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1973GMC_1500 · 03-07-2010, 11:39 PM

Yeah. I think $500-1000 will get you a decent running pickup. Maybe $1500 if you want a really nice body.
Year depends on what style you prefer (73-80 or 81-87). They are otherwise the same all the way around.

And if you wanted a certain engine, you would have to look for certain years.
for example-
a 350 was offered every year
307 was '73 only, then a 2bbl 350 was base V8
305 came out in '77, with a 2 bbl (I don't remember what year they went to 4bbl)
'75-'80 were the only years for a 400 (4x4s only, never offered in 2WD that I know of)
4.3 V6 came out in '85, with a 4 barrel. It replaced the 250 straight six, which had been available in chevy trucks since the mid 60s.
292 I6 was offered throughout the entire range, in 3/4 tons
454 was also offered every year, but not in some 4x4s
5.7L diesel was 78-81 offered on C10s only
6.2L diesel was 82-93 all trucks

03-07-2010, 11:39 PM	#12
1973GMC_1500 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oran, IA Posts: 78	Re: Good Pickup Yeah. I think $500-1000 will get you a decent running pickup. Maybe $1500 if you want a really nice body. Year depends on what style you prefer (73-80 or 81-87). They are otherwise the same all the way around. And if you wanted a certain engine, you would have to look for certain years. for example- a 350 was offered every year 307 was '73 only, then a 2bbl 350 was base V8 305 came out in '77, with a 2 bbl (I don't remember what year they went to 4bbl) '75-'80 were the only years for a 400 (4x4s only, never offered in 2WD that I know of) 4.3 V6 came out in '85, with a 4 barrel. It replaced the 250 straight six, which had been available in chevy trucks since the mid 60s. 292 I6 was offered throughout the entire range, in 3/4 tons 454 was also offered every year, but not in some 4x4s 5.7L diesel was 78-81 offered on C10s only 6.2L diesel was 82-93 all trucks __________________ '87 GMC K2500 Factory 6.2 Diesel, 4 speed. Converted to 350 (has cracked block) converting back to 6.2 '82 [COLOR="Sienna"]Cadillac Coupe Deville 350 DIESEL '93 Chev S10 2.8L 5 speed '98 GMC K1500 Z71 ext cab shortbox 6.5 DIESEL '96 Ford F250 7.3 Powerstroke Last edited by 1973GMC_1500; 03-07-2010 at 11:41 PM.