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**CPNE** · 02-09-2007, 07:59 PM

Good 67-72 trucks are scarce and expensive here. So I moved up a generation and found this 81 GMC K3500.

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, 350, NP205 4 speed granny low. 22000 original miles.

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.

kevinr1970 · 02-09-2007, 08:05 PM

Welcome to the kids trucks section!
In the picture with the engine it has a 350 decal on it. Looks like the ones that come on crate engines. Is it 22k on the engine or on the truck?

bigblock73 · 02-09-2007, 08:55 PM

Nice looking truck!! Welcome to our side of the world, hopefully you will find a spot in your heart for the newer ones as you have already done for the older ones.

They are good trucks, and pretty easy to find parts for....comfy and ride nice too.

**CPNE** · 02-09-2007, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinr1970

Welcome to the kids trucks section!
In the picture with the engine it has a 350 decal on it. Looks like the ones that come on crate engines. Is it 22k on the engine or on the truck?

On the truck. The engine is a replacement. The town FD replaced it before auction 3 years ago because though miles were low, it did idle for extended periods of time due to the FD's usage. It was a dealer replacement as everything was hooked up to factory specs. Not sure of miles on engine but I'd guess it to be few

**Ron 586** · 02-09-2007, 09:13 PM

you bought a good deal IMO. I too have have a 67 C/30 and 2 72 C/10's. I also have a 77 dually and a bunch of 74 -79 trucks. I like them all and hope to add a few more before I'm through. Congrats on a good find.

**N2TRUX** · 02-09-2007, 10:25 PM

Good deal on a work horse truck. I think you will learn to love the 73-87's like you do the 67-72's. The tin may be a little thinner, but the heart is just as strong....

84 400 · 02-10-2007, 12:47 AM

NICE gotta love a 4 speed dually!!! That is great news about the motor because that is my only consern with a high hours on the motor. but with that crate motor you should be all set.
By the way were about are you in NH? I was born and raised up on a farm in alton and then we moved down here to mass unfortunatly... Not i go to UNH

you will like these alot they are great trucks and it is soo easy to find parts .

Hoods69BadBowTie · 02-10-2007, 01:05 AM

Nice score, looks like its in pretty great shape too!

GM72K10 · 02-10-2007, 07:35 AM

You got a great deal! Wish my 88 R30 had your 4wd!

**CPNE** · 02-10-2007, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 84 400

NICE gotta love a 4 speed dually!!! That is great news about the motor because that is my only consern with a high hours on the motor. but with that crate motor you should be all set.
By the way were about are you in NH? I was born and raised up on a farm in alton and then we moved down here to mass unfortunatly... Not i go to UNH

you will like these alot they are great trucks and it is soo easy to find parts .

White Mountain region - Franconia. Truck is in Kennebunk, ME and was used by the Dayton ME FD before that. Truck will be used for my son's landscaping business and joins the fleet with this truck:

**N2TRUX** · 02-10-2007, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CPNE

.... Truck will be used for my son's landscaping business and joins the fleet with this truck:

Even better. Just getting a deal on a truck is cool, but when the truck earns it's keep that icing on the cake. You already know the running gear is bullet proof. Just keep the drains in the cracks and crevices cleaned out and the sheetmetal should last a lot longer...

84 400 · 02-11-2007, 04:45 PM

yeah that is nice. I know the white mountains a fair bit. Your son gonna slap a plow on it??

02-09-2007, 07:59 PM	#1
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Long time 67-72 Owner; 1st time 73-87 Owner Good 67-72 trucks are scarce and expensive here. So I moved up a generation and found this 81 GMC K3500. 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, 350, NP205 4 speed granny low. 22000 original miles. 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 Last edited by CPNE; 02-09-2007 at 07:59 PM.

02-09-2007, 08:05 PM	#2
kevinr1970 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,316	Re: Long time 67-72 Owner; 1st time 73-87 Owner Welcome to the kids trucks section! In the picture with the engine it has a 350 decal on it. Looks like the ones that come on crate engines. Is it 22k on the engine or on the truck? __________________ 2009 Honda Fit CfC (bsf 44.9 mpg) 2000 Tahoe Limited 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 2wd, will end up swb, not dually and replace CCswb below 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 4x4, just going to fix things up for now 1982/1989 K5/GMC Jimmy 2wd 1987 GMC 1/2 ton swb 2wd Crew (sold)

02-09-2007, 08:55 PM	#3
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: Long time 67-72 Owner; 1st time 73-87 Owner Nice looking truck!! Welcome to our side of the world, hopefully you will find a spot in your heart for the newer ones as you have already done for the older ones. They are good trucks, and pretty easy to find parts for....comfy and ride nice too. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

02-09-2007, 09:13 PM	#5
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: Long time 67-72 Owner; 1st time 73-87 Owner you bought a good deal IMO. I too have have a 67 C/30 and 2 72 C/10's. I also have a 77 dually and a bunch of 74 -79 trucks. I like them all and hope to add a few more before I'm through. Congrats on a good find. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

02-09-2007, 10:25 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Long time 67-72 Owner; 1st time 73-87 Owner Good deal on a work horse truck. I think you will learn to love the 73-87's like you do the 67-72's. The tin may be a little thinner, but the heart is just as strong.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-10-2007, 12:47 AM	#7
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: Long time 67-72 Owner; 1st time 73-87 Owner NICE gotta love a 4 speed dually!!! That is great news about the motor because that is my only consern with a high hours on the motor. but with that crate motor you should be all set. By the way were about are you in NH? I was born and raised up on a farm in alton and then we moved down here to mass unfortunatly... Not i go to UNH you will like these alot they are great trucks and it is soo easy to find parts . __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out Last edited by 84 400; 02-10-2007 at 12:57 AM.

02-10-2007, 01:05 AM	#8
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Long time 67-72 Owner; 1st time 73-87 Owner Nice score, looks like its in pretty great shape too! __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

02-10-2007, 07:35 AM	#9
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,479	Re: Long time 67-72 Owner; 1st time 73-87 Owner You got a great deal! Wish my 88 R30 had your 4wd! __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck

02-11-2007, 04:45 PM	#12
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: Long time 67-72 Owner; 1st time 73-87 Owner yeah that is nice. I know the white mountains a fair bit. Your son gonna slap a plow on it?? __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out



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