Shawn White
Sous Chef
Hey I noticed some of the members are into vehicles so I'm looking for some input. I don't know a lot about vehicles, but I could do most of the maintenance on this rig.
I have a chance to get a 71 GMC 3/4 ton truck, original owner (from family) for a couple of thousand bucks.
original motor, 350 big block, 4 bolt main, 350 Invader on valve covers, 4 barrel carb (newer)
3 speed auto ... 16" split rims (tubed tires) + a set of 16" rims for tubeless tires
130,000 original miles, only 2000 miles since engine was rebuilt ... not sure about tranny, I think he said it is but has been rebuilt ... runs Amsoil in tranny, rear end, engine and air filter ... great compression all cylinders.
The seats have always been covered. The vinyl dash piece needs to be recovered. Electrical is all working. Original bumpers and grill. Front and rear hitches, custom spare tire mount on front of truck. 3 fuel tanks (I forget the capacities).
As for the body it needs some work. Some new steel should be welded in driver's side 'door jam' at the floor. Also passenger side of the outside of the box could be replaced (new 1/4 panel?). The box is in good shape, it's been covered by a camper most of the time. The whole truck needs a paint job.
I know of someone who does great body and paint work in his garage on his own time for peanuts.
I want a truck for hauling stuff around, so that I can buy and pull a holiday trailer for the family, maybe to pull a smoker around someday, and occassionally to use as a second vehicle.
Now I was thinking I'd get the body work and paint job done. Maybe put a newer 4 speed transmission in for better fuel economy. Maybe get the box sprayed and put one of those locking hinged box covers on with struts.
Whatchya think?
While I'm on it ... he's got a 70 1/2 Camaro RS sitting in his quansit that his son found in a field. It needs MAJOR body and interior work. Frankly I think it should go to the bone yard. Needs new body panels all around, the trunk has holes in it, the interior is trashed. Even if it has original power train is it worth trying to fix or sell?
I have a chance to get a 71 GMC 3/4 ton truck, original owner (from family) for a couple of thousand bucks.
original motor, 350 big block, 4 bolt main, 350 Invader on valve covers, 4 barrel carb (newer)
3 speed auto ... 16" split rims (tubed tires) + a set of 16" rims for tubeless tires
130,000 original miles, only 2000 miles since engine was rebuilt ... not sure about tranny, I think he said it is but has been rebuilt ... runs Amsoil in tranny, rear end, engine and air filter ... great compression all cylinders.
The seats have always been covered. The vinyl dash piece needs to be recovered. Electrical is all working. Original bumpers and grill. Front and rear hitches, custom spare tire mount on front of truck. 3 fuel tanks (I forget the capacities).
As for the body it needs some work. Some new steel should be welded in driver's side 'door jam' at the floor. Also passenger side of the outside of the box could be replaced (new 1/4 panel?). The box is in good shape, it's been covered by a camper most of the time. The whole truck needs a paint job.
I know of someone who does great body and paint work in his garage on his own time for peanuts.
I want a truck for hauling stuff around, so that I can buy and pull a holiday trailer for the family, maybe to pull a smoker around someday, and occassionally to use as a second vehicle.
Now I was thinking I'd get the body work and paint job done. Maybe put a newer 4 speed transmission in for better fuel economy. Maybe get the box sprayed and put one of those locking hinged box covers on with struts.
Whatchya think?
While I'm on it ... he's got a 70 1/2 Camaro RS sitting in his quansit that his son found in a field. It needs MAJOR body and interior work. Frankly I think it should go to the bone yard. Needs new body panels all around, the trunk has holes in it, the interior is trashed. Even if it has original power train is it worth trying to fix or sell?