I bought a '70 long bed out of AZ 6 months ago for $1,500 that is 100% rock solid. I have a good bed, just needed a solid can and front end. I was looking at about 4 other trucks that were in the $1,000 - $3,000 range. All in west through eBay and Craigslist. Long beds and short beds.

That was the entire idea behind building the chassis. You buy a complete truck for under $5,000 and you can build a nice ride for $20,000 - $30,000.

If you ever need anything for those trucks let me know they are every where here. I know of two half ass junk yards that all they specialize in are 67-72 chevy trucks. If you need anything in particular let me know.

Rodger

Short beds will set you back twice as much for a comparable truck..... even more depending on options. But, a lwb truck can be had for a decent price & is all you need for a build-up utilizing a spec built frame vs. the original.

My blue truck in the pics set me back $8,500 plus shipping from south carolina. That was 5 1/2 years ago. To find a flawless short bed big window custom cab is like winning the lottery no matter where you live.

EXACTLY!!!!!!!!!:captain:

BUT THE WAY ROGER ---IS THE C10 FRAME STILL ON YOUR SHORT LIST??

Any ideas for the 73-87 trucks they are being built up like crazy lately since the older c10s are getting pricey.

check out the Porterbuilt X-member for the 73-87's. I had an 85 C-10 I built at Truckin' Magazine when I worked there. It was called Red Rocker. Some of you may have seen it or remember it.

I seen the Porterbuilt crossmember its nice but the rest of the frame still needs help tho.

They're for 63-87's. He offers a C4 style that works thru 72's. I have three of them :D .

I have a 64 and a 85 C10 blazer I'm working on now both are mine for the shop.