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Badcat 09-10-2017 12:29 PM

Hello and Could I get a little advise please..
 
Just joined today and wanted to say hello. I'm beginning my search for a truck I've wanted for a long time, a '71/'72 Short box. Would prefer a pretty stock Cheyenne Super but open to others. The truck is going to be a pretty much summer daily driver but not a work truck.
I want something that will "rock" if I want, but docile enough for daily use.
Going to look at a '72 today. Looks to be a nice truck, Cheyenne Super, lowered, 383 Stroker, Auto. The guy did not build it and has only word of mouth info on what it is.. The last 383 I had was absolutely un-drivable for daily use. I'm afraid this one might be too.
Any suggestions on what to look for and questions to ask would be appreciated..

Sorry for the inadvertent problem when first posting..

Bomp 09-10-2017 12:43 PM

Re: Hello and Could I get a little advise please..
 
Welcome

72 tigger 09-10-2017 02:37 PM

Re: Hello and Could I get a little advise please..
 
Welcome- looking forward to pictures of the truck you're looking at. If you find a solid shortie in Michigan, you better grab it

72_swb 09-10-2017 04:03 PM

Re: Hello and Could I get a little advise please..
 
By un drivable you mean to much radical cam? 383 is a good setup. I like them. It's like any motor. Needs to be set up right. Good luck

35boulder 09-10-2017 04:34 PM

Re: Hello and Could I get a little advise please..
 
Welcome to the board and good luck with your search.

Badcat 09-10-2017 07:42 PM

Re: Hello and Could I get a little advise please..
 
So I go look at the truck today and it looks pretty nice. Started looking closer and first thing I see is a weld on the frame one both sides, (hmmm.. long box to short box? Probably!!) Went to find the SPID as soon as it came off the lift and sure enough 127in WB. Also not a Super I don't think and did not came with Factory Bucket Seats, Ochre not red, too,
So anyway, nice Short, Cheyenne Super, CLONE!! Owner says he had no idea yet he has detailed it completely and is a Complete car guy...
As for the 383... I don't know... didn't seem to have a lot of punch but ??
Anyway what's it worth... ??? I really don't know...

ho70 09-10-2017 08:05 PM

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We need pics. Check to see if the short from long box welds were done right. A clone fits your needs, and it should come with clone pricing as well-good luck

81turbota 09-10-2017 08:10 PM

Re: Hello and Could I get a little advise please..
 
Yep, we need pictures.

As for the 383 it depends on how it was built and what parts were used. I've built mild 383's for trucks and vans that were so smooth and quiet you'd think they were 400's. On the other hand, I've built 12:1 383's that need 110 octane to run.

I always assume it's a 350 (casting numbers) if the seller claims it's a 383 without paperwork. I've had a few friends get burned buying Camaros and such with "383's" that are nothing more than a spray paint rebuild 350 with a $99 cam kit.

Badcat 09-10-2017 08:19 PM

Re: Hello and Could I get a little advise please..
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ho70 (Post 8036615)
We need pics. Check to see if the short from long box welds were done right. A clone fits your needs, and it should come with clone pricing as well-good luck

The long to short welds look good based on my limited expertise. Should have taken a picture. Seam was about at the back of the cab.

No pics yet cause i don't have a we host and can't seem to load right from my computer...

81turbota 09-10-2017 08:27 PM

Re: Hello and Could I get a little advise please..
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Badcat (Post 8036627)
The long to short welds look good based on my limited expertise. Should have taken a picture. Seam was about at the back of the cab.

No pics yet cause i don't have a we host and can't seem to load right from my computer...

You can email them to me if you like. I will post them. Email is 81turbota (at) gmail.com

Badcat 09-10-2017 08:32 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 81turbota (Post 8036634)
You can email them to me if you like. I will post them. Email is 81turbota (at) gmail.com


Thanks... they are on the way..

81turbota 09-10-2017 08:39 PM

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Very nice truck!

Here are the pictures

https://s26.postimg.org/fwl9d0t3d/IMG_0291.jpg
https://s26.postimg.org/q7xm5oksp/IMG_0294.jpg
https://s26.postimg.org/n2hlt7rk9/IMG_0295.jpg
https://s26.postimg.org/4o72p8f9l/IMG_0296.jpg

Badcat 09-10-2017 08:46 PM

Re: Hello and Could I get a little advise please..
 
Thanks for posting those!! ....

Anybody want to venture a value number?

leddzepp 09-10-2017 08:56 PM

Re: Hello and Could I get a little advise please..
 
That's a nice looking truck! What's his asking price?

Badcat 09-10-2017 09:03 PM

Re: Hello and Could I get a little advise please..
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp (Post 8036670)
That's a nice looking truck! What's his asking price?

$28,500 Firm!!

Chevyland 09-10-2017 09:15 PM

Re: Hello and Could I get a little advise please..
 
It's kind of a bummer the owner didn't disclose any of that to you
I would walk!
Almost $30k. And firm
But claiming, he didn't even know it was cut
Makes, no sense to me

Be patient
If you have that kind of budget
You should be able to find a truck that is not a clone

dmjlambert 09-10-2017 09:38 PM

Re: Hello and Could I get a little advise please..
 
If it is in your budget and want a nice truck like it that is all ready to drive, I suggest go for it. I personally would not care about the SPID items not matching everything in the truck, such as paint color, wheel base, bucket seats, etc. If your priority is getting a near original truck, that does not look like one.

leddzepp 09-10-2017 09:39 PM

Re: Hello and Could I get a little advise please..
 
IMO that is too much for a cut frame truck. I'd keep looking.

Badcat 09-10-2017 09:54 PM

Re: Hello and Could I get a little advise please..
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp (Post 8036709)
IMO that is too much for a cut frame truck. I'd keep looking.

That's my opinion at the moment as well. Told him I thought it was worth something between $20-25K and that was not well received... :)

rustytruck50 09-10-2017 09:56 PM

Re: Hello and Could I get a little advise please..
 
I agree....beautiful truck, but for that money, you could find a equally as nice, true shortbed.

Dustmaker65 09-10-2017 10:22 PM

Re: Hello and Could I get a little advise please..
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp (Post 8036709)
IMO that is too much for a cut frame truck. I'd keep looking.

I agree!

panhead59 09-12-2017 09:40 AM

Re: Hello and Could I get a little advise please..
 
Yeah, 25K is show truck money!!!!! Keep looking, you'll see. And a "new" motor or tranny is NOT "new" without receipts !!!! No exceptions.

1968aj 09-12-2017 11:49 AM

Re: Hello and Could I get a little advise please..
 
that is a nice looking truck. originality doesn't matter that much to me but it does effect in price.i think it is about $10 000 overpriced.

Badcat 09-12-2017 11:09 PM

Re: Hello and Could I get a little advise please..
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 1968aj (Post 8037975)
that is a nice looking truck. originality doesn't matter that much to me but it does effect in price.i think it is about $10 000 overpriced.

I agree.. I think I would do $20k if we can get there. Seller is beginning to realize he has more in it than he can ever expect to get back... negotiations continue..

1968aj 09-13-2017 04:01 AM

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maybe just in my area but these trucks priced over 10 k seem to be listed for sale for a very long time. just because a few sale at barrett Jackson it is not the norm.


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