Wow....awesome car hauler on CL! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*gmachinz* · 01-24-2016, 11:04 AM

https://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/5415824066.html

All I can say is thats a whole lotta awesomeness for 3K! Love it!

TwoFiftyShifter · 01-24-2016, 12:58 PM

A/C to boot...

slotard · 01-24-2016, 01:24 PM

A 350 with AC powering that thing? I don't imagine it moves very quickly, I'd rather have a bigblock like the Roadkill ramp truck, but that's not too hard to solve. I'd be tempted if it was near me.

Looks lowered to me also, probably to make loading easier.

chopit · 01-24-2016, 01:27 PM

Man...that's only an hour from me. Would be tempting if I wasn't already bleeding cash on other stuff.

the swan hood ornament could push me over the edge tho

*gmachinz* · 01-24-2016, 01:33 PM

I was imagining restoring the interior, then converting the drivetrain over to an 8.1L and a 4L80E trans swap. That would make for a killer hauler! I've thought about this as a possible transport truck should I get my shop going soon.....

*gmachinz* · 01-24-2016, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chopit

man...that's only an hour from me. Would be tempting if i wasn't already bleeding cash on other stuff.

The swan hood ornament could push me over the edge tho

lol!

slotard · 01-24-2016, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmachinz

I was imagining restoring the interior, then converting the drivetrain over to an 8.1L and a 4L80E trans swap. That would make for a killer hauler! I've thought about this as a possible transport truck should I get my shop going soon.....

Didn't the 8.1 come with the Allison in some trucks? That could also be a good option... there's an engine/tranny from a box truck on CL around here. Don't know how well it'll fit though.

1970pelle · 01-24-2016, 02:33 PM

I had a 1970 C30 ramp truck years ago with a 350 and a 4 spd. It ran really good. I lived in Ohio at the time, I use to run from Ohio to N.C. hauling car parts and car body(rollers) with no trouble. The truck was geared really low, top speed was 70 mph. I did finally drop a 454 in it and became the biggest gas hog ever. I sold it when I moved south. I should have kept it and changed the trans to match the engine.
Always watching for another one.
This one here looks like a good buy. I would loose some of the steel on the bed, lighten up a bit.

Ken

68Timber · 01-24-2016, 03:40 PM

Love it. I'd have to leave the swan on the hood and big rig corner markers on the front bumper. My little Cobra 25 Classic would look right at home in there. Cool truck!

**Advanced Design** · 01-24-2016, 04:20 PM

Nice and a good price.

**73kay** · 01-24-2016, 04:37 PM

If it has the same turning radius as my 76 then it must be a pain to maneuver.

TrailerTrash · 01-24-2016, 06:38 PM

theres a local used car dealer near me that has something very similar. its even red. but he hasnt taken care of it at all

01-24-2016, 11:04 AM	#1
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Wow....awesome car hauler on CL! https://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/5415824066.html All I can say is thats a whole lotta awesomeness for 3K! Love it!

01-24-2016, 12:58 PM	#2
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: Wow....awesome car hauler on CL! A/C to boot... __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

01-24-2016, 01:24 PM	#3
slotard Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 877	Re: Wow....awesome car hauler on CL! A 350 with AC powering that thing? I don't imagine it moves very quickly, I'd rather have a bigblock like the Roadkill ramp truck, but that's not too hard to solve. I'd be tempted if it was near me. Looks lowered to me also, probably to make loading easier. __________________ 1973 C20, 350/350

01-24-2016, 01:27 PM	#4
chopit Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Gravette Ar Posts: 296	Re: Wow....awesome car hauler on CL! Man...that's only an hour from me. Would be tempting if I wasn't already bleeding cash on other stuff. the swan hood ornament could push me over the edge tho

01-24-2016, 01:33 PM	#5
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Re: Wow....awesome car hauler on CL! I was imagining restoring the interior, then converting the drivetrain over to an 8.1L and a 4L80E trans swap. That would make for a killer hauler! I've thought about this as a possible transport truck should I get my shop going soon.....

01-24-2016, 02:33 PM	#8
1970pelle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N.E. Florida Posts: 500	Re: Wow....awesome car hauler on CL! I had a 1970 C30 ramp truck years ago with a 350 and a 4 spd. It ran really good. I lived in Ohio at the time, I use to run from Ohio to N.C. hauling car parts and car body(rollers) with no trouble. The truck was geared really low, top speed was 70 mph. I did finally drop a 454 in it and became the biggest gas hog ever. I sold it when I moved south. I should have kept it and changed the trans to match the engine. Always watching for another one. This one here looks like a good buy. I would loose some of the steel on the bed, lighten up a bit. Ken __________________ 1985 IROC Z28 190HP TPI 305,700r4,T-tops,rear trac lock, Black on lite gray, 16in Z28 wheels 2007 Lexus ES350 (wifes) 1984 CJ7 with 1995 HO4.0L MPI, 2 1/2 OME YJ Lift “There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don't care who gets the credit.” ― Ronald Reagan

01-24-2016, 03:40 PM	#9
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Wow....awesome car hauler on CL! Love it. I'd have to leave the swan on the hood and big rig corner markers on the front bumper. My little Cobra 25 Classic would look right at home in there. Cool truck! __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

01-24-2016, 04:20 PM	#10
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: Wow....awesome car hauler on CL! Nice and a good price. Attached Images __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

01-24-2016, 04:37 PM	#11
73kay Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Indy, IN Posts: 637	Re: Wow....awesome car hauler on CL! If it has the same turning radius as my 76 then it must be a pain to maneuver. __________________ Andrew 1953 3100 292 T5 1985 K5 Blazer 350 700R4 208

01-24-2016, 06:38 PM	#12
TrailerTrash Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: PA Posts: 441	Re: Wow....awesome car hauler on CL! theres a local used car dealer near me that has something very similar. its even red. but he hasnt taken care of it at all

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