Eastern WA truck on CL (not mine) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

i82much · 01-08-2016, 04:06 PM

I have a 72 K10 longbed, but I don't know much about the older ones, but is this as cool as I think it is?

https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/5393776189.html

If it were a 4x4 I would leave work right now and buy it today.

dubds10 · 01-08-2016, 04:37 PM

Yeah it's a decent price point, been for sale for awhile now as well and I think he dropped his price a bit.

1project2many · 01-08-2016, 05:06 PM

Interesting mix of old, new, and unrestored. One piece of advice I offer is that anyone getting this truck should consider splitting the driveshaft into a two piece shaft. That thing probably hits critical speed somewhere around 70 mph. Dropping tire diameter would drop the critical speed accordingly. With a single steel driveshaft that long I'd be looking for a tube measuring around 4.75" diameter.

_Ogre · 01-08-2016, 06:39 PM

i'd think that 50+ years of not falling out of there would prove you wrong

OrrieG · 01-08-2016, 07:11 PM

Factory V8 too, bonus if the engines matches the vin. Nice truck, you can buy a rust bucket non running for half the asking price and still be working to get it running a year from now. Buy it and drive it.

Highsider · 01-09-2016, 08:47 AM

Looks fun and ready-to-enjoy!

**70shortfleet** · 01-09-2016, 10:03 AM

The price is right for a nice rust free truck. You would save alot of money just from not having to do major body panel replacement! Can't find trucks like that around here for that price.

roger55 · 01-09-2016, 10:47 AM

Keep in mind that "has very little to no rust rust" in an advertisement usually means substantial amount of rust.

**mr48chev** · 01-10-2016, 12:10 AM

Nice truck but the scuff and shoot and put it out for sale guys from years past made me a bit spooky of partially "restored" trucks with all too fresh paint on them,

Still it's a nice little pretty well stock cruiser for someone who wants one and doesn't want to go through the whole redo process. Being a stock longbed makes it a bit spendy for most of the prospective buyers in a 200 mile radius though.

1project2many · 01-10-2016, 12:36 PM

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i'd think that 50+ years of not falling out of there would prove you wrong

That's not the original driveshaft!! GM put two piece shafts in LWB trucks. You can see the mounting bolts for the carrier bearing in one photo.

roger55 · 01-10-2016, 12:38 PM

Chevrolet put a single driveshaft in my '57 3200. I had it shortened for the install of my 700R4.

I changed the rear from the original 3.90 to a Dana 44 with 3.54 gears. That's going to slow the driveshaft down some. My tires are close in diameter to the originals as well.

Seems fine at 70 mph. I doubt if I'll drive it faster than that either.

**mr48chev** · 01-10-2016, 12:52 PM

On that truck you can see the bolts where the center support was with the 2 piece drive shaft along with the tag on the driveshaft from the driveshaft shop.

Good/bad I have no idea as a lot of newer trucks run some pretty long driveshafts.

Bolts for center support are circled.

1project2many · 01-10-2016, 01:43 PM

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Chevrolet put a single driveshaft in my '57 3200. I had it shortened for the install of my 700R4.

What trans originally?

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Good/bad I have no idea as a lot of newer trucks run some pretty long driveshafts.

Prop shaft size and tube diameter determine critical "pretzel maker" speed. Long driveshaft is ok if it's right diameter and spinning below critical speed. Change 3.90 gear to 2.90 and long version above will go to 100+ mph. Two piece driveshaft allows smaller diameter tube and is generally less likely to suffer from torsional issues. Not that most long driveshafts have a problem, it's just a preference of mine.

roger55 · 01-10-2016, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 1project2many

What trans originally?

Mine had a 3spd manual.

My 3200 has an 89" bed. The OP's truck might be a '97".
I didn't think there was a wheelbase difference in the two but not sure.

1project2many · 01-10-2016, 03:16 PM

I'm not real familiar with the 89" bed. GM Heritage Center info shows three lengths:

Model: WB: Available Pickup Bed Length:
3104 114" 78"
3204 123" 98"
3604 123" 98"
3804 135" 108"

The 89" step bed must have been available as a specialty build? Regardless, the chart allows WB comparison.

01-08-2016, 04:06 PM	#1
i82much Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bowie, MD Posts: 313	Eastern WA truck on CL (not mine) I have a 72 K10 longbed, but I don't know much about the older ones, but is this as cool as I think it is? https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/5393776189.html If it were a 4x4 I would leave work right now and buy it today.

01-08-2016, 04:37 PM	#2
dubds10 Stalker Nate Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Langley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,556	Re: Eastern WA truck on CL (not mine) Yeah it's a decent price point, been for sale for awhile now as well and I think he dropped his price a bit. __________________ 1957 GMC SWB stepper modified summer time driver 1963 Chevy Fire Dept. Command Center Van 2 ton - future food vending truck project 1965 Chevy P10 Ice Cream Truck project Instagram - TheDonutDiner FaceBook - @UscreamIscream

01-08-2016, 05:06 PM	#3
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,200	Re: Eastern WA truck on CL (not mine) Interesting mix of old, new, and unrestored. One piece of advice I offer is that anyone getting this truck should consider splitting the driveshaft into a two piece shaft. That thing probably hits critical speed somewhere around 70 mph. Dropping tire diameter would drop the critical speed accordingly. With a single steel driveshaft that long I'd be looking for a tube measuring around 4.75" diameter.

01-08-2016, 06:39 PM	#4
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: Eastern WA truck on CL (not mine) i'd think that 50+ years of not falling out of there would prove you wrong __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

01-08-2016, 07:11 PM	#5
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Eastern WA truck on CL (not mine) Factory V8 too, bonus if the engines matches the vin. Nice truck, you can buy a rust bucket non running for half the asking price and still be working to get it running a year from now. Buy it and drive it. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

01-09-2016, 08:47 AM	#6
Highsider Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 944	Re: Eastern WA truck on CL (not mine) Looks fun and ready-to-enjoy! __________________ Jimi J from I-Oh-Way '57 Panel 3105 Met this deer... Roof Swap on my Panel Jim's Bread Truck

01-09-2016, 10:03 AM	#7
70shortfleet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St.Peters, MO Posts: 2,239	Re: Eastern WA truck on CL (not mine) The price is right for a nice rust free truck. You would save alot of money just from not having to do major body panel replacement! Can't find trucks like that around here for that price.

01-09-2016, 10:47 AM	#8
roger55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Angelo, Tx Posts: 1,068	Re: Eastern WA truck on CL (not mine) Keep in mind that "has very little to no rust rust" in an advertisement usually means substantial amount of rust. __________________ *'57 3200 Build Thread* *My Gas Station Themed Workshop*

01-10-2016, 12:10 AM	#9
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,707	Re: Eastern WA truck on CL (not mine) Nice truck but the scuff and shoot and put it out for sale guys from years past made me a bit spooky of partially "restored" trucks with all too fresh paint on them, Still it's a nice little pretty well stock cruiser for someone who wants one and doesn't want to go through the whole redo process. Being a stock longbed makes it a bit spendy for most of the prospective buyers in a 200 mile radius though. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

01-10-2016, 12:38 PM	#11
roger55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Angelo, Tx Posts: 1,068	Re: Eastern WA truck on CL (not mine) Chevrolet put a single driveshaft in my '57 3200. I had it shortened for the install of my 700R4. I changed the rear from the original 3.90 to a Dana 44 with 3.54 gears. That's going to slow the driveshaft down some. My tires are close in diameter to the originals as well. Seems fine at 70 mph. I doubt if I'll drive it faster than that either. __________________ *'57 3200 Build Thread* *My Gas Station Themed Workshop*

01-10-2016, 12:52 PM	#12
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,707	Re: Eastern WA truck on CL (not mine) On that truck you can see the bolts where the center support was with the 2 piece drive shaft along with the tag on the driveshaft from the driveshaft shop. Good/bad I have no idea as a lot of newer trucks run some pretty long driveshafts. Bolts for center support are circled. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

01-10-2016, 03:16 PM	#15
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,200	Re: Eastern WA truck on CL (not mine) I'm not real familiar with the 89" bed. GM Heritage Center info shows three lengths: Model: WB: Available Pickup Bed Length: 3104 114" 78" 3204 123" 98" 3604 123" 98" 3804 135" 108" The 89" step bed must have been available as a specialty build? Regardless, the chart allows WB comparison.

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