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shenandoah75 · 11-14-2005, 09:38 AM

Hi All, well i currently own a 2005 K2500 Burb as our only vehicle (daily driver for the mrs and our family tow vehicle for our travel trailer), but have been looking at older chevys in the hope of restoring one for a while... As my wife and i can't agree on a year for a vette (68 vs 63 accordingly), i'm taking my pursuit to an older burb or long bed pickup....

Honestly, I have no idea if i'm ready for this. Grew up with an old 72 Dodge Dart, 71 Volvo 144, an AMC Rebel station wagon, and some old 68 Datsuns in the driveway... Unfortunately probably didn't learn as much from my step father on these as i could/should have.... Meanwhile, my brother's been taking on a 69 camaro for last several years.

I want to get into the game and figure with the exception of body work even a novice like me ought to be able to do it. Anyway, i continue searching for a rust-free 72 pickup or such on various sites. I think the truck is probably more justifiable than another 8-9 seet burb at this point, but we'll see...

Already enjoying reading posts on the gas tank swaps among others. If i can eventually have a truck that is along the lines of this one, boy i'd be proud to give that to one of my sons one day:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=4589290585

-brad

Jimbotronics · 11-14-2005, 09:52 AM

Welcome from Rockledge Fl!!!! -

phlegm · 11-14-2005, 10:01 AM

First off welcome to the Board. This place is great, the advice I get here has saved me hundreds of dollars so far and I have yet to do any major work to the vehicle.

Second, that one on EBAY looks it would require little to no work @ all.

shenandoah75 · 11-14-2005, 10:07 AM

Ya i want to do some work - that's the problem with the ebay one and others like it...

It's pretty but i couldnt' say "i did this". I really want to make this a learning experience too - plus i don't want to fork out that much either (at least not initially - over time would be ok)

full foot notch · 11-14-2005, 10:16 AM

welcome from orlando , **no for sale posts on the regular forum sorry**

shenandoah75 · 11-14-2005, 10:23 AM

Full foot - thx alot... however, assuming this is the one in your sig, i'm really looking for fleetside longbed, not stepside... 77's a bit late - that 70-72 range is what i'm really shooting for (ya i'm picky).

But i really appreciate the offer.

Luv68's · 11-14-2005, 10:45 AM

Welcome from DeLand, I am glad to see someone within a few miles of me. It will only be for a short while as I am moving to Russelleville Tn. Good luck on the search. I have a buddy that is going to be taking a lwb to the rod run. He lives in Lake Helen if you want to see it b-4 the rod run. Let me know I will hook you up with his name and number.

cdowns · 11-14-2005, 11:50 AM

welcome from daytona// come to the turkeyrodrun there'll be many to choose from all different years,, bring lots o money take something home// i'll be setup in the swapmeet section most of the weekend

97silv5.7 · 11-14-2005, 06:30 PM

welcome to the board!

full foot notch · 11-14-2005, 10:33 PM

just came across one of my buddies friends selling his 67-72, not exactly which year it is , but i think she wants like $3k for it, this is an old picture but i saw it from the road today and looks in good condition, and this is one of those little old lady trucks , i can get contact info for her if you want

**N2TRUX** · 11-15-2005, 12:03 AM

Welcome to the forumshenandoah75. If you can find the truck you want then you came to the right place. You can't find a better source of info and support anywhere else in the world....

Luv68's · 11-15-2005, 08:18 AM

Hey Shenandoah75, I spotted a truck on the way to work this morning. I did not get a real good look, appears to be a 71-72. LWB, light blue in color in Deland on 17-92 north of the Mitsubishi Dealer on the west side of the road. Check it out, may be what you are looking for.

55chevy · 11-15-2005, 10:04 AM

Welcome to the board from SE Alabama, I'm going to Moultrie, Georgia big swap meet Friday, it's 3 days Fri-Sun, you may want to check it out also.

smirch9 · 11-15-2005, 10:54 AM

Welcome to the board!

full foot notch · 11-15-2005, 11:47 AM

i also know of a "showtruck" 67-72 c10 near me, this baby is beautiful, but its $10k

krue · 11-15-2005, 03:33 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! As you can tell you've come to the right place to find a project.

shenandoah75 · 11-15-2005, 05:47 PM

Wow - thanks guys for the info - sent Full Foot a PM... Will also try to drive by that one on 17-92 tonight if i can...

thx again - definately one of the most helpful forums i've been on yet
-brad

phantom dually · 11-15-2005, 08:40 PM

Welcome to the board!!

***Liz*** · 11-15-2005, 09:01 PM

shenandoah75 · 11-15-2005, 09:38 PM

Well - the one in Deland had a lot more rust through than i think i'm comfortable with, rockers / doors had quite a few holes - one continuus long run on the passenger side... Relaly nice older fellow selling it came out to meet me, but he wants $6000 firm which seems really steep for the rust. He's so nice i didn't want to say anything negative to him or be appear confrontational though...

less than 50K original miles on it... Might be good for someone not totally scared of rust and body work (C20, full floater rear axle rated at 5500lbs), 3 speed on the column.

Talked with Full Foot's friend tonight and that's looking very promising - hoping to take a trip down there this week and look. She said there are some rust indications but at this point, it's bubbling, no rust through, so i feel much better.

thx again to all of you!

full foot notch · 11-16-2005, 09:10 AM

if you want, ill drive by and snap a picture with my phone if you want an updated pic , a while back i know BigUnde had a truck for cheap but i dont know where he went, last time i saw he was packing for his move to GA

shenandoah75 · 11-16-2005, 07:57 PM

Well don't do it unless it's on your way somewhere close...

I was all set to go see it today and at the last minute, we decided to go house shopping instead. Luckily house wasn't what we wanted, so maybe truck will be

must cheaper and no mortgage!

-brad

11-14-2005, 09:38 AM	#1
shenandoah75 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 6	Newbie from florida... Hi All, well i currently own a 2005 K2500 Burb as our only vehicle (daily driver for the mrs and our family tow vehicle for our travel trailer), but have been looking at older chevys in the hope of restoring one for a while... As my wife and i can't agree on a year for a vette (68 vs 63 accordingly), i'm taking my pursuit to an older burb or long bed pickup.... Honestly, I have no idea if i'm ready for this. Grew up with an old 72 Dodge Dart, 71 Volvo 144, an AMC Rebel station wagon, and some old 68 Datsuns in the driveway... Unfortunately probably didn't learn as much from my step father on these as i could/should have.... Meanwhile, my brother's been taking on a 69 camaro for last several years. I want to get into the game and figure with the exception of body work even a novice like me ought to be able to do it. Anyway, i continue searching for a rust-free 72 pickup or such on various sites. I think the truck is probably more justifiable than another 8-9 seet burb at this point, but we'll see... Already enjoying reading posts on the gas tank swaps among others. If i can eventually have a truck that is along the lines of this one, boy i'd be proud to give that to one of my sons one day: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=4589290585 -brad

11-14-2005, 09:52 AM	#2
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	Re: Newbie from florida... Welcome from Rockledge Fl!!!! - __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

11-14-2005, 10:01 AM	#3
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Re: Newbie from florida... First off welcome to the Board. This place is great, the advice I get here has saved me hundreds of dollars so far and I have yet to do any major work to the vehicle. Second, that one on EBAY looks it would require little to no work @ all. __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

11-14-2005, 10:07 AM	#4
shenandoah75 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 6	Re: Newbie from florida... Ya i want to do some work - that's the problem with the ebay one and others like it... It's pretty but i couldnt' say "i did this". I really want to make this a learning experience too - plus i don't want to fork out that much either (at least not initially - over time would be ok) Last edited by shenandoah75; 11-14-2005 at 10:10 AM.

11-14-2005, 10:16 AM	#5
full foot notch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central florida Posts: 3,223	Re: Newbie from florida... welcome from orlando , no for sale posts on the regular forum sorry Last edited by 97silv5.7; 11-14-2005 at 06:29 PM.

11-14-2005, 10:23 AM	#6
shenandoah75 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 6	Re: Newbie from florida... Full foot - thx alot... however, assuming this is the one in your sig, i'm really looking for fleetside longbed, not stepside... 77's a bit late - that 70-72 range is what i'm really shooting for (ya i'm picky). But i really appreciate the offer. Last edited by shenandoah75; 11-14-2005 at 10:30 AM.

11-14-2005, 10:45 AM	#7
Luv68's Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Russellville, Tn and DeLand Fl. Posts: 533	Re: Newbie from florida... Welcome from DeLand, I am glad to see someone within a few miles of me. It will only be for a short while as I am moving to Russelleville Tn. Good luck on the search. I have a buddy that is going to be taking a lwb to the rod run. He lives in Lake Helen if you want to see it b-4 the rod run. Let me know I will hook you up with his name and number.

11-14-2005, 11:50 AM	#8
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Newbie from florida... welcome from daytona// come to the turkeyrodrun there'll be many to choose from all different years,, bring lots o money take something home// i'll be setup in the swapmeet section most of the weekend __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

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11-14-2005, 10:33 PM	#10
full foot notch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central florida Posts: 3,223	Re: Newbie from florida... just came across one of my buddies friends selling his 67-72, not exactly which year it is , but i think she wants like $3k for it, this is an old picture but i saw it from the road today and looks in good condition, and this is one of those little old lady trucks , i can get contact info for her if you want Attached Images Last edited by full foot notch; 11-14-2005 at 10:37 PM.

11-15-2005, 12:03 AM	#11
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11-15-2005, 08:18 AM	#12
Luv68's Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Russellville, Tn and DeLand Fl. Posts: 533	Re: Newbie from florida... Hey Shenandoah75, I spotted a truck on the way to work this morning. I did not get a real good look, appears to be a 71-72. LWB, light blue in color in Deland on 17-92 north of the Mitsubishi Dealer on the west side of the road. Check it out, may be what you are looking for.

11-15-2005, 10:04 AM	#13
55chevy Car Truck Bike Nut Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Suffolk Virginia Posts: 853	Re: Newbie from florida... Welcome to the board from SE Alabama, I'm going to Moultrie, Georgia big swap meet Friday, it's 3 days Fri-Sun, you may want to check it out also. __________________ Snow free Florida panhandle, don't miss Indiana winters Temp in Suffolk Virginia, Sentenced 2 to 5 years LOL 68 shortfleet project 94 3500 TD dually so many cars so little time 72 K2 CST 2WD Blazer

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11-15-2005, 11:47 AM	#15
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shenandoah75 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 6	Re: Newbie from florida... Wow - thanks guys for the info - sent Full Foot a PM... Will also try to drive by that one on 17-92 tonight if i can... thx again - definately one of the most helpful forums i've been on yet -brad

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11-15-2005, 09:38 PM	#20
shenandoah75 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 6	Re: Newbie from florida... Well - the one in Deland had a lot more rust through than i think i'm comfortable with, rockers / doors had quite a few holes - one continuus long run on the passenger side... Relaly nice older fellow selling it came out to meet me, but he wants $6000 firm which seems really steep for the rust. He's so nice i didn't want to say anything negative to him or be appear confrontational though... less than 50K original miles on it... Might be good for someone not totally scared of rust and body work (C20, full floater rear axle rated at 5500lbs), 3 speed on the column. Talked with Full Foot's friend tonight and that's looking very promising - hoping to take a trip down there this week and look. She said there are some rust indications but at this point, it's bubbling, no rust through, so i feel much better. thx again to all of you! Last edited by shenandoah75; 11-15-2005 at 09:39 PM.

11-16-2005, 09:10 AM	#21
full foot notch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central florida Posts: 3,223	Re: Newbie from florida... if you want, ill drive by and snap a picture with my phone if you want an updated pic , a while back i know BigUnde had a truck for cheap but i dont know where he went, last time i saw he was packing for his move to GA

11-16-2005, 07:57 PM	#22
shenandoah75 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 6	Re: Newbie from florida... Well don't do it unless it's on your way somewhere close... I was all set to go see it today and at the last minute, we decided to go house shopping instead. Luckily house wasn't what we wanted, so maybe truck will be must cheaper and no mortgage! -brad

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