inspecting a 69 c10

[WS6]

So I just saw a 69 C10 for $2000 that doesn't look bad. I'm not expecting it to be some fantastic diamond in the rough. However, what should I look for if I decide to inspect it closer up? I'm looking for model specific problems. I've looked at so many used cars before so that's nothing new. I just do not know these trucks.



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[srh3trinity]

From what I have seen, you have to look at the rockers and the cab corners. A nice thing about trucks is that most of the sheetmetal is replaceable without too much trouble but that would really cut into your budget.

[ArtosDracon]

Cab corners, rockers and front inner fender to the firewall are the worst. If the drip rail has been removed check the inside of the doors if at all possible.

[dadto2jays]

From what I have seen, you have to look at the rockers and the cab corners. A nice thing about trucks is that most of the sheetmetal is replaceable without too much trouble but that would really cut into your budget.

agree 100% those areas are where they get lots of rust for some reason other than that super easy fix and EVERYTHING is available for them also as already mentione the inner fenders core support and battery tray thats about it.....good luck..

check out www.67-72chevytrucks.com great website and super nice members in there that we could all help you with any ???'s

[L & H Kustoms]

Also make sure and check the cab mounts as they tend to rust out as well. Good thing is that parts are fairly cheap.

[WS6]

Thanks guys. I may have gotten a little too excited as I simply don't think now is a good time to get a project. I'll see what tomorrow brings though.

Thanks guys

[MuscleRodz]

All the stuff mentioned is common and parts are cheap to fix. If it has rot in the cowl, walk away

[WS6]

Ok I can't ignore this, lol. I found another c10 for 2k. This one actually looks even better than the last one. This is even a long bed which is what I prefer. So check out the ad and tell me if I am crazy for thinking this is a good deal or at least worth looking into.

http://westslope.craigslist.org/cto/1895688506.html

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[claytonisbob]

I've learned with Craigslist, you never know what you are looking at until you look at it. If you're looking for a long bed, you're more likely to find deals vs the guys looking for short bed or step side.

That being said, the second I get my Chevelle to the point of drivable again, I'm going to be looking for a C10 of the 67-72 vintage too. They're cheap, they're some of the best looking trucks GM has ever made (to me), and with a LS 5.3L swap, they'd be a killer daily driver on the cheap Good luck, and watch out for rust under the truck (I can't imagine what salted roads do to old sheet metal)

[WS6]

Grand Junction is mainly desert. Supposedly there will be some snow but nothing major inside the valley here. From what I have been seeing so far of the vintage and older cars in this area, rust is not an issue. It would appear rust is more of an issue back home in the southeast than out here in the valley. Being in the valley is the key. Get outside the valley and it's terribly cold with lots of snow.

[N2TRUX]

All the stuff mentioned is common and parts are cheap to fix. If it has rot in the cowl, walk away

Very true. The cowl, or drip rail are areas of true concern. Lower extremities are common to rust and replacement panels are "fairly" easy to install. The cowl and drip rail are not on that list.