Do I need another truck... Found an 88 Dually? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nico · 07-30-2009, 11:40 AM

I currently have a 1997 Chevy driver, a 84 SWB with a 383 that is my toy, and another 84 SWB that is waiting patiently on a full resto-modding, plus I just sold my 88 Suburban... This is in addition to my brother having a lowered 87 SWB and a 4x4 86 SWB, his girlfriend having an 89 K5 Blazer and my girlfriend having a 85 SWB. That doesn't even touch the 15-20 parts trucks we have bought and sold over the last couple years.

That being said, a buddy of mine just called me telling of an 88 Camper Special Dually he just found locally. It's fully loaded, red on red (peeling clear and lots of chips) with a TBI 454, four speed manual, limited slip 14-bolt, hydraboost, huge front and rear swaybars, new brakes and stainless simulators, and fairly new tires. It has some hail damage on the hood (was the only part hanging out past the carport, trying to save the dually fenders) and the A/C needs to be charged. Every cab light and marker light works perfectly and it drives great, plus he has started adding some chrome and billet trim inside. The interior is very, very clean with new carpet, and it was a retired guy's race car hauler for the last 20 years... All that for $1500 obo.

Should I get it?
Any suggestion would be helpful at this point...

Dooley · 07-30-2009, 12:14 PM

It sounds like a steal to me and worth much more in parts than the asking price.

joe231 · 07-30-2009, 01:55 PM

nah, you don't want that thing......give me the guys number and I will call and tell him to leave you alone

so I can buy it

Driveway Dreams · 07-30-2009, 02:37 PM

You don't need it! I do! I need to trade him my SWB for it so I can take the family out in the truck. Really, though. Let me know if you pass on it. I would like to contact him if it is still around. You have any pics?

chuckthetruck · 07-30-2009, 02:42 PM

I am just happy to have the 1 that i have..haha

joe231 · 07-30-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

You don't need it! I do! I need to trade him my SWB for it so I can take the family out in the truck. Really, though. Let me know if you pass on it. I would like to contact him if it is still around. You have any pics?

I know of a 80 project CC dually for sale (Not Mine)...no engine or transmission.......pm me if you are interested

JohnC · 07-30-2009, 04:14 PM

Sounds like a steal of a deal if it's in as good a shape as you say. I really need to head down your way and check out all your toys.

nico · 07-30-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Sounds like a steal of a deal if it's in as good a shape as you say. I really need to head down your way and check out all your toys.

Same here... I actually went and looked at the white/blue 82 you posted pics of. In fact, we drug the trailer to bring it home, but it was a little too rough.

We should plan an Arbuckle Mountain Squarebody Meet for all the board members in our area.

I'm sure it's a bargain, I'm just struggling with "needing" another truck, especially one that gets 7 mpg.

JohnC · 07-30-2009, 06:22 PM

That would be cool, or even heading to Lake Murray would be cool. If nothing else we could all meet up in Ardmore or something to hang out and eat somewhere.

You never want to phrase a question as a "Need"

You never really NEED one. If I had the extra cash, and was interested in a dually I would pick it up. If you are looking at trying to flip it, you could do it, just wouldn't be a fast flip. Market is kind of slow, and especially for a big truck like that.

Bummer to hear about that blue and white one. It looked really nice from the pics. I was contemplating buying it and selling mine. Good thing I didn't waste my time.

07-30-2009, 11:40 AM	#1
nico Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Marietta, OK Posts: 153	Do I need another truck... Found an 88 Dually? I currently have a 1997 Chevy driver, a 84 SWB with a 383 that is my toy, and another 84 SWB that is waiting patiently on a full resto-modding, plus I just sold my 88 Suburban... This is in addition to my brother having a lowered 87 SWB and a 4x4 86 SWB, his girlfriend having an 89 K5 Blazer and my girlfriend having a 85 SWB. That doesn't even touch the 15-20 parts trucks we have bought and sold over the last couple years. That being said, a buddy of mine just called me telling of an 88 Camper Special Dually he just found locally. It's fully loaded, red on red (peeling clear and lots of chips) with a TBI 454, four speed manual, limited slip 14-bolt, hydraboost, huge front and rear swaybars, new brakes and stainless simulators, and fairly new tires. It has some hail damage on the hood (was the only part hanging out past the carport, trying to save the dually fenders) and the A/C needs to be charged. Every cab light and marker light works perfectly and it drives great, plus he has started adding some chrome and billet trim inside. The interior is very, very clean with new carpet, and it was a retired guy's race car hauler for the last 20 years... All that for $1500 obo. Should I get it? Any suggestion would be helpful at this point... Last edited by old Rusty C10; 07-30-2009 at 04:27 PM. Reason: non subscriber wiw

07-30-2009, 12:14 PM	#2
Dooley Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Coast Posts: 1,012	Re: Do I need another truck... Found an 88 Dually? It sounds like a steal to me and worth much more in parts than the asking price.

07-30-2009, 01:55 PM	#3
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Do I need another truck... Found an 88 Dually? nah, you don't want that thing......give me the guys number and I will call and tell him to leave you alone so I can buy it __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 07-30-2009 at 01:55 PM.

07-30-2009, 02:37 PM	#4
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Do I need another truck... Found an 88 Dually? You don't need it! I do! I need to trade him my SWB for it so I can take the family out in the truck. Really, though. Let me know if you pass on it. I would like to contact him if it is still around. You have any pics? __________________ -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.

07-30-2009, 02:42 PM	#5
chuckthetruck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Moberly MO Posts: 59	Re: Do I need another truck... Found an 88 Dually? I am just happy to have the 1 that i have..haha

07-30-2009, 04:14 PM	#7
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Do I need another truck... Found an 88 Dually? Sounds like a steal of a deal if it's in as good a shape as you say. I really need to head down your way and check out all your toys.

07-30-2009, 06:22 PM	#9
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Do I need another truck... Found an 88 Dually? That would be cool, or even heading to Lake Murray would be cool. If nothing else we could all meet up in Ardmore or something to hang out and eat somewhere. You never want to phrase a question as a "Need" You never really NEED one. If I had the extra cash, and was interested in a dually I would pick it up. If you are looking at trying to flip it, you could do it, just wouldn't be a fast flip. Market is kind of slow, and especially for a big truck like that. Bummer to hear about that blue and white one. It looked really nice from the pics. I was contemplating buying it and selling mine. Good thing I didn't waste my time.



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