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| | | | Joined: May 2012 Posts: 34 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2012 Posts: 34 | | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 698 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 698 | First thing I wonder is what that shiney new paint job is hiding? The truck looks great, but the condition of the engine compartment doen't match the exterior. Was it a quick paint job to sell it? Did they fix the rust correctly or skim coat it and paint it?
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,792 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,792 | Yep, the condition of the frame, undercarriage, and engine compartment don't really match the fresh paint. Sort of an Earl Scheib "lipstick on a pig" job, maybe! Check to see if a refrigerator magnet will stick to the rocker panels, lower edges of the fenders and bedsides, etc. Thick Bondo will let a weak magnet fall right off.
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | It looks like a good, solid, non cobled truck. Like the guys say look for patched up rust out areas. I think you may not find any.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 206 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 206 | If my '65 looked that good I'd be delighted, Bondo or not!
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 649 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 649 | Based on your pic's, it looks like a purty solid truck. If your familar with the 60-66 trucks they have their own rust issues, so double check the obvious areas. The paint job doesn't look like a cheap/quickie job. How long ago was it painted? A bad paint job will start showing signs of problems in about 30 days. If you look real close can you see any sand scratches or shrinkage? Now days a good paint job can cost more than the vehicle is worth! Good luck in your decision. | | | | | Joined: May 2012 Posts: 34 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2012 Posts: 34 | Thanks for all the replies. I'll be checking the usual places as suggested. I'll post pics when and if I come home with it today.
Steve | | | | | Joined: May 2012 Posts: 34 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2012 Posts: 34 | She's home. Drove her all the way from Brevard to Murphy NC, about 2 1/2 hours over mountains and on some interstate. Kept her 55 and under though just cuz I was nervous. She made it through like a champ. There are a couple of issues with her that the owner told me right up front. But all in all I'm thrilled and can't wait to jump in and start tinkering. I'll post my pics soon. I appreciated all of the advice. Checked the areas recommended and in the end felt like I made for the most part an informed decision. Oh.....lastly......owner says to me "now she's a cold hearted girl in the morning" and he went on to explain how he started her...........so I named her after my wife.............."Mary Lou"!!! hope she doesn't read this! | | | | | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,262 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,262 | Excellent! Congrat's  | | | | | Joined: May 2012 Posts: 5 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2012 Posts: 5 | | | | | | Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 209 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 209 | Your truck look great. I would be proud to own that.
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,552 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,552 | Excellent decision and great acquisition. Congratulations. | | |
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