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onetoncrewcab · 01-15-2002, 09:57 PM

Hi,
Good luck. My wife and I looked almost 3 years before we found what we wanted (an then we really did not get what we "wanted". Here is the website for the rebuild of it:
www.angelfire.com/sd2/82crewcab/index.html

We wanted a 4x4, single rear wheels, 350, air, and on the "it-would-be-nice" list power windows and door locks. What we ended up with was a stripped down 4x4 with a 454. I gave $1800 for the truck knowing that I was going to stick $5000 or better back into it (parts only...the labor is mine). We had looked at mid 80s for around $8000 that were not in great shape (gazillion miles and never been touched)
The website has more info about the truck than what I need to post here. It will end up with AC, power windows and door locks when I get done. The bonus is the power bucket seat that I snagged out of a Lincoln Continental. Nice seats.
I think I got a little out in left field with my answer. These trucks are somewhat hard to find in South Dakota. (Well...you can find them if price is no object) Hence, the 3 year search.

01-15-2002, 09:57 PM	#2
onetoncrewcab One of my kids. Cute eh? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mitchell, SD Posts: 1,286	Hi, Good luck. My wife and I looked almost 3 years before we found what we wanted (an then we really did not get what we "wanted". Here is the website for the rebuild of it: www.angelfire.com/sd2/82crewcab/index.html We wanted a 4x4, single rear wheels, 350, air, and on the "it-would-be-nice" list power windows and door locks. What we ended up with was a stripped down 4x4 with a 454. I gave $1800 for the truck knowing that I was going to stick $5000 or better back into it (parts only...the labor is mine). We had looked at mid 80s for around $8000 that were not in great shape (gazillion miles and never been touched) The website has more info about the truck than what I need to post here. It will end up with AC, power windows and door locks when I get done. The bonus is the power bucket seat that I snagged out of a Lincoln Continental. Nice seats. I think I got a little out in left field with my answer. These trucks are somewhat hard to find in South Dakota. (Well...you can find them if price is no object) Hence, the 3 year search. __________________ If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is “God is crying.” And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is “Probably because of something you did. John 3:16 2006 Chevy HHR 2000 Dodge Durango 1985 Jeep CJ-7 1970 Chevy Pickup