Buy a sub $1K fixer-upper?

[TwoFiftyShifter]

I'm looking to buy a 60-66 in the next couple of months, but will have a 3 digit budget.... I know I might get something without a motor and probably without paint, but I'm super enviuos of my parents 1957 and want an old truck of my own. I'd pick a '55-'59 or 67-72 over this generation in a heartbeat, but there 60-66 trucks seem to be cheaper.... significantly cheaper, has anyone else noticed this?

Anyway, what are some good things to look for on these trucks when buying a junker? I will not touch anything that has a rotted cab, I've already got a rot box '72, dont need anymore. I may have to travel a few hundered miles down south, but we will see about that. At this budget I dont have any preferences, SWB/LWB, I6/V6/, Floor shift or column.... I just want something solid to tinker on, maybe even get on the road to mess around with. I have a couple Ebay/Craiglist trucks here, tell me what you think.

'66 GMC 3/4t $1000
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/941681670.html

'63 Chevy I TOTALLY missed out on, sold for $700!!!!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=180313355813

'60 GMC reserve never met, looks OK aside from some bondo...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=260332974573

'64 GMC w/ blown V6
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=250345753401

If anyone sees anything somewhat close to NY, post it up....

[63sbssbbw]

Yes, I've noticed
They're still near giveaways around here. So far!!
I really like the '60-'63s
All goes well 'til it's time to buy a windshield,expect to pay $500-1300 for a good one (and yes I've heard there are repops out there that don't fit very well)
With that in mind '64-66 is probably the best pick
Things to look for:
Factory AC
Big rear window
Factory 4x4
Factory leaf spring helpers(on coil sprung trucks)
Chrome trim options
Longbeds should be cheaper than shorts,(condition pending)
Good luck on your search,they're out there!
T

[pugs]

i just looked at a 63 panel 2 weeks ago. 6/3sp runs and drives need some body work finiahed but had lots of potential. and i just sold my 70 swb fleetside last nite

[LuckyHenriksen]

damn I sold my pristine windshield out of my '62 for 100 bucks... should have asked more

[protrash64]

2fitty........let me remind you that you live in NY ......good luck finding anything 40years old. Make a trip out to the desert or spend your 1k on patch panels for your other truck.