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liftmeup · 07-10-2009, 01:06 PM

To want to build another truck in this economy/ world ?

1st I already have 2 trucks but... I have come across a interesting optioned truck. I national park service 85 k30 4x4 with Diesel. Now it is very low mileage 35k but lots of dents and no options. I can get it for $1,800 and it has locking rear diff and limited slip front (pretty rare) automatic and 205 t-case. Make a fun truck / trail rig (like I got time

but still) I think it would be cool. Am I silly ?? I have a newer diesel truck and a 72 4x4 that are both "on road" vehicles

what do you all think.

+ I am digging the CB and dual 12 ft antennas it has

olblue81 · 07-10-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by liftmeup

To want to build another truck in this economy/ world ?

1st I already have 2 trucks but... I have come across a interesting optioned truck. I national park service 85 k30 4x4 with Diesel. Now it is very low mileage 35k but lots of dents and no options. I can get it for $1,800 and it has locking rear diff and limited slip front (pretty rare) automatic and 205 t-case. Make a fun truck / trail rig (like I got time

but still) I think it would be cool. Am I silly ?? I have a newer diesel truck and a 72 4x4 that are both "on road" vehicles

what do you all think.

+ I am digging the CB and dual 12 ft antennas it has

If you got the cash, who's to say it's wrong. Maybe it's a good investment. Buy at $1800 this year and when the economy is back sell it at $2500 or more.

But then again, if you even gotta ask whether it's right to do it, maybe you should listen to the inner voice.

USSkoval · 07-10-2009, 01:45 PM

Sure it's not an m1028? At least, I think those are the ones that all had a front posi.

I say go for it, providing you have the space and money. I have 9 or 10 vehicles, and all of them are projects (or at least "not done") and I will never have time for all of them. But I try and I'm fine with that

Dooley · 07-10-2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by USSkoval

Sure it's not an m1028? At least, I think those are the ones that all had a front posi.

I say go for it, providing you have the space and money. I have 9 or 10 vehicles, and all of them are projects (or at least "not done") and I will never have time for all of them. But I try and I'm fine with that

The M1028's have a 208 transfercase.
The M1028A1 has a 205 transfercase and usually started out as a M1031 chassis cab.

Prerunner1982 · 07-10-2009, 03:08 PM

The axles alone could be work $1800. Also post some pics, cause you know... we ALL LOVE pics.

liftmeup · 07-10-2009, 03:28 PM

I am told that it is 1 owner (park service). It is straight white says department of interior on the glovebox only and looks to have had stripes on the side that have been painted over with rattlecan. Whatever it is or was I think I will just get it and find a place to stash it until I get some time and money.

glock35ipsc · 07-10-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by liftmeup

To want to build another truck in this economy/ world ?

What does this economy have to do with it?? As long as your PERSONAL economy is in good shape, you should be able to do what you want!

LONGHAIR · 07-10-2009, 03:54 PM

I would do some serious inspecting on the differentials, since it sounds like you are "hanging your hat" on the traction devices. I would be sure that they are what you think they are before you spend money on a low optioned truck that has a beat-up body.

olblue81 · 07-10-2009, 06:37 PM

I say stab the inner voice with a Q tip and buy it.

Unless you got wife and kids that are gonna go barefoot cause of it.

BusinessProfessor · 07-10-2009, 08:25 PM

Go for it!!! He who dies with the most toys--WINS!!!

liftmeup · 07-11-2009, 08:37 AM

Ok I went ahead and got it !

USSkoval · 07-11-2009, 09:23 AM

Pics!

babyJay · 07-11-2009, 11:32 AM

liftmeup · 07-11-2009, 11:35 AM

will have some up next week

dan76 · 07-11-2009, 11:36 AM

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Ok I went ahead and got it !

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thirdstreettito · 07-11-2009, 03:15 PM

SRW or DRW?

liftmeup · 07-11-2009, 03:23 PM

Srw

chevylq9 · 07-12-2009, 09:32 PM

These are some of the trucks in the Arabian Gulf, and I would like to be part of this forum

Greetings to you

dan76 · 07-12-2009, 10:32 PM

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can you say "Tongue in cheek"?

CSGAS · 07-12-2009, 10:54 PM

One of the rules in business, is that if you have the money to spend, a recession is a good time to expand--you can get a lot more for the same amount of maney as everyone else must sell.

It makes sense that the same should apply in toys and projects...don't feel bad at all about expanding when everyone else is selling, especially if you really can afford it.

We will all be jealous, however!!!

C&C Chevy · 07-12-2009, 11:14 PM

Actually it's a great time to find some great deals. I put out some feelers a few weeks ago and was astounished how little I was offered. I'm not in a bind so I just kept the truck, but some out there might be as lucky..

East End K5 · 07-13-2009, 10:05 AM

Just curious...as myself being a newbie how did you tell it has locking rear diff and limited slip front? Reason I ask, my K30 belonged to a municipality before I bought it, c/b dana 60 front and a 14 rff....

Keith Seymore · 07-13-2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by chevylq9

These are some of the trucks in the Arabian Gulf, and I would like to be part of this forum

Greetings to you

I've never seen so many long wheel base stepsides together in one place in my entire life!

liftmeup · 07-13-2009, 02:01 PM

you just check the rpo lable on the truck. they to verify in 2 wd power brake it . if its a dog do it in the grass. for the front ingage 1 huband jack that wheel up if you can spin the wheel its open if you can't its a limited slip. thats how I checked this one.

babyJay · 07-13-2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

I've never seen so many long wheel base stepsides together in one place in my entire life!

Odd too that they all have roof marker lights. Nice looking trucks indeed!

07-10-2009, 01:06 PM	#1
liftmeup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pittsburg PA Posts: 246	Is it wrong ?? To want to build another truck in this economy/ world ? 1st I already have 2 trucks but... I have come across a interesting optioned truck. I national park service 85 k30 4x4 with Diesel. Now it is very low mileage 35k but lots of dents and no options. I can get it for $1,800 and it has locking rear diff and limited slip front (pretty rare) automatic and 205 t-case. Make a fun truck / trail rig (like I got time but still) I think it would be cool. Am I silly ?? I have a newer diesel truck and a 72 4x4 that are both "on road" vehicles what do you all think. + I am digging the CB and dual 12 ft antennas it has Last edited by liftmeup; 07-10-2009 at 01:07 PM.

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USSkoval Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Jefferson, OH Posts: 999	Re: Is it wrong ?? Sure it's not an m1028? At least, I think those are the ones that all had a front posi. I say go for it, providing you have the space and money. I have 9 or 10 vehicles, and all of them are projects (or at least "not done") and I will never have time for all of them. But I try and I'm fine with that

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Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	Re: Is it wrong ?? The axles alone could be work $1800. Also post some pics, cause you know... we ALL LOVE pics. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

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liftmeup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pittsburg PA Posts: 246	Re: Is it wrong ?? I am told that it is 1 owner (park service). It is straight white says department of interior on the glovebox only and looks to have had stripes on the side that have been painted over with rattlecan. Whatever it is or was I think I will just get it and find a place to stash it until I get some time and money.

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olblue81 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 189	Re: Is it wrong ?? I say stab the inner voice with a Q tip and buy it. Unless you got wife and kids that are gonna go barefoot cause of it. __________________ Stu- 1981 GMC Sierra Classic LWB 355- original 2 bolt block, 10.2:1, vortec heads, Comp XE268 cam, built by self in 1992 700R4-2000 stall with lockup, shift kit, Corvette servo 3.07 open diff- I need a 3.73 posi! 2nd owner since 1986 - 388,000 km and counting. 100k by the first owner and the rest by me.

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liftmeup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pittsburg PA Posts: 246	Re: Is it wrong ?? Ok I went ahead and got it !

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CSGAS optomistic ah-so Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 544	Re: Is it wrong ?? One of the rules in business, is that if you have the money to spend, a recession is a good time to expand--you can get a lot more for the same amount of maney as everyone else must sell. It makes sense that the same should apply in toys and projects...don't feel bad at all about expanding when everyone else is selling, especially if you really can afford it. We will all be jealous, however!!! __________________ Rubbing is Racin' Ribbing is Bench Racin' 1970 C-10 lwb Fleetside. Originally 350 2-bbl 3-on-the-tree, m/b, m/w, m/s no a/c. Currently running on a '76 Camaro 305.

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C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	Re: Is it wrong ?? Actually it's a great time to find some great deals. I put out some feelers a few weeks ago and was astounished how little I was offered. I'm not in a bind so I just kept the truck, but some out there might be as lucky.. __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007



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East End K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 293	Re: Is it wrong ?? Just curious...as myself being a newbie how did you tell it has locking rear diff and limited slip front? Reason I ask, my K30 belonged to a municipality before I bought it, c/b dana 60 front and a 14 rff.... __________________ I feel sorry for people who don't drink....because when they wake up in the morning, that's the best they're gonna feel all day long!---Frank Sinatra RIP [B]1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer RIP 1986 GMC Sierra K3500 1TON, Long Box, V8350 RIP 1980 Chevy Silverado C30 Cab and Chassis, 454 TH400HD. RIP [B] 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe 2D [B]

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liftmeup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pittsburg PA Posts: 246	Re: Is it wrong ?? you just check the rpo lable on the truck. they to verify in 2 wd power brake it . if its a dog do it in the grass. for the front ingage 1 huband jack that wheel up if you can spin the wheel its open if you can't its a limited slip. thats how I checked this one.

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