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re: Anyone here refurbish an old square body Chevy?
Posted on 11/24/25 at 7:43 am to TigersHuskers
Posted on 11/24/25 at 7:43 am to TigersHuskers
I am going to when I retire next year
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Posted on 11/24/25 at 7:46 am to TigersHuskers
My parents bought me an 84, four door Cavalier in high school. Dad was driving a ‘78 pickup. Three on the tree, am radio and no AC, only a heater. I drove the Cavalier for awhile but traded my father for the truck. I wish I had that truck today.
Posted on 11/24/25 at 7:48 am to TigersHuskers
You’re about 10yrs late, prices are crazy for them
Parts are reproduced, LMC Trucks have nearly everything
Parts are reproduced, LMC Trucks have nearly everything
Posted on 11/24/25 at 8:23 am to TigersHuskers
I just sold one. 84 short bed 4x4.
I don’t have a place to restore it.
I grew up in a body shop my Dad owned. I can promise it is cheaper to buy then build if you don’t have a the equipment you need already.
I don’t have a place to restore it.
I grew up in a body shop my Dad owned. I can promise it is cheaper to buy then build if you don’t have a the equipment you need already.
Posted on 11/24/25 at 8:44 am to Shut Up Mulllet
Blazers and jimmys retained the square body through 1990 those are a blast and also easy to get parts
Lot of work though
Lot of work though
Posted on 11/24/25 at 8:53 am to TigersHuskers
Look on Facebook. There's a really good chance that there is some kind of square body group in your town or close to it.
Those trucks are wildly popular. You'll find people that have rebuilt them and are willing to give you tips and help.
Those trucks are wildly popular. You'll find people that have rebuilt them and are willing to give you tips and help.
Posted on 11/24/25 at 9:01 am to TigersHuskers
Posted on 11/24/25 at 9:07 am to TigersHuskers
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Thinking about doing this. How hard was it finding parts and is it worth the trouble?
These trucks are so popular, if you have a frame, you can build a new truck out of a catalog and your local NAPA. Parts are very plentiful.
Yes. It’s worth it. These trucks, and the generation following, are steadily rising in value.
Posted on 11/24/25 at 9:22 am to TigersHuskers
Been thinking about restoring our old farm truck.
Posted on 11/24/25 at 9:48 am to highcotton2
Nice truck! Love square bodies.
Posted on 11/24/25 at 10:46 am to TigersHuskers
I have an 87 with an LS swap. It had the swap already when I bought it. Flew to North Carolina with a buddy of mine and drove it home. No problems. The good ones are around if you keep your eye open but they can be pricey depending on the level of resto they are in. Parts have been pretty easy to find and the C-10 community is helpful. I love the truck as I had an 87 I bought new and totaled the damn thing in 88. Always wanted another one and got this one before I retired.
Posted on 11/24/25 at 11:21 am to FahQGump
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I dont know about restoring one, but I know they are expensive af when they are done right
You got that right. I been looking. Seems like they jumped from $20k to $30k to $40k over the last few years.
Posted on 11/24/25 at 12:19 pm to highcotton2
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Been thinking about restoring our old farm truck.
That thing looks great, what's to restore on it???
Posted on 11/24/25 at 12:35 pm to TigersHuskers
Not a 70s/80s square body. But i have a 1966 chevy c10 ive restored and own. Parts are easy find. Just know, if you wamt to do it RIGHT. Its a whole lota time, and a whole lota money.
Posted on 11/24/25 at 12:50 pm to TigersHuskers
Had a '74 Cheyenne Super in built up on the late 90's..... I'd love to get my hands on another today.
Posted on 11/24/25 at 12:52 pm to TigersHuskers
I want the 72 Chevy K10 short bed but I’m just gonna buy one restored 
This post was edited on 11/24/25 at 12:55 pm
Posted on 11/24/25 at 12:55 pm to TigersHuskers
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Thinking about doing this. How hard was it finding parts and is it worth the trouble?
do it and start a build thread.
Posted on 11/24/25 at 1:24 pm to TigersHuskers
77-87 Chevy is about the easiest thing ever to restore.
Unlimited aftermarket for the powertrain.
Stupid simple to set up and make nice.
Every single part for the chassis and body still plentiful.
Old enough to be vintage and have that vibe.
Millions of examples on the internet for inspiration.
Unlimited aftermarket for the powertrain.
Stupid simple to set up and make nice.
Every single part for the chassis and body still plentiful.
Old enough to be vintage and have that vibe.
Millions of examples on the internet for inspiration.
Posted on 11/24/25 at 4:57 pm to gumbo2176
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I love to watch the Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction when I can catch it on TV and it is surprising to me how affordable many of the older pickup trucks are that have been gone over by a restorer. I've seen quite a few of them looking damn near showroom fresh going for well under what a new truck would cost and these trucks have fresh paint, interiors, sound systems, almost always LS motors with nice HP ratings, tires and rims, etc. I told my wife I'd rather buy one of those than buy new and save $15-20K in the process.
I’m actually seriously considering this, but in a fully restored suburban with 4x4.
Crazy times eh?!?
This post was edited on 11/24/25 at 5:08 pm
Posted on 11/24/25 at 5:14 pm to Warfox
The video on the site shows an almost cherry interior….
$22k…not bad! Just have to get rid of those wheels lol.
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