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jrat · 05-29-2002, 01:16 PM

Hi Im new to the board and could use a little help Buying a 1970 -72 Chevy pick up. There are a few for sale in my area and I need to know what to look out for. what are the real serious issues ? what motor it the best . where are the worst areas for rust.

Thanks for your help in advance

below are some of the trucks for sale in my area ( bear in mind candian dollars = .66 usd)

72 CHEVROLET PU, 250 straight, 4 spd, gd shape $1200

69 GMC <1/2>T LB, 305, auto, ps, pwr disc brks, AirCared, runs grt, must be seen $3000 obo.

70 GMC <3/4>T, camper spec Fleetside, 350 auto, passed AirCare $2500 obo

70 GMC 3/4T, custom camper, V8, auto, AirCared, new paint, uphostery, battery, tires, excellent condition, 99% original truck, $4500

Mudder · 05-29-2002, 01:33 PM

windshield area, rockers, cab corners and floor, up under the vents in the dimmer switch area, battery tray and under. windshield and vent area are very hard to fix.

sure u will recieve a lot more info on this.

*Randy70C-10* · 05-29-2002, 01:40 PM

Depends on your budget, the '69 sounds like it might be a good deal. Rockers and cab corners are the most common rust areas, but are repairable with some effort. Those other areas that mudder mentioned are a real pain, and require a lot of patience and skill to repair. Take your time and look until you find a deal that your sure about, good luck!

Oh, and Welcome to the worlds finest message board!

barn9 · 05-29-2002, 01:51 PM

What they said! Welcome to the board! Now go into your profile and tell us all where you live. It's nice to know, and it will also help us help you! Good luck on finding a good truck!

imaindianoutlaw · 05-29-2002, 02:16 PM

JUST SAYING HI FROM PENNSYLVANNIA! HI!

colohusker · 05-29-2002, 02:34 PM

Welcome from Colorado. I'd say it depends on what you want the truck for. The '69 sounds like the best deal, but if you're planning on hauling anything heavy, or towing, I'd go with one of the '70s. Don't have any advice on the rust, since I haven't started my rustoration yet, but one area would be the bed floor, since I'm having problems finding a whole floor without buying an entire bed to take it from.

Just my .02, or in Canadian my .03

BADA$$69 · 05-29-2002, 02:38 PM

Welcome!

NuBomb · 05-29-2002, 02:45 PM

Welcome to the board. Good luck on finding a truck. I know you will find this board to be extremely valuable.

jrat · 05-29-2002, 02:52 PM

thanks for the warm welcome and wow that was a some quick responses. The last chevy I had was and 86 Jimmy about 7 years ago, I really want to get into a more classic vehichle and I love the look of the pre 72 chevy trucks. Im not much of a mechanic but I dont mind getting my hands a little dirty. I was told by a freind that you really have to watch for rust on the cab corners / Cab mounts espessially in the rear. I assume by cab corners this refers to the section that the cab attaches to the cab mounts, mabey someone could clear this up for me.

What are your opinions on motor choices?

What Im really looking for is somthing as stock as possible, I really like the classic look. Im not concerned about power but more about reliablity. I would prefer a standared but could live with an Automatic. Thanks again for the help

ebfabman · 05-29-2002, 02:58 PM

This is the cab corner

jrat · 05-29-2002, 07:02 PM

Whats the skinny on the inline six motor I havn' heard much about it

72 CHEVROLET PU, 250 straight, 4 spd, gd shape $1200

thood · 05-29-2002, 07:24 PM

Welcome from Oregon I think that you will find this board very helpful! I have,
As for the 250 six I think that they are very good motors if you don't need lots of power. The weak spot is the head if the motor gets hot it will crack good luck to you. And watch for rust.
keep us posted

Longhorn Man · 05-29-2002, 10:21 PM

If that GMC has a 305 V-6, it'll run forever. Parts are kinda hard to find for it though. Check out this link if you want to learn more on the V-6 That GMC made. http://www.favorites.com/~jolly/305V6.htm

**StingRay** · 05-29-2002, 11:51 PM

Here in Saskatoon there is a 67 GMC 3/4 ton 283 Powerglide power steering with original paint that has never seen snow and is almost mint with the exception of a very minor dent on the pass side of the box for 7 grand. Sounds like alot but you couldn't do that kind of bodywork for 7 grand let alone get a perfect 283 and mint original interior.

Mitzki5 · 05-30-2002, 02:13 AM

Welcome to the board from us folks in Illinois!

jrat · 05-30-2002, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by StingRay
Here in Saskatoon there is a 67 GMC 3/4 ton 283 Powerglide power steering with original paint that has never seen snow and is almost mint with the exception of a very minor dent on the pass side of the box for 7 grand. Sounds like alot but you couldn't do that kind of bodywork for 7 grand let alone get a perfect 283 and mint original interior.

Im actually from saskatoon and will be back there this summer, who knows mabey ill still be in the market. thanks for the tip

I saw this ad today

72 GMC PU, <3/4>T, 350 4bbl, V8, reblt eng, 100,000 orig mi, orig owner, maint, new pts installed, have all rcpts for past 4 yrs, runs gd, low compression in first cyl $2500 obo

What do you think about the low compression on a rebuilt engine?

Here is a link to a really nice looking 70 cheyenne

http://www.buysell.com/showad.asp?id=11429877

$7000 is a little more than I want to spend though

05-29-2002, 01:16 PM	#1
jrat Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Vancouver Canada Posts: 5	New Member needs help Hi Im new to the board and could use a little help Buying a 1970 -72 Chevy pick up. There are a few for sale in my area and I need to know what to look out for. what are the real serious issues ? what motor it the best . where are the worst areas for rust. Thanks for your help in advance below are some of the trucks for sale in my area ( bear in mind candian dollars = .66 usd) 72 CHEVROLET PU, 250 straight, 4 spd, gd shape $1200 69 GMC <1/2>T LB, 305, auto, ps, pwr disc brks, AirCared, runs grt, must be seen $3000 obo. 70 GMC <3/4>T, camper spec Fleetside, 350 auto, passed AirCare $2500 obo 70 GMC 3/4T, custom camper, V8, auto, AirCared, new paint, uphostery, battery, tires, excellent condition, 99% original truck, $4500

05-29-2002, 01:33 PM	#2
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	areas of rust windshield area, rockers, cab corners and floor, up under the vents in the dimmer switch area, battery tray and under. windshield and vent area are very hard to fix. sure u will recieve a lot more info on this.

05-29-2002, 01:51 PM	#4
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	What they said! Welcome to the board! Now go into your profile and tell us all where you live. It's nice to know, and it will also help us help you! Good luck on finding a good truck! __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

05-29-2002, 02:16 PM	#5
imaindianoutlaw GMC SHORT FLEET F/S Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT PENNSYLVANNIA Posts: 2,117	JUST SAYING HI FROM PENNSYLVANNIA! HI! __________________ CHARLES WADE HEIN HVACR FOREMAN. LEWISBURG U.S.P.

05-29-2002, 02:34 PM	#6
colohusker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 436	Welcome from Colorado. I'd say it depends on what you want the truck for. The '69 sounds like the best deal, but if you're planning on hauling anything heavy, or towing, I'd go with one of the '70s. Don't have any advice on the rust, since I haven't started my rustoration yet, but one area would be the bed floor, since I'm having problems finding a whole floor without buying an entire bed to take it from. Just my .02, or in Canadian my .03 __________________ ------------------------------------------------ I say it's only money, my wife says it's only a truck.... '71 C10 Deluxe, factory ac, ps, pb, should be done by 2102 Longmont, CO husker95@hotmail.com

05-29-2002, 01:40 PM	#3
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Depends on your budget, the '69 sounds like it might be a good deal. Rockers and cab corners are the most common rust areas, but are repairable with some effort. Those other areas that mudder mentioned are a real pain, and require a lot of patience and skill to repair. Take your time and look until you find a deal that your sure about, good luck! Oh, and Welcome to the worlds finest message board!

05-29-2002, 02:38 PM	#7
BADA$$69 Walking accident Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Laurens, SC Posts: 200	Welcome! __________________ Laurens, SC 69 C10 W/350 & 700R4 89 Mustang GT

05-29-2002, 02:45 PM	#8
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Welcome to the board. Good luck on finding a truck. I know you will find this board to be extremely valuable. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

05-29-2002, 02:52 PM	#9
jrat Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Vancouver Canada Posts: 5	thanks for the warm welcome and wow that was a some quick responses. The last chevy I had was and 86 Jimmy about 7 years ago, I really want to get into a more classic vehichle and I love the look of the pre 72 chevy trucks. Im not much of a mechanic but I dont mind getting my hands a little dirty. I was told by a freind that you really have to watch for rust on the cab corners / Cab mounts espessially in the rear. I assume by cab corners this refers to the section that the cab attaches to the cab mounts, mabey someone could clear this up for me. What are your opinions on motor choices? What Im really looking for is somthing as stock as possible, I really like the classic look. Im not concerned about power but more about reliablity. I would prefer a standared but could live with an Automatic. Thanks again for the help Last edited by jrat; 05-29-2002 at 03:00 PM.

05-29-2002, 02:58 PM	#10
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	This is the cab corner Attached Images

05-29-2002, 07:02 PM	#11
jrat Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Vancouver Canada Posts: 5	Whats the skinny on the inline six motor I havn' heard much about it 72 CHEVROLET PU, 250 straight, 4 spd, gd shape $1200

05-29-2002, 07:24 PM	#12
thood Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: beaverton, or. usa Posts: 60	Welcome from Oregon I think that you will find this board very helpful! I have, As for the 250 six I think that they are very good motors if you don't need lots of power. The weak spot is the head if the motor gets hot it will crack good luck to you. And watch for rust. keep us posted __________________ 70 swb restored by myself and some help from this board!! I hope to drive it some day!! portland OR

05-29-2002, 10:21 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	If that GMC has a 305 V-6, it'll run forever. Parts are kinda hard to find for it though. Check out this link if you want to learn more on the V-6 That GMC made. http://www.favorites.com/~jolly/305V6.htm

05-29-2002, 11:51 PM	#14
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	Here in Saskatoon there is a 67 GMC 3/4 ton 283 Powerglide power steering with original paint that has never seen snow and is almost mint with the exception of a very minor dent on the pass side of the box for 7 grand. Sounds like alot but you couldn't do that kind of bodywork for 7 grand let alone get a perfect 283 and mint original interior. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

05-30-2002, 02:13 AM	#15
Mitzki5 "TRUCKLESS" Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Tuscola IL Posts: 457	Welcome to the board from us folks in Illinois! __________________ Mitzki5 No longer have an old truck! But always looking for another one!



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