I've got $4000 to spend on a truck...what can I get? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Drogster · 02-07-2005, 02:48 AM

My beautiful financial manager (the wife) has given me a $4000 budget that I can use towards the purchase of a new old truck.

We both like the 60-66 and the 67-72 body styles. We just want a truck that'll be fun to wrench on, great for cruizin', and may take a run or two down the 1/4 mile now and then. Probably start with a small-block, and (maybe) someday drop in a big block.

I've been shopping around on the internet, and I know I should be able to hook-up a fairly decent, running, driveable truck for that price, or less. But I can't hear the truck, can't drive it, and can't see the rust spots.

I'd prefer to spend less, because it gives me some extra $$$ to work with (start on body, etc).

What should I be able to get for under $4k (condition, body style, etc)?

Thanks!

gr8scott51 · 02-07-2005, 11:36 AM

There are a lot of $1000 dollar trucks out there that are daily drivers. That would leave enough money to make it yours. I don't know what's available in Alaska, though. Welcome from soggy western Washington.

Drogster · 02-07-2005, 05:17 PM

Hi Scott. Thanks for the reply.

I shoulda mentioned in my post that I am transferring this May to Michigan (I'm active duty Coast Guard). I don't have to worry about Alaska cars!

roj2323 · 02-18-2005, 11:18 PM

you can build a nice driver or purchase one for under $4000. you could also buy a really nice driver off of ebay for around 3000 and dump 1000 into upgrades.
ondrew

redneckracing · 03-10-2005, 10:10 PM

tried to get you some pics. if this interised you send me a pm or call 706 313 3246

Smokin72on20s · 03-13-2005, 10:52 PM

i know this guy that will let this baby go for $4k...

1991s10 · 08-04-2005, 08:38 PM

That's one ugly truck

AesC10s · 08-05-2005, 12:08 AM

magooster · 08-05-2005, 12:17 AM

That is about the ugliest truck I've ever seen. I'd rather drive a rusty Ford than that!! and that's saying alot.

speedking · 08-05-2005, 03:20 AM

WOW-that's,uh,CREATIVE!!! Kinda like a VW bug-so ugly it's cute. I think he shoulda squared off the front fenders a little,to match the rear ones,and it needs an illuminated flying goddess hood ornament. With clear wings-don't wanna have it clash with the white hood...
Speed

02-07-2005, 02:48 AM	#1
Drogster Stroke it! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Juneau, Alaska Posts: 214	I've got $4000 to spend on a truck...what can I get? My beautiful financial manager (the wife) has given me a $4000 budget that I can use towards the purchase of a new old truck. We both like the 60-66 and the 67-72 body styles. We just want a truck that'll be fun to wrench on, great for cruizin', and may take a run or two down the 1/4 mile now and then. Probably start with a small-block, and (maybe) someday drop in a big block. I've been shopping around on the internet, and I know I should be able to hook-up a fairly decent, running, driveable truck for that price, or less. But I can't hear the truck, can't drive it, and can't see the rust spots. I'd prefer to spend less, because it gives me some extra $$$ to work with (start on body, etc). What should I be able to get for under $4k (condition, body style, etc)? Thanks!

02-07-2005, 11:36 AM	#2
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	There are a lot of $1000 dollar trucks out there that are daily drivers. That would leave enough money to make it yours. I don't know what's available in Alaska, though. Welcome from soggy western Washington. __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

02-07-2005, 05:17 PM	#3
Drogster Stroke it! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Juneau, Alaska Posts: 214	Hi Scott. Thanks for the reply. I shoulda mentioned in my post that I am transferring this May to Michigan (I'm active duty Coast Guard). I don't have to worry about Alaska cars! __________________ Drog Nitrous is for those who don't know how to build.

03-10-2005, 10:10 PM	#5
redneckracing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: dalton,ga Posts: 81	tried to get you some pics. if this interised you send me a pm or call 706 313 3246 Attached Images

03-13-2005, 10:52 PM	#6
Smokin72on20s Ebay Junky Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CO Posts: 893	i know this guy that will let this baby go for $4k... Attached Images __________________ 1972 CHEVY C-10 SWB 2WD - Possible Typhoon 4.3 turbo drivetrain.. 1983 Chevy c10 swb 2wd - possible 350tbi supercharged...

02-18-2005, 11:18 PM	#4
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	you can build a nice driver or purchase one for under $4000. you could also buy a really nice driver off of ebay for around 3000 and dump 1000 into upgrades. ondrew

08-04-2005, 08:38 PM	#7
1991s10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Caddo Mills Texas 30 miles east of Dallas Posts: 133	Ugly That's one ugly truck

08-05-2005, 12:08 AM	#8
AesC10s Chevy truck addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Thornton Colorado Posts: 825

08-05-2005, 12:17 AM	#9
magooster '65 GMC Project Join Date: May 2005 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 653	That is about the ugliest truck I've ever seen. I'd rather drive a rusty Ford than that!! and that's saying alot.

08-05-2005, 03:20 AM	#10
speedking Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Elko,Nevada,USA,Earth Posts: 78	WOW-that's,uh,CREATIVE!!! Kinda like a VW bug-so ugly it's cute. I think he shoulda squared off the front fenders a little,to match the rear ones,and it needs an illuminated flying goddess hood ornament. With clear wings-don't wanna have it clash with the white hood... Speed __________________ -57 GMC 1/2 ton longbed,Pont. 400,4 speed -62 Chevy 1 ton duallie,Chevy 355,4 speed -66 Pontiac Catalina 2 dr. hardtop,389,T-400 -81 Ford Fairmont wgn.,2.3,4 speed -68 Triumph TR6-R 'cycle,various mods -66 C-60's back -there's probably others...



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