Just Surface Rust?

[cgster]

Been looking at a 72 Truck and haven't seen it in person but I have had the guy send me a lot of pictures. Looking at the pics, does it look mostly like surface rust or worse? Looks like floor pans were replaced but doesn't look right.

[cgster]

More pictures....

[cgster]

A few more....

[demian5]

He just screwed new floor boards over the old ones. You can see the rust holes in the floor below.

[cgster]

Originally Posted by demian5

He just screwed new floor boards over the old ones. You can see the rust holes in the floor below.

I noticed that. Quick fix that should have been done right and not just patched.

Wasn't sure about the remaining parts underneath the truck and also the drip rail/windshield area. Some looks like surface rust, other places looked deeper. Not wanting to replace a cab so if its to that point I'll definitely pass.

[In The Ten Ring]

I can see at least one hole in the cab floor and yes, the floor patch panels. I'll bet you could find a better cab. I know of two places actually, one in KY and the other in MT.

[Tork?]

Agree with other comments but overall doesn't look that bad. That'd be a "rust free" example in Illinois! Cab mounts look good

[Chevyland]

I wouldn't call that rust free
But it doesn't look like it will need a new cab
As the years go by, there are fewer and fewer candidates out there
Is it original paint?
Original drive train?
You didn't post pics of the rockers or cab corners
What are they like?
If they are decent, that is not a bad buy
The seat cover looks to be Cheyenne?
If it is a Cheyenne even more reason to buy it!
Maybe more pics!!

[cgster]

Originally Posted by Chevyland

I wouldn't call that rust free
But it doesn't look like it will need a new cab
As the years go by, there are fewer and fewer candidates out there
Is it original paint?
Original drive train?
You didn't post pics of the rockers or cab corners
What are they like?
If they are decent, that is not a bad buy
The seat cover looks to be Cheyenne?
If it is a Cheyenne even more reason to buy it!
Maybe more pics!!

Its a 72 GMC Sierra SWB. I believe paint is original, I think transmission has been changed, engine is probably original with the exception of a few things. A/C cab. I'll add more pics when I get them off my other computer.

[67ChevyRedneck]

There will be a few areas that need to be cut out and replaced, but overall looks to be a good cab.

I would look it over better in person, but it looks like something I would consider buying.

The old seam sealer needs to be removed. You may have to fix/replace those very small pitted areas on top, but an area that small isn't bad.

From the little I can see, I'd repair the cab roof and repaint it all white, fix the floor and roll. The blue looks to be fairly nice still.

[cgster]

Here are a few more pics...Inside pic below windshield rubber worries me...

[67ChevyRedneck]

Needs rockers too, but looks to be a good truck, I like it.

[Chevyland]

It's been played with a bit
But still looks to be ok
Dash is cut
Passenger rocker has been hit
Door panels are wrong

You don't just see one of those for sale everyday of the week!
If you are ok with price
I'd snag it

Do you plan on restoring it?
It is totally worth buying, if that is your plan
And you like gmc's

[cgster]

I know you cant see everything in the pics and im still waiting to get a few more pics. From what I understand, it needs a driveshaft and the linkage to the transmission and it should be able to drive. With that said, what is a good guestimate of what some of you guys would pay for the truck the way it currently sits? I know there are unknowns, but looking for some insight on price.

[Chevyland]

Under 5k. Great deal
5-7k fair deal
7-10k to the person who wants that specific truck

[custom10nut]

From the pictures, the cab looks to be in pretty decent shape. Take the quick fix floor job out and do it right. While your at it, replace both rockers. It's your choice on the cut dash, fix or not. As long as you don't find a bunch of cobbled up body work, it's a nice ride.

[cgster]

Originally Posted by custom10nut

From the pictures, the cab looks to be in pretty decent shape. Take the quick fix floor job out and do it right. While your at it, replace both rockers. It's your choice on the cut dash, fix or not. As long as you don't find a bunch of cobbled up body work, it's a nice ride.

When you say "cut dash", are you referring to where the radio goes?

[Chevyland]

Originally Posted by cgster

When you say "cut dash", are you referring to where the radio goes?

It's been cut where the stereo goes
So they could put a later cd stereo in it
No biggy

[cgster]

Originally Posted by Chevyland

It's been cut where the stereo goes
So they could put a later cd stereo in it
No biggy

Ok, thanks.

[Coley]

Originally Posted by Chevyland

Under 5k. Great deal
5-7k fair deal
7-10k to the person who wants that specific truck

well put.
I would say that truck is certainly 'retrievable' in that condition. Its not rust free but I have seen a boat load of trucks way worse than that....and they were not short/fleets.
So it comes down to pricing in my opinion....and I think the numbers chevyland has referred to should be what you work from.

My two bits.
Coley

[mike16]

looks good to me. just under coat it, call it a ground up restoration, start off asking 119K and bluff your way from there.

[66clow]

It's good they are not hiding anything by sending you done good photos.

[Blue GMC]

Anything around 4k it would be in my drive way if it looks the same in person

[nds1968]

Looks rough to me, if your gonna pay to have the rust fix it's gonna get expensive. If you can't inspect it in person don't buy it. You'll find more rust once you start poking around and tearing it apart. JMO, Nate

[drewbert41]

Get a pic of under the visors.