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GASoline71 · 05-12-2010, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by beebster

just hope whoever buys it doesn't chop,cut, drop, bag or change it from the pristine factory condition it's in now.
beautiful truck hotfun!

Why not? That would be the first thing I would do to it... If it is legit... It is a perfect base line for a Pro Street truck...

I had a buddy that bought a 1955 Chevy Bel Air... Bone stock, low miles, with the little 265 V8. He yanked the small block, and put a 496/TH400 in it, and then tubbed it, and put a 4 link in it. Some other drag strip mods too. It was a great street/strip ride. Interior was cherry, since it was all original... Had to put a roll bar in it, but it was nicely done.

The owner of the car had sold it to him in the hopes he wouldn't "change a thing". My buddy never made that promise. But got a very heated phone call from the original owner about "ruining" the car... My pal told him to buzz off. The guy even stooped to leaving hate mail in my buddy's mail box.

I never understand those people. If it is so cherry, and you have to sell it, and you want it to stay that way... then sell/donate it to a museum, or a "collector". It's crazy to sell a vehicle outright, and not expect changes to be made.

Gary

sanford66 · 05-12-2010, 06:41 PM

There are plenty of 67-72 trucks to cut, bag, and chop! But i would leave this original beauty alone! That is a very nice truck!! Joseph

**leddzepp** · 05-12-2010, 06:46 PM

That is a gorgeous truck Mark, I remember when you got it. It beats out my 40K original mile survivor

Good luck with your sale!

**special-K** · 05-12-2010, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by GASoline71

Why not? That would be the first thing I would do to it... If it is legit... It is a perfect base line for a Pro Street truck...

...I never understand those people.

If I have to explain,you wouldn`t understand.Build it,don`t butcher it is my motto.I`ve built pro-street trucks,I`ve restored trucks to original,and I`ve had untouched originals like this one.I believe in leaving fine examples of originals as they are.If I want to build something I "build" it all the way,not get all lazy and hack up a good truck because it`s easy.It`s a matter of respect that some will never comprehend.I`d just feel selfish taking a well preserved 39 year old vehicle and altering it for my momentary purposes.I`m building a custom shortbed now using all unrusted GM sheetmetal from several trucks from all over the country.There won`t be a bolt I didn`t put on it and when done I can say I truly built it.I`m going to great lengths to have it appear to be an original truck someone modified.That`s building a custom truck,not ruining a peice of American history.

Duncan and son · 05-12-2010, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

Beautiful original truck. Now if I could only find a short box, big block, black 72 Cheyenne with buckets console and A/C in this condition for $5000. that would be wonderful !!!!!

When if's and but's are candy and nuts we will all have a Merry Christmas.. HA

*Shane* · 05-12-2010, 10:38 PM

It's a cherry piece, no doubt about it, and that fact alone is what would make one helluva nice custom.

Pull out the engine, the tranny and 3/4 ton drivetrain and bolt in a new LSx crate motor with a new OD tranny and then bolt in some Porterbuilt goodies and you got a bad-ass all original-bodied truck with the latest technology for drivetrain and suspension.

Nothing is cut and it could go back to all original at any time.

There's always options other than stock.

**FleetsidePaul** · 05-12-2010, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jasons

That truck is amazing.

X2 out of my price range but very nice

HOTFUN · 05-15-2010, 03:46 PM

It's met my reserve and about a dozen questions a day have been replied to. One more day and someone looks to be a new owner. By the comments and questions from some of the higher bidders they are wanting an untouched low mile stock original for preservation.

jb1016 · 05-15-2010, 04:17 PM

Saw this on ebay yesterday; didn't realize it was a member. That truck is awesome. Hope it brings you big bucks, hotfun.

factorystock · 05-15-2010, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sanford66

There are plenty of 67-72 trucks to cut, bag, and chop! But i would leave this original beauty alone! That is a very nice truck!! Joseph

I agree 100%, well almost 100%, I would put the 7.50-16 bais ply and 2 piece rims back on for authenticity. This truck is almost like a Rembrandt painting, only a fool would alter it.

teeitup · 05-15-2010, 10:01 PM

Congrats Mark, I think it will go over $20K before its done

**special-K** · 05-15-2010, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by HOTFUN

By the comments and questions from some of the higher bidders they are wanting an untouched low mile stock original for preservation.

I`m glad to see there`s still plenty of good sense out there.I`m sure you`re glad to see that,too.Congratulations on a sucessful sale.An honest truck sells itself.

mazdarado · 05-16-2010, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Duncan and son

When if's and but's are candy and nuts we will all have a Merry Christmas.. HA

That's a good one!

**LUCKTRUCK** · 05-17-2010, 08:59 PM

Someone got a very nice truck for a very good price. Don't mess with it, leave it alone (original), drive it and enjoy it.

*C-10 simplex* · 05-18-2010, 08:25 AM

It went for 19.7K.

If you consider the price of a new 3/4 ton pickup from GM, maybe the above wasn't such a bad deal at all.

Duncan and son · 05-18-2010, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by C-10 simplex

It went for 19.7K.

If you consider the price of a new 3/4 ton pickup from GM, maybe the above wasn't such a bad deal at all.

The difference is that in two yrs the new one will be worth $ 10,000 less and the 72 will be equal or greater. Ha

**special-K** · 05-18-2010, 12:19 PM

19k is a deal any way you look at it.You can`t build one for that much.Before you do any math,figure you can`t build rustfree,you can`t build factory original,and there`s no labor in hopping in and driving.The best part is there`s no wait till it`s done,no busted knuckles,sweat,dirt in your eye,or searching for factory parts.You can set that thing next to a truck that`s been chopped/cut/billeted to death/computerized/custom painted/mega-motored/hoopty wheeled and get ever bit as much appreciation...and have enough money left over to buy another one.I like them in many forms and will always be happy if I have at least one stocker in my corral.

*Shane* · 05-18-2010, 01:59 PM

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You can set that thing next to a truck that`s been chopped/cut/billeted to death/computerized/custom painted/mega-motored/hoopty wheeled and get ever bit as much appreciation...

or take that truck and simply swap out the suspension and motor and get 10 times as much appreciaton.

perspective.

dhaymaker · 05-18-2010, 03:06 PM

If this truck was only used to haul a trailer to the lake, etc., etc., and it only has 10,000 whatever miles on it, they should have fixed the oil leak, somewhere along the way.

1969 GMC · 05-18-2010, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane

or take that truck and simply swap out the suspension and motor and get 10 times as much appreciaton.

perspective.

Explain how you get 10x the appreciation by swapping in an LSX, 4l60e, and suspension? Sorry, but that is a cookie cutter truck then.

This one has the time capsule factor...beautiful.

1969 GMC · 05-18-2010, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by GASoline71

Why not? That would be the first thing I would do to it... If it is legit... It is a perfect base line for a Pro Street truck...

How likely is it that someone is going to pay near 20K for the truck and then make it pro street? Were you the winner of the auction? If you weren't, then maybe you should just leave this thread.

Danny Bost · 05-18-2010, 04:01 PM

I have always made the statement that Detroit never made anything that I couldn't make better. This truck, however, deserves to be left alone. There are very few truly original trucks out there and this one is an excellent example. I truly hope that whoever bought this truck sees it's intrinsic value and leaves it alone. You can always find another one to chop up, and if you're close by I will even help in the chopping.

*Shane* · 05-18-2010, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 1969 GMC

Explain how you get 10x the appreciation by swapping in an LSX, 4l60e, and suspension? Sorry, but that is a cookie cutter truck then.

This one has the time capsule factor...beautiful.

can you share with us a picture of your "cookie cutter" ...

jb1016 · 05-18-2010, 05:47 PM

The buyer (the guy with $19,700) can do whatever he wants with it, and I'm not gonna begrudge him one bit. More power to him.

milled · 05-18-2010, 09:02 PM

Just wach a couple of barret jackson auctions and see how much more the mint factory chevelle or vette or pickup brings over the nicely done resto mod car!!!!!!!!

Any guy with 20k to spend didn't get that money by being stupid. guarenteed that that truck will stay the way it is and should be.

05-12-2010, 06:41 PM	#27
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: "a true 10,912 mile original" There are plenty of 67-72 trucks to cut, bag, and chop! But i would leave this original beauty alone! That is a very nice truck!! Joseph __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]

05-12-2010, 06:46 PM	#28
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,058	Re: "a true 10,912 mile original" That is a gorgeous truck Mark, I remember when you got it. It beats out my 40K original mile survivor Good luck with your sale! __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

05-12-2010, 10:38 PM	#31
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: "a true 10,912 mile original" It's a cherry piece, no doubt about it, and that fact alone is what would make one helluva nice custom. Pull out the engine, the tranny and 3/4 ton drivetrain and bolt in a new LSx crate motor with a new OD tranny and then bolt in some Porterbuilt goodies and you got a bad-ass all original-bodied truck with the latest technology for drivetrain and suspension. Nothing is cut and it could go back to all original at any time. There's always options other than stock. Last edited by Shane; 05-12-2010 at 10:39 PM.

05-15-2010, 03:46 PM	#33
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	Re: "a true 10,912 mile original" It's met my reserve and about a dozen questions a day have been replied to. One more day and someone looks to be a new owner. By the comments and questions from some of the higher bidders they are wanting an untouched low mile stock original for preservation. __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

05-15-2010, 10:01 PM	#36
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: "a true 10,912 mile original" Congrats Mark, I think it will go over $20K before its done __________________ 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"

05-17-2010, 08:59 PM	#39
LUCKTRUCK Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: new jersey Posts: 614	Re: "a true 10,912 mile original" Someone got a very nice truck for a very good price. Don't mess with it, leave it alone (original), drive it and enjoy it. __________________ LUCKTRUCK

05-18-2010, 08:25 AM	#40
C-10 simplex Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indisclosed Posts: 1,515	Re: "a true 10,912 mile original" It went for 19.7K. If you consider the price of a new 3/4 ton pickup from GM, maybe the above wasn't such a bad deal at all.

05-18-2010, 12:19 PM	#42
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: "a true 10,912 mile original" 19k is a deal any way you look at it.You can`t build one for that much.Before you do any math,figure you can`t build rustfree,you can`t build factory original,and there`s no labor in hopping in and driving.The best part is there`s no wait till it`s done,no busted knuckles,sweat,dirt in your eye,or searching for factory parts.You can set that thing next to a truck that`s been chopped/cut/billeted to death/computerized/custom painted/mega-motored/hoopty wheeled and get ever bit as much appreciation...and have enough money left over to buy another one.I like them in many forms and will always be happy if I have at least one stocker in my corral. __________________ "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 ~

05-18-2010, 03:06 PM	#44
dhaymaker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Peyton, CO Posts: 448	Re: "a true 10,912 mile original" If this truck was only used to haul a trailer to the lake, etc., etc., and it only has 10,000 whatever miles on it, they should have fixed the oil leak, somewhere along the way. __________________ don "The DRBMan" 2014 Audi A4 (The Wife's Daily Driver) 2017 HD Ultra (The Cruiser) 2003 HD Fatboy (The Ride) 2001 Chevy Suburban (Another back up!!) For the first time in forever, not a single 67-72 Chevy truck, Blazer, or Suburban on the property! Basically retired and getting the new Motorhome ready for some traveling. Doing a bit of work on the house getting it ready to sell! LOL!!

05-18-2010, 04:01 PM	#47
Danny Bost Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aztec NM Posts: 229	Re: "a true 10,912 mile original" I have always made the statement that Detroit never made anything that I couldn't make better. This truck, however, deserves to be left alone. There are very few truly original trucks out there and this one is an excellent example. I truly hope that whoever bought this truck sees it's intrinsic value and leaves it alone. You can always find another one to chop up, and if you're close by I will even help in the chopping. __________________ Danny 71 SWB

05-18-2010, 09:02 PM	#50
milled Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: arvada colorado Posts: 105	Re: "a true 10,912 mile original" Just wach a couple of barret jackson auctions and see how much more the mint factory chevelle or vette or pickup brings over the nicely done resto mod car!!!!!!!! Any guy with 20k to spend didn't get that money by being stupid. guarenteed that that truck will stay the way it is and should be. __________________ 1970 k20 350 4speed hd44 14b Circumventing the language filter is against site rules



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