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ajr49123 · 12-09-2009, 01:04 PM

hi i'm new here from wa. I was lookin to buy this 72 chevy from a guy, but i'd like a second opinion. he's asking 1800 obo. runs and rives good.

jsbgump · 12-09-2009, 01:19 PM

Looks to be a solid truck. The main thing to look for is rust. The rockers and cab corners rust is common. Make sure the cab supports are solid and not rotted out. Also ckeck for any frame damage from a previous wreck.

mclairmo · 12-09-2009, 01:25 PM

I would work him down to $1,500 since the body is rough. Also, make sure he has all the proper paperwork and that the VIN on the truck matches the paperwork. Also, check for DMV back fees/penalties, etc. Check for Bondo, too, I think I see plenty of it.

**LockDoc** · 12-09-2009, 01:33 PM

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The pictures are so big I can't really get a good look at it but from what I can see I would pass if I were you... I'm not sure about your area but there are a lot of nice trucks in Washington state. I think you can get a nicer one for that kind of money. Maybe some of the WA staters will chime in here.

LockDoc

ajr49123 · 12-09-2009, 02:36 PM

thanks for all the replies guys. The reason I'm jumping towards this one is because in southern washington this body style is 95% 2wd, and these are hard to come by. if anyone is selling in my area, just mention it to me. i'm in the $2300 price range

**WestButteTruck** · 12-09-2009, 03:10 PM

Might depend on what your end goal is. If you plan to restore it, I'd look elsewhere. I didn't see a straight panel on that truck. But if you have a different use for it and it runs/drives good then $1500 doesn't sound too bad.

C20-67_N_MO · 12-09-2009, 03:27 PM

I would have to agree with these guys.

$1500 would be TOPS to offer him, as it looks to be a little on the rough side.

Good Luck.

ajr49123 · 12-09-2009, 03:44 PM

well i'm gonna look at it either way because it's 10 minutes from my house. but definitely gonna be looking for rust. everybody else wants top dollar for their 67-72 4x4, maybe it's just the area?

12-09-2009, 01:04 PM	#1
ajr49123 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: castle rock wa Posts: 3	need some advice hi i'm new here from wa. I was lookin to buy this 72 chevy from a guy, but i'd like a second opinion. he's asking 1800 obo. runs and rives good.

12-09-2009, 01:19 PM	#2
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: need some advice Looks to be a solid truck. The main thing to look for is rust. The rockers and cab corners rust is common. Make sure the cab supports are solid and not rotted out. Also ckeck for any frame damage from a previous wreck. __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

12-09-2009, 01:25 PM	#3
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: need some advice I would work him down to $1,500 since the body is rough. Also, make sure he has all the proper paperwork and that the VIN on the truck matches the paperwork. Also, check for DMV back fees/penalties, etc. Check for Bondo, too, I think I see plenty of it.

12-09-2009, 01:33 PM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,852	Re: need some advice - The pictures are so big I can't really get a good look at it but from what I can see I would pass if I were you... I'm not sure about your area but there are a lot of nice trucks in Washington state. I think you can get a nicer one for that kind of money. Maybe some of the WA staters will chime in here. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 12-09-2009 at 01:37 PM.

12-09-2009, 02:36 PM	#5
ajr49123 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: castle rock wa Posts: 3	Re: need some advice thanks for all the replies guys. The reason I'm jumping towards this one is because in southern washington this body style is 95% 2wd, and these are hard to come by. if anyone is selling in my area, just mention it to me. i'm in the $2300 price range

12-09-2009, 03:10 PM	#6
WestButteTruck Kung Fu Master Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 547	Re: need some advice Might depend on what your end goal is. If you plan to restore it, I'd look elsewhere. I didn't see a straight panel on that truck. But if you have a different use for it and it runs/drives good then $1500 doesn't sound too bad. __________________ 72 GMC SuperCustom 4x4 1972 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 4x4

12-09-2009, 03:27 PM	#7
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: need some advice I would have to agree with these guys. $1500 would be TOPS to offer him, as it looks to be a little on the rough side. Good Luck. __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

12-09-2009, 03:44 PM	#8
ajr49123 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: castle rock wa Posts: 3	Re: need some advice well i'm gonna look at it either way because it's 10 minutes from my house. but definitely gonna be looking for rust. everybody else wants top dollar for their 67-72 4x4, maybe it's just the area?



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