Found me a possible truck 1971 gmc swb

[SCHRUMGMC]

Thanks man, I appreciate it..my plan is, if I get it...and get it home is to fix the lights go buy a transmission and have it put in there..fix the tires..and give it a good ole bath...I've been waiting for a truck like this and I am pretty excited to get it ..i have someone coming today to hopefully buy my cougar

[mgkgmc]

To put it in perspective I was looking at this truck in Phoenix.. This one is in a lot worse shape for double the price you were offered. http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/pts/3969266786.html I hope you get that Gmc though it has a lot of potential and the paint also has some patina which I like.

[SCHRUMGMC]

Holy cow $2,000 for that thing..they must be crazy.....I hope I do to..This guys coming to look at the Cougar and hopefully buy it.I must say once I pop a Transmission in it and get it going ..ill probably drive it..I do need to install power steering though

[Dova]

Manual steering is good for the soul!

[flashed]

Schrum ,I hope you get it and all works out for you ,glad to see you younger guys into the old stuff.

[special-K]

I only saw one person busting on it costing $1,000,not directed at Schrumm. If directed at anyone it would be any of us,imcluding me,who would py $1,000 for a mom-running truck. All of us telling him he shouldn't be broadcasting about it when he's not even in a position to buy it,is just good sound advise from those either older,more experienced,or both. The fact is,the ad wasn't pulled,so the truck is still for sale to the first person to walk up with,now $1,000 and not,$1,850. It's better to get advise and take it when you're young than to learn the hard way. There are anonymous people viewing this website that are not even registered,so not part of our brotherhood.

[RenoKeene]

I hope you get it too Schrum, but like Tim said...hold your cards a little closer to your chest.
Good luck brother.

[mgkgmc]

See if you can get a loan from somebody. Till you get the car sold then repay them.
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[SCHRUMGMC]

I wish I could do that man.I hope to have it sold, but this guy backed out

[GASoline71]

Originally Posted by special-K

I only saw one person busting on it costing $1,000,not directed at Schrumm. If directed at anyone it would be any of us,imcluding me,who would py $1,000 for a mom-running truck. All of us telling him he shouldn't be broadcasting about it when he's not even in a position to buy it,is just good sound advise from those either older,more experienced,or both. The fact is,the ad wasn't pulled,so the truck is still for sale to the first person to walk up with,now $1,000 and not,$1,850. It's better to get advise and take it when you're young than to learn the hard way. There are anonymous people viewing this website that are not even registered,so not part of our brotherhood.

Yup... Not busting on ol' Schrum at all. Just making an observation, and in no way trying to discourage him from buying it.



Gary

[NC_John]

Good luck and hope you get it. I live just south of Salisbury and just bought a '70 LWB in Lexington this past weekend. I'm picking it up tomorrow. I looked at one in Advance too (both were on CL), a 70 GMC LWB but it was a VA truck (must have been N VA) and was pretty bad under the cab.

[CC69Rat]

Ok, .. point taken.

Still man, good luck. It's worth $1,000 you could part it for that. Bank loan, .. anything like that? Cut the lady's grass for her .. ? Just an idea.

[midniteblues]

if you can't beg,borrow or steal the money you should be out pimpin yourself for that truck not sittin on a puter!

that truck is everything you been lookin for.
go cut her grass an kiss her azz. do what ever it takes too make sure it becomes yours till you can pay however much its costs.

did you put any $$ down on it? that might secure it for you.
if you cant sell the couger did/could you offer a trade? it cant hurt too ask
i know you dont get much 4 'em but sellin video games will generate some $

I'm rootin for ya but after your time on this board and all the hype and you still dont have any $ saved for the "dream truck"????????? man you need too make this one happen!

i'd give a grand for that in a second!

[primetime]

i saw that on craigslist too along with a 72 Chevy c10 swb for $2000 i drove past last weekend closer to the Ft Bragg area.

[HeloCrewChief]

What about a pay day loan place worse case scenario or a title loan place that will give you some money for the Cougar? Heck even a pawn shop if you don't have any credit to get a loan. Just trying to help you out with ideas because, anything on Craigs for $1,000 doesn't last long! Any SWB 67-72 is worth $1,000 to me. Good luck on it and don't count on selling the Cougar too fast. Alot of flakes out there that will waste your time. I hope you can make it happen. If I think of any other ideas I'll post them.

[BlackedOut67shorty]

Ya see if you can do a down payment on the truck so it don't get sold from under ya sen?
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[SCHRUMGMC]

Good new they are holding the truck for me since her Grandmother knew my pawpaw...Boys it looks like imma have a 71 gmc shortbed

[CC69Rat]

Good news man! post up some pictures when you can.
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[SCHRUMGMC]

Oh boy I cant wait...they are holding it for me..I have a guy that might buy my car...I cant wait to be apart of this crowd

[Square_78]

You sould still go give her a deposit. Someone will roll over there and hand her cash and it will be gone.
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[SCHRUMGMC]

Whats good is she knew my family member, and they want it to go to someone who will take care of it ...an I explained my story and I got a text saying that they are holding on and ignoring the other offers...i may have this cougar sold ...My plans are to get smaller towing mirrors, Transmission, and a good clean job

[oldno7]

Might be a little to early, but if you get the truck you mentioned getting new mirrors i might be intrested in buying the one's that are on the truck now but lets wait till you get her home. when i was 17 i got my first truck that was 26 years ago and i still have it along with 3 others its amazing how these trucks become your life. Most people think your just crazy but its just a passion they bring. I would like to see other pics. I think i would walk in to a labor ready place basically they send you out with other people and they work u butt off for a day but u get paid the same day sometimes u make 75 bucs and sometime u make 150 bucs depends on the level of hard work u could have the money in a week u will learn in u life if u want something bad enough u will work u butt off even if its slinging horse poop with a shovel at the stables. good luck kid!

[CC69Rat]

Shrum make sure its a coil spring rear end if you have any plans for a mild drop .. leafs are a bit more of a challenge if you lower it. I don't think you would.. but just saying.

Have you seen any more pictures of it? Interior, underneath it things like the rockers and cab mounts etc? Is it rusty?
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[mgkgmc]

This is one of those threads that get better as goes on. Congrats looks like you are going to get a very nice project that shouldn't take to much to get running. I'm jealous that's a great find!! Good luck with you future truck now get that car sold.
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[special-K]

I'm sittin' here thinkin' I wish I could send a deposit for you. I looked at a short wide '69 GMC Saturday. Very nice,but not a fancy truck...350/3spd base model,6-lug rallyes,lowered,nice Medium Green paint,and no rust ever (I looked hard). It was a classic car lot and I knew it would be no bargain,but it was just how I want one to start with (I have an M20 to slap in there) while I build my project. I'd be willing to pay a bit too much and just be done with it. He had half a dozen 67-72s there. I asked how much and the conversation ended there...$17,000! I was willing to pay a bit too much,but not 2x a bit too much. I figured I'd go maybe $8,500. It was nice but it didn't have a lot of money put into it. These shortbeds are all premium vehicles these days. It doesn't have to make sense. It's just the way it is.