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**MidLifer** · 10-24-2016, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by holgar

I'm looking for a solid base to start a truck project (first automotive project). I love the 72s.

Anyone have feedback on this truck?

https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/5805880917.html

The pics in that ad aren't the best quality. From 20' away it looks like a solid truck (could it be a 20 footer?). If it's not local to you I'd ask the owner for more and better pics, including of the known problem areas.

If it's solid and there aren't major issues (frame, extensive rot covered up by bondo) it seems priced right for a project-starter.

**HO455** · 10-24-2016, 04:42 PM

Get yours today!
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/rvs/5841582346.html

**HO455** · 10-24-2016, 04:45 PM

BB 4 speed 72
http://bend.craigslist.org/cto/5820355219.html

**MidLifer** · 10-24-2016, 04:54 PM

Wish I had the room to park that - it's a real time capsule.

It's almost worth it just for the original sandalwood steering wheel that hasn't rotted to powder like all the others. You know the truck was cared for just by looking at that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HO455

Get yours today!
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/rvs/5841582346.html

Dustmaker65 · 10-24-2016, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MidLifer

Wish I had the room to park that - it's a real time capsule.

It's almost worth it just for the original sandalwood steering wheel that hasn't rotted to powder like all the others. You know the truck was cared for just by looking at that.

I have one listed in the for sale section... and at half of the price of that one.

**HO455** · 10-24-2016, 06:36 PM

Would like to see Spid on this to see if it is factory colors.
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/5838297831.html

holgar · 10-24-2016, 08:17 PM

Went and saw this on Friday: https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/5792786459.html

Some observations not in the post:
-A 454 was dropped into it around 2001 (vs. the stock 402)
-Camper model
-Brakes are 'mushy' to put it nicely
-Interior is beat up, missing both interior door panels, etc
-Shifting into anything is a bit of a guessing game, and about as accurate as a broom stick in a bucket of broken glass
-After a quick test ride, a puddle of green liquid under the truck (assuming transmission fluid)
-When opening the glove box, a rats nest of collapsed ducts were behind the dash
-A majority of the gauges don't work
-Very little overall rust with only two small spots where it went through

If it was the original engine and/or I didn't get the feeling I was going to spend a majority of my time undo-ing the 'fixes', I would have brought it home.

I believe they've lowered the price to $1400, and the nephew is who to call as the email route doesn't really work all that well.

Ken B · 10-25-2016, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by holgar

Went and saw this on Friday: https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/5792786459.html

Some observations not in the post:
-A 454 was dropped into it around 2001 (vs. the stock 402)
-Camper model
-Brakes are 'mushy' to put it nicely
-Interior is beat up, missing both interior door panels, etc
-Shifting into anything is a bit of a guessing game, and about as accurate as a broom stick in a bucket of broken glass
-After a quick test ride, a puddle of green liquid under the truck (assuming transmission fluid)
-When opening the glove box, a rats nest of collapsed ducts were behind the dash
-A majority of the gauges don't work
-Very little overall rust with only two small spots where it went through

If it was the original engine and/or I didn't get the feeling I was going to spend a majority of my time undo-ing the 'fixes', I would have brought it home.

I believe they've lowered the price to $1400, and the nephew is who to call as the email route doesn't really work all that well.

I would have taken that truck home if it me looking at it. Can't beat it at 1400 bucks..

holgar · 10-25-2016, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken B

I would have taken that truck home if it me looking at it. Can't beat it at 1400 bucks..

I was very much on the fence.

After driving it around awhile, and the giant puddle of fluids underneath - I didn't want it to be my first automotive project. I need something a little less rough around the trans/engine as I start this journey.

I'm sure that I could have parted it out and made more than $1400, but that's not the goal (nor do I have the space for that).

10-24-2016, 04:42 PM	#2
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,618	Re: Post Your Craigslist Finds Get yours today! http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/rvs/5841582346.html Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

10-24-2016, 04:45 PM	#3
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,618	Re: Post Your Craigslist Finds BB 4 speed 72 http://bend.craigslist.org/cto/5820355219.html Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

10-24-2016, 06:36 PM	#6
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,618	Re: Post Your Craigslist Finds Would like to see Spid on this to see if it is factory colors. http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/5838297831.html Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

10-24-2016, 08:17 PM	#7
holgar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Greater Seattle (eastside) Posts: 144	Re: Post Your Craigslist Finds Went and saw this on Friday: https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/5792786459.html Some observations not in the post: -A 454 was dropped into it around 2001 (vs. the stock 402) -Camper model -Brakes are 'mushy' to put it nicely -Interior is beat up, missing both interior door panels, etc -Shifting into anything is a bit of a guessing game, and about as accurate as a broom stick in a bucket of broken glass -After a quick test ride, a puddle of green liquid under the truck (assuming transmission fluid) -When opening the glove box, a rats nest of collapsed ducts were behind the dash -A majority of the gauges don't work -Very little overall rust with only two small spots where it went through If it was the original engine and/or I didn't get the feeling I was going to spend a majority of my time undo-ing the 'fixes', I would have brought it home. I believe they've lowered the price to $1400, and the nephew is who to call as the email route doesn't really work all that well.

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