Why can't I find a 1 ton dually 4x4 locally?

[Tx Firefighter]

Originally Posted by rs74

Out in Cali but for the price shipping could be an option here.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...224669712.html

That one sure has all the right parts for the price. Dana 60, 14 bolt, SM465, NP205 and fuel injected big block.

I'm not a fan of the narrow cab and chassis rearend under the wide bed though. I bet it looks pretty funny in the flesh.

[jbailly]

Some pretty cool trucks guys thanks. I wonder how much it would be to ship that from Cali?

[rs74]

Originally Posted by jbailly

Some pretty cool trucks guys thanks. I wonder how much it would be to ship that from Cali?

You can get free online shipping quotes. Check them out and see what they can do for you.

[rs74]

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

That one sure has all the right parts for the price. Dana 60, 14 bolt, SM465, NP205 and fuel injected big block.

I'm not a fan of the narrow cab and chassis rearend under the wide bed though. I bet it looks pretty funny in the flesh.

I thought something looked weird about the rearend. Couldn't put my finger on it. I just thought it might be due to the angle of the pic or something. A hell of a price. The metal looks like it's in good shape which would be a big plus.

[oldwagon]

Originally Posted by Ironhorse

You must be some sort of kin to my BIL, oldwagon, here on the board. He is of the "bigger is better" crowd. Couple years ago he bought a '83 1 ton dually, 454, 4 speed, 4x4 with standard cab. Lots of rust, it was a farm truck here in the Kansas flatlands but it is what he wanted. Found it in a local car/truck for sale magazine. His wife called it "a rusted out POS" but it was what he wanted. So far we've changed the dually bed, he has another front clip for it to switch out. Needs cab rockers and more but don't think you can put a load behind it that it won't pull. They are out there but even here in the farm belt where people used them they are not plentiful. He jumped on it like a hen on a June bug as the saying goes. Keep looking, they are there, just not as many as the 2wd. Good luck.

My BIL is correct. When I went to pick it up, I made sure I had the cash with me. (took some xtra) While I was there, he had 3 calls from prospective buyers. I paid him on the spot and went back to pick it up a week later. Yes, they are there, but you just have to look for them.

[meatwagon83]

they arent real hard to find around here but people want a friggin mint for them!!

[monte0185]

There is one around here I have been after for awhile but he hasn't come down to my price range yet.

[79Betty]

Wodwr if the narror rearend would fit under a normal pickup bed?

[jbailly]

Well I emailed the guy in Milwakee about that one, but haven't heard anything it's been 2 days and now the listing is gone. I PM'd Dooley about his and haven't heard anything. That one in LA looks weird, might be a converted cab and chassis. That one in Detroit I don't really care for that bed. I know it could be changed, but right now I think I want one I can just jump in and drive. Thanks for all the help guys. Oh and TX firefighter nice write up on your dually, that's exactly what I want to do if I find one I can live with.
Jon

[rs74]

Be patient, they are out there. The last two K30's I have acquired are different stories. The C&C a friend of mine bought and drove through town. The same day I told him I wanted to buy it. So I ended up with it. The second one (pickup) took me awhile to find one. I drove three 1/2 hours from Illinois to Ohio to get.

They are getting harder to find in dually formation. I still look quite a bit for dually K30's but see more SRW's than anything. If I come across anymore I will list them on this thread. Mine needs more work than I want to put into it but the chances of tracking down another one near me is slim so I will keep it for now. Of coarse if anyone wanted to give me big money for it then I might let it go but for now it is in the garage getting fixed little by little.

[jbailly]

How hard is it to convert a 2wd to 4wd or a single wheel to dually? Any idea of cost? I don't want to do this because I think I can find a factory one cheaper, but you never know.

[nekkidhillbilly]

sw to dw is pretty east bed and rear axle basically.

[jhama78]

http://easternshore.craigslist.org/cto/4218693875.html

not terribly far from ya, low miles, big block no plow etc...

[jhama78]

I could possibly stop by and take a look at it if you are serious about it. Its about an hour from home and Ill be up that way a few times between now and xmas.

[jbailly]

Well I just sent him an email. Yeah if you are headed that way and have some time would you PLEASE check it over for me? And take some pictures? I asked him for some more pictures as well, but more is nice when the truck is a couple hundred miles away. If I head out to check it out in person maybe we can meet and I'll buy you dinner/lunch depending on time of day.
Thanks again,
Jon

[russgt]

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/4229320145.html


Was this the one you were trying to get ahold of?

Where you looking for a reg. cab or a crew?

[DirtyK30]

a bit pricy lol but it has a cummins

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/4183377317.html

[jbailly]

russgt No that wasn't the one I was looking at up there. That one in Bridgeville must have just been posted recently. I may be looking at one in Maryland. Crew or regular is ok, may lean more towards a crew just for the room.

[GM72K10]

http://allentown.craigslist.org/cto/4255163909.html

Great price for a running 4wd dually with a plow set up

[jbailly]

Thanks, but I don't want one that has a plow or has had a plow. Decent price, but the plow is a no go for me.

[brakenit]

http://terrehaute.craigslist.org/cto/4219195236.html

[jbailly]

Not bad. How are far are you from there? Is that a decent price for that truck in your area?

[brakenit]

I'm about an 3 hours from there. Personally I think it's a fair price just based off of what I've seen decent condition 1/2 and 3/4 ton 4x4's sell for in this area. I will admit I haven't really seen many trucks like that to know for sure though. I know a 2wd CC dually in that shape would likely be in the 3-4k range so considering how rare it would be to find one in that shape in this area I would say it's not too unreasonable a price. It does say OBO though so you could possibly get him to come down some. I think as we near tax season he'll have an easier time getting close to his asking price though.

[nekkidhillbilly]

Originally Posted by jbailly

How hard is it to convert a 2wd to 4wd or a single wheel to dually? Any idea of cost? I don't want to do this because I think I can find a factory one cheaper, but you never know.

4wd isnt hard but you need all the parts from another junked truck to do it basically.

[meter swinger]

Just saw this one today. Shipping would be $$$.http://moseslake.craigslist.org/cto/4214225228.html