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FRCvette · 08-21-2008, 11:49 AM

Went and looked at a 70 SWB this week.This makes about the sixth one I have looked at.I have traveled 1500 miles looking at trucks in the past 30 days.Three of the trucks I have looked at I found on e-bay.I am so glad I go look before I place a bid.I would have been very unhappy if I had won any of these trucks.I thought I could get a better truck than what I am finding in the 10 grand range.Most of the ones that I have looked at have rust starting to develop or rust spots that have been poorly repaired.Am I expecting to much? I am hoping to find a SWB or stepside(preferred) small block with AT,PS,PB and possibly air but not a must.Well thanks for listening to my rant,I will keep searching.

ChevLoRay · 08-21-2008, 12:03 PM

I don't want to bust your bubble, but finding one of these trucks without any rust or even minimal rust is going to be like finding the needle in a haystack.

Yeah, there may be some, but you're not going to be in the price range you cited. What we may percieve to be a rust-free truck, will have some that is not visible. There are places on these trucks that will rust unless they are kept in a controlled environment. Down inside the plenum; behind the kick panels; cab corners; rockers; cab mounts; inside of doors; bottoms of door posts behind the fenders; bottom corners of fenders; under the battery on the splash panel; firewalls where they extend under the cab; behind the heater/ac blower motor; the list goes on and on.

I thought my truck was in good shape. I knew it needed floor pans and rockers and kick panels and a little work inside the cab at the rear corners. What I didn't know, and didn't see/suspect, was the amount of rust and where it manifests itself within the plenum. You'd be amazed. What you can see that is rusted is a piece of cake, in most cases, because you know where it is. Be thankful for that "piece of mind".

If you intend to buy one, be aware of the hidden areas. Take a magnet with you that is designed to ferret out the bondo jobs that may make you think it's straight. The current owner may not even have a clue. If it is in primer, be aware that the primer can be sprayed over a multitude of sins of the bodywork sort, tricking you into thinking all is good.

What you may want to consider it buying an unfinished project that someone has become disinterested in. Frequently, those deals can be had for way less money than it took to get it to the point that it is at when you look at it. Don't discount looking at those, too.

Good luck.

QKENUF4U · 08-21-2008, 12:07 PM

DRIVE WEST MY SON WEST !! for 10k you can find some rust free stuff here in phoenix. my 71 prostreet was rust free but banged up from being a farm truck. even had good inner wheel wells, non-cut doors,non-cut dash etc.. all rust free and solid.... 10k will buy you a SUPER NICE truck here in the valley. try checking it out on craigslist for phoenix and see what ya find. ya want one that bad its well worth the drive/effort. good luck

don t. - 72gmc · 08-21-2008, 12:50 PM

Are you aware that this site has a for sale section? Its where I purchased my most recent truck.
FWIW.....I know this isn't exactly what your looking for but its in your price range, and from here it looks good.
Click here...... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=2593&cat=12

HTH....good luck, you'll find one.....don t. .....

**fine69** · 08-21-2008, 01:09 PM

I have owned 2 rust free California trucks.

They are out there. Just take your time. You will find one.

FRCvette · 08-21-2008, 01:11 PM

Thanks for the replies guys.I check the for sale section here about every day.

67ChevyRedneck · 08-21-2008, 01:33 PM

You haven't said what you're looking for/price range?

Are you looking for a restored truck and finding poorly patched butcher jobs or are you looking for a "starter" and just finding rust buckets?

**steelhorse** · 08-21-2008, 01:39 PM

I say look out west if you want a rust free truck.You should be able to find a pretty nice truck for 10k.Ive got pics of what you get back east for $200

Riveted1 · 08-21-2008, 02:02 PM

Something like this? (Not mine) '71

or this? '67

FRCvette · 08-21-2008, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

You haven't said what you're looking for/price range?

Are you looking for a restored truck and finding poorly patched butcher jobs or are you looking for a "starter" and just finding rust buckets?

I am looking for nice driver (don't expect perfect) SWB or stepper in $10,000 range.

cparman · 08-21-2008, 05:35 PM

See my p.m. I just sent you P.S. I own an auto repair shop and did all of this work myself. love old Chevys, and would drive this old girl to Cincinnatti

Longhorn Man · 08-21-2008, 07:14 PM

I say look for an $8000 truck in southern cali, arizona, nevada.... you get the picture.
You can spend the other 2000 bucks flying out and driving it home, or putting it on a transporter and letting a trucker drag it here for you.
You already know about the trucks in our area... they suck for the best part.

PETEM1957 · 08-21-2008, 07:47 PM

Try NEW MEXICO !!! I post the ones I find on Craig's list. You won't be disappointed!

Heck, you could have driven out here and halfway back allready.

Long Roof · 08-21-2008, 09:34 PM

OHIO SUCKS!!! Everything has rust here!

My burb has had some minor rust repairs in the past - it originally came from Cali. My Jimmy has had the rockers replaced and the kick panels need some work otherwise solid - it came from colorado.

Good luck.

69lemans · 08-21-2008, 11:48 PM

I'm an FNG here,although I've been lurking the boards for a couple weeks,so i hope I don't step out of line or give away any secrets when I say the Greenville-Spartanburg South Carolina area is loaded with these model trucks.10,000 around here will get you a near show quality truck. Check out the local classifieds here: www.iwanna.com . Look in both the classic car section and also the truck section. You can browse the ads free but the phone #"s are scrambled unless you register and pay a $1 per issue fee. I usually just look at the ads on the internet then if I see something I want to call about I pick up a newstand copy. Check the ad out on this page:
http://www.greenvilleiwanna.com/view...eels&start=140

If you see something in this area you want looked at i'd be happy to check it out for you if it's fairly close to me

PETEM1957 · 08-22-2008, 06:21 PM

You have to check this one out!!!!! If i had $9k I sure would consider it!!!

http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/807476793.html

**steelhorse** · 08-22-2008, 07:50 PM

There is a nice red stepside in the for sale section on this board.I believe he wants 6900

Jtrux · 08-22-2008, 08:47 PM

Levi72 is selling his CLEAN 1972 Super Cheyenne SWB stepside for 7000. You'd still be under 10000 with shipping and it's a very nice truck.

big_al_71 · 08-22-2008, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRCvette

Went and looked at a 70 SWB this week.This makes about the sixth one I have looked at.I have traveled 1500 miles looking at trucks in the past 30 days.Three of the trucks I have looked at I found on e-bay.I am so glad I go look before I place a bid.I would have been very unhappy if I had won any of these trucks.I thought I could get a better truck than what I am finding in the 10 grand range.Most of the ones that I have looked at have rust starting to develop or rust spots that have been poorly repaired.Am I expecting to much? I am hoping to find a SWB or stepside(preferred) small block with AT,PS,PB and possibly air but not a must.Well thanks for listening to my rant,I will keep searching.

Timing is everything!!!!!

Where were you a month ago when I was trying to sell mine as I did not want to redo my truck?
I was bidding on one on ebay and I got up to 40k just because I wanted a show stopper and not deal with the headache of doing it my self...You could had mine for the 10k all day long....My truck has never been hit.... By the time I get done with it it will be a 20k plus machine...

Omnivec · 08-22-2008, 08:52 PM

You can not sell your truck on this board without a paid subscription.

Longhorn Man · 08-22-2008, 11:58 PM

This thread was not started as a wanted to buy... do NOT advertise your truck here unless it is a link to a page and you are a paid subscriber.

Huck · 08-23-2008, 08:27 AM

Finding a rust free truck for any price in the middle of the rust zone is --well--timely, costly and frustrating. Can't tell you how many times i too have taken trips up to 500 miles off e-bay and craigslist BS listings. I even had one trailered in from southern california that wound up with so many issues that it just made me really crazy. I have seen rusty trucks in New Mexico, Arizona, California, Washington, Oregon, Utah, Colorado, Texas etc. A little creative body work and they all looked perfect but~~~. Reality is unless you find a survivor from a rust free area that someone you can trust confirms the condition, you are dancing in the dark. I have a relatively rust free 70 SWB, V8, Auto, Air, PS, PB truck from Arkansas that is a project under way. I has been sitting for 3 years but is solid, straight with tons of potential. It can be had for $3,200. as is or i can finish it but if I do, I wouldn't sell it!!hehehehe What is way cool on this truck is that the cab is a big block air cab (72) hung on an original short bed --with a rebuilt 350, duals, posi, and just needs the attention to get-er-done. You can pick the color, options, etc.!!!
Good luck with your search but be careful as most owners always describe their trucks a whole lot better then reality!!! Huck in kentucky-

Huck · 08-23-2008, 08:32 AM

Another thought is to deal with one of our vendors---. Frank or Wes up in Washington might be able to come up with what you want and you can trust them for an accurate description. Another thought is to offer a finders fee to motovate a board member to go out of their way to help you find that elusive rust free short stepside. Keep in mind that most stepsides were low budget trucks with minimal options and prone to farm usage where the beds took a beating. Finding an excellent stepside bed is harder to find then a fleetside bed. My opinion~~~. Huck

72BlckButy · 08-23-2008, 11:34 AM

Hey Huck.... any pics of your '70 SWB project?

**Hart_Rod** · 08-23-2008, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PETEM1957

You have to check this one out!!!!! If i had $9k I sure would consider it!!!

http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/807476793.html

Pete, I looked at that one and it's definitely not a $9K truck. Maybe $4-5K. It is repainted (poorly) and has had some rust issues covered up.

R/

08-21-2008, 11:49 AM	#1
FRCvette Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: cincy Posts: 694	Another dissapointment Went and looked at a 70 SWB this week.This makes about the sixth one I have looked at.I have traveled 1500 miles looking at trucks in the past 30 days.Three of the trucks I have looked at I found on e-bay.I am so glad I go look before I place a bid.I would have been very unhappy if I had won any of these trucks.I thought I could get a better truck than what I am finding in the 10 grand range.Most of the ones that I have looked at have rust starting to develop or rust spots that have been poorly repaired.Am I expecting to much? I am hoping to find a SWB or stepside(preferred) small block with AT,PS,PB and possibly air but not a must.Well thanks for listening to my rant,I will keep searching.

08-21-2008, 12:03 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Another dissapointment I don't want to bust your bubble, but finding one of these trucks without any rust or even minimal rust is going to be like finding the needle in a haystack. Yeah, there may be some, but you're not going to be in the price range you cited. What we may percieve to be a rust-free truck, will have some that is not visible. There are places on these trucks that will rust unless they are kept in a controlled environment. Down inside the plenum; behind the kick panels; cab corners; rockers; cab mounts; inside of doors; bottoms of door posts behind the fenders; bottom corners of fenders; under the battery on the splash panel; firewalls where they extend under the cab; behind the heater/ac blower motor; the list goes on and on. I thought my truck was in good shape. I knew it needed floor pans and rockers and kick panels and a little work inside the cab at the rear corners. What I didn't know, and didn't see/suspect, was the amount of rust and where it manifests itself within the plenum. You'd be amazed. What you can see that is rusted is a piece of cake, in most cases, because you know where it is. Be thankful for that "piece of mind". If you intend to buy one, be aware of the hidden areas. Take a magnet with you that is designed to ferret out the bondo jobs that may make you think it's straight. The current owner may not even have a clue. If it is in primer, be aware that the primer can be sprayed over a multitude of sins of the bodywork sort, tricking you into thinking all is good. What you may want to consider it buying an unfinished project that someone has become disinterested in. Frequently, those deals can be had for way less money than it took to get it to the point that it is at when you look at it. Don't discount looking at those, too. Good luck. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was. Last edited by ChevLoRay; 08-21-2008 at 12:04 PM.

08-21-2008, 12:07 PM	#3
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: Another dissapointment DRIVE WEST MY SON WEST !! for 10k you can find some rust free stuff here in phoenix. my 71 prostreet was rust free but banged up from being a farm truck. even had good inner wheel wells, non-cut doors,non-cut dash etc.. all rust free and solid.... 10k will buy you a SUPER NICE truck here in the valley. try checking it out on craigslist for phoenix and see what ya find. ya want one that bad its well worth the drive/effort. good luck Last edited by QKENUF4U; 08-21-2008 at 12:09 PM.

08-21-2008, 12:50 PM	#4
don t. - 72gmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: harvard, il. USA Posts: 397	Re: Another dissapointment Are you aware that this site has a for sale section? Its where I purchased my most recent truck. FWIW.....I know this isn't exactly what your looking for but its in your price range, and from here it looks good. Click here...... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=2593&cat=12 HTH....good luck, you'll find one.....don t. .....

08-21-2008, 01:09 PM	#5
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Another dissapointment I have owned 2 rust free California trucks. They are out there. Just take your time. You will find one. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

08-21-2008, 01:11 PM	#6
FRCvette Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: cincy Posts: 694	Re: Another dissapointment Thanks for the replies guys.I check the for sale section here about every day.

08-21-2008, 01:33 PM	#7
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Another dissapointment You haven't said what you're looking for/price range? Are you looking for a restored truck and finding poorly patched butcher jobs or are you looking for a "starter" and just finding rust buckets? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

08-21-2008, 01:39 PM	#8
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: Another dissapointment I say look out west if you want a rust free truck.You should be able to find a pretty nice truck for 10k.Ive got pics of what you get back east for $200

08-21-2008, 02:02 PM	#9
Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	Re: Another dissapointment Something like this? (Not mine) '71 or this? '67 __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado Last edited by Riveted1; 08-21-2008 at 02:05 PM.

08-21-2008, 05:35 PM	#11
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: Another dissapointment See my p.m. I just sent you P.S. I own an auto repair shop and did all of this work myself. love old Chevys, and would drive this old girl to Cincinnatti Last edited by cparman; 08-21-2008 at 05:37 PM.

08-21-2008, 07:14 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Another dissapointment I say look for an $8000 truck in southern cali, arizona, nevada.... you get the picture. You can spend the other 2000 bucks flying out and driving it home, or putting it on a transporter and letting a trucker drag it here for you. You already know about the trucks in our area... they suck for the best part.

08-21-2008, 07:47 PM	#13
PETEM1957 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 275	Re: Another dissapointment Try NEW MEXICO !!! I post the ones I find on Craig's list. You won't be disappointed! Heck, you could have driven out here and halfway back allready.

08-21-2008, 09:34 PM	#14
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: Another dissapointment OHIO SUCKS!!! Everything has rust here! My burb has had some minor rust repairs in the past - it originally came from Cali. My Jimmy has had the rockers replaced and the kick panels need some work otherwise solid - it came from colorado. Good luck. __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

08-21-2008, 11:48 PM	#15
69lemans Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: simpsonville,sc Posts: 417	Re: Another dissapointment I'm an FNG here,although I've been lurking the boards for a couple weeks,so i hope I don't step out of line or give away any secrets when I say the Greenville-Spartanburg South Carolina area is loaded with these model trucks.10,000 around here will get you a near show quality truck. Check out the local classifieds here: www.iwanna.com . Look in both the classic car section and also the truck section. You can browse the ads free but the phone #"s are scrambled unless you register and pay a $1 per issue fee. I usually just look at the ads on the internet then if I see something I want to call about I pick up a newstand copy. Check the ad out on this page: http://www.greenvilleiwanna.com/view...eels&start=140 If you see something in this area you want looked at i'd be happy to check it out for you if it's fairly close to me Last edited by 69lemans; 08-22-2008 at 12:05 AM. Reason: added more comment

08-22-2008, 06:21 PM	#16
PETEM1957 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 275	Re: Another dissapointment You have to check this one out!!!!! If i had $9k I sure would consider it!!! http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/807476793.html



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08-22-2008, 07:50 PM	#17
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: Another dissapointment There is a nice red stepside in the for sale section on this board.I believe he wants 6900

08-22-2008, 08:47 PM	#18
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Another dissapointment Levi72 is selling his CLEAN 1972 Super Cheyenne SWB stepside for 7000. You'd still be under 10000 with shipping and it's a very nice truck. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

08-22-2008, 08:52 PM	#20
Omnivec Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: CA Posts: 39	Re: Another dissapointment You can not sell your truck on this board without a paid subscription. __________________ 67 3/4 Lwb Step side X San Diego County truck 70 3/4 berb was 402 Th400 Dana 60 now just the dana 70 3/4 lwb Fleet Choptop bagged th350 no eng yet 79 rx7 Wide body 350 TPI t5 flat black(The interceptor) 64 comet mounted on a 93 Thunderbird chassis. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 08-22-2008 at 11:57 PM.

08-22-2008, 11:58 PM	#21
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Another dissapointment This thread was not started as a wanted to buy... do NOT advertise your truck here unless it is a link to a page and you are a paid subscriber.

08-23-2008, 08:27 AM	#22
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Re: Another dissapointment Finding a rust free truck for any price in the middle of the rust zone is --well--timely, costly and frustrating. Can't tell you how many times i too have taken trips up to 500 miles off e-bay and craigslist BS listings. I even had one trailered in from southern california that wound up with so many issues that it just made me really crazy. I have seen rusty trucks in New Mexico, Arizona, California, Washington, Oregon, Utah, Colorado, Texas etc. A little creative body work and they all looked perfect but~~~. Reality is unless you find a survivor from a rust free area that someone you can trust confirms the condition, you are dancing in the dark. I have a relatively rust free 70 SWB, V8, Auto, Air, PS, PB truck from Arkansas that is a project under way. I has been sitting for 3 years but is solid, straight with tons of potential. It can be had for $3,200. as is or i can finish it but if I do, I wouldn't sell it!!hehehehe What is way cool on this truck is that the cab is a big block air cab (72) hung on an original short bed --with a rebuilt 350, duals, posi, and just needs the attention to get-er-done. You can pick the color, options, etc.!!! Good luck with your search but be careful as most owners always describe their trucks a whole lot better then reality!!! Huck in kentucky-

08-23-2008, 08:32 AM	#23
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Re: Another dissapointment Another thought is to deal with one of our vendors---. Frank or Wes up in Washington might be able to come up with what you want and you can trust them for an accurate description. Another thought is to offer a finders fee to motovate a board member to go out of their way to help you find that elusive rust free short stepside. Keep in mind that most stepsides were low budget trucks with minimal options and prone to farm usage where the beds took a beating. Finding an excellent stepside bed is harder to find then a fleetside bed. My opinion~~~. Huck

08-23-2008, 11:34 AM	#24
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Another dissapointment Hey Huck.... any pics of your '70 SWB project? __________________ -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)

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