I finally decided I probably ought to start a build thread on this truck. I've been in the market for a decent driver and light-weight tow pig for a while.
I've been interested in building a '68-72 GMC C10 stepside for a couple years now, but the prices have climbed out of sight. Around here, any mostly rust-free non-runner runs $2000, which is out of my price range.
In lieu of that, I was considering any more modern truck, F150, Titan, maybe even a Dodge. Being budget minded and a decent wrench-turner, I was shopping for trucks with some minor body damage or running issues. In July I spotted this '89 Chevy Stepside on an insurance auction website.
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This truck just screams "1980s!" at me, and I dubbed it "Way Cool Jr".
After some consideration and discussion with my wife, I checked the truck out at the lot and made a $700 bid on it, considering the auction fees are an additional 50%. The truck went to $850, but didn't make it over the reserve, and the next week I bid $700 again. Not over the reserve again, but I was the highest bid. The seller asked if I was willing to come up to $2500. For a truck that's not guaranteed to run nor drive? I gave back a hard no, $700 or nothing.
Sold! $1050 out the door.
I've been interested in building a '68-72 GMC C10 stepside for a couple years now, but the prices have climbed out of sight. Around here, any mostly rust-free non-runner runs $2000, which is out of my price range.
In lieu of that, I was considering any more modern truck, F150, Titan, maybe even a Dodge. Being budget minded and a decent wrench-turner, I was shopping for trucks with some minor body damage or running issues. In July I spotted this '89 Chevy Stepside on an insurance auction website.
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This truck just screams "1980s!" at me, and I dubbed it "Way Cool Jr".
After some consideration and discussion with my wife, I checked the truck out at the lot and made a $700 bid on it, considering the auction fees are an additional 50%. The truck went to $850, but didn't make it over the reserve, and the next week I bid $700 again. Not over the reserve again, but I was the highest bid. The seller asked if I was willing to come up to $2500. For a truck that's not guaranteed to run nor drive? I gave back a hard no, $700 or nothing.
Sold! $1050 out the door.