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67_CST · 04-24-2006, 11:00 PM

The Green 68 CST with the Buddy Seats has been relisted. I thought it had been sold outside of eBay, and I was crying myself to sleep - but I did another search and there it was again! The owner relisted it for some reason.

So, my question is... do any of you live in Central Arkansas? Id really like to have an independent party take a look at it for me. Id be willing to pay an "inspection fee" if anyone is interested in taking a look at it for me. Here is a link to the eBay auction:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=4634766321

I really want a show-quality truck that can still be a daily driver, and from the info on the auction it looks like this truck will need a complete new paint job because the clearcoat is peeling. With that in mind, am I better off to wait and buy a truck that already has a decent paint job?

Thanks!

72armyswbtruck · 04-24-2006, 11:16 PM

Good Luck this time

teeitup · 04-24-2006, 11:31 PM

It looks good, I'd ask him about him about the buddy buckets though, it looks like it has high back buckets

breeh · 04-25-2006, 01:48 AM

Nice truck but is definitely not an original truck. I would price it at $2500 low and $4800 high side. If you can get it in that range then a new paint job and some detailing would put you in the show truck range. Of course, I am talking Northwest here. It may be higher or lower in other parts of the country.

mplex2000 · 04-25-2006, 05:53 AM

That truck still has a long way to go before it's "show quality". Good luck though.

**special-K** · 04-25-2006, 07:44 AM

That is a nice one to go with.I`d be willing to go with that one up to around $6,000.That`s assuming the rust isn`t there.They must have swapped seats whilr covering the originals.

toms68cst · 04-25-2006, 09:51 PM

That does not appear to be a factory CST to me.

It's missing chrome trim on the windows (Vent panes too?) There's no indication of any emblems on the door or glove box door. Many other Custom/CST details are missing.

"Buddy Buckets" Do not a CST make in 68.

It looks like a fairly low optioned 68 short wide with buddy buckets installed at one time.
I'm pretty sure you could get buddy buckets all by themselves too without ordering the CST package so they could be factory but that does not make it a CST.

It would be interesting to see the glove box options and model number to see how it was equipped originally.

RicksTrucks · 04-26-2006, 12:52 AM

I have a friend that lives in Searcy. PM me a list of things you want to know about the truck and I will see if he has time to go look at it for you.

**special-K** · 04-26-2006, 07:17 AM

Tom`s right.If it was a CST everything has been changed that was CST:carpet for door panels,seat(if original)not covered with correct material,side mouldings gone,horn button,window accents,and badges.If it`s not rusty,I`d take it.No reserve,too.

67_CST · 04-28-2006, 07:50 PM

Thanks for your help guys. This morning I talked to the guy who is selling the 68 Chevy "CST" on eBay. He sent me pics of all of the areas that I wanted to see, so I dont really need anyone to check it out for me now. Also he posted about 20 additional pictures on eBay today.

It is really a sad story... the guy who was actually restoring the truck got colon cancer and died rather suddenly (he was in his early 40s!) He was single with no kids, so his mother had a friend of hers list the truck on eBay for her. She has no idea how much he actually spent on the restoration thus far, but they found $4000 in restoration reciepts that were dated within the past 18 months! The title has already been signed over, so there is no issue with the title. As for the CST trim, Im pretty sure that truck was not originally a CST but that it does have a lot of the CST options installed.

Thanks again for all of your help - and if you are over 40, dont forget to get an annual colon exam (seriously!), colon cancer mostly hits men in their 40s and it is treatable if caught early - but if not it is really bad news!

67_CST · 04-28-2006, 08:44 PM

Okay, here is the truck... it looks pretty good from a distance, but there is some rust around the rear wheels that is concerning me. Take a look and tell me how difficult this looks to fix.

Close up pics on eBay auction

Thanks again for your help...

Blue85 · 04-28-2006, 09:18 PM

I would be very worried about the rust situtation, loks like there is a bit of bondo around that wheel arc, and the whole truck, not tryin to be a downer here but I have alot of nice lookin paint jobs go bad within a couple of years because of poor/lazy workmanship. just my 2cents.

67_CST · 04-28-2006, 10:11 PM

Yeah... I think I'll move on to another truck. The cab corners look great, but I really dont want to buy a truck that needs a complete new paint job etc. The search is on!

mikeoj · 04-28-2006, 10:33 PM

I would pass! Just my two cents!

04-24-2006, 11:00 PM	#1
67_CST Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 20	HELP: 68 CST w/Buddy Seats RELISTED on eBay The Green 68 CST with the Buddy Seats has been relisted. I thought it had been sold outside of eBay, and I was crying myself to sleep - but I did another search and there it was again! The owner relisted it for some reason. So, my question is... do any of you live in Central Arkansas? Id really like to have an independent party take a look at it for me. Id be willing to pay an "inspection fee" if anyone is interested in taking a look at it for me. Here is a link to the eBay auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=4634766321 I really want a show-quality truck that can still be a daily driver, and from the info on the auction it looks like this truck will need a complete new paint job because the clearcoat is peeling. With that in mind, am I better off to wait and buy a truck that already has a decent paint job? Thanks!

04-24-2006, 11:16 PM	#2
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: HELP: 68 CST w/Buddy Seats RELISTED on eBay Good Luck this time __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

04-24-2006, 11:31 PM	#3
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: HELP: 68 CST w/Buddy Seats RELISTED on eBay It looks good, I'd ask him about him about the buddy buckets though, it looks like it has high back buckets __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

04-25-2006, 01:48 AM	#4
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	Re: HELP: 68 CST w/Buddy Seats RELISTED on eBay Nice truck but is definitely not an original truck. I would price it at $2500 low and $4800 high side. If you can get it in that range then a new paint job and some detailing would put you in the show truck range. Of course, I am talking Northwest here. It may be higher or lower in other parts of the country. __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

04-25-2006, 05:53 AM	#5
mplex2000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 463	Re: HELP: 68 CST w/Buddy Seats RELISTED on eBay That truck still has a long way to go before it's "show quality". Good luck though.

04-25-2006, 07:44 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: HELP: 68 CST w/Buddy Seats RELISTED on eBay That is a nice one to go with.I`d be willing to go with that one up to around $6,000.That`s assuming the rust isn`t there.They must have swapped seats whilr covering the originals. __________________ "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 ~

04-25-2006, 09:51 PM	#7
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,298	Re: HELP: 68 CST w/Buddy Seats RELISTED on eBay That does not appear to be a factory CST to me. It's missing chrome trim on the windows (Vent panes too?) There's no indication of any emblems on the door or glove box door. Many other Custom/CST details are missing. "Buddy Buckets" Do not a CST make in 68. It looks like a fairly low optioned 68 short wide with buddy buckets installed at one time. I'm pretty sure you could get buddy buckets all by themselves too without ordering the CST package so they could be factory but that does not make it a CST. It would be interesting to see the glove box options and model number to see how it was equipped originally. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club. Last edited by toms68cst; 04-25-2006 at 09:54 PM.

04-26-2006, 12:52 AM	#8
RicksTrucks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Claremore, OK 74017 Posts: 2,639	Re: HELP: 68 CST w/Buddy Seats RELISTED on eBay I have a friend that lives in Searcy. PM me a list of things you want to know about the truck and I will see if he has time to go look at it for you. __________________ 68 Short Stepside C-10 69 SWB C-10 70 Flatbed C-20 70 LWB C-20 BB402 70 LWB C-10 CST 70 LWB C-10 CST 71 Short Stepside Cheyenne C-10 72 LWB C-10 72 Blazer 4x4 4spd 95 Jeep Cherokee 4x4

04-26-2006, 07:17 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: HELP: 68 CST w/Buddy Seats RELISTED on eBay Tom`s right.If it was a CST everything has been changed that was CST:carpet for door panels,seat(if original)not covered with correct material,side mouldings gone,horn button,window accents,and badges.If it`s not rusty,I`d take it.No reserve,too. __________________ "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 ~

04-28-2006, 07:50 PM	#10
67_CST Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 20	Re: HELP: 68 CST w/Buddy Seats RELISTED on eBay Thanks for your help guys. This morning I talked to the guy who is selling the 68 Chevy "CST" on eBay. He sent me pics of all of the areas that I wanted to see, so I dont really need anyone to check it out for me now. Also he posted about 20 additional pictures on eBay today. It is really a sad story... the guy who was actually restoring the truck got colon cancer and died rather suddenly (he was in his early 40s!) He was single with no kids, so his mother had a friend of hers list the truck on eBay for her. She has no idea how much he actually spent on the restoration thus far, but they found $4000 in restoration reciepts that were dated within the past 18 months! The title has already been signed over, so there is no issue with the title. As for the CST trim, Im pretty sure that truck was not originally a CST but that it does have a lot of the CST options installed. Thanks again for all of your help - and if you are over 40, dont forget to get an annual colon exam (seriously!), colon cancer mostly hits men in their 40s and it is treatable if caught early - but if not it is really bad news! Last edited by 67_CST; 04-28-2006 at 07:53 PM.

04-28-2006, 08:44 PM	#11
67_CST Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 20	Re: HELP: 68 CST w/Buddy Seats RELISTED on eBay Okay, here is the truck... it looks pretty good from a distance, but there is some rust around the rear wheels that is concerning me. Take a look and tell me how difficult this looks to fix. Close up pics on eBay auction Thanks again for your help... Last edited by 67_CST; 04-28-2006 at 10:10 PM.

04-28-2006, 09:18 PM	#12
Blue85 Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth Posts: 3,170	Re: HELP: 68 CST w/Buddy Seats RELISTED on eBay I would be very worried about the rust situtation, loks like there is a bit of bondo around that wheel arc, and the whole truck, not tryin to be a downer here but I have alot of nice lookin paint jobs go bad within a couple of years because of poor/lazy workmanship. just my 2cents. __________________ 14 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 87 Chev 3+3 4x4 80 GMC K10 High Sierra bone stock 70 Chevelle 350SS long term project 68 GMC 3ton Grain Truck/Garbage wagon 50 Pontiac 2 Door Coupe Project "I've got a shotgun rifle and a 4 wheel drive and a country boy can survive" Hank Jr.

04-28-2006, 10:11 PM	#13
67_CST Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 20	Re: HELP: 68 CST w/Buddy Seats RELISTED on eBay Yeah... I think I'll move on to another truck. The cab corners look great, but I really dont want to buy a truck that needs a complete new paint job etc. The search is on!

04-28-2006, 10:33 PM	#14
mikeoj Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: WI,USA Posts: 495	Re: HELP: 68 CST w/Buddy Seats RELISTED on eBay I would pass! Just my two cents! __________________ 69 Lwb C-10 402/700R4 70 Lwb C-10 250/3pd Wisc.



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