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Old 05-27-2016, 10:16 AM   #1
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Question Should i get it or not??? 57 GMC

Hello everyone, I am looking into doing my first truck build but am having troubles finding a vehicle. But i found this 1957 GMC on a 83 chasis! Not really sure what its worth or what else i should look for, any advice helps!!

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Old 05-27-2016, 10:22 AM   #2
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Hard to say without seeing it ?
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Old 05-27-2016, 10:23 AM   #3
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Your too fast for me I'm just putting the pictures up :p
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Old 05-27-2016, 10:34 AM   #4
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Re: Should i get it or not??? 57 GMC

Rust is usually the biggest issue... especially here in the rust belt UP may be a little better...
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Old 05-27-2016, 10:43 AM   #5
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here we go... i think
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Old 05-27-2016, 10:56 AM   #6
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Here's what the guy says it needs

Brakes
Gas line
New hose from clutch to the reservoir
Cab mounts fabed better
Says engine will start with some gas in carb tho
Will also need new interior
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Old 05-27-2016, 11:01 AM   #7
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might as well throw all the pics on here
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Old 05-27-2016, 11:02 AM   #8
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there is that better guys?
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Old 05-27-2016, 11:29 AM   #9
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Re: Should i get it or not??? 57 GMC

She's a beast, I love it! Saying that, go in with your eyes wide open. The price better be right. It needs rust repair, lots of it. I think I'd get it running and drive it like it sits for a while.

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Old 05-27-2016, 11:32 AM   #10
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i got him down to $2000 and he says that's bottom dollar... He started at 3200. Yeah my plan would be get it road worthy first then just finish it a little at a time!
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Old 05-27-2016, 02:18 PM   #11
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Anyone got leads on a better truck??? Distance does not matter ill take a trip
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Old 05-27-2016, 02:28 PM   #12
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I would look toward the western US and find a better one but it does look fun ,but expensive to repair. Look on the Craigslist thread currently running on here ,you might find a better truck.
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Old 05-27-2016, 02:37 PM   #13
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It all depends on what you want in a truck. do you want somthing you'll have to slave away on before you get to enjoy it? Or do you want somethign you can enjoy/drive while you work on it? Also, what are you wanting in a truck (custom, stock, etc)? Answer those 2 questions for yourself before you buy anything.

Btw, that looks like A LOT of work for a first project. Keep in mind that no telling what creative fabrication was done to get it on that chassis. Just because something may be "running" doesnt mean it's right or safe. IMO, look for another project that is complete on a stock chassis.

What years are you specifically looking for and budget?
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Old 05-27-2016, 02:46 PM   #14
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Just looking for something to tinker around with, I don't want it to be too new... Anything over the price of a nice jeep and ill go with buying a jeep :p
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Old 05-27-2016, 02:48 PM   #15
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Just looking for something to tinker around with, I don't want it to be too new... Anything over the price of a nice jeep and ill go with buying a jeep :p
You'll find plenty in that range. After a few Jeep (Just Empty Every Pocket) i thought i'd go back to classic trucks..and i don't knwo which has cost me more. hahaha.
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Old 05-27-2016, 02:53 PM   #16
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Alright thanks, id rather take a truck!
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Old 05-27-2016, 03:22 PM   #17
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That thing needs a lot more than tinkering. Unless you are a SUPER crafty master mechanic and fabricator with access to lots of free old parts, that would cost a lot to get even halfway done.
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Old 05-27-2016, 03:27 PM   #18
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Yeah thats what i was thinking, just wanted some advice!
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Old 05-27-2016, 03:46 PM   #19
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Re: Should i get it or not??? 57 GMC

It could be fixed..it all depends on how far you want to go with repairs..if you were going to fix everything I'm thinking the jeep would be cheaper.even at 2gs your looking at a lot of expense in repairs..if you could get a better truck without the cancer for 4-5000 it would be a cheaper way to go.just depends on how much your willing to spend on it..
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Old 05-27-2016, 04:00 PM   #20
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I think that's what I'm going to look for now!
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Old 05-27-2016, 04:16 PM   #21
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patience, find one that needs less work.
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Old 05-27-2016, 04:20 PM   #22
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Yeah i will thanks! Keep your eyes out for me!
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Old 05-27-2016, 04:33 PM   #23
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-C-...m=191876775386

any thoughts on this?
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Old 05-27-2016, 08:54 PM   #24
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Re: Should i get it or not??? 57 GMC

your first truck is junk, parts truck at best, not much on that body is useful
plus i'd question the frame install if it doesn't have 5000 miles on the build
and he hasn't integrated any system yet (brakes)

your 2nd choice indicates you have not picked a model truck to buy
that yr truck never had a v8 and takes a tad more fabricating to get one

are you an experienced welder/fabricator?
you own a welder?
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Old 05-27-2016, 10:44 PM   #25
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Not rally stuck on any certain model I am open to all. Yes I can and do weld
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