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Huskerboy2 · 07-27-2005, 09:38 PM

Guys:

I found a guy who has a '71 Chevy dually that he is willing to sell. It used to be a tow truck, but the tow bed has been removed. It's just a cab and chassis now with a rebuilt 350 that runs good. It's in pretty decent shape overall. Not much for options. It could use rockers, but that's about it. Just a good old work truck. I'd like to put a dump bed on it. I've been looking for a dually for awhile and haven't really found anything. The guy wanted too much for it. I've been trying to buy it for awhile. He's down to $1800. Too much still? That seems a little high to me, but these old duallies are hard to come by. What do you all think?

Thanks.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-27-2005, 09:45 PM

Well a 71 has disc up front, I think, so that's a plus, what's the wheel
base on her, 133" or the elusive 157", sounds like a 133" since it was
a wrecker, if it runs good, and it's all there I might pay his price.

da-burb · 07-27-2005, 10:47 PM

All depends on the body condition. From the sound of it the price is high. I paid $500 for my running and driving, working dump box 71 C30(157"). It isn't pretty, but it is functional. I also just stopped and looked at a 71-72 C30, 157" with a 292/4spd. No bed on it either and the price is $595.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-27-2005, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by da-burb

All depends on the body condition. From the sound of it the price is high. I paid $500 for my running and driving, working dump box 71 C30(157"). It isn't pretty, but it is functional. I also just stopped and looked at a 71-72 C30, 157" with a 292/4spd. No bed on it either and the price is $595.

I need to be shopping in your neighborhood

mocwon · 07-28-2005, 01:13 AM

Well I'll tell you what, There's a 71 or 72 GMC dually flat bed next to the TXDOT building on South Congress, between Stassney and Ben White, that I'm sure could be had if this one doesn't work out. It's on the east side of Congress and best seen if you are coming from the south heading north on Congress.

*dtlilly* · 07-28-2005, 01:39 AM

Sounds to me like the guy wants you to pay top dollar for a pig in a poke. One tons are out there for cheap right now, since every one wants a short bed sport truck.

07-27-2005, 09:38 PM	#1
Huskerboy2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Posts: 1,628	Found a dually, what's it worth? Guys: I found a guy who has a '71 Chevy dually that he is willing to sell. It used to be a tow truck, but the tow bed has been removed. It's just a cab and chassis now with a rebuilt 350 that runs good. It's in pretty decent shape overall. Not much for options. It could use rockers, but that's about it. Just a good old work truck. I'd like to put a dump bed on it. I've been looking for a dually for awhile and haven't really found anything. The guy wanted too much for it. I've been trying to buy it for awhile. He's down to $1800. Too much still? That seems a little high to me, but these old duallies are hard to come by. What do you all think? Thanks. __________________ '72 Chevy Blazer

07-27-2005, 09:45 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Well a 71 has disc up front, I think, so that's a plus, what's the wheel base on her, 133" or the elusive 157", sounds like a 133" since it was a wrecker, if it runs good, and it's all there I might pay his price. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

07-27-2005, 10:47 PM	#3
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	All depends on the body condition. From the sound of it the price is high. I paid $500 for my running and driving, working dump box 71 C30(157"). It isn't pretty, but it is functional. I also just stopped and looked at a 71-72 C30, 157" with a 292/4spd. No bed on it either and the price is $595. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

07-28-2005, 01:13 AM	#5
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Well I'll tell you what, There's a 71 or 72 GMC dually flat bed next to the TXDOT building on South Congress, between Stassney and Ben White, that I'm sure could be had if this one doesn't work out. It's on the east side of Congress and best seen if you are coming from the south heading north on Congress. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire..... Last edited by mocwon; 07-28-2005 at 01:15 AM.

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07-28-2005, 01:39 AM	#6
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Sounds to me like the guy wants you to pay top dollar for a pig in a poke. One tons are out there for cheap right now, since every one wants a short bed sport truck.



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