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msgross · 03-04-2009, 08:09 PM

So the wife is just waiting to say "i told you so" but I went and bought another truck today. This will hopefully turn a little profit and the lady selling it seemed to be having a bad month with a separation an all...

69 C-10, plain jane except for the side molding (only on one side now), V8 still TBD,

The good:
about $700 in newer engine parts on it (new Edelbrock carb, intake, fuel pump plus an MSD coil, wires and box)
new tires, recent PA inspection (don't ask me how that happened),
newer aftermarket tailgate,
new alternator and water pump
clear title
good hood,grille,bed is so so...has plastic liner
brakes work
new cab mounts
floor is solid, one patch a few years ago
new tinted slider
nice seat
$50 box of weatherstripping

The bad:
it's stuck in third gear after her ex husband removed the column shift for a floor shift.
rust above the sun visors and driver door

one control arm looks rusted out
oil pan leaking

Plans are to fix the tranny linkage, clean it up a little and flip it. If it doesn't sell by May then she'll get parted.

**72 Super** · 03-04-2009, 08:18 PM

Looks like a good start for a project

msgross · 03-04-2009, 08:46 PM

next question is why would it be stuck in third if the linkage isn't the issue? ways to fix?

**WIDESIDE72** · 03-04-2009, 10:00 PM

Hey, I was wondering... Do you think that is a 327 in it? HAHA
(judging from the emblems on the air cleaner and valver covers

72BlckButy · 03-04-2009, 10:09 PM

Looks like a nice score... nice buy!

BarryB · 03-04-2009, 10:40 PM

probably has the shift forks in a bind. or Could be a syncro broke and jamming the shifter up. I would remove the linkage and start from the trans and work my way thru the shifter.

big_al_71 · 03-04-2009, 10:41 PM

Hey Mike it looks like it could be a cool driver just a few patches and I would roll in it.

msgross · 03-04-2009, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

Hey, I was wondering... Do you think that is a 327 in it? HAHA
(judging from the emblems on the air cleaner and valver covers

I'm still trying to decode the block. I it's a U5 suffix code... what's that?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Looks like a nice score... nice buy!

Thanks, we'll see if I can get it running...

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarryB

probably has the shift forks in a bind. or Could be a syncro broke and jamming the shifter up. I would remove the linkage and start from the trans and work my way thru the shifter.

good advice, i'll be looking into it this weekend. There are a few 3 speeds for sale in my area as well so it might get swapped in the end.

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_al_71

Hey Mike it looks like it could be a cool driver just a few patches and I would roll in it.

This would even make a dump in Miami Big AL! Rust is a bad cancer and this 40 year old mama might not make it another 40...

msgross · 03-05-2009, 02:42 PM

Since this thing has nice tires and rusty rims how do you think these will look for $50?

Gumby'sC20 · 03-05-2009, 03:03 PM

For $50 you cant beat that. I'd go for it!

**special-K** · 03-05-2009, 03:15 PM

Too bad about her troubles with seperation.How did she look?Oh...looks like a good deal and the slots for $50 is awesome.

BluTrukker · 03-05-2009, 03:58 PM

Where did you find those slots for 50$ Is that each or for the set. If you got the whole set for 50$, I'll give you 75 for 'em! Looks like a good project.

my67chevytruck · 03-05-2009, 04:15 PM

good looking truck ... fix her up ...

msgross · 03-05-2009, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BluTrukker

Where did you find those slots for 50$ Is that each or for the set. If you got the whole set for 50$, I'll give you 75 for 'em! Looks like a good project.

with that "squashed bug" avatar I don't know if I should say!!!!

Guy is going to meet me at lunch tomorrow, $40 if I drive an extra 15 miles to his place to pick them up. That's for all four.

Special-K, want me to fix you up? She has three kids and an ex that doesn't pay support. it is a sad story...

my67chevytruck · 03-05-2009, 05:38 PM

Its the Special-K KONNECTION

msgross · 03-05-2009, 11:23 PM

I'm picking up the slotted mags tomorrow... can't beat the price...

03-04-2009, 08:09 PM	#1
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Another "another one followed me home" thread! So the wife is just waiting to say "i told you so" but I went and bought another truck today. This will hopefully turn a little profit and the lady selling it seemed to be having a bad month with a separation an all... 69 C-10, plain jane except for the side molding (only on one side now), V8 still TBD, The good: about $700 in newer engine parts on it (new Edelbrock carb, intake, fuel pump plus an MSD coil, wires and box) new tires, recent PA inspection (don't ask me how that happened), newer aftermarket tailgate, new alternator and water pump clear title good hood,grille,bed is so so...has plastic liner brakes work new cab mounts floor is solid, one patch a few years ago new tinted slider nice seat $50 box of weatherstripping The bad: it's stuck in third gear after her ex husband removed the column shift for a floor shift. rust above the sun visors and driver door one control arm looks rusted out oil pan leaking Plans are to fix the tranny linkage, clean it up a little and flip it. If it doesn't sell by May then she'll get parted. Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 03-04-2009 at 08:45 PM.

03-04-2009, 08:18 PM	#2
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: Another "another one followed me home" thread! Looks like a good start for a project __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

03-04-2009, 08:46 PM	#3
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Another "another one followed me home" thread! next question is why would it be stuck in third if the linkage isn't the issue? ways to fix? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

03-04-2009, 10:00 PM	#4
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Another "another one followed me home" thread! Hey, I was wondering... Do you think that is a 327 in it? HAHA (judging from the emblems on the air cleaner and valver covers

03-04-2009, 10:09 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Another "another one followed me home" thread! Looks like a nice score... nice buy! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-04-2009, 10:40 PM	#6
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: Another "another one followed me home" thread! probably has the shift forks in a bind. or Could be a syncro broke and jamming the shifter up. I would remove the linkage and start from the trans and work my way thru the shifter. __________________ We could learn a lot from crayons... Some are sharp; some are pretty;and some are dull. Some have weird names; and all are different colours;but they all have to live in the same box. You may be only one person in the world, But you may also be the world to one person. * Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once. Two rules in life. 1. Never sweat the small stuff! 2. Everything is small stuff!

03-04-2009, 10:41 PM	#7
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Another "another one followed me home" thread! Hey Mike it looks like it could be a cool driver just a few patches and I would roll in it. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

03-05-2009, 02:42 PM	#9
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Another "another one followed me home" thread! Since this thing has nice tires and rusty rims how do you think these will look for $50? Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

03-05-2009, 03:03 PM	#10
Gumby'sC20 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Binghamton, N.Y. Posts: 116	Re: Another "another one followed me home" thread! For $50 you cant beat that. I'd go for it!

03-05-2009, 03:15 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Another "another one followed me home" thread! Too bad about her troubles with seperation.How did she look?Oh...looks like a good deal and the slots for $50 is awesome. __________________ "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 ~

03-05-2009, 03:58 PM	#12
BluTrukker BOHICA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stewartville, MN Posts: 440	Re: Another "another one followed me home" thread! Where did you find those slots for 50$ Is that each or for the set. If you got the whole set for 50$, I'll give you 75 for 'em! Looks like a good project. __________________ Trying to save someone from their own stupidity is like teaching a pig to dance. It is a waste of your time, and it annoys the pig! Last edited by BluTrukker; 03-05-2009 at 03:59 PM.

03-05-2009, 04:15 PM	#13
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Another "another one followed me home" thread! good looking truck ... fix her up ... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

03-05-2009, 05:38 PM	#15
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Another "another one followed me home" thread! Its the Special-K KONNECTION __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

03-05-2009, 11:23 PM	#16
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Another "another one followed me home" thread! I'm picking up the slotted mags tomorrow... can't beat the price... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"



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