Talk me out of a 46 Panel truck

Stupid Facebook swap. Found this about two hours away and its seems pretty solid. The frame has a camaro sub and rear but he also has the original frame and all the parts to put it back together. I think I can get it for 2k which seems reasonable but not sure if its a steal at that price. If I was to buy it I think I would do an S-10 frame swap with a kit to make it bolt right up with an LS and leave the body alone. Or just flip it and make a buck. I'm kinda an impulse buyer which has landed me some stuff that I regretted later. Any thoughts??

With the sale of the Camaro to me, I see no problems with you building that panel! :LOL:

In all seriousness, I say buy it and build it. Going the route you want to go, I'd think a guy could keep it pretty slim line on the budget if you keep blinders on. It would make for a fun, awesome, cool looking rod when you're done.

It looks like it's got a broken back.

Well, are you one of these chaps that gets their thrills from the build more so than the driving the finished project ? As Ryan mentioned, with your planned route and keeping a tight hold of the budget, you could turn that into a super cool cruiser and thee paint would certainly would tell it's own story. I can imagine that sitting super low to the ground with just the right amount of clearance to be able to drive her without ripping the arse out of her with a, Lord please forgive me now, a late model piss injected engine and slush box, hiding under the sheet steel to make an eye catching beast. I vote yes, you need this and it may also be something that your son may want to help with too.

I know I'd keep it and build it

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Originally Posted by Whiplash23T

Lord please forgive me now, a late model piss injected engine and slush box, hiding under the sheet steel

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:LOL::LOL::LOL:**)**):LOL::LOL::LOL: That was good! Well, I think I'm going to let it sit, we were going to look at it tomorrow night but I'll be honest. I kinda like not having to work on something every night of the week for right now. It would be an awesome build, even if I used a carburetor :LOL: In reality, like I said to my wife, it would look awesome but for cruising around you'd bake like a turkey in it and it would be nothing to take on a long road trip for lack of windows. But man it would look awesome. I think I'll just keep moving ahead on the Camaro just so I can taunt Ryan with it :LOL:

This sucks, I just looked at it again and I don't know what it is about it, but I want it, it's got such awesome patina.

Tease! :LOL: Don't be a wuss. Put rear A/C in it from the donor burb you buy for the LS. There's your entire drive train. I'm surprised it's only $2k too. It won't last long once the right people see it. Haha

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Originally Posted by 53 Chevy5

:LOL::LOL::LOL:**)**):LOL::LOL::LOL: That was good! I think I'll just keep moving ahead on the Camaro just so I can taunt Ryan with it :LOL:

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Hee Hee Hee my kinda guy!!! :LOL::eek::LOL::eek::p

If we were closer I'd be wiring you the bucks to get it for me! I wouldn't do an S10 frame tho.. M2 on the stock frame with Coyote power! :3dSMILE:

You what ??? You would sacrifice a Ford Coyote for a Chevy ? What is the world coming too ? No, Chevy in a chevy and a chevy in a Ford I can understand unless one has a Buick Nailhead, a Caddy or Olds or even a Y- Block , I can see the potential of a super great cruiser.

Looks like the proverbial money pit to me. I'd start the bidding at 200 bucks. That's if I even liked it, which I don't.
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I Think I'm going to let it go, I love the truck but It's been stripped down bare and after talking to him again, he thinks he has all the parts.The " thinks" part gets me a little nervous. I'd be less nervous if he started on it and not the guy before him. I got some more pics and it may not be as grand as he advertised. If I do another undertaking I might want something to fit more people in anyway. I think I'm going to enjoy what I have for now and gear up for the Camaro.

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Originally Posted by Whiplash23T

You what ??? You would sacrifice a Ford Coyote for a Chevy ? What is the world coming too ? No, Chevy in a chevy and a chevy in a Ford I can understand unless one has a Buick Nailhead, a Caddy or Olds or even a Y- Block , I can see the potential of a super great cruiser.

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I'd buy it and put a nasty oil burner in it just for you! :LOL:

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Originally Posted by techinspector1

Looks like the proverbial money pit to me. I'd start the bidding at 200 bucks. That's if I even liked it, which I don't.
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I haven't seen any that weren't money pits. :LOL: It doesn't matter how much you spend on one initially, they eat it up some where some how. Haha

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Originally Posted by 53 Chevy5

I Think I'm going to let it go, I love the truck but It's been stripped down bare and after talking to him again, he thinks he has all the parts.The " thinks" part gets me a little nervous. I'd be less nervous if he started on it and not the guy before him. I got some more pics and it may not be as grand as he advertised. If I do another undertaking I might want something to fit more people in anyway. I think I'm going to enjoy what I have for now and gear up for the Camaro.

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I don't blame you. Just stick with the Camaro. just put blinders on when you're on trips and stay off CL. That's what I have to do. Haha

I have had a bad hankering for a muscle car with a 4 speed here lately. I picked up that Challenger but it's way far gone, and everything is so expensive for it. I was going to sell it but I'm just going to forget about it until the kids get older. I really want to build some stuff with my kids. My Dad was always stuck at work and we only got the opportunity to repaint a tractor and fix some broken trucks and cars once in a while when I was young. Him and I built a lot of things after I was out of high school though. And that brings me to my next road block. During my searches to find a muscle car project, I keep seeing very, very, rusted out turds for $2k on up. You can't buy much for under $2500 and even if you do it needs everything. Well, then it struck me like a slap to the face. I have Dad's 68 GS400 convertible rotting away at his house. After the 40 is drive able, I'm going to start on his car. If I don't it literally will be junk before I get around to doing it. There were only 2,024 GS400 convertibles with automatics in 68. His has optional rally stripes on it and there were only 466 of those produced. His also supposedly had a Dealer add on Stage 1 kit but I can't find any paper work on that. It also had a tilt column and rally wheel. So this entire time I have been wanting a unique and rare muscle car and it has been setting out in the pasture this whole time. It is going to require frame repair since it's rusted out, and dang near every part replaced. To me it's worth saving just because I want to give it back to him. He was never able to fix it up like he wanted because he put his available time and money into getting stuff for my brothers and I. It still won't kill the 4 speed itch though....... :LOL: Sorry for the hijack......

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Originally Posted by 53 Chevy5

I Think I'm going to let it go

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Dang, I just knew the Camaro would be up for sale. The early 2nd gens are the only muscle cars I could be tempted to do.

Seriously, I think you're making a good decision.

Ryan, I'm not judging you, but-- Ok, maybe I'm judging you a little bit. How could you forget about a 68GS Convertible :LOL:

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Originally Posted by Hotrod46

Dang, I just knew the Camaro would be up for sale. The early 2nd gens are the only muscle cars I could be tempted to do.

Seriously, I think you're making a good decision.

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Thanks, I think so too. Now I got a buddy who's trying to sell me his 82 Z28 :LOL: He says it only needs a battery. Long story short , it's been sitting in a shed for about 5 yrs and he says it's in perfect shape, just needs a battery. It belongs to his fiancee and she would like it gone. If it's as nice as he says, I may try to flip it.

With today's fuel, you had best expect to be removing and cleaning fuel tank, and replacing sending unit and fuel pump.

I should be okay then because this fuels 5 years old lol.
I gotta Check this whole thing out yet but I'm not sure there's much of a market for these cars yet.

With new sheet metal available to do a split bumper conversion, it could be a good start on a project for someone. I think 82 was the last 2nd gen.

I really thought about buying a 74-82 and cloning a 70-73. You'd have to change the rear quarters to make it look right IMO. I can't believe the 70-73s are bringing the money they are. It's only because I want one again. Haha

I don't know how the GS keeps getting over looked. Probably just because I always had so much stuff torn apart for a resto already. I'm trying to stay on this path though. Get the 40 together, then get the body off the frame on the GS so I can find out how much work I'm in for.

The 82 is the first year for the 3rd gen so no cloning for it. Now I'm not sure what I'll do if I get it. As stupid as it sounds, I may sell the T/A and keep the 82 till my 71 is finished, then sell it. Tomorrow I'll change my mind again.

A 74 would be the best option for a clone because it has the correct back window for it.

I'm not going to look for anything else and try to stay focused. :LOL: I have the same mind changing problem as you. It drives my wife nuts.

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Originally Posted by 40FordDeluxe

I'm not going to look for anything else and try to stay focused. :LOL: I have the same mind changing problem as you. It drives my wife nuts.

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Lol my wife thinks I have the same problem too but wha