New chevy guy. The big decision

[joebeetle]

Man guys!! I'm supper bummed out right now! That truck I posted here that I was looking at getting, i talked to the guy and agreed on a price and was going down there sunday to pick it up, made plans with him and all. well he just emailed me and said he sold it right now!! Now I have to find another truck! I was beginning to look forward to driving that home sunday..... oh well guess i'm back on the hunt.

[JohnC]

That's a bummer deal man. Happens sometimes though, doesn't make it any better though. A man's word doesn't mean as much as it used to for some people. Just be patient, and you will find one.

[joebeetle]

Hey Thanks for the encouragment JohnC. Yeah I'm 28 but my dad always taught me that my word is my bond. Its a shame, but oh well! I'll let you guys know when I find another one. I was really looking forward to driving that chevy sunday.

[joebeetle]

Hey guys, still looking for a truck. I found this one and wanted to run it buy you guys and get your opinion. http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/1164335261.html He says it has a spun bearing.... what is that and is it hard to fix??? Again, I am totally foreign to these trucks so any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks again!

[boatpuller]

hey joe,while that truck may be worth the asking price.there's more "depends" then at the old folks home.if there's no rust it may be worth bartering on.i don't think i'd pay 2k for something that isn't running.especially if you need a runner.a motor swap isn't that big a deal and can be done fairly cheap or it can get expensive in a hurry.one thing to remember on a truck like the craiglister there.it's a very good chance that that truck has been driven hard.i'd try to look at unmolested stockers from older owners.their out there if your not in a hurry.

[joebeetle]

haha! Thanks boatpuller. I was actually feeling the same way too. I just didnt know if i was being too picky. I would prefer more of an original truck. Yeah I'll keep looking. I can find alot!! of long beds, but i'm really feeling the short beds. Thanks for the heads up. Hopefully one day soon I'll be able to start a build thread! haha

[silvereagle07]

Joe boatpuller is right, that truck isn't work 2k. Keep looking and be patient, you'll will find something. There are some nice truck around in other states too.

[joebeetle]

Alright guys, i finally found a truck that i think will work for my build. its a 77 silverado long bed. it needs some work but for $500, i couldn't pass it up. (oh and it has a back tire, haha, just needed to take it and fill it with air) See you guys in the build threads! Thanks for the help

[84 400]

Nice one. I love the ride of a long bed shortys are fun to whip around in but long beds just cruise so nice

[joebeetle]

thanks 84! yeah i was thinking the long beds were super long. (there is a long bed by my parents and it looks huge!) but this isnt that bad for me. and both my cousin and i are both big cruisers!