will save bundle. I won't worry about the block being decked either, just means it's been rebuilt at some point and has a better chance of being usable for awhile.

Cyclone44 · 03-28-2008, 06:50 PM

Nice find can't wait to see you start building it back....

AGRV8D · 03-28-2008, 07:02 PM

Thats an excellent start! Keep the thread updated, i love the motivation

mahanian · 03-28-2008, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by whatnow123

Wow, awesome deal! and welcome from AZ! I wouldn't worry about the dents at all, it won't take much to straiten them out. I wouldn't pay someone to do that, you can do it yourself with a little help/instruction and will save bundle. I won't worry about the block being decked either, just means it's been rebuilt at some point and has a better chance of being usable for awhile.

Thanks for the words of encouragement. I've never done any sheetmetal work before but I guess there is no better time to learn than now.

whatnow123 · 03-28-2008, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mahanian

Thanks for the words of encouragement. I've never done any sheetmetal work before but I guess there is no better time to learn than now.

Well, another car guy showed me and I will pay it forward and help you out if you want it and when you get to that point.

mahanian · 03-28-2008, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by whatnow123

Well, another car guy showed me and I will pay it forward and help you out if you want it and when you get to that point.

Thanks, I'd really appreciate that. What part of town are you on?

Once I get my garage organized this weekend I'm going to start pulling things apart and get some sand blasting done so I know the true condition of my truck.

1LoC10 · 03-28-2008, 10:29 PM

nice starter...looks real solid

MisterE72 · 03-29-2008, 06:10 AM

WOW, that is one nice truck. Keep the progess pics and build comin'.

msgross · 03-29-2008, 06:23 AM

you arizona guys make me sick... very nice ride in great shape... good luck

i'll give ya $4K and you can call it a profit.... just kidding...

arkracing · 03-29-2008, 06:24 AM

Nice truck!

The dents aren't a big deal. A good body man would be able to get them out and repaired relatively easily. (Stud welders are a great thing

)

wibilly · 03-29-2008, 07:09 AM

great deal on a sweet truck i sure wouldnt get in a hurry to tear that baby apart. drive it some see what it needs, figure out what you want from it. then figure out like and dislike about it, how you wanna change itfor the better, collect what you need then tear into her. just my .02$ for what it's worth

mahanian · 03-29-2008, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

you arizona guys make me sick... very nice ride in great shape... good luck

i'll give ya $4K and you can call it a profit.... just kidding...

Haha...minimal rust on our vehicles is our reward for tolerating the 120 degree weather during the summer

Quote:

Originally Posted by arkracing

Nice truck!

The dents aren't a big deal. A good body man would be able to get them out and repaired relatively easily. (Stud welders are a great thing

)

My thoughts exactly, I am going to give a stud welder a shot at those dents first

Quote:

Originally Posted by wibilly

great deal on a sweet truck i sure wouldnt get in a hurry to tear that baby apart. drive it some see what it needs, figure out what you want from it. then figure out like and dislike about it, how you wanna change itfor the better, collect what you need then tear into her. just my .02$ for what it's worth

That's good advice, the only problem is the truck smokes pretty bad so its not really drivable. Plus, since the bed is rotted out it really isn't much of a truck...lol

67chevy1series · 12-12-2010, 01:57 AM

any progress so what are your plans for the interior leave it stock or customize it

67chevy1series · 12-30-2010, 06:22 PM

wow it says oil bath air cleaner but yet you only have the regular air cleaner

03-28-2008, 05:49 AM	#1
mahanian C10 addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,432	And so it begins....my 67 C10 SWB money pit I've been a member of this site for awhile now and have always wanted a 67-72 C10, but it wasn't until last month that I found what I was looking for. I bought a 67 C10 SWB farm truck that has lived it's whole life here in the desert. It's pretty well optioned for a 67: CST, bucket seats, 327 with TH400, push button radio, hubcaps, wood bed, power steering, large rear window, gauge package (but no tach), factory A/C, speed warning indicator... I found it on craigslist during my lunch break and jumped in my truck to go look at it. The truck looks completely unmolested so I was convinced it was the stock engine and transmission, but when I went to look at it, the block had been decked at some point, so the stamp pad was blank. I was a little disappointed, but the truck is almost completely rust free so I had to buy it. The only rust is a spot on the passenger's floor board from a leaky heater core. While I stood there looking at the truck the guy got 4 more calls on it so I decided it wasn't worth haggling the price, so I gave the guy $3900 for the truck, which I knew was a good deal. The wood bed is rotted out and there are a few dents in it, but still well worth the money in my mind. Here are a few pictures of the truck. The last 2 pictures show a dent on the driver's side cab and door, which worries me the most. I was hoping not to have to replace any sheetmetal, but I don't see how I can repair it... Last edited by mahanian; 03-28-2008 at 06:39 AM.

03-28-2008, 05:50 AM	#2
mahanian C10 addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,432	Re: And so it begins....my 67 C10 SWB money pit A few more pics...The last 2 pictures show a dent on the driver's side cab and door, which worries me the most. I was hoping not to have to replace any sheetmetal, but I don't see how I can repair it...

03-28-2008, 06:59 AM	#3
franky69c10 chevy runs deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PHOENIX AZ Posts: 1,074	Re: And so it begins....my 67 C10 SWB money pit nice __________________ RAIDER NATION 1969 c10 swb soon 2 b on the road... My LWB is a SWB now http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498241 Last edited by franky69c10; 03-28-2008 at 07:00 AM.

03-28-2008, 07:31 AM	#4
C10-Driver Chevy Truck Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,176	Re: And so it begins....my 67 C10 SWB money pit Wow... That's a "solid" start for a project. Nice score. Can't wait to see some progress. __________________ . 1970 Chev C/10 SWB, 355 SBC, 700R4, 3.73 Posi, Air Ride (Click to view Build Thread) (SOLD) 1978 Chevy C/10 SWB 1970 Pontiac Lemans .

03-28-2008, 07:47 AM	#5
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: And so it begins....my 67 C10 SWB money pit Nice score and those dents are nothing. In the right hands they will look like it never happened. Oh and the red spot on the pass floor is not rust that is anything bad. Just wire wheel that spot and spray some primer sealer on it and a cote of color over that and call it good! Well worth the cost you paid and once the DropMember goes in you will have a very nice ride Kevin LFD Inc.

03-28-2008, 08:07 AM	#6
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: And so it begins....my 67 C10 SWB money pit WOW.......everybody's fantasy is to start out with something that clean and original! Helluva find. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

03-28-2008, 10:05 AM	#7
mahanian C10 addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,432	Re: And so it begins....my 67 C10 SWB money pit Thanks for all the feedback! I'm looking forward to making some progress. It's so tempting to just start pulling things apart, but I'm going to do things right. I'm putting a good plan in place this time around. I had a 67 F*rd F-100 stepside when I was in high school that I learned my lesson on. I've gotta find a good body man to help me out. Gonna hit up a couple local car shows and ask around. Hopefully I'll get lucky and find a reputable guy that does good work in a timely fashion.....I know, keep dreamin!

03-28-2008, 03:15 PM	#8
jbon64 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sidney , illinois Posts: 312	Re: And so it begins....my 67 C10 SWB money pit NICE !!!!! i only could hope to find something in that good of shape __________________ hey.....smell my finger 64 nova wagon , 63 nova convertible

03-28-2008, 06:03 PM	#10
Richard8971 Still livin the "dream" in '54 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,656	Re: And so it begins....my 67 C10 SWB money pit I wish my '67 was that clean when I got it. I'm way jealous. Awesome find! Too bad its not a step-side... J/K Good luck with the build and please keep us updated with your progress. Don __________________ Current build. 1954 Chevrolet 3800 "Ella" SOLD! My '67 stepper "Tangerine Dream" "Anything worth doing is worth doing right" James Dean “When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” Sherlock Holmes "There is no spoon." Neo Last edited by Richard8971; 03-28-2008 at 06:53 PM.

03-28-2008, 06:16 PM	#11
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: And so it begins....my 67 C10 SWB money pit Man, I would be happy with that, slap some 20s and sacs on it and go! Great truck __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

03-28-2008, 06:50 PM	#12
whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Re: And so it begins....my 67 C10 SWB money pit Wow, awesome deal! and welcome from AZ! I wouldn't worry about the dents at all, it won't take much to straiten them out. I wouldn't pay someone to do that, you can do it yourself with a little help/instruction and will save bundle. I won't worry about the block being decked either, just means it's been rebuilt at some point and has a better chance of being usable for awhile. __________________ 67 Short Step, 355, 700R 4.11 posi rear, 4/6 drop Discs on all 4 corners. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219094 Last edited by whatnow123; 03-28-2008 at 06:55 PM.

03-28-2008, 06:50 PM	#13
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: And so it begins....my 67 C10 SWB money pit Nice find can't wait to see you start building it back....

03-28-2008, 07:02 PM	#14
AGRV8D Regular Confuser Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Highlands, Texas Posts: 197	Re: And so it begins....my 67 C10 SWB money pit Thats an excellent start! Keep the thread updated, i love the motivation __________________ My Stuff Surgeon General never said anything about smokin' Fords. Build Thread

03-28-2008, 10:29 PM	#18
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: And so it begins....my 67 C10 SWB money pit nice starter...looks real solid __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

03-29-2008, 06:10 AM	#19
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	Re: And so it begins....my 67 C10 SWB money pit WOW, that is one nice truck. Keep the progess pics and build comin'.



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03-29-2008, 06:23 AM	#20
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: And so it begins....my 67 C10 SWB money pit you arizona guys make me sick... very nice ride in great shape... good luck i'll give ya $4K and you can call it a profit.... just kidding... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

03-29-2008, 06:24 AM	#21
arkracing Weekend Warrior Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 1,787	Re: And so it begins....my 67 C10 SWB money pit Nice truck! The dents aren't a big deal. A good body man would be able to get them out and repaired relatively easily. (Stud welders are a great thing ) __________________ -'07 GMC Sierra K2500HD -'66 C10 Suburban -'68/'71 K20 Service Bed Project -'69 Chevy C30 Mason Dump -'33Ford P/U 396ChevyPowered

03-29-2008, 07:09 AM	#22
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: And so it begins....my 67 C10 SWB money pit great deal on a sweet truck i sure wouldnt get in a hurry to tear that baby apart. drive it some see what it needs, figure out what you want from it. then figure out like and dislike about it, how you wanna change itfor the better, collect what you need then tear into her. just my .02$ for what it's worth __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

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67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: And so it begins....my 67 C10 SWB money pit any progress so what are your plans for the interior leave it stock or customize it Last edited by 67chevy1series; 12-12-2010 at 02:00 AM.

12-30-2010, 06:22 PM	#25
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: And so it begins....my 67 C10 SWB money pit wow it says oil bath air cleaner but yet you only have the regular air cleaner

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