whats it worth at a quick glance?

[Davewltn]

I say get it!!! 1500 is a good price. Offer 1200 and see what happens.

[twangismythang]

I sure wanna get it, I haven't had anything to work on in months, going crazy sittin up in the house all the time.

Have to figure out how to get away with it, the wife will be pissed 4 sure.

[Snailed]

Definitely a '66. What would your plans be for it if you got it? It would take a ton of time/money to make it a reliable driver. The engine running is about the least of the things to think about, you can get a good small block for $300 and change it out in a day. Rewiring, rust repair, bushings, brakes etc. all add up really fast.

[firemanjimtfd]

X2 on the cost of getting road ready. Gas tank, rebuilding carb, window regulators, radiator, front end , brakes, new tires, motor, transmission . Getting title and tag up to date in Oklahoma over $200 if out several years.. It all adds up. Plan on another $1500-2500 to get driving good and safe. Before paint and body work.

[gimmy 64]

I would walk in there with $800 in my front pocket and 500 in my back pocket and flash the first money at him and see what he says.i payed $3000 for my 64 gmc short bed big window cali ----almost no rust with a new rebuilt motor and trans.

[dougf]

Looks like a great truck, but you really need to get inside and under it to see the extent of the rust. if you look at the front, the front right headlight is low, which means the radiator core support is rusted out below the battery, possibly cab support on that side too which may be making the cab sag. I would go $1200 and spend the extra $300 on patch panels Looks promising, just be aware how much work it is to replace things underneath the cab that are rusted out if you havent experienced that. Good luck and keep us posted!

[bowtied4life]

Originally Posted by tincan1966

As hard as decent big window trucks are getting to come by, that appear mostly complete, aside from the radio hole done with a hatchet. Apparently it has power steering, since the engine has a pump on it with a belt. Also, if they are correct and original, I believe '66 was first year for the backup lights.
I'd say it's a strong $750 bottom to $1000 truck. The overall body seems to photograph well and not look that bad. I'd bet that an hour at a pressure car wash and some scrubbing and it would be a whole different truck.

It could be a 65 also, my gmc had backup lites. I would spend the $1500 and have a nice project truck. You may luck out and the engine runs....
Good Luck

[gulfcoast66]

I would get it, short bed and bbw its all there.. 1,000-1,200... GC66..

[twangismythang]

Originally Posted by Snailed

Definitely a '66. What would your plans be for it if you got it? It would take a ton of time/money to make it a reliable driver. The engine running is about the least of the things to think about, you can get a good small block for $300 and change it out in a day. Rewiring, rust repair, bushings, brakes etc. all add up really fast.

Plans would be to clean it up as best I can in hopes of it looking half decent and just getting it on the road and slowly fix it up while I enjoy driving it.

[BMERDOC]

Like Rich 5150 69 said, the only deal breaker for me would b a rusty roof. Other than that its a BBW, SWB truck and would be in my drive way for $1500. I would definitely offer less first. As far as the Wife is concerned, you know the old saying its better to apologize than ask permission!

[perrosinpata@aol.com]

1. Show her the overpriced trucks on ebay
2. Show her the completed members trucks
3. Tell her it won't be like last tim

[twangismythang]

Originally Posted by perrosinpata@aol.com

1. Show her the overpriced trucks on ebay
2. Show her the completed members trucks
3. Tell her it won't be like last tim

good idea...

[perrosinpata@aol.com]

Did you ever get the truck?

[twangismythang]

Originally Posted by perrosinpata@aol.com

Did you ever get the truck?

I decided to pass on the truck, there was so much work and money to be spent. I ended up buying a 2000 Silverado with a reported thrown rod for 500 bucks. I believe the only thing wrong is a cracked flywheel....score....