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BIGBLU 72 · 07-06-2009, 08:53 PM

Im sorry i have no pictures at this time, but u hope to get some on here this weekend! Anyways the truck is from Texas originally so the rockers, floor boards, bed floor and frame have No rust (the good part)! the bad part is that that a sun roof was cut it it so the area above the windshield frame is rotted (no the windshield fram itself tho), the area above the door, and the front bulk head thing on the bed is rotted out and the sill under that is gone too. the best part is doors, fenders, hood, cab mounts and tail gate. the motor and tranny needs to be rebuild (327 and turbo 400) and a solid posi-trac 4:10 rear end. i have several parts truck that i could borrow from. does this truck sound like its worth rebuilding? Ohh and its a short wheel base.

joe b · 07-06-2009, 08:58 PM

sounds better than my 70

72BlckButy · 07-06-2009, 09:08 PM

I have seen worse turned into gold, but pictures will definitely be the ending verdict. The good thing is that replacement pieces are easy to find and easy to fix.

Try to post up some pics and we'll see if we can provide you with a better overview.

Neon Beach · 07-06-2009, 09:22 PM

Sounds better than the average 1999 in Northern Ontario.

BigCarl · 07-06-2009, 09:31 PM

Yeah, my floor is rotted out... that was actually what I was working on tonight... I am working off of two trucks. Rebuilding a 72 GMC from a 69 Chev... Damn, I am patching everything between the trucks. I just finish cutting out the rear drivers side cross brace that you put the cab mount bolt through. Wednesday I will the the one out of the GMC and weld the solid one in.

What part of Ontario are you from, Neon?

Neon Beach · 07-06-2009, 10:24 PM

The Shania part, Timmins.

OARNGESI · 07-07-2009, 03:43 AM

Definately sounds like worth restoring maybe just a cab swap

**bigsnookmaster** · 07-07-2009, 07:58 AM

I'd cut the roof off the truck and replace it with a donor. If you weld and fabricate, it's not too big of a deal.

**GR8-68** · 07-07-2009, 08:05 AM

Sounds like a good source for a chop top. would love to see pics also the 68 I am building sounds much worse then yours , keep us updated on your progress

BIGBLU 72 · 07-07-2009, 10:55 AM

thanks for the Ideas and your thoughts on my newest possible project.

07-06-2009, 08:53 PM	#1
BIGBLU 72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 700	Is my 69 worth restoring? Im sorry i have no pictures at this time, but u hope to get some on here this weekend! Anyways the truck is from Texas originally so the rockers, floor boards, bed floor and frame have No rust (the good part)! the bad part is that that a sun roof was cut it it so the area above the windshield frame is rotted (no the windshield fram itself tho), the area above the door, and the front bulk head thing on the bed is rotted out and the sill under that is gone too. the best part is doors, fenders, hood, cab mounts and tail gate. the motor and tranny needs to be rebuild (327 and turbo 400) and a solid posi-trac 4:10 rear end. i have several parts truck that i could borrow from. does this truck sound like its worth rebuilding? Ohh and its a short wheel base. __________________ 68 C10 LWB 2/4 drop 406/th400/3.73posi 04 Silverado SS LQ9 6.0/4L65e/4.11posi AWD

07-06-2009, 08:58 PM	#2
joe b Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: milford,ne. Posts: 51	Re: Is my 69 worth restoring? sounds better than my 70

07-06-2009, 09:08 PM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Is my 69 worth restoring? I have seen worse turned into gold, but pictures will definitely be the ending verdict. The good thing is that replacement pieces are easy to find and easy to fix. Try to post up some pics and we'll see if we can provide you with a better overview. __________________ -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)

07-06-2009, 09:22 PM	#4
Neon Beach Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 57	Re: Is my 69 worth restoring? Sounds better than the average 1999 in Northern Ontario.

07-06-2009, 09:31 PM	#5
BigCarl Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario Posts: 170	Re: Is my 69 worth restoring? Yeah, my floor is rotted out... that was actually what I was working on tonight... I am working off of two trucks. Rebuilding a 72 GMC from a 69 Chev... Damn, I am patching everything between the trucks. I just finish cutting out the rear drivers side cross brace that you put the cab mount bolt through. Wednesday I will the the one out of the GMC and weld the solid one in. What part of Ontario are you from, Neon?

07-06-2009, 10:24 PM	#6
Neon Beach Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 57	Re: Is my 69 worth restoring? The Shania part, Timmins. __________________ Former vehicles: 1978 Camaro Z/28 1973 Camaro Type LT 1969 Camaro 1986 Chevy Wrangler www.uvtalk.com www.rustfreerides.com www.talktimmins.com "Cops already? What are we, beside a Krispy Kreme?

07-07-2009, 03:43 AM	#7
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Is my 69 worth restoring? Definately sounds like worth restoring maybe just a cab swap __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

07-07-2009, 07:58 AM	#8
bigsnookmaster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,270	Re: Is my 69 worth restoring? I'd cut the roof off the truck and replace it with a donor. If you weld and fabricate, it's not too big of a deal. __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

07-07-2009, 08:05 AM	#9
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: Is my 69 worth restoring? Sounds like a good source for a chop top. would love to see pics also the 68 I am building sounds much worse then yours , keep us updated on your progress

07-07-2009, 10:55 AM	#10
BIGBLU 72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 700	Re: Is my 69 worth restoring? thanks for the Ideas and your thoughts on my newest possible project. __________________ 68 C10 LWB 2/4 drop 406/th400/3.73posi 04 Silverado SS LQ9 6.0/4L65e/4.11posi AWD



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