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Windsheild Frame Rusted
Opening up my search found some good potential. This one could work: https://joplin.craigslist.org/cto/d/baxter-springs-1982-chevrolet-silverado/7320813103.html -
Windsheild Frame Rusted
Yeah, this would be a possibility if it was a 1/2 ton. I just need to think about expanding what I am good with. If you say that my current desire excludes 90% of the trucks out there, then if I want something I can see I need to loosen up. But I would really consider this one. Replacing a... -
Windsheild Frame Rusted
Newer doesn’t = better necessarily. They’re all old now and it’s 90% how good of condition it’s in and 10% what year. But a 1987 in good condition is less likely to have rotten wiring than a 1973 in seemingly as good of condition. Are you saying you’d have to have emissions in tact? Thought that... -
Windsheild Frame Rusted
Do you think I would be wise to consider newer years? I was hoping to stay out of all the emission stuff and not have to deal with a cat, smog pump, etc. I mean I do prefer the round eyes, but the later models still look pretty good. I suppose I could do a long bed. That is what my other... -
Windsheild Frame Rusted
Thanks! I am beginning to think I may not be successful in this endeavor. Before I actually started looking I thought that I could go down south to Texas or somewhere in the southwest and pick up at least a roller that was rust free. I guess these trucks are old enough now that even down... -
Finding my C10
Thanks! I appreciate the help. Always good to look to help formulate what the prices provide in terms of mechanical and body condition.- OEMBent
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Windsheild Frame Rusted
I have. I searched the whole country for a 2wd, 73-79, max price $5K,no other filters and came up empty as far as something I would be interested in. -
Windsheild Frame Rusted
Just my luck. I have my heart set on a 1978. Other options would be 73-77 and 79. I think I missed the "window" at this point. I suppose I could look at 87 and go back, but they don't hold the sentimental attraction for me even though they are still squarebodys. This idea has been a good... -
Windsheild Frame Rusted
Interesting. And scary. My plan is to buy out of state since Indiana is not known for its lack of rust. And on the rust prone areas, I know all too well. One of my jobs when I worked at the truck plant was to spray zinc chromate on rust prone/known areas; front of the hood and fenders. The... -
Windsheild Frame Rusted
Well the good part is got a truck that was not molested. That is important to me in my search. I was just thinking that Texas would be dry enough the not have as much rust but I guess when things sit long enough or get old enough, it's inevitable. I'm beginning to think that this era either... -
Finding my C10
In some areas I won't spend as much as maybe others. I'm a minimalist so no extra bling, no expensive tire/wheel combinations, audio stuff, fancy lighting, etc. The money will be spent on creating a solid, dependable drive train and a paint job at least as good as factory and I can do that...- OEMBent
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Finding my C10
Sounds like me with my 5 year home reno I am just wrapping up. I didn't keep a log. It took what it took like DD said. I suppose I could go to my CC and check all the home center purchases and get an idea but why?- OEMBent
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Finding my C10
That looks very nice. I wouldn't have an issue having $20K into a nice truck. New ones are 2.5 times that. When you say "know you cannot rebuild a 87 ...caliber for that coin", is that to mean the more complete I get it upfront, the more I will save in the long run? My current issue is that...- OEMBent
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Bob from Montana here!
Welcome from Indiana where I think most junkyard SB's are dust by now.:)- OEMBent
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- Forum: Introduction
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Bed liner on cab floorboard?
Where is the water coming from? Isn't this something that can be fixed? Or is it people bringing the water in?
