What do you all think? (1991 Chevrolet Crew Cab)

[Da88burban]

Well I really been wanting a 1/2 ton crew cab swb after seeing all of the threads of them on here. I came across this crew which is a 1991 Chevy with a 6.2 Diesel and he says it has 9x,xxx miles on it. I was wondering what you all thought about it. He said the lowest he would take is $1900.00.(Too much? Good price I'm not sure.) He says it is in pretty good shape and has no rust. Heres a video I got from him below and I would like to hear what you all think of it.
1991 Chevy Crew Cab

[68Timber]

Not bad. Is there any market for the utility box to help recoup some money?

[meter swinger]

What are your plans for it? For a hauler to just drive as is or a cummins swap it would be a good one. Are they hard to find in your area? I would look for a ccsrw to do shortbed conversion. Or do it bagged on alcoas with the service bed still on it, that would be crazy.
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[Da88burban]

Bruiser: I'm not sure about the value of the service box.

Meter swinger: I was thinking more like OJOE's crew.

I am thinkin of getting all the 1/2 ton parts from my burb.

[Da88burban]

Maybe swap over the 350 from it to? Would the 6.2 be worth keeping you think?

[C-10 simplex]

You mean 1 ton?

If the 6.2 runs well and is in decent shape then i'd say it definitely be worth keeping.

[68Timber]

Originally Posted by Da88burban

Maybe swap over the 350 from it to? Would the 6.2 be worth keeping you think?

I like mine. The diesel clatter is nice and the fuel economy is great.

[Stew_Magoo]

1/2 ton short bed crew cabs make baby Jesus cry.

[Da88burban]

BRUISER: You can say that again. Less I see the pump the happier my wallet and I are.

Stew_Magoo: There not that bad are they?

[68Timber]

It won't ever be a big HP diesel but you can add a turbo from a 6.5 that's pretty much a bolt-on. Honestly it runs so well I'm not planning to go to the trouble.

[Da88burban]

Would you say it is near a stock 350? If so I would be fine with that.

[68Timber]

I'll take one over a 305 but it doesn't run like a 350 at all. It has enough torque to move with traffic and pass when needed but that's it. Its a trade-off for the mpg but if you like diesel clatter the 6.2 will grow on you.

[Stew_Magoo]

Originally Posted by Da88burban

Stew_Magoo: There not that bad are they?

I think they are, but that's just me. I'm kind of a purist at heart, and a trucks should be used as trucks kind of guy. A nice looking dropped dually can still be used for it's intended purpose and look badass at the same time. A dropped suburban can look bad ass and be just as useful as when stock. While a dropped cc half ton may look cool, it's useless as a truck. If some one wants a Chevy sedan, they should buy a Caprice.

[tucsonjwt]

I was considering a diesel myself, but now diesel costs 30% more than gasoline here in Tucson, so I see no financial advantage now in owning a diesel.

[Corts60]

Originally Posted by Stew_Magoo

I think they are, but that's just me. I'm kind of a purist at heart, and a trucks should be used as trucks kind of guy. A nice looking dropped dually can still be used for it's intended purpose and look badass at the same time. A dropped suburban can look bad ass and be just as useful as when stock. While a dropped cc half ton may look cool, it's useless as a truck. If some one wants a Chevy sedan, they should buy a Caprice.

I guess all the CCSB guys better start posting on the Caprice forums.

[joe231]

I believe my 1991 v3500 4x4 with a 6.2 runs better than my 2wd CCSB with a 350 TBI, more torque.
Also the 1991 one tons came with 4L80E's
I love mine!
I wouldn't trade it for a SBC.
I'm actually planning on adding a 6.5 turbo setup.

I am a 6.2 convert, I also have a 84 6.2 3/4 ton 4x4 Burb, and I'm picking up a 6.2 4x4 blazer soon.
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[Da88burban]

I guess I will drive it and see what I think about it. If its got decent power and good MPGs it would be worth keeping I think.

I was wondering if I I could run a regular Long bed with the cab and chassis rear end for a little while also? Will it bolt on and match up to the cab? Also will it clear the dual rear wheels?

[joe231]

Originally Posted by Stew_Magoo

I think they are, but that's just me. * I'm kind of a purist at heart, and a trucks should be used as trucks kind of guy. *A nice looking dropped dually can still be used for it's intended purpose and look badass at the same time. *A dropped suburban can look bad ass and be just as useful as when stock. *While a dropped cc half ton may look cool, it's useless as a truck. *If some one wants a Chevy sedan, they should buy a Caprice.

Thats hilarious!
So a 1/2 ton short bed isn't a truck?
I pulled the wife's '66 short bed behind my 1/2 ton lowered CCSB with both beds fully loaded from Oklahoma to Alaska (over 4000 miles through mountains) with no problem. I certainly wouldn't do that with a caprice.

Originally Posted by tucsonjwt

I was considering a diesel myself, but now diesel costs 30% more than gasoline here in Tucson, so I see no financial advantage now in owning a diesel.

I believe diesel is higher everywhere. If you do the math, these diesel's still have a cost advantage.
My 1991 one ton, 4x4, CCLB gets close to 20mpg, compare that to a gas engine (BBC or SBC) in the same truck it would be closer to 10mpg. So even if fuel cost is 30% higher consumption is 50% lower. The math still works in lighter vehicles also. Less weight=more mpg.
My diesel Burb does great, it just sips the fuel. Over 20mpg.
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[GM72K10]

Originally Posted by Da88burban

Well I really been wanting a 1/2 ton crew cab swb after seeing all of the threads of them on here. I came across this crew which is a 1991 Chevy with a 6.2 Diesel and he says it has 9x,xxx miles on it. I was wondering what you all thought about it. He said the lowest he would take is $1900.00.(Too much? Good price I'm not sure.) He says it is in pretty good shape and has no rust. Heres a video I got from him below and I would like to hear what you all think of it.
1991 Chevy Crew Cab

If you have a use for it as it sits that's a good deal. If you're going to part it out, well .. the utility boxes at auction usually don't bring much, $400.00 tops, like anything else you have to find someone that has a need for it. the truck is 2wd, not 4wd, bare bones exterior. personally I'd wait and look for something closer to what you really want, just my 2 cents.

[68Timber]

I'm not 100% sure but I think a dually long bed will bolt on. The length should be correct anyway, but possibly missing some of the mounts.

[tucsonjwt]

If the comparison is carbureted BBC or SBC vs. 6.2 diesel then diesel wins. Modern fuel injected SBC vs. 6.2 diesel, then SBC wins. All diesel drivers I know get 17 mpg. city, where most of my driving is done. All fuel injected 1/2 tons I have owned got 15.5 - 18 mpg city.

[joe231]

Originally Posted by tucsonjwt

If the comparison is carbureted BBC or SBC vs. 6.2 diesel then diesel wins. Modern fuel injected SBC vs. 6.2 diesel, then SBC wins. All diesel drivers I know get 17 mpg. city, where most of my driving is done. All fuel injected 1/2 tons I have owned got 15.5 - 18 mpg city.

I'm not sure we are comparing apples to apples.
Sure you can swap in a newer EFI, but even in a heavy truck like a one ton crew cab your not going to see 15-18. The newer 3/4 crew cab with a 6.0 are pigs.
My 2wd 1/2 ton CCSB had TBI and it got about 15 tops with OD.
I was only referring to what was available from the factory in a square body.
I know the 1/2 ton 2wd short bed regular cab trucks with a 6.2 got 25mpg. No period correct gas engine will come anywhere close to that. I also realize a 5.3 swap will achieve the same with more power, but that wasn't the issue being debated.

But anyway, I'll get off my soapbox...
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[Da88burban]

Come on now 530 views an only 26 posts? I know a lot more of you have something to say on this.
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[68Timber]

Originally Posted by Da88burban

Come on now 530 views an only 26 posts? I know a lot more of you have something to say on this.
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The price is nice but if you don't have the "have to have its" then wait for the next one.

[Da88burban]

Originally Posted by GM72K10

If you have a use for it as it sits that's a good deal. If you're going to part it out, well .. the utility boxes at auction usually don't bring much, $400.00 tops, like anything else you have to find someone that has a need for it. the truck is 2wd, not 4wd, bare bones exterior. personally I'd wait and look for something closer to what you really want, just my 2 cents.

The only things that i would get rid of is the service box and the only thing I would need is the short bed. All the suspension would be swapped from my burb and vice versa.
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