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STEVE60 · 05-04-2011, 01:10 PM

These truck are real trucks, back in the day, when my dad had mine he used it for every thing. We raised a few cows and need some hay, my cousin had some. Which was about 30 miles from our home, we loaded 50 square bales (about 60-70lbs ea.)on it and came home. That was with stock everything and a 283 engine and a short bed. Don't know about the MII, when I restore mine it will be used as a truck.
When you find one you like, make sure the frame is in good shape. No rust, cracks or bent. The frames on these trucks are as stout as the the frames thru 1987 trucks. The beds floors are just made out of wood.
Sorry to just keep going, but I think they make a good work truck. With the right upgrades, brakes, suspension and engine/trans ect.
My 2 cents, I just like them
Steve

05-04-2011, 01:10 PM	#5
STEVE60 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Inman SC Posts: 29	Re: Is the 56-59 with upgraded drivetrain handle truck duties well enough? (newbie ?) These truck are real trucks, back in the day, when my dad had mine he used it for every thing. We raised a few cows and need some hay, my cousin had some. Which was about 30 miles from our home, we loaded 50 square bales (about 60-70lbs ea.)on it and came home. That was with stock everything and a 283 engine and a short bed. Don't know about the MII, when I restore mine it will be used as a truck. When you find one you like, make sure the frame is in good shape. No rust, cracks or bent. The frames on these trucks are as stout as the the frames thru 1987 trucks. The beds floors are just made out of wood. Sorry to just keep going, but I think they make a good work truck. With the right upgrades, brakes, suspension and engine/trans ect. My 2 cents, I just like them Steve