1970 SUb Found should I purchase? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67Mach1 · 09-18-2009, 07:20 PM

I found this ....

Now wondering if I should pick it up. I have no time and too many projects already. Taking to cars to the junkyard this weekend.

How hard is it to put all the glass back in, assuming I could find it.

Decisions, Decisions....The price is right at under a grand, too. No engine No transmission, and no Glass. I mean how did they break it all out except for the two small back door windows.?

Longhorn Man · 09-18-2009, 10:30 PM

pass

vectorit · 09-18-2009, 10:38 PM

I'd pass as well.

JoeKan · 09-18-2009, 10:50 PM

I would pass on this one as well. The glass will be hard to find and when you do find it, will be very expensive as well as the rubber gaskets to go around the glass. If it had the motor/tranny for under a grand though, I would consider it.

67Mach1 · 09-18-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeKan

I would pass on this one as well. The glass will be hard to find and when you do find it, will be very expensive as well as the rubber gaskets to go around the glass. If it had the motor/tranny for under a grand though, I would consider it.

Thanks for all the imput guys. I talked him down to 600 bucks but told him Id have to get back to him after I chedked a few things out, like glass. I may just throw 400 at him and see what he does when I walk away..

71swb4x4 · 09-18-2009, 11:12 PM

I would definitely pass at $600. That's a TON of work just to get it so you can leave it outside, let alone drive it.
$150 maybe, and that's if you REALLY want it...as a parts truck anyway.
No engine, transmission, glass, headlights, taillights. Horrible tailgate too.

Look at it this way - when you do find all the glass you need, chances are it will already be installed in a Suburban that's a MUCH better deal then the one you are looking at right now.

JoeKan · 09-18-2009, 11:13 PM

I know the windshield alone will be $170 because I need one too! The gaskets for all the windows will be over $400. These prices are from LMC.

67Mach1 · 09-18-2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

Look at it this way - when you do find all the glass you need, chances are it will already be installed in a Suburban that's a MUCH better deal then the one you are looking at right now.

funny you said this. I already know of the suburban i should buy... Its the entry price that is a bit hard to swallow. But vs all the work and effort I would perhaps come off better by biting the bullet.

thanks for your honest opinion. Saved me the trip to pick it up and the cash.

JimmyFloyd · 09-19-2009, 12:09 AM

I would have offered $400, but that's cause I am up north, and I see a nearly rust free body, and I have a suburban in the yard with all the parts on it still.

69nova · 09-19-2009, 08:50 AM

I see that everyone is telling you not to buy it but I have a little different opinion. I see money to be made. As the owner of a sub, I know how hard it is to find parts for it. You would have doors, complete front clip, clam shell hatch, interior parts? (not shown in pict though and appears to be a custom deluxe), steering (probably power steering)and suspension parts (still should be six lug but the right width), upper and lower trim molding and the list goes on and on. You could easlily get your money back and more. The question or problem may be do you have room to part it out. The extra money could go toward some current project. Again as a sub owner, it is a gold mine for parts and most will parts fit trucks as well! It appears to be relatively rust free!

67Mach1 · 09-19-2009, 10:09 PM

All Good Points 69NOVA.

Here are some other photos I reduced in size tonight.

Still thinking

It is hard to se but at the bottom of the passenger side doors it has been drilled and pulled, lke someting drug down side of the vehicle.

just in front of the rear bumper thre is a hole on the drivers side and the rockers need work but you are right this is a one of the best bodies On a sub I have seen.

Parts alone it could get the full asknig price plus.

One thing I have is a GOld 68 front clip that I can drop right on this truck if I wanted to...

67Mach1 · 09-19-2009, 10:11 PM

more and the 68 front clip

Please note that the suburban next to the 68 is not mine, it used to be but it ain;t no more.

**oldgold70c10** · 09-21-2009, 10:40 PM

For a body in that good a shape I would gladly pay $600 and then just transfer the power train and glass off the burb I've already got onto it!!!
So yes, get it! Save it!!

JeremyPenner · 09-21-2009, 11:22 PM

buy it.. or tell me where its at!

67Mach1 · 09-21-2009, 11:41 PM

I played phone and email tag with the guy today. Hope to see him tomorrow. Going to make a lower offer and see what happens.

67Mach1 · 09-22-2009, 09:55 AM

Thinking I am going to pass on this one guys. I dont need another project. If anyone wants the guys information please send me a PM and I will pass it along.

Thomas

09-18-2009, 07:20 PM	#1
67Mach1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 1,100	1970 SUb Found should I purchase? I found this .... Now wondering if I should pick it up. I have no time and too many projects already. Taking to cars to the junkyard this weekend. How hard is it to put all the glass back in, assuming I could find it. Decisions, Decisions....The price is right at under a grand, too. No engine No transmission, and no Glass. I mean how did they break it all out except for the two small back door windows.? Attached Images __________________ Soon to be selling all but one, or two... Depends on what the Boss has to say....... 67 GMC Shortbed 454 Project more junk and most of it is for sale Last edited by 67Mach1; 09-18-2009 at 08:29 PM.

09-18-2009, 10:30 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 1970 SUb Found should I purchase? pass

09-18-2009, 10:38 PM	#3
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: 1970 SUb Found should I purchase? I'd pass as well. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

09-18-2009, 10:50 PM	#4
JoeKan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 707	Re: 1970 SUb Found should I purchase? I would pass on this one as well. The glass will be hard to find and when you do find it, will be very expensive as well as the rubber gaskets to go around the glass. If it had the motor/tranny for under a grand though, I would consider it.

09-18-2009, 11:12 PM	#6
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: 1970 SUb Found should I purchase? I would definitely pass at $600. That's a TON of work just to get it so you can leave it outside, let alone drive it. $150 maybe, and that's if you REALLY want it...as a parts truck anyway. No engine, transmission, glass, headlights, taillights. Horrible tailgate too. Look at it this way - when you do find all the glass you need, chances are it will already be installed in a Suburban that's a MUCH better deal then the one you are looking at right now. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

09-18-2009, 11:13 PM	#7
JoeKan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 707	Re: 1970 SUb Found should I purchase? I know the windshield alone will be $170 because I need one too! The gaskets for all the windows will be over $400. These prices are from LMC.

09-19-2009, 12:09 AM	#9
JimmyFloyd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,458	Re: 1970 SUb Found should I purchase? I would have offered $400, but that's cause I am up north, and I see a nearly rust free body, and I have a suburban in the yard with all the parts on it still. __________________ 1970 Blazer 350/SM465/205 SOLD! \| 1998 Z3

09-19-2009, 08:50 AM	#10
69nova Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: virginia Posts: 49	Re: 1970 SUb Found should I purchase? I see that everyone is telling you not to buy it but I have a little different opinion. I see money to be made. As the owner of a sub, I know how hard it is to find parts for it. You would have doors, complete front clip, clam shell hatch, interior parts? (not shown in pict though and appears to be a custom deluxe), steering (probably power steering)and suspension parts (still should be six lug but the right width), upper and lower trim molding and the list goes on and on. You could easlily get your money back and more. The question or problem may be do you have room to part it out. The extra money could go toward some current project. Again as a sub owner, it is a gold mine for parts and most will parts fit trucks as well! It appears to be relatively rust free!

09-19-2009, 10:09 PM	#11
67Mach1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 1,100	Re: 1970 SUb Found should I purchase? All Good Points 69NOVA. Here are some other photos I reduced in size tonight. Still thinking It is hard to se but at the bottom of the passenger side doors it has been drilled and pulled, lke someting drug down side of the vehicle. just in front of the rear bumper thre is a hole on the drivers side and the rockers need work but you are right this is a one of the best bodies On a sub I have seen. Parts alone it could get the full asknig price plus. One thing I have is a GOld 68 front clip that I can drop right on this truck if I wanted to... Attached Images __________________ Soon to be selling all but one, or two... Depends on what the Boss has to say....... 67 GMC Shortbed 454 Project more junk and most of it is for sale

09-19-2009, 10:11 PM	#12
67Mach1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 1,100	Re: 1970 SUb Found should I purchase? more and the 68 front clip Please note that the suburban next to the 68 is not mine, it used to be but it ain;t no more. Attached Images __________________ Soon to be selling all but one, or two... Depends on what the Boss has to say....... 67 GMC Shortbed 454 Project more junk and most of it is for sale Last edited by 67Mach1; 09-19-2009 at 11:30 PM.

09-21-2009, 10:40 PM	#13
oldgold70c10 Who's got steelies? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morrison, Oklahoma Posts: 1,023	Re: 1970 SUb Found should I purchase? For a body in that good a shape I would gladly pay $600 and then just transfer the power train and glass off the burb I've already got onto it!!! So yes, get it! Save it!! __________________ 1969 C10 LWB W/ 250 I6 & 3spd 1970 C10 with '67 small window cab, 68 front end, blue; 305/TH350, 3.08 limited slip rear end, manual brakes, power steering; & 4-wheel drums-My daily driver. 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 350/th350 mint green 1970 C20 Suburban 350/700R4 4.10 gearing green & white 1978 Big 10 Silverado 350/th350, working ac, 2 tone blue-My summer daily driver 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra 305/SM465 2.73 rear end How to add a trip odometer to your 67-72 stock speedometer How to rebuild your Q-Jet My Truck Page My Youtube Channel

09-21-2009, 11:22 PM	#14
JeremyPenner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Weatherford Oklahoma Posts: 28	Re: 1970 SUb Found should I purchase? buy it.. or tell me where its at! __________________ '67 suburban/tahoe project '67 swb chevy patina shop truck '68 swb chevy roller '48 c.o.e. chevy '41 c.o.e. chevy pictures of my projects on myspace... http://www.myspace.com/localoffroad

09-21-2009, 11:41 PM	#15
67Mach1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 1,100	Re: 1970 SUb Found should I purchase? I played phone and email tag with the guy today. Hope to see him tomorrow. Going to make a lower offer and see what happens. __________________ Soon to be selling all but one, or two... Depends on what the Boss has to say....... 67 GMC Shortbed 454 Project more junk and most of it is for sale

09-22-2009, 09:55 AM	#16
67Mach1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 1,100	Re: 1970 SUb Found should I purchase? Thinking I am going to pass on this one guys. I dont need another project. If anyone wants the guys information please send me a PM and I will pass it along. Thomas __________________ Soon to be selling all but one, or two... Depends on what the Boss has to say....... 67 GMC Shortbed 454 Project more junk and most of it is for sale



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