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stillsmokin · 08-29-2012, 07:39 PM

I have always wanted a nice, original 81-86, K30, 454, silverado, regular cab, SRW. I have never really come across a super nice one that was worth buying. I'm thinking of something an older owner might have. Just curious what everybody thinks would be a fair price for one if I found it?

I am on the fence about getting rid of my 70k mile 99 2500HD which is similarly equipped, but only if I can find one as nice as mine. I'm growing tired of all the electronics, although I never really had any trouble with it. I miss those old trucks I used to have when I was younger. A guy could carry almost every part that would leave him stranded behind the seat for minimal cash.

A dana 60 front just trumps the IFS hands down anyway.

86454k30 · 08-30-2012, 12:22 AM

I am a huge fan of the 84-86 k30s, I have had 4 of them! However, it is pretty tough to beat the "drive" quality of the 88-98 trucks. I have an 98 Excab/sb K2500HD 454 with 62,000 miles on it...I can honestly say as much as I like my K30 I wouldn't trade the 98 for the 86. heck I have even thought of craigslisting my K30 lately only thing that stops me is they are tuff to find these days.

I guess it all depends whether you DD you 99.

08-29-2012, 07:39 PM	#1
stillsmokin Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Midwest Posts: 30	thinking of buying another k30 I have always wanted a nice, original 81-86, K30, 454, silverado, regular cab, SRW. I have never really come across a super nice one that was worth buying. I'm thinking of something an older owner might have. Just curious what everybody thinks would be a fair price for one if I found it? I am on the fence about getting rid of my 70k mile 99 2500HD which is similarly equipped, but only if I can find one as nice as mine. I'm growing tired of all the electronics, although I never really had any trouble with it. I miss those old trucks I used to have when I was younger. A guy could carry almost every part that would leave him stranded behind the seat for minimal cash. A dana 60 front just trumps the IFS hands down anyway. __________________ 86 Chevy K30 Crew Cab, USAF(retired), TH400/NP205, 28K miles 99 Chevy (88-98 Style) Reg Cab LS, K2500 454, nv4500 92 Dodge, Cummins, SLED PULLER, 5'' hood exit, NV4500UHD, dual disk clutch, Borg Warner S400 charger, GM 7200#/14B hybrid rear Dads... 69 GMC k2500, 427, 4 speed, Rockwell 221, 7200# rear, detroit, disk brake front, 5.13's

08-30-2012, 12:22 AM	#2
86454k30 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 596	Re: thinking of buying another k30 I am a huge fan of the 84-86 k30s, I have had 4 of them! However, it is pretty tough to beat the "drive" quality of the 88-98 trucks. I have an 98 Excab/sb K2500HD 454 with 62,000 miles on it...I can honestly say as much as I like my K30 I wouldn't trade the 98 for the 86. heck I have even thought of craigslisting my K30 lately only thing that stops me is they are tuff to find these days. I guess it all depends whether you DD you 99.



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