RustyBolts
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Searching all over creation trying to find a decent, or even half decent cab and bed for a '73-'87 (preferably pre '80) Chevy/GMC truck. Anybody got ANYTHING out there for sale?
So you got a decent frame then. Your correct LMC does not help when you need a whole truck. I have found trucks that would make good parts trucks quite a few times on CL out here. BTW I am sure you know but pre 79 has a different hood and grill assembly than 79 and up.
Just curious, but are you a member on any Chevy truck forums? 73-87ChevyTrucks.com ColoradoK5.com? Got pics of your rebuild/resto? I'm a sucker for old chevy trucks 73-87. I got a 79 K20 I'm gonna restore one of these days when I can deal with my sled pulling addiction. LOL :hehe:
Folks, FYI I need ALOT more than just panels.
I'll take pics of just how extensive the rot is. This truck is by far the worst case of GM cancer I've ever seen. The only reason I'm restoring it is because it's a family heirloom, and has a "special":evil Heavy, HEAVY Duty Drivetrain.
not the year you are after but I have an 84 gmc 1/2 ton 4x4 with rockwell 4speed in it. I'd sell for cheap. body in true 84 shape, cab coners, rockers, floor. But will go down the road. Dont want to hyjack your thread, you or anyone else wants more info PM me.
I understand the family heirloom, I have one of my own. '79 Chevrolet Silverado C10 regular cab short box 2x4 all original with 179k if I remember correctly.
As for the 73-79, there is a difference other than the grill, the hood on a 79 is about 1' longer in the center section and all years past that. FYI
. . . I have turned down 15k for her once, and would do it again in a heartbeat, you can not put a price on a heirloom.
Yes it is, I have always been told the pre 79 have a shorter hood than the 79. I could be wrong and might be. I just looked on LMC and they only show one hood for 73-80 and one for 81-87. I might have the years wrong.