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GMC69 · 07-25-2007, 10:19 PM

Well it took me a couple years, but I finally have another truck. been driving a 2003 Malibu and really needed another truck. My previous truck was a 69 GMC long bed. I went tonight to pick this truck up. A 1983 Chev pickup. Paid all of 650$. It needs some work, but I hope nothing major.

Here she is being loaded up.

and here she is at home.

One thing I know for sure is that I need to change the rear brake lines, as when it was being secured on the truck, we noticed one side started to leak. He may have nudged the line and looking at them, it looks like they are ready to be changed.

**N2TRUX** · 07-25-2007, 10:40 PM

How in the heck does everyone keep finding these killer deals? I'm looking all the time and all I find is over priced junk.

Sweet deal on a solid truck bro....

jkaylor68gmc · 07-25-2007, 10:42 PM

Thats really nice, what a heck of a deal.

bigblock79 · 07-25-2007, 11:51 PM

killer deal nice truck

87 STEPPER · 07-26-2007, 06:29 AM

Welcome to the 73-87 board you did very well

What are your plane for her besides the basic clean & tune up stuff?

Ken.....He's in Canada so if that $650 is Ca. then it's a little more in USD but still a killer deal on a good looking truck.

Jim85IROC · 07-26-2007, 08:06 AM

That's at least a $2k truck around here unless it's packed full of bondo that I can't see. Nice score!

GMC69 · 07-26-2007, 04:48 PM

Well I plan to change the rear brake lines, front flex lines, possibly change the box, due to the fact that 2 of the supports are rotting away and the drivers side support for the tailgate is also rotting away. But there is a place around here that has a **** load of boxes all the time.

Once I give it a good cleaning and see how solid it really is, I may drop in a 350, since it is a 305 right now, possibly a mild drop.

My biggest problem right now is that it starts up real easy but will not stay running. I figure it's carb related. ( I'm gonna make a post about it)

Oh yeah and the gas gauge doesn't work.

I'm just hopping it doesn't cost me a fortune to get it back on the road.

Mr79C10 · 07-26-2007, 05:46 PM

Damn good looking!

kevinr1970 · 07-27-2007, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87 STEPPER

Ken.....He's in Canada so if that $650 is Ca. then it's a little more in USD but still a killer deal on a good looking truck.

I know the US dollar has been collapsing against the CA Loonie (dollar), but its still like $1.15 US vs to $1.00 CA.
Just a few years ago it was like $1.55 US vs $1.00 CA.
In other words it would be less in US dollars. But not by much now

68GMC454 · 07-27-2007, 02:27 AM

nice looking truck...shouldnt cost to much to get it on the road....

GMC69 · 07-27-2007, 05:52 PM

Just went and priced out a rebuild carb and they want almost 600$. They are nuts. I was going to replace it with what was there, a 4BBL Rochester quadrajet, but at those prices, I might just look for a good used one for now.

streetstar · 07-27-2007, 10:31 PM

Ouch ! 600$ !!???

Maybe you could order an Edelbrock quadrajet replacement carb from the states cheaper ----

GMC69 · 07-27-2007, 11:24 PM

I'm also debating buying a rebuild kit and do it myself. I know I can do it, but not sure if I really want to, lol.

Srubydo1986 · 07-28-2007, 01:36 AM

an edelbrock carb new cost about 368.00 usd so canadain thats ..........

GMC69 · 07-28-2007, 08:53 AM

Pretty much the same price, hehe.

I am going to take a drive to the end of my road and go check the wrecking yard there. Anything older you are looking for is usually there, since alot of yards no longer what the older cars. But this guys takes them.

GMC69 · 07-28-2007, 11:05 AM

SCORE

I went to the junkyard, went through the entire yard and found nothing worthwhile. Then in the front yard was a chevy "shaggin wagon" van, I mean red velvet interior etc...

Anyhow, it also had a 305 in it with a BRAND NEW Quadrajet rebuilt carb on it. This thing was spotless inside. Got it for 50$.

He also had a 350 running engine, but had a lifter knock, for 200$. These 350s are getting really hard to find these days up here. He just sold a good running one the other day for 650$. He can't keep them, the day he gets one, it sells.

GMC69 · 11-10-2007, 08:40 PM

quick little update.

I got the truck home tonight after getting it certified and plated. All together with buying the truck, and with the parts I put on and what was needed to get it certified, I spent about 1200$ total, on the road, driving.

Now I did discover though that my rad leaks and I will need to replace it. Also, this truck rides like my old 4x4, I forgot how rough a truck was and you feel EVERY little crack in the road.

spudz · 11-10-2007, 09:13 PM

well you stole that truck!

**old Rusty C10** · 11-10-2007, 10:01 PM

but the question is are ya happy with it? my truck i bought like a month ago im into for like a grand and have another 700 or so but hey i love driving it

GMC69 · 11-11-2007, 05:42 PM

I drove it to work this morning, leaky rad and all. It is way harder on gas than I think it should be, but that could be a carb issue that goes along with the hesitation.

The hard ride, could be cause it seems to sit pretty high for a regular 2wd truck. The guy I bought it from at work said it has a towing package on it.

07-25-2007, 10:19 PM	#1
GMC69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 734	Newest Family Member! Well it took me a couple years, but I finally have another truck. been driving a 2003 Malibu and really needed another truck. My previous truck was a 69 GMC long bed. I went tonight to pick this truck up. A 1983 Chev pickup. Paid all of 650$. It needs some work, but I hope nothing major. Here she is being loaded up. and here she is at home. One thing I know for sure is that I need to change the rear brake lines, as when it was being secured on the truck, we noticed one side started to leak. He may have nudged the line and looking at them, it looks like they are ready to be changed. __________________ Mike Email: Click here to email me -- 2019 Silvedrado 4x4 1970 Chevy 3/4 ton, 396BB, on air bags

07-25-2007, 10:40 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Newest Family Member! How in the heck does everyone keep finding these killer deals? I'm looking all the time and all I find is over priced junk. Sweet deal on a solid truck bro.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-25-2007, 10:42 PM	#3
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Newest Family Member! Thats really nice, what a heck of a deal. __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

07-25-2007, 11:51 PM	#4
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07-26-2007, 06:29 AM	#5
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Re: Newest Family Member! Welcome to the 73-87 board you did very well What are your plane for her besides the basic clean & tune up stuff? Ken.....He's in Canada so if that $650 is Ca. then it's a little more in USD but still a killer deal on a good looking truck. __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

07-26-2007, 08:06 AM	#6
Jim85IROC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Readsboro, VT Posts: 502	Re: Newest Family Member! That's at least a $2k truck around here unless it's packed full of bondo that I can't see. Nice score! __________________ 1987 GMC Sierra Classic 3500 454 TH400 My Sounddomain Page

07-26-2007, 04:48 PM	#7
GMC69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 734	Re: Newest Family Member! Well I plan to change the rear brake lines, front flex lines, possibly change the box, due to the fact that 2 of the supports are rotting away and the drivers side support for the tailgate is also rotting away. But there is a place around here that has a ** load of boxes all the time. Once I give it a good cleaning and see how solid it really is, I may drop in a 350, since it is a 305 right now, possibly a mild drop. My biggest problem right now is that it starts up real easy but will not stay running. I figure it's carb related. ( I'm gonna make a post about it) Oh yeah and the gas gauge doesn't work. I'm just hopping it doesn't cost me a fortune to get it back on the road. __________________ Mike** Email: Click here to email me -- 2019 Silvedrado 4x4 1970 Chevy 3/4 ton, 396BB, on air bags

07-26-2007, 05:46 PM	#8
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07-27-2007, 02:27 AM	#10
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: Newest Family Member! nice looking truck...shouldnt cost to much to get it on the road.... __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

07-27-2007, 05:52 PM	#11
GMC69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 734	Re: Newest Family Member! Just went and priced out a rebuild carb and they want almost 600$. They are nuts. I was going to replace it with what was there, a 4BBL Rochester quadrajet, but at those prices, I might just look for a good used one for now. __________________ Mike Email: Click here to email me -- 2019 Silvedrado 4x4 1970 Chevy 3/4 ton, 396BB, on air bags

07-27-2007, 10:31 PM	#12
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: Newest Family Member! Ouch ! 600$ !!??? Maybe you could order an Edelbrock quadrajet replacement carb from the states cheaper ----

07-27-2007, 11:24 PM	#13
GMC69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 734	Re: Newest Family Member! I'm also debating buying a rebuild kit and do it myself. I know I can do it, but not sure if I really want to, lol. __________________ Mike Email: Click here to email me -- 2019 Silvedrado 4x4 1970 Chevy 3/4 ton, 396BB, on air bags

07-28-2007, 01:36 AM	#14
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: Newest Family Member! an edelbrock carb new cost about 368.00 usd so canadain thats .......... __________________ 1986 Sliverado longbed 400 small block mean as hell, 700r4 trans (5 speed coming one day) 1970 chevelle 2dr sedan Latest update June 24 2007. *1957 4 door stationwagon - pink all original needing a good restore (body great, floors bad) newest additions 1965 shortbed fleet great granddads. Been told im nuts to bring it back from the dead (still going to happen) plans-all stock with a turbo 292 inline 3 speed column shift. and thats it big block 427 and 5 speed trans and ford 9 inch theyhave no home yet thinking what to put them in and a 79 c60 trash truck um no idea i have one

07-28-2007, 08:53 AM	#15
GMC69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 734	Re: Newest Family Member! Pretty much the same price, hehe. I am going to take a drive to the end of my road and go check the wrecking yard there. Anything older you are looking for is usually there, since alot of yards no longer what the older cars. But this guys takes them. __________________ Mike Email: Click here to email me -- 2019 Silvedrado 4x4 1970 Chevy 3/4 ton, 396BB, on air bags

07-28-2007, 11:05 AM	#16
GMC69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 734	Re: Newest Family Member! SCORE I went to the junkyard, went through the entire yard and found nothing worthwhile. Then in the front yard was a chevy "shaggin wagon" van, I mean red velvet interior etc... Anyhow, it also had a 305 in it with a BRAND NEW Quadrajet rebuilt carb on it. This thing was spotless inside. Got it for 50$. He also had a 350 running engine, but had a lifter knock, for 200$. These 350s are getting really hard to find these days up here. He just sold a good running one the other day for 650$. He can't keep them, the day he gets one, it sells. __________________ Mike Email: Click here to email me -- 2019 Silvedrado 4x4 1970 Chevy 3/4 ton, 396BB, on air bags



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11-10-2007, 08:40 PM	#17
GMC69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 734	Re: Newest Family Member! quick little update. I got the truck home tonight after getting it certified and plated. All together with buying the truck, and with the parts I put on and what was needed to get it certified, I spent about 1200$ total, on the road, driving. Now I did discover though that my rad leaks and I will need to replace it. Also, this truck rides like my old 4x4, I forgot how rough a truck was and you feel EVERY little crack in the road. __________________ Mike Email: Click here to email me -- 2019 Silvedrado 4x4 1970 Chevy 3/4 ton, 396BB, on air bags Last edited by GMC69; 11-10-2007 at 08:40 PM.

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11-11-2007, 05:42 PM	#20
GMC69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 734	Re: Newest Family Member! I drove it to work this morning, leaky rad and all. It is way harder on gas than I think it should be, but that could be a carb issue that goes along with the hesitation. The hard ride, could be cause it seems to sit pretty high for a regular 2wd truck. The guy I bought it from at work said it has a towing package on it. __________________ Mike Email: Click here to email me -- 2019 Silvedrado 4x4 1970 Chevy 3/4 ton, 396BB, on air bags

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