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Redneck Rydes · 08-16-2018, 02:11 PM

I just finished a 2 year body off patina resto,EVERYTHING new ar rebuilt,GM SP 350 crate engine,trans rebuilt,rear end, tires, brakes,suspension,interior,I mean I have to have every part on this truck,decide to stop and see a old friend, who is a major truck guy like us,asked if I want to sell My truck,I said I have only put 600 miles on it,shoots me a number, ( that I already had in my melon) I politely say No not right know. Driving back I am starting to think, I have had a original owner, original paint 1985 Silverado,Loaded, that has been sitting in the back shop for 2 years now, Everytime I look at I say soon I will get you done, so my question is, do I sell the 1970 c/10 and resto the 85 or keep the 70 for a bit and hold off on the 85. There is profit to be made on the 70 and the 85 would not take a lot to finish,sorry for the long rant,but not having ant children,I look at vehicles as family members, at least they don't ***** and complain.LOL

**truckster** · 08-16-2018, 06:56 PM

It really depends on what you want. I personally wouldn't take an 85 over a 70, but I like the classics better.

Ziegelsteinfaust · 08-16-2018, 07:58 PM

I had a 73 C20 I converted to a rcsb of sorts, and did a 6-8 drop.

Well it a guy offered me about $8000 for it, and this was roughly double what I had in it. I got all the parts in a string of sweetheart deals around Christmas. Plus I had nearly enough for a second build. I only had it running for a couple months, and barely a thousand miles.

Well I told him I would sell it to him for what he offered, but only after 3 months. As for me it was my DD, and I would have nothing to replace it. He put 2000 down, and I enjoyed it while I worked on my next version. Plus I said I would have time to fully dial in the carb, and dial in the combo for him.

**mongocanfly** · 08-16-2018, 09:05 PM

I like my square.....but that 70 is sweet.....I see less and less of the 67-72s on the road....mostly only at a show is where they show up....the squares are everywhere...from working trucks to show quality trucks...
My 2cents is if I had both I'd keep the 70....and fix the square and sell it.....

**special-K** · 08-17-2018, 06:16 AM

What the heck is a RCSB?

There was only one cab on these trucks, a truck cab. No family trucks were built until the GMT400s.

I have kids and my trucks are still very personal to me. I never had a truck that didn't ***** or complain from time to time. Trucks are special to me. To the point that when I first get one done and someone offers to buy I would never consider selling. I want to enjoy that which I built. It has nothing to do with money. I don't see an apples to oranges comparison between a '70 and a squarebody. I guess you do, so do as you please. If I had any doubt, which I assume you do, I would tell my friend to keep his pants on while I enjoy it a while. It's not like he's the only one that will want to buy it. Just the first.

**PGSigns** · 08-17-2018, 06:29 AM

Drive and enjoy your 70! There is one thing for sure that number in your head or anyone elses won't go down on that 70.
Jimmy

Redneck Rydes · 08-17-2018, 09:01 AM

Thanks Guys, I appreciate all the advice, it is tough sometimes making decisions, on any thing in life,you hate to make regrets also on decisions, but that is life, I thoroughly enjoy building these trucks and driving them. Thanks again.

CG · 08-17-2018, 09:01 AM

Well this is a site mainly for 67-72 Trucks so my guess is the majority would say keep the truck. And this is just me, please take no offense, I googled your other truck and there isn't even a slight chance I would do anything with a truck like that. In my eyes even though its an old truck now, there isn't anything classic and cool about the look and lines of the "late models". Of course the 85 may have special meaning for you, and what I like and what you like are apples and oranges.

**The Rocknrod** · 08-17-2018, 05:04 PM

Oh man, you "need" a new project. You get better every time you do one. And it keeps you busy, your mind busy etc. Besides it's not like your not going to see the old truck again.

**LockDoc** · 08-17-2018, 05:08 PM

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I got a deposit on this truck before I had it completely done. I finished it out and drove it for two or three shakedown cruises before he came to pick it up. He bought it for his 14 YO son. (at least that's what he told his wife)...

No regrets.

LockDoc

**special-K** · 08-17-2018, 06:17 PM

When you're building them to sell is one thing. I've had to finish complete builds up just to sell them before ever driving. But if I build trucks for myself with what pleases me in mind. I want to enjoy it some once done. If there's a guy who wants to buy it as soon as I get it done, there will be one later, too. I have decided I wanted to do things different once I got too far to go back, and was ready to sell as soon as it was done.

3drburb · 08-18-2018, 11:51 AM

That's a tough one. If the price is right and you love building them then, go for it.
The Squarebody trucks are the hottest trucks out there right now and parts are still fairly cheaper than the 67-72.
The fact that you had a number in your head means it was kinda already for sale, at least a friend of yours will get it, ask for first dibs if he decided to sell it later just in case you may want it back one day, a good old friend should be ok with that.
Good luck.

Redneck Rydes · 08-22-2018, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Redneck Rydes

I just finished a 2 year body off patina resto,EVERYTHING new ar rebuilt,GM SP 350 crate engine,trans rebuilt,rear end, tires, brakes,suspension,interior,I mean I have to have every part on this truck,decide to stop and see a old friend, who is a major truck guy like us,asked if I want to sell My truck,I said I have only put 600 miles on it,shoots me a number, ( that I already had in my melon) I politely say No not right know. Driving back I am starting to think, I have had a original owner, original paint 1985 Silverado,Loaded, that has been sitting in the back shop for 2 years now, Everytime I look at I say soon I will get you done, so my question is, do I sell the 1970 c/10 and resto the 85 or keep the 70 for a bit and hold off on the 85. There is profit to be made on the 70 and the 85 would not take a lot to finish,sorry for the long rant,but not having ant children,I look at vehicles as family members, at least they don't ***** and complain.LOL

Well change of plan, supposed old friend pissed me off,changed his mind,I am gonna keep her, and enjoy it,I think I am going to keep all My trucks,tired of dealing with people that want to buy,but have no money or have to ask the wife😡😡😡

08-16-2018, 02:11 PM	#1
Redneck Rydes Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Trenton,Ontario & South Carolina Posts: 755	Need Advice I just finished a 2 year body off patina resto,EVERYTHING new ar rebuilt,GM SP 350 crate engine,trans rebuilt,rear end, tires, brakes,suspension,interior,I mean I have to have every part on this truck,decide to stop and see a old friend, who is a major truck guy like us,asked if I want to sell My truck,I said I have only put 600 miles on it,shoots me a number, ( that I already had in my melon) I politely say No not right know. Driving back I am starting to think, I have had a original owner, original paint 1985 Silverado,Loaded, that has been sitting in the back shop for 2 years now, Everytime I look at I say soon I will get you done, so my question is, do I sell the 1970 c/10 and resto the 85 or keep the 70 for a bit and hold off on the 85. There is profit to be made on the 70 and the 85 would not take a lot to finish,sorry for the long rant,but not having ant children,I look at vehicles as family members, at least they don't ***** and complain.LOL Attached Images

08-16-2018, 06:56 PM	#2
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,794	Re: Need Advice It really depends on what you want. I personally wouldn't take an 85 over a 70, but I like the classics better. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

08-16-2018, 07:58 PM	#3
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,559	Re: Need Advice I had a 73 C20 I converted to a rcsb of sorts, and did a 6-8 drop. Well it a guy offered me about $8000 for it, and this was roughly double what I had in it. I got all the parts in a string of sweetheart deals around Christmas. Plus I had nearly enough for a second build. I only had it running for a couple months, and barely a thousand miles. Well I told him I would sell it to him for what he offered, but only after 3 months. As for me it was my DD, and I would have nothing to replace it. He put 2000 down, and I enjoyed it while I worked on my next version. Plus I said I would have time to fully dial in the carb, and dial in the combo for him.

08-16-2018, 09:05 PM	#4
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,583	Re: Need Advice I like my square.....but that 70 is sweet.....I see less and less of the 67-72s on the road....mostly only at a show is where they show up....the squares are everywhere...from working trucks to show quality trucks... My 2cents is if I had both I'd keep the 70....and fix the square and sell it..... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

08-17-2018, 06:16 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Need Advice What the heck is a RCSB? There was only one cab on these trucks, a truck cab. No family trucks were built until the GMT400s. I have kids and my trucks are still very personal to me. I never had a truck that didn't ***** or complain from time to time. Trucks are special to me. To the point that when I first get one done and someone offers to buy I would never consider selling. I want to enjoy that which I built. It has nothing to do with money. I don't see an apples to oranges comparison between a '70 and a squarebody. I guess you do, so do as you please. If I had any doubt, which I assume you do, I would tell my friend to keep his pants on while I enjoy it a while. It's not like he's the only one that will want to buy it. Just the first. __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 08-17-2018 at 07:23 AM.

08-17-2018, 06:29 AM	#6
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Need Advice Drive and enjoy your 70! There is one thing for sure that number in your head or anyone elses won't go down on that 70. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

08-17-2018, 09:01 AM	#7
Redneck Rydes Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Trenton,Ontario & South Carolina Posts: 755	Re: Need Advice Thanks Guys, I appreciate all the advice, it is tough sometimes making decisions, on any thing in life,you hate to make regrets also on decisions, but that is life, I thoroughly enjoy building these trucks and driving them. Thanks again.

08-17-2018, 09:01 AM	#8
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,773	Re: Need Advice Well this is a site mainly for 67-72 Trucks so my guess is the majority would say keep the truck. And this is just me, please take no offense, I googled your other truck and there isn't even a slight chance I would do anything with a truck like that. In my eyes even though its an old truck now, there isn't anything classic and cool about the look and lines of the "late models". Of course the 85 may have special meaning for you, and what I like and what you like are apples and oranges.

08-17-2018, 05:04 PM	#9
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Need Advice Oh man, you "need" a new project. You get better every time you do one. And it keeps you busy, your mind busy etc. Besides it's not like your not going to see the old truck again. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

08-17-2018, 05:08 PM	#10
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,329	Re: Need Advice - I got a deposit on this truck before I had it completely done. I finished it out and drove it for two or three shakedown cruises before he came to pick it up. He bought it for his 14 YO son. (at least that's what he told his wife)... No regrets. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

08-17-2018, 06:17 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Need Advice When you're building them to sell is one thing. I've had to finish complete builds up just to sell them before ever driving. But if I build trucks for myself with what pleases me in mind. I want to enjoy it some once done. If there's a guy who wants to buy it as soon as I get it done, there will be one later, too. I have decided I wanted to do things different once I got too far to go back, and was ready to sell as soon as it was done. __________________ "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 ~

08-18-2018, 11:51 AM	#12
3drburb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kent, WA. Posts: 834	Re: Need Advice That's a tough one. If the price is right and you love building them then, go for it. The Squarebody trucks are the hottest trucks out there right now and parts are still fairly cheaper than the 67-72. The fact that you had a number in your head means it was kinda already for sale, at least a friend of yours will get it, ask for first dibs if he decided to sell it later just in case you may want it back one day, a good old friend should be ok with that. Good luck.



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