Whats it gonna cost?

[don t. - 72gmc]

For the most part, my 72 is a farm truck. Since 1998, I've put on maybe 15000 miles. I hadda replace the entire brake system and tires but otherwise its been reliable.

Unfortunatly, time and mother nature is turning it into a flintstone mobile. Then theres the tranny that needs a gallon of fluid each time I need to move it. While im there, I fill the leaky P.S.

I looked at new 3/4 ton P.U. Im thinkin the $ I spend there could be used to "fix" this one, which Id rather do. The only good thing about new is I can finance this for 3-5 years.

I know enuf about mechanics to know most of what needs to be done is above my head, especially body work. I could get a rebuild tranny and install but last time I did this the speedo never worked right(74 chevy impala).

I know cost is subjective, and labor rates related to the area, but for a ballpark, any idea on cost for:
Cab corner, floor, rocker panels
Area above the windshield rotted
The bed has more holes that swiss cheese - nothing 3/4" plywood wont fix(big grin)
Prime and paint.
rebuilt th400

Thanks for your time.
I do appreciate it.

Have fun.....don t. .....

[northerngmc]

Build a budget, then DOUBLE IT! You may be getting close to the cost.

I spent $6000 having my cab on my 59 GMC repaired with cab corners and rocker panels, and a few holes in the roof.

I am sure you can build a nice truck for about the cost of a new 3/4 ton.

[bigfredtn]

I just got a quote on getting both rocker panels, and the floor pans replaced. The cost is about $1,000.00. I do not know what part of the country you live in, but this is the cost in Memphis.

[junkyardjohn]

YA NEED TO BUY A ONE WAY PLANE TICKET OUT WEST & BUY A TRUCK THAT DOESN'T NEED SEVERAL THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN BODY WORK. YOU CAN STILL GET A DECENT TRUCK FOR $3000 OR $4000 & DRIVE IT HOME. IF YOU WANT TO SPEND MORE... YOU CAN PICK UP A RUSTFREE BIG BLOCK SHORT BED FOR ABOUT 10 GRAND. I HAVE OFTEN WONDERED WHY PEOPLE WILL SPEND THOUSANDS TRYING TO PATCH UP A RUST BUCKET, WHEN FOR THE SAME OR LESS MONEY THEY CAN HAVE A SOLID TRUCK INSTEAD OF A PATCHED UP TRUCK. NO MATTER HOW NICE A JOB YOU DO...... IT'S STILL A PATCHED UP TRUCK. IF THE BODY IS THAT RUSTY... WHAT DO YOU THINK THE SUSPENSION & ALL OF THE UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS LOOK LIKE?? JOHN

[bigfredtn]

Moving to Somset, KY you will be making a lot of trips out west.

[junkyardjohn]

Originally Posted by bigfredtn

Moving to Somset, KY you will be making a lot of trips out west.

I LIVED IN MICHIGAN FOR 35 YEARS. AFTER BUILDING A FEW TRUCKS FROM OUT HERE, THERE IS NO WAY I'D BUILD A RUSTBUCKET FROM BACK THERE. I'VE GOT A 72 SHORT FLEET PROJECT THAT I'M BUILDING, THAT HAS ABSOLUTELY NO RUST ON IT, & NEVER HAS. THERE NOT CHEAP. I DROVE DOWN TO SO. CAL TO GET THIS ONE & PAID ALOT FOR A PILE OF PARTS, BUT I'LL BET THAT IT'S STILL CHEAPER THAN PATCHING ONE UP. JOHN

[northcountry67]

Not that far south of you, it is possible to find good solid trucks for a reasonable price. Here is one I found in NE OK.

[HeavyD]

Nice find

[northcountry67]

Originally Posted by HeavyD

Nice find

I didn't even buy this truck. The price on the windshield was $2500 and you could drive it home. This was in 2005, but I would bet this same guy has more.