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NGC414 · 01-26-2013, 06:36 PM

I'm planning to look at a 81 4x4 Silverado. The truck is advertised as all original and super clean. The seller told me it was spotless and a 4x4. All he could send was 2 crummy pictures though. So I was planning to take the 2hr trip to see it.
One picture is the interior. Which instantly concerned me. I don't see any 4x4 shifter on the floor. I assume that means the pic is of a 2wd truck. But I'm no expert on these trucks. Do all the 81 trucks have a shifter on the floor? Or was there a different set up maybe?

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**old Rusty C10** · 01-26-2013, 07:04 PM

all the stock factory trucks I have ever seen have the shifter on the floor

cdm10700 · 01-26-2013, 08:10 PM

never seen one without a shifter on the floor

NGC414 · 01-26-2013, 08:28 PM

I think I'm going to pass on taking the drive out to see it then. I'm not sure if the guy just don't know what he has or if its some type of scam.
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**old Rusty C10** · 01-26-2013, 08:34 PM

check our classifieds lol I have a beauty for sale

NGC414 · 01-28-2013, 02:44 PM

Thanks for the help. Nice looking truck.

Eyegore · 01-28-2013, 04:13 PM

Do you have any exterior pics that show the outside and the 4x4 hubs?

andrewmp6 · 01-29-2013, 03:16 AM

Its a 2wd unless someone did some major part swapping.The 88 and newer trucks are the ones that had the push button 4x4 87 back had a shifter in the floor.

Your41Plague12 · 01-29-2013, 08:18 AM

The angle of the picture may have hidden it because of the seat. Aren't the shifters nice and close to the seat?

motornut · 01-29-2013, 10:50 AM

not that close
ask for cab mount pics,or ask him outright where's the shifter
get more pics before spending gas money

cdm10700 · 01-29-2013, 08:05 PM

depends on which transfer case it is but you should still be able to see shifter sticking up
either way should see the boot and trim for it

86c20 · 01-30-2013, 02:34 AM

what about the full time 4x4 did those have shifters for the high and low or no?

*79 silverado* · 01-30-2013, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 86c20

what about the full time 4x4 did those have shifters for the high and low or no?

Yes, they had 4H/4L/N shifters

83GMCK2500 · 01-30-2013, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 86c20

what about the full time 4x4 did those have shifters for the high and low or no?

High-Lock
High
Neutral
Low
Low-Lock

motornut · 01-30-2013, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by motornut

not that close
ask for cab mount pics,or ask him outright where's the shifter
get more pics before spending gas money

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdm10700

depends on which transfer case it is but you should still be able to see shifter sticking up
either way should see the boot and trim for it

Quote:

Originally Posted by 83GMCK2500

High-Lock
High
Neutral
Low
Low-Lock

Should be visable
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01-26-2013, 06:36 PM	#1
NGC414 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: medina Posts: 27	Looking to buy a C/K 4x4 and have a question I'm planning to look at a 81 4x4 Silverado. The truck is advertised as all original and super clean. The seller told me it was spotless and a 4x4. All he could send was 2 crummy pictures though. So I was planning to take the 2hr trip to see it. One picture is the interior. Which instantly concerned me. I don't see any 4x4 shifter on the floor. I assume that means the pic is of a 2wd truck. But I'm no expert on these trucks. Do all the 81 trucks have a shifter on the floor? Or was there a different set up maybe? Posted via Mobile Device

01-26-2013, 07:04 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: Looking to buy a C/K 4x4 and have a question all the stock factory trucks I have ever seen have the shifter on the floor __________________ 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!!

01-26-2013, 08:10 PM	#3
cdm10700 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: wabash, in Posts: 62	Re: Looking to buy a C/K 4x4 and have a question never seen one without a shifter on the floor

01-26-2013, 08:28 PM	#4
NGC414 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: medina Posts: 27	Re: Looking to buy a C/K 4x4 and have a question I think I'm going to pass on taking the drive out to see it then. I'm not sure if the guy just don't know what he has or if its some type of scam. Posted via Mobile Device

01-26-2013, 08:34 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: Looking to buy a C/K 4x4 and have a question check our classifieds lol I have a beauty for sale __________________ 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!!

01-28-2013, 02:44 PM	#6
NGC414 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: medina Posts: 27	Re: Looking to buy a C/K 4x4 and have a question Thanks for the help. Nice looking truck.

01-28-2013, 04:13 PM	#7
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: Looking to buy a C/K 4x4 and have a question Do you have any exterior pics that show the outside and the 4x4 hubs? __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

01-29-2013, 03:16 AM	#8
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Looking to buy a C/K 4x4 and have a question Its a 2wd unless someone did some major part swapping.The 88 and newer trucks are the ones that had the push button 4x4 87 back had a shifter in the floor.

01-29-2013, 08:18 AM	#9
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: Looking to buy a C/K 4x4 and have a question The angle of the picture may have hidden it because of the seat. Aren't the shifters nice and close to the seat? __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

01-29-2013, 10:50 AM	#10
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Looking to buy a C/K 4x4 and have a question not that close ask for cab mount pics,or ask him outright where's the shifter get more pics before spending gas money __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

01-29-2013, 08:05 PM	#11
cdm10700 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: wabash, in Posts: 62	Re: Looking to buy a C/K 4x4 and have a question depends on which transfer case it is but you should still be able to see shifter sticking up either way should see the boot and trim for it

01-30-2013, 02:34 AM	#12
86c20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: edgartown mass Posts: 852	Re: Looking to buy a C/K 4x4 and have a question what about the full time 4x4 did those have shifters for the high and low or no? __________________ 1986 c20 "the hillbilly" 350 sm465 3.42gears 21mpg at 70mph 1985 k30 "the ice cream truck from hell" no rust az truck 197-8??? c30 "ramp truck" 454 1978 monte carlo 350 350th with 2.73 gears. no rust. sc car



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