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Paradise Ridge · 10-23-2004, 08:47 PM

I FINALLY got some pics of my truck and figgered I'd post one.

'82 K30 with 72K on the meter.

454 cubic inches of Bobcat Draggin, Stump Pullin power.

Scott

white82 · 10-23-2004, 08:49 PM

i have 2 82s
one ia a k1/2 ton other is a c1/2 ton

78chevstepside · 10-23-2004, 09:03 PM

knot

cliffsta · 10-23-2004, 10:36 PM

Nice bed job. Hope mine turns out that good when i re do it.

screwballl · 10-24-2004, 12:27 PM

paradise:
1) the pic isnt working because of your hosting
2) yes my truck is used for work because i havent turned it into a show truck yet

rolson1039 · 10-24-2004, 07:47 PM

mine are definately work trucks they haul landscaping stuff demolition stuff and construction supllies in addition to the towing they do

76HighSierra · 10-24-2004, 08:08 PM

My truck is used for work, also. With my 454 and with gas prices the way they are, I'm thinking on getting something smaller, and turning my truck into a weekend cruiser.

Brainchild · 10-24-2004, 08:28 PM

Dad has a 72 for light farmwork,I have my 71 that I use to haul parts,and tow cars,and a 86 1 ton 4x4 with a deweze that does the bulk of the real work.454 with a 4 speed,and duallies,it's a workhorse.
Also have a 67 dumptruck,and a 74 wrecker,75 Ford F150,and 5 tractors.

**Palf70Step** · 10-24-2004, 08:48 PM

All of mine work (least when they are moving). If they get scratched, I'll fix it.

82 Silverado 4X · 10-25-2004, 09:44 PM

You could say my truck is a work truck. I bought my 82 4x 1/2 ton to haul "me" to and from work in the winters but since I repaired the A/C I now use it all year long.

The truck I had when I built my garage was a 1-ton 2wd flatbed that I put a Low Pro Dump Hoist Dump Kit on. It was nice to just push the toggle switch to empty the bed. I would like to buy the smaller dump kit they make for the pick-up beds for this truck. I hate shoveling things out of the bed.

*1FaastC10* · 10-26-2004, 12:29 AM

Bill! How Many Times Do I Have To Tell You. STOP BEATING THAT POOR 82!

oldraven · 10-26-2004, 10:26 AM

I use mine to get TO work. But not for my job. I'm a drafter, so that really can't work. I do use my truck, however, when I need to haul something bigger than me.

Prerunner1982 · 10-26-2004, 11:15 AM

wish i had a pic of both beds on the trailer...yes it does work...sometimes..

Here is my Dad's 65k10.. and yes it still works.. it hauls 2.5tons of water a couple of times a week.. the truck has a 283 out of a 58 vette and an SM420.. 3.73 with rear posi. even with 2.5tons of water he still starts off in 2nd gear.

lofat · 10-28-2004, 12:52 PM

commuting to the day job and hauling music equiptment - both are work.

BaggedC10 · 10-28-2004, 10:29 PM

I use my truck to cruise and attend shows. Does that count?

Russell · 10-28-2004, 10:38 PM

My truck is used for anything and everything that I need to move push or pull. I haven't done any damage to it less the box sides, but they were toast from the start anyways...

Infact, when I found my 74 parts truck, I actually scratched the phone number of the guy into my bed rail because I didn't have a pen or paper with me :P

elvis50138 · 10-28-2004, 10:50 PM

rolson is that a mack on your hood?

TwinTurbo · 10-29-2004, 05:53 AM

I just used ol' stepper to pick up my new big ass sandblasting cabinet, I was really carefull not to dent or scratch the bed, I used a lot of blankets, rubber mats and what not more to protect my bed but I made it home without any damage

10-23-2004, 08:47 PM	#1
Paradise Ridge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Beautiful North Idaho Posts: 33	Anybody Use Their Trucks For Work? I FINALLY got some pics of my truck and figgered I'd post one. '82 K30 with 72K on the meter. 454 cubic inches of Bobcat Draggin, Stump Pullin power. Scott

10-23-2004, 08:49 PM	#2
white82 White 82 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Eustace, Texas Posts: 100	i have 2 82s one ia a k1/2 ton other is a c1/2 ton __________________ 1966 GTO 455 e-heads, 1982 Chevy k10 4'' lift 33’' tires, 2008 Pontiac g6 v6

10-23-2004, 09:03 PM	#3
78chevstepside Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: lacenter, washington Posts: 718	knot Attached Images

10-23-2004, 10:36 PM	#4
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Nice bed job. Hope mine turns out that good when i re do it. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

10-24-2004, 12:27 PM	#5
screwballl Tonawanda 454 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Liquid Sunshine State Posts: 2,754	paradise: 1) the pic isnt working because of your hosting 2) yes my truck is used for work because i havent turned it into a show truck yet __________________ 91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!! 04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. -------------------

10-24-2004, 07:47 PM	#6
rolson1039 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 404	mine are definately work trucks they haul landscaping stuff demolition stuff and construction supllies in addition to the towing they do Attached Images __________________ so many trucks so little time!!!

10-24-2004, 08:08 PM	#7
76HighSierra DAMN, I love Big Blocks! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 619	My truck is used for work, also. With my 454 and with gas prices the way they are, I'm thinking on getting something smaller, and turning my truck into a weekend cruiser. __________________ Marc Bona Hobbs, New Mexico 1976 1/2 ton GMC High Sierra. 454 c.i.d./ TH400. *Soon to get a mild warming over.* 3.40 rear.

10-24-2004, 08:28 PM	#8
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Dad has a 72 for light farmwork,I have my 71 that I use to haul parts,and tow cars,and a 86 1 ton 4x4 with a deweze that does the bulk of the real work.454 with a 4 speed,and duallies,it's a workhorse. Also have a 67 dumptruck,and a 74 wrecker,75 Ford F150,and 5 tractors. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

10-24-2004, 08:48 PM	#9
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,251	All of mine work (least when they are moving). If they get scratched, I'll fix it. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-25-2004, 09:44 PM	#10
82 Silverado 4X Genuine Chevrolet Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: South West Pennsylvania. Posts: 582	You could say my truck is a work truck. I bought my 82 4x 1/2 ton to haul "me" to and from work in the winters but since I repaired the A/C I now use it all year long. The truck I had when I built my garage was a 1-ton 2wd flatbed that I put a Low Pro Dump Hoist Dump Kit on. It was nice to just push the toggle switch to empty the bed. I would like to buy the smaller dump kit they make for the pick-up beds for this truck. I hate shoveling things out of the bed. __________________ George 82 Silverado LWB 4x4 350 SM465 NP208 77 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet 400 TH350 NP203

10-26-2004, 12:29 AM	#11
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	Bill! How Many Times Do I Have To Tell You. STOP BEATING THAT POOR 82!

10-26-2004, 10:26 AM	#12
oldraven Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Antigonish, Nova Scotia Posts: 869	I use mine to get TO work. But not for my job. I'm a drafter, so that really can't work. I do use my truck, however, when I need to haul something bigger than me. __________________ '86 C10 regular cab, 383 on propane www.cardomain.com/id/doasa '87 TurboCoupe 2.3Turbo intercooled 5-spd www.cardomain.com/id/oldraven '93 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L

10-26-2004, 11:15 AM	#13
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	wish i had a pic of both beds on the trailer...yes it does work...sometimes.. Here is my Dad's 65k10.. and yes it still works.. it hauls 2.5tons of water a couple of times a week.. the truck has a 283 out of a 58 vette and an SM420.. 3.73 with rear posi. even with 2.5tons of water he still starts off in 2nd gear. Last edited by Prerunner1982; 10-26-2004 at 01:42 PM.

10-28-2004, 12:52 PM	#14
lofat Rollin' Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hayward, California Posts: 240	commuting to the day job and hauling music equiptment - both are work. __________________ :: 1977 C10 cheyenne :: :: 1973 new yorker brougham :: for sale - $1,500 lofat productions

10-28-2004, 10:29 PM	#15
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	I use my truck to cruise and attend shows. Does that count? __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold



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10-28-2004, 10:38 PM	#16
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	My truck is used for anything and everything that I need to move push or pull. I haven't done any damage to it less the box sides, but they were toast from the start anyways... Infact, when I found my 74 parts truck, I actually scratched the phone number of the guy into my bed rail because I didn't have a pen or paper with me :P __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

10-28-2004, 10:50 PM	#17
elvis50138 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: IA Posts: 118	rolson is that a mack on your hood?

10-29-2004, 05:53 AM	#18
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	I just used ol' stepper to pick up my new big ass sandblasting cabinet, I was really carefull not to dent or scratch the bed, I used a lot of blankets, rubber mats and what not more to protect my bed but I made it home without any damage

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