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For a truck that stripped out, $900 is way too much. No hood or doors?? I'd think maybe $100 bucks for a non-running stripped truck.
Heck, I have a '62 1000 series (it is -not- a C10, it is a GMC 1000) long bed that needs work, but is primarily complete and I'd sell it for at least half that.
I could part with one of my 305s if asked nicely... I also have an extra hood (even wrecking yards are less than $600 for a hood). I don't have any good doors, I have a pair that would work though. A bit of rust but I wouldn't charge anything near $300 (and neither would a wrecking yard). Those online parts typically are made of less steel and don't always fit correctly, although never needing to buy those parts online I don't have direct experience. One can almost always find original parts in the yards, even though scrapping has become typical.
There is a yard in Washington that had a dozen or more reasonably complete GMCs of this era (and a very organized yard it is).
Oh, and NO changes to the frame to change from I6 to 305. Just different motor mounts (frame to engine). Same transmission usually, just a different bell housing. $400 for a cherry picker? you can certainly buy them for less. When I bought mine several years ago it was $300. *any* good picker will lift one of these engines. They only weigh about a 1/2 ton max all decked out.
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Thanks, I was concerned about the original mounts being cut and new ones being welded to the frame and having to re-do that again. I was under the impression that these engines are very heavy and needed a heavier duty picker, thats why I was thinking it would be more. While I still intend on buying a GMC, I think this one in particular is a no-go for me right now.
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If it were me I'd say go with what you love. You can always make more money, you can't make more trucks. It took me over 2 years to find Cecilia but I'm glad I waited and got what I wanted vs buying a newer truck with a bunch of electronic headaches.
Imagine 10 years from now. Which would you like to be cruising in? Make that decision and never look back. Done and done
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Either way I know I will be getting what I want in the next couple years, but I'm not sure if I should jump on this one, or hold off and get a nicer one. I see plenty of ones that are complete but have been sitting for 2-5 years for $1000-$1200 or running for around $2,000. I'm just thinking that if I get this truck for 800 bucks, use it for a year or two, then sell it once I have my GMC, ill have a few hundred dollars to make improvements. Thanks
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You should look down the road on your choice of the GMC vs. the Chevy - both need parts, paint and hard work sure - maybe the GMC more at the moment. Think 3 years from now when you are motoring down the road - which one of those trucks will gather more looks and questions, a 1960's jimmy or a run of the mill cookie cutter 1980's Chevy? My 1965 suburban does the same work as my brothers 2000's something Silverado HD extended cab - we both pull car trailers and when we pull in for fuel - guess what. Sounds like you are a young fellow - take some advice from the older generation - if you need a truck NOW - spend the money and get a truck that runs and drives TODAY - like a cookie cutter version of work truck from the Big 3 clan. If you're looking for truck to enjoy down the road - take time and look for YOUR knee knocker - a truck that doesn't overwhelm you the minute you get it home - 2 things to remember in the old car/truck hobby - Cheaper is not always better AND good things comes to those who wait.
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Thank you. I do need one to run, and I am okay waiting for the right one, I think I've just been wanting one so much that when I saw the opportunity I wanted to jump the gun. I'm not worried about peoples looks. I want the truck to make me happy, I could care less what they all think hah.
You are right, I'm still only 20 so I've got some time to save some cash and build a nice truck for myself.
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