Any Truck you just wont buy? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

earlthegoat2 · 01-06-2012, 04:21 PM

I was looking around for a truck for a bit so I got to look at quite a few. I determined that unless the price was absolutely right, I would never buy a truck with A/C. I even live in the hot and humid armpit of Hades. (the South) I guess it is because it crowds up the engine compartment and never seems to work. If it is there then I want it to work at least. You can of course just take the compressor out but then you have the grossly oversized core there not to mention the interior vents that seem to clog up an otherwise very streamlined dash.

Anyone else have any personal pet peeve options they would rather just leave to the rest?

1968SWBBigBlock · 01-06-2012, 04:49 PM

Long bed step Sides
Why did they even make them?
Posted via Mobile Device

**specialtyretail** · 01-06-2012, 04:59 PM

Any year truck where a previous owner has put on an aftermarket visor. I JUST HATE THOSE THINGS.....

Dunenutt · 01-06-2012, 05:01 PM

Short bed

2WD

bollybib · 01-06-2012, 05:10 PM

4wd

BarryB · 01-06-2012, 05:16 PM

Awd

big_al_71 · 01-06-2012, 05:36 PM

Long wheel base

small window cab

72chevyk10 · 01-06-2012, 06:19 PM

any ford

2wd

short bed

getting to where i dont want another chevy

DT1 · 01-06-2012, 06:50 PM

Any truck without A/C. Any truck that's lowered (Although I have nothing against them). Any Dodge.

Sicklajoie · 01-06-2012, 07:31 PM

Short beds
1/2 tons
Lowered
Doesn't leave much, huh?

chevy88 · 01-06-2012, 07:39 PM

Ones that are really rusty, your just better off to find a real clean one.

72 K20 · 01-06-2012, 08:51 PM

crew cab short box ,,,,,, just buy a station wagon !

Any ford

actually,, most short boxes..

Gobbles · 01-06-2012, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72 K20

crew cab short box ,,,,,, just buy a station wagon !

Any ford

actually,, most short boxes..

Ahh the crew cab short box, I hate that!

I can't see myself with a ford though I do like F350's

**Bob B.** · 01-06-2012, 09:04 PM

'67-'72? No, like them all. Even a '67 long bed step side with a 292! What wouldn't I buy? Most any post '80 Ford, or any older Ford with a Y-block engine.

rsavage · 01-06-2012, 09:16 PM

If we are talking 67-72 Chevys, I would never buy one with a rotted cab roof no matter the model or options.

C10 - C90 Bill · 01-06-2012, 09:55 PM

Any truck with an Auto Trans.

I have actually found great trucks, but once I found out they had an Auto, I was walking. Years ago, with cars, I would convert them, but today I don't have the time and sometimes the Low Hump Floor is a problem, especially with 1-Tons.

I know, I'm a dinosaur, but I've been shifting gears for 42 years straight now and I have no plans on changing!!

Bill

earlthegoat2 · 01-06-2012, 10:44 PM

Yes we are talking 67-72 Chevys.

This is that forum section right?

doubleb's69 · 01-06-2012, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C10 - C90 Bill

Any truck with an Auto Trans.

I have actually found great trucks, but once I found out they had an Auto, I was walking. Years ago, with cars, I would convert them, but today I don't have the time and sometimes the Low Hump Floor is a problem, especially with 1-Tons.

I know, I'm a dinosaur, but I've been shifting gears for 42 years straight now and I have no plans on changing!!

Bill

My wifes grandma gave up her drivers license at age 90 and had never driven an automatic. She died 3 years ago at age 98. Her oldest son tried to teach her how to drive an auto back in the 60's and she wouldn't even get in the car. It was straight stick or nothing.

VA72C10 · 01-06-2012, 11:10 PM

The only 67-72 I won't buy is one that's over-priced. If I had more money I'd probably be bringing home a few a month to fix up and sell and one or more a year for myself.

Anyone else have a 67-72 bucket list???

cheyenne super swb bb restored 100% all original (shows)
crew cab with an LSx (daily driver)
blazer roadster (fair weather toy)
Ramp truck to pick up more toys

Tow truck to help move around the big parts in the yard

VA72C10 · 01-06-2012, 11:11 PM

The only 67-72 I won't buy is one that's over-priced. If I had more money I'd probably be bringing home a few a month to fix up and sell and one or more a year for myself.

Anyone else have a 67-72 bucket list???

cheyenne super swb bb restored 100% all original (shows)
crew cab with an LSx (daily driver)
blazer roadster (fair weather toy)
Ramp truck to pick up more toys

Tow truck to help move around the big parts in the yard

GRX · 01-07-2012, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1968SWBBigBlock

Long bed step Sides
Why did they even make them?
Posted via Mobile Device

Because they are cool.

And actually useful for doing truck stuff, like hauling. I have one & love it.

What I wouldn't buy? Crew cab shorty. Auto trans. Rusted out cab.

72freak · 01-07-2012, 07:14 AM

Being in Ga., I stopeed buying rust buckets and trucks withought titles unless I was using it for parts. I also shy away from inlines.

**special-K** · 01-07-2012, 09:19 AM

I like 'em all. I won't pay more than what anything's worth and that includes a hot dog

eurospec1 · 01-07-2012, 11:20 AM

Longbeds...

**botmfedr1** · 01-07-2012, 11:36 AM

Short beds.

Lowered & Bagged...(they make plenty Japs cars for that) besides ...its a truck! I don't mean to offend, but its like a guy playing video games and wearing hip hugger jeans...jmo

Mondo

01-06-2012, 04:21 PM	#1
earlthegoat2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 104	Any Truck you just wont buy? I was looking around for a truck for a bit so I got to look at quite a few. I determined that unless the price was absolutely right, I would never buy a truck with A/C. I even live in the hot and humid armpit of Hades. (the South) I guess it is because it crowds up the engine compartment and never seems to work. If it is there then I want it to work at least. You can of course just take the compressor out but then you have the grossly oversized core there not to mention the interior vents that seem to clog up an otherwise very streamlined dash. Anyone else have any personal pet peeve options they would rather just leave to the rest?

01-06-2012, 04:49 PM	#2
1968SWBBigBlock Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,643	Re: Any Truck you just wont buy? Long bed step Sides Why did they even make them? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 SWB 454 + .040, 490HP x 540 FT pounds of Torque 10-1 Kb Forged pistons, recon rods w/ ARP wave loc bolts 781 heads Ported with 2.19/1.88 SSTvalves Lunati 60204 cam, Micro Trol lifters, Ported Edelbrock Performer Rpm manifold armor coated, Pertronix Triple Strike Ignition Holley 770 Street Avenger carb,Headers armor coated Built by Watson Ruppel Performance in Sarahsville Ohio. Hardshift Tranny Built Turbo 350,TSI 10" 3000 stall 12 Bolt Eaton Posi 4.10 Richmond Gears moser axles 18.5" x 31" Hoosier Pro Street Radials ET Classic 5 Wheels - polished Power Steering, Power Brakes,Disc Brakes,Tach & Gauge Dash, Tilt,Factory Air (gone) Custom Paint & Body Work Special thanks to my wife, my son and my money tree

01-06-2012, 04:59 PM	#3
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: Any Truck you just wont buy? Any year truck where a previous owner has put on an aftermarket visor. I JUST HATE THOSE THINGS.....

01-06-2012, 05:01 PM	#4
Dunenutt Newbee Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,406	Re: Any Truck you just wont buy? Short bed 2WD __________________ My Build, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...58#post4464158

01-06-2012, 05:10 PM	#5
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: Any Truck you just wont buy? 4wd __________________ - Jim - My Daily Driver is a 1969 Chevrolet Custom/20 Fleetside 350/TH400/Eaton H052 4.10 and its Project thread is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456911

01-06-2012, 05:16 PM	#6
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: Any Truck you just wont buy? Awd __________________ We could learn a lot from crayons... Some are sharp; some are pretty;and some are dull. Some have weird names; and all are different colours;but they all have to live in the same box. You may be only one person in the world, But you may also be the world to one person. * Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once. Two rules in life. 1. Never sweat the small stuff! 2. Everything is small stuff!

01-06-2012, 05:36 PM	#7
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Any Truck you just wont buy? Long wheel base small window cab __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

01-06-2012, 06:50 PM	#9
DT1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gardnerville Nv No Mo Cali!! Posts: 869	Re: Any Truck you just wont buy? Any truck without A/C. Any truck that's lowered (Although I have nothing against them). Any Dodge.

01-06-2012, 07:31 PM	#10
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,492	Re: Any Truck you just wont buy? Short beds 1/2 tons Lowered Doesn't leave much, huh? __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

01-06-2012, 07:39 PM	#11
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: Any Truck you just wont buy? Ones that are really rusty, your just better off to find a real clean one. __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride

01-06-2012, 08:51 PM	#12
72 K20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brandon,Iowa Posts: 391	Re: Any Truck you just wont buy? crew cab short box ,,,,,, just buy a station wagon ! Any ford actually,, most short boxes..

01-06-2012, 09:04 PM	#14
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,312	Re: Any Truck you just wont buy? '67-'72? No, like them all. Even a '67 long bed step side with a 292! What wouldn't I buy? Most any post '80 Ford, or any older Ford with a Y-block engine. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

01-06-2012, 09:16 PM	#15
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Any Truck you just wont buy? If we are talking 67-72 Chevys, I would never buy one with a rotted cab roof no matter the model or options. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-06-2012, 09:55 PM	#16
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,070	Re: Any Truck you just wont buy? Any truck with an Auto Trans. I have actually found great trucks, but once I found out they had an Auto, I was walking. Years ago, with cars, I would convert them, but today I don't have the time and sometimes the Low Hump Floor is a problem, especially with 1-Tons. I know, I'm a dinosaur, but I've been shifting gears for 42 years straight now and I have no plans on changing!! Bill __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

01-06-2012, 10:44 PM	#17
earlthegoat2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 104	Re: Any Truck you just wont buy? Yes we are talking 67-72 Chevys. This is that forum section right?



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

01-06-2012, 11:10 PM	#19
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Any Truck you just wont buy? The only 67-72 I won't buy is one that's over-priced. If I had more money I'd probably be bringing home a few a month to fix up and sell and one or more a year for myself. Anyone else have a 67-72 bucket list??? cheyenne super swb bb restored 100% all original (shows) crew cab with an LSx (daily driver) blazer roadster (fair weather toy) Ramp truck to pick up more toys Tow truck to help move around the big parts in the yard __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-06-2012, 11:11 PM	#20
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Any Truck you just wont buy? The only 67-72 I won't buy is one that's over-priced. If I had more money I'd probably be bringing home a few a month to fix up and sell and one or more a year for myself. Anyone else have a 67-72 bucket list??? cheyenne super swb bb restored 100% all original (shows) crew cab with an LSx (daily driver) blazer roadster (fair weather toy) Ramp truck to pick up more toys Tow truck to help move around the big parts in the yard __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-07-2012, 07:14 AM	#22
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Any Truck you just wont buy? Being in Ga., I stopeed buying rust buckets and trucks withought titles unless I was using it for parts. I also shy away from inlines. __________________ 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!

01-07-2012, 09:19 AM	#23
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Any Truck you just wont buy? I like 'em all. I won't pay more than what anything's worth and that includes a hot dog __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-07-2012, 11:20 AM	#24
eurospec1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Green Cove Springs FL Posts: 194	Re: Any Truck you just wont buy? Longbeds... __________________ 68 SWB Fleet 383

01-07-2012, 11:36 AM	#25
botmfedr1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Harlingen, TX Posts: 1,097	Re: Any Truck you just wont buy? Short beds. Lowered & Bagged...(they make plenty Japs cars for that) besides ...its a truck! I don't mean to offend, but its like a guy playing video games and wearing hip hugger jeans...jmo Mondo

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.