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Barnfind46 · 01-07-2021, 01:42 PM

I have been a member for several years and I was perfectly satisfied with my 68' C-20. Now I am retired and was looking for a frame because my truck has a bit of a z in it and wanders left and right. I found a whole truck for $1500 and now I think it is too nice to part out. Might just get the 68' frame straightened and have to build this one! 72' Custom 20 with V-8,factory air, power steering and power brakes. Blue with white top. Not much rust. I think I have the sickness!

**KevinK7** · 01-07-2021, 01:54 PM

Cool looking truck, ...it happens to all of us

**Chevyland** · 01-07-2021, 02:25 PM

Chevyitis is easily caught

notsolo · 01-07-2021, 02:25 PM

What was the problem again?.... Nice score btw....interested to see what a scotch brite and some CLR would do to restore some color.

sick472 · 01-07-2021, 02:58 PM

Great Truck at a Great Price! At one point in my life I wanted a classic vehicle for every day of the week...in my 40's I figured it out that 2 was more than enough, but the 'itis got me and 3 will have to do (until the next one comes along).

Enjoy the rides!!!

Barnfind46 · 01-07-2021, 03:37 PM

Couple of more pictures. Showed my wife what a nice one looks like and she is on board. I sold a 70' Cutlass and a 46' ford coupe to move us to the country and get out of DFW so she knows I want another project.

**LockDoc** · 01-07-2021, 04:18 PM

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Looks like a good start to me. Now get busy....

LockDoc

**special-K** · 01-07-2021, 07:22 PM

Cool options on a base C/20. Congratulations on a good find... and being sick

**57taskforce** · 01-07-2021, 07:46 PM

Nice! That’s a great start

**kev2809** · 01-07-2021, 08:44 PM

where do you guys find these trucks?? i never see any around here on craigslist and when i do they want an arm and a leg for them.

nice find, and price

Barnfind46 · 01-07-2021, 08:56 PM

I found mine on Fort Smith craigslist. Stuff here goes for less money. I just moved here from North Texas. I couldn't afford to live there. My house taxes were almost $4.000 a year. Now they are $700 for a house and 13 acres with a 30 x 50 shop.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-08-2021, 06:29 AM

Nice truck score and good to hear you got yourself an acreage with a shop on it. Those cheaper taxes are a huge plus too.

**special-K** · 01-08-2021, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Nice truck score and good to hear you got yourself an acreage with a shop on it. Those cheaper taxes are a huge plus too.

More truck money!

Happy_dan · 01-08-2021, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Barnfind46

I found mine on Fort Smith craigslist. Stuff here goes for less money. I just moved here from North Texas. I couldn't afford to live there. My house taxes were almost $4.000 a year. Now they are $700 for a house and 13 acres with a 30 x 50 shop.

OMG, living in NH with no income tax and no sales tax is great but my property taxes are 14K a year. That is a decent house and garage on less than 3 acres so not extravagant. I don't think I can retire here just because of the property tax.

cornerstone · 01-08-2021, 10:57 AM

Super nice score on both purchases Barnfind46!

72c20customcamper · 01-08-2021, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Happy_dan

OMG, living in NH with no income tax and no sales tax is great but my property taxes are 14K a year. That is a decent house and garage on less than 3 acres so not extravagant. I don't think I can retire here just because of the property tax.

Nice truck agreed it's to nice to part out .

My primary home property tax is less than 3k . The rental is about 7k my moms is over 15k a year . Mine are low because the city of NY pays tax on their land and reservoirs. And use non of the of the town services . They even have NYC DEP cops for their properties.

It's always been location location location .

Barnfind46 · 01-08-2021, 05:02 PM

We have an active classic car community here. Lots of vintage trucks and cars. Town of 5700 people. Love the peace and quiet and my neighbors love my truck. We have a big car show once a year that starts up at Queen Wilhelmina lodge and drives down 13 miles to Mena,Ar. where they shut down the main street and display the cars. 2020 rod run was cancelled but hopefully they will have it this year. I will take my 68' with my 50's camper that weekend.

BRL · 01-08-2021, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Looks like a good start to me. Now get busy....

LockDoc

Not only is this guy very knowledgeable when it comes to our trucks, but he also possesses wisdom that seems to be above average...FIX IT!

68Gold/white · 01-08-2021, 06:25 PM

Buying a 71 or 72, you can't go wrong...already have disc brakes, even though it's a 3/4 ton, it's still a great pickup. I've seen someone here, lower a 3/4 ton a little, I liked it. It looked like a 1/2 ton, sorta...
If it was mine, I'd just get it mechanically sound, and go from there!

Barnfind46 · 01-08-2021, 08:20 PM

Yeah, my 68' has four wheel disc brakes. I converted the front to 85" C-20 parts and swapped a 2002 14 bolt rear with discs. Used the saddles from Captain Fab. Worked out great. The truck only had the front drums working when I bought it. This 72' might stay stock.

01-07-2021, 01:42 PM	#1
Barnfind46 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 485	You guys are a bad influence. I have been a member for several years and I was perfectly satisfied with my 68' C-20. Now I am retired and was looking for a frame because my truck has a bit of a z in it and wanders left and right. I found a whole truck for $1500 and now I think it is too nice to part out. Might just get the 68' frame straightened and have to build this one! 72' Custom 20 with V-8,factory air, power steering and power brakes. Blue with white top. Not much rust. I think I have the sickness! Attached Images __________________ 68' with no bells or whistles unless I add'em.

01-07-2021, 01:54 PM	#2
KevinK7 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Hudson Valley, New York Posts: 652	Re: You guys are a bad influence. Cool looking truck, ...it happens to all of us __________________ '68 C20 Utility 396 4sp (BuildThread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806904 ) '68 C10 50th

01-07-2021, 02:25 PM	#3
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,762	Re: You guys are a bad influence. Chevyitis is easily caught

01-07-2021, 02:25 PM	#4
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,482	Re: You guys are a bad influence. What was the problem again?.... Nice score btw....interested to see what a scotch brite and some CLR would do to restore some color. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

01-07-2021, 02:58 PM	#5
sick472 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sedalia Mo. Posts: 1,131	Re: You guys are a bad influence. Great Truck at a Great Price! At one point in my life I wanted a classic vehicle for every day of the week...in my 40's I figured it out that 2 was more than enough, but the 'itis got me and 3 will have to do (until the next one comes along). Enjoy the rides!!! __________________ He who is without oil shall throw the first rod. Compressions 8.7:1 1972 C10 1976 C10 (parts truck) 1985 K20

01-07-2021, 03:37 PM	#6
Barnfind46 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 485	Re: You guys are a bad influence. Couple of more pictures. Showed my wife what a nice one looks like and she is on board. I sold a 70' Cutlass and a 46' ford coupe to move us to the country and get out of DFW so she knows I want another project. Attached Images __________________ 68' with no bells or whistles unless I add'em.

01-07-2021, 04:18 PM	#7
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,849	Re: You guys are a bad influence. - Looks like a good start to me. Now get busy.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-07-2021, 07:22 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: You guys are a bad influence. Cool options on a base C/20. Congratulations on a good find... and being sick __________________ "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 ~

01-07-2021, 07:46 PM	#9
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,512	Re: You guys are a bad influence. Nice! That’s a great start __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

01-07-2021, 08:44 PM	#10
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,180	Re: You guys are a bad influence. where do you guys find these trucks?? i never see any around here on craigslist and when i do they want an arm and a leg for them. nice find, and price __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

01-07-2021, 08:56 PM	#11
Barnfind46 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 485	Re: You guys are a bad influence. I found mine on Fort Smith craigslist. Stuff here goes for less money. I just moved here from North Texas. I couldn't afford to live there. My house taxes were almost $4.000 a year. Now they are $700 for a house and 13 acres with a 30 x 50 shop. __________________ 68' with no bells or whistles unless I add'em.

01-08-2021, 06:29 AM	#12
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: You guys are a bad influence. Nice truck score and good to hear you got yourself an acreage with a shop on it. Those cheaper taxes are a huge plus too. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-08-2021, 10:57 AM	#15
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: You guys are a bad influence. Super nice score on both purchases Barnfind46! __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

01-08-2021, 05:02 PM	#17
Barnfind46 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 485	Re: You guys are a bad influence. We have an active classic car community here. Lots of vintage trucks and cars. Town of 5700 people. Love the peace and quiet and my neighbors love my truck. We have a big car show once a year that starts up at Queen Wilhelmina lodge and drives down 13 miles to Mena,Ar. where they shut down the main street and display the cars. 2020 rod run was cancelled but hopefully they will have it this year. I will take my 68' with my 50's camper that weekend. __________________ 68' with no bells or whistles unless I add'em.

01-08-2021, 06:25 PM	#19
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,418	Re: You guys are a bad influence. Buying a 71 or 72, you can't go wrong...already have disc brakes, even though it's a 3/4 ton, it's still a great pickup. I've seen someone here, lower a 3/4 ton a little, I liked it. It looked like a 1/2 ton, sorta... If it was mine, I'd just get it mechanically sound, and go from there!



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01-08-2021, 08:20 PM	#20
Barnfind46 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 485	Re: You guys are a bad influence. Yeah, my 68' has four wheel disc brakes. I converted the front to 85" C-20 parts and swapped a 2002 14 bolt rear with discs. Used the saddles from Captain Fab. Worked out great. The truck only had the front drums working when I bought it. This 72' might stay stock. __________________ 68' with no bells or whistles unless I add'em.

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