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Cowdogpete · 04-02-2016, 06:57 AM

Hello folks, I've been lurking around awhile while searching for a squarebody to relive my childhood.

A little back story....

These are the trucks I grew up on. I've probably owned 10 trucks in the 73-87 range, but havent had one in 25 years.

Started a search recently to find a "new" ranch truck. After a fairly extensive search lasting several months, and more than a few miles looking at trashed out, over priced relics needing a ton of work I finally settled on one and couldnt be happier. (well I could, but that would entail finding a long, stepside bed)

1984 3/4 ton, 4x4. Fresh carpet and seat (covered by the saddleblanket seat cover) original 350 that runs great, SM465, A/C truck, everything works except the factory oil pressure gauge. I may ditch the aftermarket one and try to get that going again. I'm the 3rd owner.

Found it in the upper panhandle of TX and drove it 436 miles south. (on 2005 model bias ply tires, now gone) Truck runs great. A few dents, dings and scratches but original paint.
Been driving it around a few weeks now, absolutely love the truck, only added new tires and the cupholder. Dont know that it needs much else.

Great to be back in a square body. This may be my mid-life crisis vehicle.

Cowdogpete

Cowdogpete · 04-02-2016, 07:05 AM

A few more pics:

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 04-02-2016, 07:24 AM

Sweet. Nice score, and I love the look! I grew up in the panhandle, and that truck looks like a lot of the trucks that were running around there back in the day. Perfect ranch truck.

Mike

TrailerTrash · 04-02-2016, 08:03 AM

awesome truck dude

i love to see nice looking squarebody flatbeds

68Timber · 04-02-2016, 09:18 AM

Sweet truck!. Looks like Pete approves. Welcome to 67-72!

1redbowtie3 · 04-02-2016, 10:18 AM

I like that. It's got a good look to it, wish I had found one that close, drove one back from Oregon in December, that was fun, 2000 miles and 4.10's ...

I'm not far from Clifton, we like Red Caboose ..

natedogg · 04-02-2016, 09:27 PM

Cool! 1984 K20 Custom Deluxe with 4 headlights. Most of coarse, had single headlight.

Deerslayer239 · 04-03-2016, 10:20 PM

Nice truck!! I'm positive you are not the only one with a mid life truck to remember the good days!!Got one or two myself!!Also I will not buy a new plastic toy!!Come to think of it the toys when I was a kid had more metal than todays so called real trucks!!

Greenlee · 04-04-2016, 12:36 AM

Cool truck!

wildwilly4x4 · 04-04-2016, 07:27 AM

I still live in the panhandle....ya'll are lucky to have gotten out of here!

Cowdogpete · 04-04-2016, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by wildwilly4x4

I still live in the panhandle....ya'll are lucky to have gotten out of here!

I like the panhandle. Spent a good bit of time in various parts. Spent a year working the feedyards in Gruver not far from you, that wasnt one of my favorites.....

lilpoindexter · 04-04-2016, 09:27 PM

Suhweet. ...I remember my dad's '79 like it was yesterday. I guess for a bunch of us, these are the trucks our dads and uncles drove.

Cowdogpete · 04-04-2016, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilpoindexter

Suhweet. ...I remember my dad's '79 like it was yesterday. I guess for a bunch of us, these are the trucks our dads and uncles drove.

Guess I'd be showing my age......I was 19 the year this truck was built.

El Dorado Jim · 04-09-2016, 01:19 AM

welcome to the forum, nice truck you got there!

MTCK · 04-28-2016, 02:38 AM

Sweet truck. Are those 285's on it? Looks good with the big tires and hub caps.

Cowdogpete · 04-28-2016, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTCK

Sweet truck. Are those 285's on it? Looks good with the big tires and hub caps.

Those are 285s.

TwoFiftyShifter · 04-28-2016, 08:45 PM

Love it. Always liked the flat beds. Those wheels are really narrow for a 285 series tire, no?

Woodyboat · 05-01-2016, 02:30 AM

WOW! It even came with a dog. Now THAT'S a good deal!!

I had to do a double take because a few years ago, I owned a brown three quarter 4x4 with the same tranny and engine combo. But mine had the fleetside bed and didn't have the cattle bumper. Mine even had the four headlight option and the same wheel covers with white rims.

Cowdogpete · 05-01-2016, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwoFiftyShifter

Love it. Always liked the flat beds. Those wheels are really narrow for a 285 series tire, no?

Been running that combo for awhile. Just have to watch that you dont overdo the airpressure.

Cowdogpete · 05-01-2016, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodyboat

WOW! It even came with a dog. Now THAT'S a good deal!!.

Already had the dogs, but they adapted to it real quick!

04-02-2016, 06:57 AM	#1
Cowdogpete Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bosque County, TX Posts: 40	Newbie wanting to show off Hello folks, I've been lurking around awhile while searching for a squarebody to relive my childhood. A little back story.... These are the trucks I grew up on. I've probably owned 10 trucks in the 73-87 range, but havent had one in 25 years. Started a search recently to find a "new" ranch truck. After a fairly extensive search lasting several months, and more than a few miles looking at trashed out, over priced relics needing a ton of work I finally settled on one and couldnt be happier. (well I could, but that would entail finding a long, stepside bed) 1984 3/4 ton, 4x4. Fresh carpet and seat (covered by the saddleblanket seat cover) original 350 that runs great, SM465, A/C truck, everything works except the factory oil pressure gauge. I may ditch the aftermarket one and try to get that going again. I'm the 3rd owner. Found it in the upper panhandle of TX and drove it 436 miles south. (on 2005 model bias ply tires, now gone) Truck runs great. A few dents, dings and scratches but original paint. Been driving it around a few weeks now, absolutely love the truck, only added new tires and the cupholder. Dont know that it needs much else. Great to be back in a square body. This may be my mid-life crisis vehicle. Cowdogpete Attached Images

04-02-2016, 07:05 AM	#2
Cowdogpete Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bosque County, TX Posts: 40	Re: Newbie wanting to show off A few more pics: Attached Images

04-02-2016, 07:24 AM	#3
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: Newbie wanting to show off Sweet. Nice score, and I love the look! I grew up in the panhandle, and that truck looks like a lot of the trucks that were running around there back in the day. Perfect ranch truck. Mike __________________ All things Chevy truck: 1986 SWB "Jolene" boosted 5.3/4l80e project

04-02-2016, 08:03 AM	#4
TrailerTrash Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: PA Posts: 441	Re: Newbie wanting to show off awesome truck dude i love to see nice looking squarebody flatbeds

04-02-2016, 09:18 AM	#5
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Newbie wanting to show off Sweet truck!. Looks like Pete approves. Welcome to 67-72! __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

04-02-2016, 10:18 AM	#6
1redbowtie3 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Hood County Texas Posts: 63	Re: Newbie wanting to show off I like that. It's got a good look to it, wish I had found one that close, drove one back from Oregon in December, that was fun, 2000 miles and 4.10's ... I'm not far from Clifton, we like Red Caboose .. __________________ 1985 K20 4spd 1978 K20 4spd

04-02-2016, 09:27 PM	#7
natedogg Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: West, TN Posts: 312	Re: Newbie wanting to show off Cool! 1984 K20 Custom Deluxe with 4 headlights. Most of coarse, had single headlight.

04-03-2016, 10:20 PM	#8
Deerslayer239 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Bethel Acres,OK Posts: 7	Re: Newbie wanting to show off Nice truck!! I'm positive you are not the only one with a mid life truck to remember the good days!!Got one or two myself!!Also I will not buy a new plastic toy!!Come to think of it the toys when I was a kid had more metal than todays so called real trucks!!

04-04-2016, 12:36 AM	#9
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: Newbie wanting to show off Cool truck!

04-04-2016, 07:27 AM	#10
wildwilly4x4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sunray,TX Posts: 251	Re: Newbie wanting to show off I still live in the panhandle....ya'll are lucky to have gotten out of here!

04-04-2016, 09:27 PM	#12
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,134	Re: Newbie wanting to show off Suhweet. ...I remember my dad's '79 like it was yesterday. I guess for a bunch of us, these are the trucks our dads and uncles drove.

04-09-2016, 01:19 AM	#14
El Dorado Jim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: El Dorado Ca Posts: 3,374	Re: Newbie wanting to show off welcome to the forum, nice truck you got there!

04-28-2016, 02:38 AM	#15
MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: Newbie wanting to show off Sweet truck. Are those 285's on it? Looks good with the big tires and hub caps. __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck

04-28-2016, 08:45 PM	#17
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: Newbie wanting to show off Love it. Always liked the flat beds. Those wheels are really narrow for a 285 series tire, no? __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

05-01-2016, 02:30 AM	#18
Woodyboat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Clarksville, Tn. Posts: 183	Re: Newbie wanting to show off WOW! It even came with a dog. Now THAT'S a good deal!! I had to do a double take because a few years ago, I owned a brown three quarter 4x4 with the same tranny and engine combo. But mine had the fleetside bed and didn't have the cattle bumper. Mine even had the four headlight option and the same wheel covers with white rims.



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