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usmc_noma · 04-27-2009, 11:23 PM

this...

1981 gmc 1500 1/2 ton
305 crate w/ 30k
auto
dual tanks
and rust

it's got a fair amount of rust. the cab roof seems to be surface. normal amount of rust around the fenders and rocker panels. the bed itself is clean due to the cover. i can't remember the tailgate. i believe the hood is good too. normal cab rust too.

all the current owner needs to get before i buy it is a current inspection then i'll have it for $900. not bad in my opinion. especially since it's got the 30k crate motor.

opinions, good and bad?

Driveway Dreams · 04-27-2009, 11:28 PM

Looks like a good solid starter truck! Does not look too rusted in those pictures, but we know pictures can lie. $900 seems fair too.

JohnC · 04-28-2009, 09:36 AM

Looks like a nice buy!

**old Rusty C10** · 04-28-2009, 10:06 AM

looks pretty good i know without the crate motor its prolly worth about $500 or so so considering the crate motor ( as long as its documented) not a bad deal at all.. there are lots of parts out there for these trucks so it isnt hard to fix at all... what are your plans for it?

72 CustomCamper · 04-28-2009, 01:02 PM

What part of Va are you in?

Chuck

silvereagle07 · 04-28-2009, 02:35 PM

Looks like a nice ride but that camper has got to go. Ha,ha.

73step · 04-28-2009, 04:55 PM

dosent sound too bad for me i paid almost double that for mine but no rust for me the front end is so sloppy i wont let anyone else drive it i guess this weekend ill access the dmg. keep us updated on progress

usmc_noma · 04-28-2009, 11:22 PM

i live in king william co just off of rte 360.

my plans for now are just to leave it as is. i may replace panels as money comes up but i got it mainly to haul stuff around. i would like to restore it eventually.

very first thing i'll need to do is replace the steering wheel. it's all sticky from the heat and i left with part of it on my hands when i test drove it.

as far as the crate motor goes. i was told by the owner and his wife that they've got all the paperwork and who did the work. can't ask for much more.

usmc_noma · 04-28-2009, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 73step

dosent sound too bad for me i paid almost double that for mine but no rust for me the front end is so sloppy i wont let anyone else drive it i guess this weekend ill access the dmg. keep us updated on progress

i found an 83 if i remember right with no rust at all for 1800 and 96k motor. bad part was the motor had an oil leak all over the driver side. there was so much there i couldn't tell if it was the valve covers or heads. imo i made out better with the crate motor at 30k.

72 CustomCamper · 04-29-2009, 12:45 AM

You're only a little over an hour away. Ever make it to Fredericksburg? We have a few nice cruise in's and car shows...

Chuck

grinch4om · 04-29-2009, 07:36 AM

what are those hub caps? take a pic or two

usmc_noma · 04-29-2009, 11:11 PM

i'll give an update whenever i find out how the inspection goes. if it's in the clear, it'll be mine. that's all i'm waitin on now.

04-27-2009, 11:23 PM	#1
usmc_noma Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: va Posts: 19	soon to be owner of... this... 1981 gmc 1500 1/2 ton 305 crate w/ 30k auto dual tanks and rust it's got a fair amount of rust. the cab roof seems to be surface. normal amount of rust around the fenders and rocker panels. the bed itself is clean due to the cover. i can't remember the tailgate. i believe the hood is good too. normal cab rust too. all the current owner needs to get before i buy it is a current inspection then i'll have it for $900. not bad in my opinion. especially since it's got the 30k crate motor. opinions, good and bad?

04-27-2009, 11:28 PM	#2
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: soon to be owner of... Looks like a good solid starter truck! Does not look too rusted in those pictures, but we know pictures can lie. $900 seems fair too. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

04-28-2009, 09:36 AM	#3
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: soon to be owner of... Looks like a nice buy!

04-28-2009, 10:06 AM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: soon to be owner of... looks pretty good i know without the crate motor its prolly worth about $500 or so so considering the crate motor ( as long as its documented) not a bad deal at all.. there are lots of parts out there for these trucks so it isnt hard to fix at all... what are your plans for it? __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

04-28-2009, 01:02 PM	#5
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Re: soon to be owner of... What part of Va are you in? Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

04-28-2009, 02:35 PM	#6
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: soon to be owner of... Looks like a nice ride but that camper has got to go. Ha,ha. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

04-28-2009, 04:55 PM	#7
73step Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: hurlock md Posts: 82	Re: soon to be owner of... dosent sound too bad for me i paid almost double that for mine but no rust for me the front end is so sloppy i wont let anyone else drive it i guess this weekend ill access the dmg. keep us updated on progress

04-28-2009, 11:22 PM	#8
usmc_noma Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: va Posts: 19	Re: soon to be owner of... i live in king william co just off of rte 360. my plans for now are just to leave it as is. i may replace panels as money comes up but i got it mainly to haul stuff around. i would like to restore it eventually. very first thing i'll need to do is replace the steering wheel. it's all sticky from the heat and i left with part of it on my hands when i test drove it. as far as the crate motor goes. i was told by the owner and his wife that they've got all the paperwork and who did the work. can't ask for much more.

04-29-2009, 12:45 AM	#10
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Re: soon to be owner of... You're only a little over an hour away. Ever make it to Fredericksburg? We have a few nice cruise in's and car shows... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

04-29-2009, 07:36 AM	#11
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: soon to be owner of... what are those hub caps? take a pic or two

04-29-2009, 11:11 PM	#12
usmc_noma Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: va Posts: 19	Re: soon to be owner of... i'll give an update whenever i find out how the inspection goes. if it's in the clear, it'll be mine. that's all i'm waitin on now.



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