DEAL ALERT: 1968 C/10 restomod at barret jackson on thursday

[Bowtiguy]

This is not a for sale post.

I built this truck back in 2016 with the help of this group. Unfortunately, I never had the time to do a build thread. I sold it last summer for $40K to what turned out to be a high end car flipper. He's running it across the auction block this thursday close to some other well know builds off this site.

This could be a steal of a deal due to the fact that I never did any paint work and its a good 20 footer in appearnce. Mechanically, IT IS DIALED!

Link to the auction.

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Even...-PICKUP-251912

Build stats...

Original Colorado 1968 short wood bed C/10
-all original Colorado metal with the exception of the ( bed header panel, wheel tubs & rockers).
Features
-Aluminum 5.3l (327) LS engine
-TR6060 6 speed transmission w/ hydraulic clutch
-5 lug 4 wheel power disc brakes
-No Limit Engineering ( NLE) suspension throughout
-NLE power Rack & Pinion steering
-Stainless steel 2.5” custom exhaust
-Vintage Air heat
-Optima battery relocated passenger side frame rail under bed
-Complete composite bed
-No Limit Engineering underbed mounted fuel tank.
-3” front, 5” rear static drop (CPP springs & ridetech adjustable shocks)
Engine/Driveline
-2012 all aluminum 5.3L LS engine with 243 heads. Completely stock with VVT, no DOD, complete GM truck front drive system.
-MSD atomic EFi sytem
-2014 Tremec TR6060 transmission w/ GM LS3 hydraulic clutch
-CORE/ Hurst shifter assembly
- Custom Driveshaft shop aluminum driveshaft ( $1000 w/ C/V input from trans).
-Original 12 bolt rear end modified by Mark Williams Enterprises. ( 4:10 gear, eaton posi, MW master line axles, shortened axles for correct wheel offset, c-clips eliminated, `1350 series yolk, HD aluminum rear cover).
-New U bolts
- 20” ridler wheels ( 255 front 295 series rear).
Fuel System
-NLE under bed mount Baffled aluminum fuel tank. Serviceable from under the truck
-Walbro 255lph fuel pump
-Holley Hydromat system
-PTFE return style fuel line system

Chassis
- Factory original short bed frame rails
- NO REAR C NOTCH!!!
- ALL rivets removed/replaced with grade 8 hardware
- NLE front/rear frame cross braces
- NLE transmission brace
- CPP Trailing arm crossmember
- blasted/powder coated radiator core support
- front wheel tubs were blasted/powder coated/raptor liner on the underside

Suspension
Front

- CPP 2”drop spindles
- CPP 1” drop spring
- MOOG ball joints
- Energy suspension bushings
- All parts blasted/powder coated
- NLE front sway bar ( custom heim joint end links)
- RIDETECH adjustable shocks
- POL front shock mount relocation

Rear

- Stock powder coated trailing arms
- Energy suspension bushings
- NLE Pan hard bar
- NLE shock relocation
- 2” CPP lowering block
- 2”CPP lowering springs

Brakes

-CPP big brake kit ( 13” front, 12” rear)
-Stainless braided lines
- Power brake booster
-CPP brake bias controller
-In line tube stainless steel lines everywhere
-Hawk HTS brake pads
-Parking brake assembly functional
Interior
-Custom blue/black hounds tooth seat cover w/ new foam
- Original GM 67’ fold forward bench seat (blasted & painted)
-Custom vinyl/sewn door panels ( NOT welded vinyl reproductions)
- ALL NEW weather stripping
- Roll up windows and vent windows have been completely restored
-GM logo 3 point belts ( 2 point in the center)
- New matching dash pad
-Period correct silver loop carpet from ACC
- Matching loop floor mats from ACC
- Complete Painless Wiring harness interior, engine bay & chassis
- Nu Vintage Guage set
- Vintage Air heater/defroster
- New window seals
- ALL original tinted glass ( vent windows are reproductions)
-IDIDit tilt steering column w/ GM reproduction corvette “wood” steering wheel


Cooling System

- Full size brass reproduction radiator
- GM hoses
- 180 degree thermostat
- DUAL spal electric fan assembly controlled by the Atomic MSD system

Exhaust

-Doug Thorely Tri Y coated headers
- custom 2.5” staines tubes (with H pipe)
- Borla Pro XS mufflers ( turned down before rear axle)


Body

-Colorado rust free original metal truck ( Bed header panel, bed wheel tubs, rockers are AMD metal).
-Repainted 7 year ago by the previous owner
-Original 50th anniversary fender badges
-reproduction grill and headlight surround trim
-reproduction chrome bumpers
- Blasted/ powder coated hood hinges
- side trim and turn signal delete by previous owner

BED

-support rails were blasted/powder coated
-bed wood upgraded to high grade capped decking material
-ALL factory bed strip mounting points were reused ( no new holes)
-136 Stainless steel fasteners were assembled w/ anti-seize
- New AMD wheel tubs ( raptor liner applied to the underside).
-New AMD header panel
- original tail gate
-new bed mount isolators

[jimijam00]

Kinda cool, but it will sell for more than it's worth. Not my definition of a deal, but I'm sure the buyer will think so.

[Bowtiguy]

Originally Posted by jimijam00

Kinda cool, but it will sell for more than it's worth. Not my definition of a deal, but I'm sure the buyer will think so.

based on Mecum sales last week, I wouldnt be surprised. He sold $5.5 mil worth of cars/bikes last may. so hes just playing around at this point. I have a buddy there this week. If it goes for under $xxK, ill buy it back.

[Bowtiguy]

Turns out he got what I sold it to him for, minus shipping & 10% to Barret Jackson.

Now, I have a NEW Cover Craft indoor car cover I need to find a new home for. I never got a chance to install it. Anyone looking for one 1/2 off?

[Jason Banks]

What sideview mirrors are those?

[Mid-Pack]

I might be. Can you PM me a price.

[Bowtiguy]

Originally Posted by Jason Banks

What sideview mirrors are those?

69' camaro side mirrors.

[Bowtiguy]

Originally Posted by Mid-Pack

I might be. Can you PM me a price.

PM sent.

[A1971Blazer]

Link says it sold for $44,000.00...not much profit on that one...

[HO455]

You need to be a member to post items to sell.
Please contact a moderator to set things right.

[custom10nut]

Originally Posted by A1971Blazer

Link says it sold for $44,000.00...not much profit on that one...

If the guy bought it for $40k and Sold it for $44k, he lost money.
The Auctioneer fees are 15%, (I think, And I think there’s other fees too), so if that’s the case, seller’s take home was around $37k
This doesn’t include the advertising, marketing, and transportation fees
Beautiful Truck though, and a well done build.

[Bowtiguy]

Originally Posted by HO455

You need to be a member to post items to sell.
Please contact a moderator to set things right.

so much for peace love & trucks. Looks like much has changed since I was last active. feel free to delete whatever portion of the post constitutes a rules infraction.

[A1971Blazer]

Originally Posted by custom10nut

If the guy bought it for $40k and Sold it for $44k, he lost money.
The Auctioneer fees are 15%, (I think, And I think there’s other fees too), so if that’s the case, seller’s take home was around $37k
This doesn’t include the advertising, marketing, and transportation fees
Beautiful Truck though, and a well done build.

I've ever bought at the high end auctions...most around here are 10% buyer premium....I suppose "you gotta pay to play"...

[Bowtiguy]

Originally Posted by custom10nut

If the guy bought it for $40k and Sold it for $44k, he lost money.
The Auctioneer fees are 15%, (I think, And I think there’s other fees too), so if that’s the case, seller’s take home was around $37k
This doesn’t include the advertising, marketing, and transportation fees
Beautiful Truck though, and a well done build.

He definately lost $5-6K, 10% BJ seller fees plus shipping. Internet buyer bought it. He will be happy with how it sounds/drives. I never had a thing go wrong with it after I completed the build other than fuel level senders getting wiped out from all the G's.