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makovai · 04-22-2006, 11:59 AM

I found a 72 chev custom deluxe 4x4 w/ A/c in fair shape. its a runner for $2300. It has the toe hooks up front. So im thinking see if i can get a few hundred $$$ for the toe hooks, take the A/C out and put it in my blazer that is an A/C car that someone took out, and then sell the rig for still a profit.

Whatcha guys think?

bouncytruck · 04-22-2006, 01:21 PM

sounds like a good plan to me. If the cab isn't rusted, it is probably worth more than the asking price as is.

makovai · 04-23-2006, 12:38 AM

damn,,,,,,,,false advertising.....no a/c as they said. and the cab was really rusted. it was a friend of a friend of a friend, so by the time the info got to me it was a $30k truck for $2300.

it was worth $1500 IMO

Swbman · 04-23-2006, 07:45 AM

I know how that goes,you get a supposely great lead on what think in your mind is a real nice diamond that may have gotten overlooked or hidden from everyone else,only when you go to look at it for yourself it ends up being something you wouldnt have wasted your time or gas to go look at,thats what happens 90 percent of the time, but the other 10 percent of the time it ends up being something you would have gladly given more than the asking price or felt just a little guilty because you got it for free and the owner thought that he was getting over on you for having you haul his supposely piece of junk away for free.So it kinda like gambling you lose a whole lot more than you win,but sometimes when you do win its BIG...IMO

**special-K** · 04-23-2006, 08:15 AM

Demand the tow hooks for wasting your time.Tell them they are like plows and 5th wheel hitches.They give away that the truck was worked hard and make it worth less money to a buyer.

vtblazer · 04-23-2006, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by makovai

damn,,,,,,,,false advertising.....no a/c as they said. and the cab was really rusted. it was a friend of a friend of a friend, so by the time the info got to me it was a $30k truck for $2300.

it was worth $1500 IMO

Can't even tell ya all the time I've waisted chasing that 'supposed' sweet deal.

Bummer but at least now you know.

Did you offer them $1500.00 for it?

Bishops Trucks · 04-23-2006, 08:52 AM

You would have had to explain another truck not just parts you stash in the garage.

I've chased a few of those deals myself.

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-23-2006, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Can't even tell ya all the time I've waisted chasing that 'supposed' sweet deal.

Bummer but at least now you know.

Did you offer them $1500.00 for it?

makovai · 04-23-2006, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Can't even tell ya all the time I've waisted chasing that 'supposed' sweet deal.

Bummer but at least now you know.

Did you offer them $1500.00 for it?

it wasnt worth imo $1500. Well actually it was worth that, but not to me.

I need A/C for my blazer......we hit 65 degrees yesturday

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-23-2006, 11:04 AM

Why do you need a/c the top comes off?????? Yes orgon looks to be out of the rain season but still the top comes off..

hotrodhomi · 04-23-2006, 11:28 AM

You should look at this

makovai · 04-23-2006, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

You should look at this

Thats actually a nice rig with alot of poetential. But $4500 is way out of my spending range.

I want the A/c because mine is an A/C truck that has been removed.

motocrosschump · 04-27-2006, 02:41 PM

Buy one of those A/M air conditioners for $1100 and you are set.

makovai · 04-27-2006, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by motocrosschump

Buy one of those A/M air conditioners for $1100 and you are set.

works for me.....do you know a website for this unit?
I'm not familiar with it.

bouncytruck · 04-27-2006, 03:37 PM

http://vintageair.com/

04-22-2006, 11:59 AM	#1
makovai Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oregon city Posts: 335	should i buy this rig as a backup I found a 72 chev custom deluxe 4x4 w/ A/c in fair shape. its a runner for $2300. It has the toe hooks up front. So im thinking see if i can get a few hundred $$$ for the toe hooks, take the A/C out and put it in my blazer that is an A/C car that someone took out, and then sell the rig for still a profit. Whatcha guys think? __________________ If it aint broke..............fix it till it is. www.fast77.com 1972 - 330 hp crate, 11" lift with 39x18 mickeys. 3/4 ton, cross steer, 4 wheel disc brakes 1996 Z71 w/ 35's

04-22-2006, 01:21 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: should i buy this rig as a backup sounds like a good plan to me. If the cab isn't rusted, it is probably worth more than the asking price as is. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

04-23-2006, 12:38 AM	#3
makovai Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oregon city Posts: 335	Re: should i buy this rig as a backup damn,,,,,,,,false advertising.....no a/c as they said. and the cab was really rusted. it was a friend of a friend of a friend, so by the time the info got to me it was a $30k truck for $2300. it was worth $1500 IMO __________________ If it aint broke..............fix it till it is. www.fast77.com 1972 - 330 hp crate, 11" lift with 39x18 mickeys. 3/4 ton, cross steer, 4 wheel disc brakes 1996 Z71 w/ 35's

04-23-2006, 07:45 AM	#4
Swbman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tulsa,Oklahoma Posts: 606	Re: should i buy this rig as a backup I know how that goes,you get a supposely great lead on what think in your mind is a real nice diamond that may have gotten overlooked or hidden from everyone else,only when you go to look at it for yourself it ends up being something you wouldnt have wasted your time or gas to go look at,thats what happens 90 percent of the time, but the other 10 percent of the time it ends up being something you would have gladly given more than the asking price or felt just a little guilty because you got it for free and the owner thought that he was getting over on you for having you haul his supposely piece of junk away for free.So it kinda like gambling you lose a whole lot more than you win,but sometimes when you do win its BIG...IMO __________________ 1961 BUICK LESABRE 1968 CHEVELLE SS 396 1969 BUICK RIVIERA GS 1971 2 WHEEL DRIVE BLAZER 1971 4X4 BLAZER 1971 SHORTBED CHEYENNE FLEETSIDE 1971 SHORTBED 4X4 FLEETSIDE ** ...My Ebay Last edited by Swbman; 04-23-2006 at 07:46 AM.

04-23-2006, 08:15 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: should i buy this rig as a backup Demand the tow hooks for wasting your time.Tell them they are like plows and 5th wheel hitches.They give away that the truck was worked hard and make it worth less money to a buyer. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-23-2006, 08:52 AM	#7
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: should i buy this rig as a backup You would have had to explain another truck not just parts you stash in the garage. I've chased a few of those deals myself. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

04-23-2006, 11:04 AM	#10
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: should i buy this rig as a backup Why do you need a/c the top comes off?????? Yes orgon looks to be out of the rain season but still the top comes off.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-23-2006, 11:28 AM	#11
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: should i buy this rig as a backup You should look at this __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

04-27-2006, 02:41 PM	#13
motocrosschump Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texarkana, AR 71854 Posts: 397	Re: should i buy this rig as a backup Buy one of those A/M air conditioners for $1100 and you are set. __________________ 2006 Titan SE Crew Cab Daily Driver 2005 Mazda Tribute (Wifes car) 1969 C10 SWB 350/3 Fleet "Max" 1969 Chevelle 2 door 350/3

04-27-2006, 03:37 PM	#15
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: should i buy this rig as a backup http://vintageair.com/ __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L



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