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**CPNE** · 02-08-2007, 11:47 AM

It's an 81 1ton. Main thread is at the link below.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=226740

You guys with 73-87 experience help me out. Thanks

**CPNE** · 02-08-2007, 01:48 PM

Advice. Snide remarks. Ridicule. Anyone???

RACINJASON22 · 02-08-2007, 02:02 PM

Opinions on what? I have some work I could use that truck for could I borrow it for awhile. Just kidding nice truck. NOT sure what you want Opinions on?

**CPNE** · 02-08-2007, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RACINJASON22

Opinions on what? I have some work I could use that truck for could I borrow it for awhile. Just kidding nice truck. NOT sure what you want Opinions on?

Ahh a nibble.

Advice--> What to look for as far as problem areas?

Opinion-->Also, fair market value assuming it is a low-mile well maintained ex-municiple fire dept vehicle? FYI, ad does not state but it is a factory 4x4.

If you were buying this what would you look for and what would you expect to pay if decription is accurate?

68C15 · 02-08-2007, 02:33 PM

in my opinion those trucks are like a rock. not much for troubles other than coolant leaks, tune-up, etc.

oh, do the wipers move slow (ie. tired motor)?

anyone else?

67ChevyRedneck · 02-08-2007, 02:45 PM

Manual 4 speed, 350, and it probably has low miles, right? Not a whole lot to go wrong!

Bodywise, if the door bottoms are in tact and the cab corners are good, it should be a solid truck. The door pins did tend to wear out fairly easy on these trucks. The interiors were also prone to severe fading and cracking (cheap ass plastic) especially the dash, but it probably spent most of its life in a garage?

I'm assuming a dump box? Check for hydraulic leaks

81 4x4 1 ton....hmmmm, maybe $3,500? I'm not sure how to price one?

Longhorn Man · 02-08-2007, 04:30 PM

One of the local fire departments that we maintian there equipment has a couple older carb'd trucks. An 80 F-200 (or is it an F-250? Either way) and a 76 C/60 tandem axle. Even though both trucks are used regularly, the township refuses to spend the money on getting the carb adjusted correctly. They both run rich as hell, and the oil is diluted like mad. The Chevy got diluted so bad that once the oil warmed up to op-temp, the sucker would have no power, fall on it's face, and the rockers would clatter like crazy. Turned out, there was a lot of fuel in the oil level, and when ever it'd show up over full, one of the fire men (who happens to think he is a mechanic, but really he's just an idiot) would drain off the excess. When i drained the oil out of it after figuring out what was goin on, it was as thin as 2% milk, and was more silver than black.
We see a lot on the columbus Police department fleet that follow the messed up induction and ignored problems too.
Pretty much most our fleets have something on hand that'll fit in this low mileage vehicle, induction problem, ignored and neglected, but seem awsome.
I say try to look over rit real good. I've seen a lot of vehicles like that that seem to be a great deal, but end up being just an ok-ish deal.

**Yukon Jack** · 02-08-2007, 04:32 PM

Looks like a solid truck from the photo - 4wd to boot! Don't know values on those year trucks but has to be worth about $3,500 or so.

**CPNE** · 02-08-2007, 10:14 PM

ttt

68C15 · 02-09-2007, 08:17 AM

is that a dana 60 up front?

1969 GMC · 02-09-2007, 10:04 AM

yeah. in purely "parts" terms, the truck is worth $1500.

$3500 sounds right, but i've seen people pay more for ultra-clean examples.

**jerry moss** · 02-09-2007, 10:49 AM

check the frame for cracking, especially around the steering box. our local fire dept had the same truck and even though it had low miles, the underside was beat to hell from bouncing off rocks. i replaced the mufflers and tailpipes a few times from them being ripped off or smashed.
if everything checks out, i'd say 3500-4000 is a good deal.

**CPNE** · 02-09-2007, 06:14 PM

Well it was as advertised. Runs and drives like new. Solid and clean for a 25 year old Maine vehicle. Dump body added 3 years ago then it sat when owner passed away. Dump body hydraulics work well. Former FD water tanker truck. Bought for $3500. Dana 60 front, Dana 70 rear, NP205 4 speed granny low.

Rust on rh rocker, not rusted through though. Fan switch does not work, nor does gas or temp gauge. Needs rear tires (weather cracked) and a hitch on rear for trailer.

02-08-2007, 11:47 AM	#1
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Looking for opinions It's an 81 1ton. Main thread is at the link below. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=226740 You guys with 73-87 experience help me out. Thanks __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

02-08-2007, 01:48 PM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Re: Looking for opinions Advice. Snide remarks. Ridicule. Anyone??? __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

02-08-2007, 02:02 PM	#3
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: Looking for opinions Opinions on what? I have some work I could use that truck for could I borrow it for awhile. Just kidding nice truck. NOT sure what you want Opinions on? __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

02-08-2007, 02:33 PM	#5
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Looking for opinions in my opinion those trucks are like a rock. not much for troubles other than coolant leaks, tune-up, etc. oh, do the wipers move slow (ie. tired motor)? anyone else?

02-08-2007, 02:45 PM	#6
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Looking for opinions Manual 4 speed, 350, and it probably has low miles, right? Not a whole lot to go wrong! Bodywise, if the door bottoms are in tact and the cab corners are good, it should be a solid truck. The door pins did tend to wear out fairly easy on these trucks. The interiors were also prone to severe fading and cracking (cheap ass plastic) especially the dash, but it probably spent most of its life in a garage? I'm assuming a dump box? Check for hydraulic leaks 81 4x4 1 ton....hmmmm, maybe $3,500? I'm not sure how to price one? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 02-08-2007 at 02:48 PM.

02-08-2007, 04:30 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Looking for opinions One of the local fire departments that we maintian there equipment has a couple older carb'd trucks. An 80 F-200 (or is it an F-250? Either way) and a 76 C/60 tandem axle. Even though both trucks are used regularly, the township refuses to spend the money on getting the carb adjusted correctly. They both run rich as hell, and the oil is diluted like mad. The Chevy got diluted so bad that once the oil warmed up to op-temp, the sucker would have no power, fall on it's face, and the rockers would clatter like crazy. Turned out, there was a lot of fuel in the oil level, and when ever it'd show up over full, one of the fire men (who happens to think he is a mechanic, but really he's just an idiot) would drain off the excess. When i drained the oil out of it after figuring out what was goin on, it was as thin as 2% milk, and was more silver than black. We see a lot on the columbus Police department fleet that follow the messed up induction and ignored problems too. Pretty much most our fleets have something on hand that'll fit in this low mileage vehicle, induction problem, ignored and neglected, but seem awsome. I say try to look over rit real good. I've seen a lot of vehicles like that that seem to be a great deal, but end up being just an ok-ish deal.

02-08-2007, 04:32 PM	#8
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: Looking for opinions Looks like a solid truck from the photo - 4wd to boot! Don't know values on those year trucks but has to be worth about $3,500 or so. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

02-08-2007, 10:14 PM	#9
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Re: Looking for opinions ttt __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

02-09-2007, 08:17 AM	#10
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Looking for opinions is that a dana 60 up front?

02-09-2007, 10:04 AM	#11
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	Re: Looking for opinions yeah. in purely "parts" terms, the truck is worth $1500. $3500 sounds right, but i've seen people pay more for ultra-clean examples. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

02-09-2007, 10:49 AM	#12
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,915	Re: Looking for opinions check the frame for cracking, especially around the steering box. our local fire dept had the same truck and even though it had low miles, the underside was beat to hell from bouncing off rocks. i replaced the mufflers and tailpipes a few times from them being ripped off or smashed. if everything checks out, i'd say 3500-4000 is a good deal. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

02-09-2007, 06:14 PM	#13
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Re: Looking for opinions Well it was as advertised. Runs and drives like new. Solid and clean for a 25 year old Maine vehicle. Dump body added 3 years ago then it sat when owner passed away. Dump body hydraulics work well. Former FD water tanker truck. Bought for $3500. Dana 60 front, Dana 70 rear, NP205 4 speed granny low. Rust on rh rocker, not rusted through though. Fan switch does not work, nor does gas or temp gauge. Needs rear tires (weather cracked) and a hitch on rear for trailer. Attached Images __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all



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