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jbailly · 06-05-2017, 10:17 AM

Both look like nice trucks and decent prices. Are these actually considered 2.5 tons, or legal to only haul 4500lbs, seems light, so may not work for what I want.

https://akroncanton.craigslist.org/cto/6086511572.html
https://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/6121022503.html

C10 - C90 Bill · 06-05-2017, 11:41 AM

I like the '64 better, but the '73 is definitely the better deal.

They are basically 2-Tons, but could have a GWV roughly anywhere from 19,500 to 26,000. Which means you could haul roughly anywhere between 11,000 to 15,000 Lbs on them depending. The '73 looks like it will have the higher GVW between the two, but ask what the GVW's are to be sure, located on the Tags.

jbailly · 06-05-2017, 12:01 PM

That's the info is was looking for, both aren't too far away, so I may look at them both. I prefer the '64 as well, but like you say the '73 is a better deal and a V8, but I'm sure the 292 is plenty for the '64.

5Tractorguy · 06-05-2017, 03:15 PM

That '64 is dang cool. What are you planning to haul out of curiosity?

Ken B · 06-06-2017, 06:41 AM

The 73 is cheaper but after adding the cool factor of the 64 (and it does look to be in nicer shape) the 64 may actually be the better deal. I think what it all boils down to is which one might get more use? If it is just parade duty or truck shows the 64 will no doubt get more attention...

**special-K** · 06-06-2017, 07:32 AM

I love the 60-66 trucks, but the square bodies are... although not nearly as old/classic... are cool old trucks in their own right. You don't see these being run much of anywhere now and they reflect a style from '73. That's 44 years ago. Remember how different it was in '73? That thing is a steel at that price. I always liked the look of these medium duties. I like the body style better on these than on a pickup.

There's a wrecker near me I'd like to buy. Sharp looking truck. The guy runs a rollback and sells cars some. This has no sign, so not sure which way he's going with it. I need to drop by and see...as if I had cash ready to talk

jbailly · 06-06-2017, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 5Tractorguy

That '64 is dang cool. What are you planning to haul out of curiosity?

Well, being that we are well on our way to taking over my Father in laws 260 acre farm, it would be used for whatever we need, haul fertilizer, seed, equipment, gravel...you name it, so the dump on the '73 is definitely more appealing plus I've always been more of a '73 and up guy with these trucks. I have cash in hand as I just sold my car, so I can definitely move on one if I so choose.

C10 - C90 Bill · 06-06-2017, 08:45 AM

Speaking in practical terms, the Dump Bed on the '73 is what really puts the value up on it. That one looks professionally built to boot.

06-05-2017, 10:17 AM	#1
jbailly Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Creekside, PA Posts: 240	I may go look at one of these. Both look like nice trucks and decent prices. Are these actually considered 2.5 tons, or legal to only haul 4500lbs, seems light, so may not work for what I want. https://akroncanton.craigslist.org/cto/6086511572.html https://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/6121022503.html __________________ 1967 Chevrolet Impala Sport Sedan Royal Plum Metallic (1967) My Dad ordered it. 33,xxx miles, parked since 1977.

06-05-2017, 11:41 AM	#2
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,087	Re: I may go look at one of these. I like the '64 better, but the '73 is definitely the better deal. They are basically 2-Tons, but could have a GWV roughly anywhere from 19,500 to 26,000. Which means you could haul roughly anywhere between 11,000 to 15,000 Lbs on them depending. The '73 looks like it will have the higher GVW between the two, but ask what the GVW's are to be sure, located on the Tags. __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan Last edited by C10 - C90 Bill; 06-05-2017 at 11:47 AM.

06-05-2017, 12:01 PM	#3
jbailly Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Creekside, PA Posts: 240	Re: I may go look at one of these. That's the info is was looking for, both aren't too far away, so I may look at them both. I prefer the '64 as well, but like you say the '73 is a better deal and a V8, but I'm sure the 292 is plenty for the '64. __________________ 1967 Chevrolet Impala Sport Sedan Royal Plum Metallic (1967) My Dad ordered it. 33,xxx miles, parked since 1977.

06-05-2017, 03:15 PM	#4
5Tractorguy Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 496	Re: I may go look at one of these. That '64 is dang cool. What are you planning to haul out of curiosity? __________________ Jake 5Tractorguy on Youtube

06-06-2017, 06:41 AM	#5
Ken B Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: danbury, ct. Posts: 568	Re: I may go look at one of these. The 73 is cheaper but after adding the cool factor of the 64 (and it does look to be in nicer shape) the 64 may actually be the better deal. I think what it all boils down to is which one might get more use? If it is just parade duty or truck shows the 64 will no doubt get more attention...

06-06-2017, 07:32 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: I may go look at one of these. I love the 60-66 trucks, but the square bodies are... although not nearly as old/classic... are cool old trucks in their own right. You don't see these being run much of anywhere now and they reflect a style from '73. That's 44 years ago. Remember how different it was in '73? That thing is a steel at that price. I always liked the look of these medium duties. I like the body style better on these than on a pickup. There's a wrecker near me I'd like to buy. Sharp looking truck. The guy runs a rollback and sells cars some. This has no sign, so not sure which way he's going with it. I need to drop by and see...as if I had cash ready to talk __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-06-2017, 08:45 AM	#8
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,087	Re: I may go look at one of these. Speaking in practical terms, the Dump Bed on the '73 is what really puts the value up on it. That one looks professionally built to boot. __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan



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