I've become a member of the "Square Body" club - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

the ideaman · 01-10-2010, 01:48 PM

This afternoon we will go get an '84 GMC shortbed with 6.2 diesel from down south. Bought it from the son of the original owner. Truck is still on it's MSO title. Original paint, interior, PS,PB,PW,tilt,AC, etc. It all works, except for the relay for the glowplugs are on a momentary switch. Ugly, but it has potential. Plans are for a good scrubbing, a 2/4 drop, and repaint it in original old man white and tan. Drive it until the 6.2 costs more than it is worth, and then swap in a crate motor or LS. No emissions to worry about. I've wanted one of these trucks since I was a kid in the '70's. Sorry about the crappy pics. My camera battery died when we went to look at the truck.

884x4Sub · 01-10-2010, 04:22 PM

good find.....they look great lowered.....nice

Tow Me · 01-10-2010, 11:10 PM

I'd say stick with the original color too! Great to see its fully loaded. Just curious.... how did you want one of these trucks in the 70s? hahaha

the ideaman · 01-11-2010, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Tow Me

I'd say stick with the original color too! Great to see its fully loaded. Just curious.... how did you want one of these trucks in the 70s? hahaha

I can remember the lowered stepsides from Southern California in Truckin' magazine, with American Racing daisies or Ansen Sprint wheels, and lusting after them. Tried to buy a 1977 stepside in 1984, without success. What really excites me about this truck is the fact it is a diesel. In CA, you don't have to smog them until well after this vehicle was produced.

JohnC · 01-11-2010, 10:09 AM

Looks good man. You don't see many of the short beds with diesel's in them. A guy here in town has one, and it blows my mind everytime. I think the white and tan paint will look sweet.

CHEESE · 01-11-2010, 11:00 AM

Luv that color combo!! Great score!!

larrystone · 01-11-2010, 03:33 PM

What transmission and rear axle ratio does it have?

the ideaman · 01-12-2010, 02:14 AM

It has a 700r4, but I haven't found out the rear ratio yet. Where to look?

larrystone · 01-12-2010, 07:37 AM

The build and option sticker should have the axle ratio listed. Look for it on the inside of the glove box door.

JohnC · 01-12-2010, 10:17 AM

Both of the 84's I have had have had the options sticker on the drivers side inner fender under the hood. My old one told me the ratio on it, but the one I have now just says standard rear end.

You can also jack it up and count the rotations of the rear wheels to driveshaft ratio.

the ideaman · 01-12-2010, 02:58 PM

Found the sticker, and just started reading it. States std axle, but what is option VO2? HD trans? Drove it around this morning, and got a couple strange looks.

larrystone · 01-12-2010, 08:38 PM

VO2 - Transmission Oil Cooler

http://www.chuckschevytruckpages.com...s_1973-87.html

the ideaman · 01-15-2010, 11:35 PM

The more I look at it the better I like it. Drove it around town for the last couple days. Says 24k on the clock, but how to tell if it is 124k? Pedal pads are unworn, doors close well. Engine is very clean and untouched, Goodyear hoses all around. I am starting to really dig this thing.

*Stitch* · 01-15-2010, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Looks good man. You don't see many of the short beds with diesel's in them. A guy here in town has one, and it blows my mind everytime. I think the white and tan paint will look sweet.

I have one also....love it, but I'm putting it in my ccsb...I'm putting a 350 in the rcsb and selling it...

01-10-2010, 01:48 PM	#1
the ideaman Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Valley,ca Posts: 174	I've become a member of the "Square Body" club This afternoon we will go get an '84 GMC shortbed with 6.2 diesel from down south. Bought it from the son of the original owner. Truck is still on it's MSO title. Original paint, interior, PS,PB,PW,tilt,AC, etc. It all works, except for the relay for the glowplugs are on a momentary switch. Ugly, but it has potential. Plans are for a good scrubbing, a 2/4 drop, and repaint it in original old man white and tan. Drive it until the 6.2 costs more than it is worth, and then swap in a crate motor or LS. No emissions to worry about. I've wanted one of these trucks since I was a kid in the '70's. Sorry about the crappy pics. My camera battery died when we went to look at the truck. Attached Images

01-10-2010, 04:22 PM	#2
884x4Sub p p pullin' Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: oshawa ontario Posts: 373	Re: I've become a member of the "Square Body" club good find.....they look great lowered.....nice __________________ doug

01-10-2010, 11:10 PM	#3
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: I've become a member of the "Square Body" club I'd say stick with the original color too! Great to see its fully loaded. Just curious.... how did you want one of these trucks in the 70s? hahaha __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

01-11-2010, 10:09 AM	#5
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: I've become a member of the "Square Body" club Looks good man. You don't see many of the short beds with diesel's in them. A guy here in town has one, and it blows my mind everytime. I think the white and tan paint will look sweet.

01-11-2010, 11:00 AM	#6
CHEESE The Cheesiest Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SHALLOWATER, TX. Posts: 986	Re: I've become a member of the "Square Body" club Luv that color combo!! Great score!!

01-11-2010, 03:33 PM	#7
larrystone Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: White Haven PA Posts: 59	Re: I've become a member of the "Square Body" club What transmission and rear axle ratio does it have? __________________ 1992 C1500 WT LWB 4.3TBI 700r4 4.10 limited slip= Work Truck 1986 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 4.3-4V TH350C 2.73 ac cruise tilt= Cowboy Cadillac

01-12-2010, 02:14 AM	#8
the ideaman Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Valley,ca Posts: 174	Re: I've become a member of the "Square Body" club It has a 700r4, but I haven't found out the rear ratio yet. Where to look?

01-12-2010, 07:37 AM	#9
larrystone Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: White Haven PA Posts: 59	Re: I've become a member of the "Square Body" club The build and option sticker should have the axle ratio listed. Look for it on the inside of the glove box door. __________________ 1992 C1500 WT LWB 4.3TBI 700r4 4.10 limited slip= Work Truck 1986 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 4.3-4V TH350C 2.73 ac cruise tilt= Cowboy Cadillac

01-12-2010, 10:17 AM	#10
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: I've become a member of the "Square Body" club Both of the 84's I have had have had the options sticker on the drivers side inner fender under the hood. My old one told me the ratio on it, but the one I have now just says standard rear end. You can also jack it up and count the rotations of the rear wheels to driveshaft ratio.

01-12-2010, 02:58 PM	#11
the ideaman Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Valley,ca Posts: 174	Re: I've become a member of the "Square Body" club Found the sticker, and just started reading it. States std axle, but what is option VO2? HD trans? Drove it around this morning, and got a couple strange looks.

01-12-2010, 08:38 PM	#12
larrystone Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: White Haven PA Posts: 59	Re: I've become a member of the "Square Body" club VO2 - Transmission Oil Cooler http://www.chuckschevytruckpages.com...s_1973-87.html __________________ 1992 C1500 WT LWB 4.3TBI 700r4 4.10 limited slip= Work Truck 1986 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 4.3-4V TH350C 2.73 ac cruise tilt= Cowboy Cadillac

01-15-2010, 11:35 PM	#13
the ideaman Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Valley,ca Posts: 174	Re: I've become a member of the "Square Body" club The more I look at it the better I like it. Drove it around town for the last couple days. Says 24k on the clock, but how to tell if it is 124k? Pedal pads are unworn, doors close well. Engine is very clean and untouched, Goodyear hoses all around. I am starting to really dig this thing.



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