Should I sacrifice this longbed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LT1 Burb · 01-31-2011, 02:12 AM

I am torn with what to do with this truck. I drove it home 70 miles and it runs great but I bought it with the intention of using it for a parts truck for my shortbed but it is a really solid truck. It would almost be an easy restore and it would give me a longbed, a shortbed and the suburban. What would you guys do with it.

Joey Newell · 01-31-2011, 02:35 AM

you have to restore it! it looks so solid. im thinking you should bag it!

lha1992 · 01-31-2011, 02:50 AM

Man, that truck is sweet!! Don't use it as a parts truck!

NWGreaser · 01-31-2011, 02:52 AM

I would kill for a truck that complete. Please restore it or pass it on to someone who will.

lha1992 · 01-31-2011, 02:55 AM

Looks like it even has A.C too! I would love to find a truck like that around here!

oem4me · 01-31-2011, 02:57 AM

Really rusty? if not, I say no way. I'm a longbed guy... and that truck has it all!
C'mon! ... big window, auto, A/C... how about V8?, PS?, PB? You don't see too many so well equipped. I mean hardly ever! ...A parts truck?? HA!
Where did you find it? And if you bought it for parts, that means you got it cheap, right?

skoffice · 01-31-2011, 03:00 AM

Please restore it! A complete running truck, with A/C, and an interior that nice as a parts truck? Not in my book haha drive that thing!

oem4me · 01-31-2011, 03:14 AM

Wait! ..you said it was solid.. that means not rusty... Ah Ok, I get it, you're just playing with us... Whew!...for a minute there, I thought you were serious about parting it.

kiknrocks · 01-31-2011, 03:32 AM

Chop it up and spread the love.. You can make alot of people happy.
Buy the way ill take that steering wheel.

monolith · 01-31-2011, 04:32 AM

It's nicer than any of mine.

I'd suggest you either restore it, or put a bit of elbow grease into it, sell it for a profit, then use the cash to buy an actual parts truck. (or just more parts)

Have fun, no matter what you do with it

srr · 01-31-2011, 04:35 AM

NO WAY is that a parts truck! Restore or sell it to someone who will. Please!

Q.8 · 01-31-2011, 08:14 AM

my dream to have one with original ac..and you want to part it out!!!! plz NO

gostranger · 01-31-2011, 08:34 AM

big back window,factory a/c, custom trim, looks solid it looks like worst case you could flip it and make some money these are harder to get ahold of i wouldnt part it out if you do let me know i need a couple things thanks!!!

jbgroby · 01-31-2011, 09:09 AM

I noticed that it has what I think are dual fuel fillers? is that what this is in the bed sides?

NCD1966 · 01-31-2011, 10:26 AM

Restore it man. Its in better shape than mine. I would love to have a fleet like that.

LT1 Burb · 01-31-2011, 10:29 AM

It has 2 extra gas tanks in it , that is what the bed side sheet metal is for. Honestly I bought it for parts but I have had it for 6 months now and it has grown on me. It has a non original 307 but also has PS and PB, it also came with an extra PS setup.The original windshield is still in it and no chips or cracks. It does have the usual rust in the lower fenders but thats it.I paid 2000 for it but it has that in parts alone so that is why I bought it.

292farmer · 01-31-2011, 10:36 AM

man where i live that truck in that condition is either a steal @ 2k or has no bed and requires cancer surgery, assuming it still has a drivetrain never mind ac and glass.......please keep it whole, or let someone else restore it! i would give you 2k right now for it no loss money but i live alittle far away....

**Captainfab** · 02-01-2011, 01:23 AM

I agree, that truck is far too nice to part out.

**jocko** · 02-01-2011, 01:27 AM

I think it's unanimous - fix er up! Since it was bought as a parts truck, you can look at it as a freebie! Or sell it, it sure looks nice. But IF you do part it out... ah, put me down for ever factory a/c part that's left on it....

**chevy_man5** · 02-01-2011, 09:43 AM

I agree as well, fix it up, or forward it on to someone to fix up. A little elbow grease, cleaning it up even more, you may be able to flip it for a little profit.

REDNOSE65 · 02-01-2011, 03:29 PM

Keep it in tact. Find another parts truck.

**rideblue00** · 02-02-2011, 02:19 AM

If its solid, dont part it out! Fix it up.

duallyjams · 02-02-2011, 09:02 AM

Hey you can use it to haul parts.
x2 on wish I could find one like that on the east coast.

61_FL_Apache · 02-02-2011, 09:50 AM

Save it!!

**Chevy Fleetside** · 02-02-2011, 11:18 AM

I think it might be a good truck to restore to stock.

01-31-2011, 02:12 AM	#1
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Should I sacrifice this longbed I am torn with what to do with this truck. I drove it home 70 miles and it runs great but I bought it with the intention of using it for a parts truck for my shortbed but it is a really solid truck. It would almost be an easy restore and it would give me a longbed, a shortbed and the suburban. What would you guys do with it.

01-31-2011, 02:35 AM	#2
Joey Newell Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Spokane Washington Posts: 63	Re: Should I sacrifice this longbed you have to restore it! it looks so solid. im thinking you should bag it!

01-31-2011, 02:50 AM	#3
lha1992 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 504	Re: Should I sacrifice this longbed Man, that truck is sweet!! Don't use it as a parts truck!

01-31-2011, 02:52 AM	#4
NWGreaser Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Boring, Oregon Posts: 29	Re: Should I sacrifice this longbed I would kill for a truck that complete. Please restore it or pass it on to someone who will.

01-31-2011, 02:55 AM	#5
lha1992 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 504	Re: Should I sacrifice this longbed Looks like it even has A.C too! I would love to find a truck like that around here!

01-31-2011, 02:57 AM	#6
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Should I sacrifice this longbed Really rusty? if not, I say no way. I'm a longbed guy... and that truck has it all! C'mon! ... big window, auto, A/C... how about V8?, PS?, PB? You don't see too many so well equipped. I mean hardly ever! ...A parts truck?? HA! Where did you find it? And if you bought it for parts, that means you got it cheap, right?

01-31-2011, 03:00 AM	#7
skoffice Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 375	Re: Should I sacrifice this longbed Please restore it! A complete running truck, with A/C, and an interior that nice as a parts truck? Not in my book haha drive that thing! __________________ 1964 C10 Shortened Shortbed Cammed LQ9 P&P 1967 C10 Trophy Truck BB 438 (soon to be worked on again)

01-31-2011, 03:14 AM	#8
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Should I sacrifice this longbed Wait! ..you said it was solid.. that means not rusty... Ah Ok, I get it, you're just playing with us... Whew!...for a minute there, I thought you were serious about parting it.

01-31-2011, 03:32 AM	#9
kiknrocks 65 Chevy Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: LODI Ca Posts: 144	Re: Should I sacrifice this longbed Chop it up and spread the love.. You can make alot of people happy. Buy the way ill take that steering wheel.

01-31-2011, 04:32 AM	#10
monolith Zero Albedo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Gabriel, California Posts: 478	Re: Should I sacrifice this longbed It's nicer than any of mine. I'd suggest you either restore it, or put a bit of elbow grease into it, sell it for a profit, then use the cash to buy an actual parts truck. (or just more parts) Have fun, no matter what you do with it __________________ Baz "Deserve's got nothin' to do with it." 66 GMC 1500 wideside longbed 250 4spd "Project Rekker"http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467467 65 GMC 1Ton Panelhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post4794432 65 Chevy Panel (former U.S.Navy truck) 64 Chevy Suburban Carryall 4x4http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358348 64 GMC 1000 wideside longbed 305 4spdhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3600890(Rip- parts truck now) 68 Dodge Charger

01-31-2011, 04:35 AM	#11
srr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: lakeside california Posts: 44	Re: Should I sacrifice this longbed NO WAY is that a parts truck! Restore or sell it to someone who will. Please!

01-31-2011, 08:14 AM	#12
Q.8 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: kuwait Posts: 300	Re: Should I sacrifice this longbed my dream to have one with original ac..and you want to part it out!!!! plz NO __________________ guys,,,im overseas member..so please ,,respond me with easy english,coz its my second language....thanks --c30 1966 frame off 5 years restoration ; Finished; Chevy suburban 1958 restoration ( In progress ) 85 c10 "back to original project <Finished> " 81 c10 "back to original ( later) " 85 c10 cattleman edition lifted ( finished)> K1500 1989 full restoration ( soon ) S10 1991 in progress

01-31-2011, 08:34 AM	#13
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: Should I sacrifice this longbed big back window,factory a/c, custom trim, looks solid it looks like worst case you could flip it and make some money these are harder to get ahold of i wouldnt part it out if you do let me know i need a couple things thanks!!!

01-31-2011, 09:09 AM	#14
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: Should I sacrifice this longbed I noticed that it has what I think are dual fuel fillers? is that what this is in the bed sides? __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

01-31-2011, 10:26 AM	#15
NCD1966 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lafayette , La Posts: 404	Re: Should I sacrifice this longbed Restore it man. Its in better shape than mine. I would love to have a fleet like that. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Stepside 355ci sbc with 3speed OD 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 6.2 1980 Chevy Camaro z28 383ci 1990 Chevy Suburban 350 tbi 2x4 (sold) 1984 Chevy C10 sliverado short fleet 1997 Chevy C1500 short fleet



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01-31-2011, 10:29 AM	#16
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: Should I sacrifice this longbed It has 2 extra gas tanks in it , that is what the bed side sheet metal is for. Honestly I bought it for parts but I have had it for 6 months now and it has grown on me. It has a non original 307 but also has PS and PB, it also came with an extra PS setup.The original windshield is still in it and no chips or cracks. It does have the usual rust in the lower fenders but thats it.I paid 2000 for it but it has that in parts alone so that is why I bought it.

01-31-2011, 10:36 AM	#17
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: Should I sacrifice this longbed man where i live that truck in that condition is either a steal @ 2k or has no bed and requires cancer surgery, assuming it still has a drivetrain never mind ac and glass.......please keep it whole, or let someone else restore it! i would give you 2k right now for it no loss money but i live alittle far away.... __________________ 1972 gmc c25 292/sm465 dana 60 w/5.13s 1973 vw super beetle 1600cc/4spd(baja bug) 1974 chevy c60 351v6/np-540+2 speed eaton rear 2005 chevy cobalt 2.2l

02-01-2011, 01:23 AM	#18
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Should I sacrifice this longbed I agree, that truck is far too nice to part out. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

02-01-2011, 01:27 AM	#19
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Should I sacrifice this longbed I think it's unanimous - fix er up! Since it was bought as a parts truck, you can look at it as a freebie! Or sell it, it sure looks nice. But IF you do part it out... ah, put me down for ever factory a/c part that's left on it....

02-01-2011, 09:43 AM	#20
chevy_man5 GMC's n H.D.'s too! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 1,583	Re: Should I sacrifice this longbed I agree as well, fix it up, or forward it on to someone to fix up. A little elbow grease, cleaning it up even more, you may be able to flip it for a little profit. __________________ Jason 1960 GMC 4x4 Babe (the Blue Ox) - Build Thread

02-01-2011, 03:29 PM	#21
REDNOSE65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DALLAS, TEXAS Posts: 1,908	Re: Should I sacrifice this longbed Keep it in tact. Find another parts truck. __________________ RED NOSE '65 LOS HITTERS C.C DALLAS, TEXAS The making of a Red Nose... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=396518

02-02-2011, 02:19 AM	#22
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,866	Re: Should I sacrifice this longbed If its solid, dont part it out! Fix it up.

02-02-2011, 09:02 AM	#23
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Should I sacrifice this longbed Hey you can use it to haul parts. x2 on wish I could find one like that on the east coast. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

02-02-2011, 09:50 AM	#24
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Should I sacrifice this longbed Save it!! __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

02-02-2011, 11:18 AM	#25
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Should I sacrifice this longbed I think it might be a good truck to restore to stock. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

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