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Goodys86 · 06-24-2006, 10:49 AM

I think I may have intentionally stolen a truck yesterday. It's an 84 GMC Sierra 2500 Camper Special I found which was a 1 owner truck by an elderly gentleman who passed. The truck has 73K original miles and no rust. Paint could use some work but this thing is all original. It needs a passenger side exhaust manifold donut gasket, ( slight leak on startup) and valve cover gaskets and maybe some attention to the brakes and just a good all around cleanup.
I also believe it might even be the original exhaust but won't swear on it until I get her on the lift.
I am extreemly pleased at my purchase yesterday for $1500 and just thought I would share. I've been looking at alot of turds the last year and a half for substantially MORE money and am tickled to death on this.

Good luck to all those still looking!

71swb4x4 · 06-24-2006, 11:36 AM

Goodys86 · 06-24-2006, 03:00 PM

I'll get some better ones when I have more room. The paint does have some surface rust in spots, especially the hood and tailgate. The lights on the side of the cab have to go I think. Pass side door is missing the molding.

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84 400 · 06-24-2006, 09:24 PM

very nic3e look forward to seeing mor pics of the truck

Goodys86 · 06-27-2006, 02:54 AM

Thanks. I took a few more pics. The exhaust is definately not original. I jumped the gun on my earlier statement and found receipts in the glovebox with muffler and tailpipe replacement.
Now that the excitement has subsided alittle, I still feel I got a pretty good deal on the truck. They're hard to find around here in decent shape.

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Goodys86 · 06-27-2006, 03:08 AM

Here's a few more. The lower cab corners on my current 86 C-10 have just alittle rust but this one's pretty good except for one little spot on the pass side cab.
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Jim85IROC · 06-27-2006, 10:33 AM

The truck appears to be in excellent condition. Those cab corners just look like they've got a small amount of surface rust... no rot or anything that would require replacement. Up here in salt country, that truck would be a very rare sight in that kind of original condition.

Chevrolet4x4s · 06-27-2006, 01:08 PM

WOW.....What a deal....what engine/trans does it have
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Goodys86 · 06-27-2006, 10:01 PM

Thanks fellas. Yea, while probobly not as bad as up north, it's pretty hard even here to find nice original ones. Most are rotted.
As for as the engine/trans combo, it's a 350 with TH400 trans. I took a picture of the options sticker on the underhood drivers side fender but it didn't come out too well. I would have liked a 454 but it would have been overkill for my 5-6k pound towing needs. Plus there's the extra fuel cost.

I still prefer a 454 but oh well.
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84 400 · 06-28-2006, 07:08 PM

great man great you gonna fix it up a bit like a paint job and some trim? also i would love to see some pics of your other truck

magnethead · 06-28-2006, 07:11 PM

Now rip that emmisions crap off if you can!

Goodys86 · 06-29-2006, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 84 400

great man great you gonna fix it up a bit like a paint job and some trim? also i would love to see some pics of your other truck

Yep, that's exactly the plan. Id like to fix up the motor as well but obviously not go crazy like I did to the 86.
The sad thing is I have way more pictures of this 3/4 ton already than I've ever taken of the C10.

I do have a few though.
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Goodys86 · 06-29-2006, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by magnethead

Now rip that emmisions crap off if you can!

Boy, you said it! I was just looking at that crap yesterday while contemplating fixing the manifold leak. What a mess!

72Levi · 06-29-2006, 04:09 PM

Exc. BUY! Harder and harder to find original condition trucks!

Woelf90 · 06-30-2006, 11:54 AM

That is a really great buy, I only paid $500 for mine .

but it had a blown motor and had been sitting in the guys back yard for 2yrs (in '94). At the time it didn't need any body work, does now though (step rails)

*1972C10* · 06-30-2006, 06:19 PM

I got an 85 that had a 454 it wasnt worth it IMO Grant it had some miles on it and i dont like an engine thats questionable And sucks the gas I didnt get but about 8mpg

So i swapped to a 350 Im pretty happy with it moves the truck around Very well And Pull's Fine I Still have Most the Original 454 HD Options Aux Cooling Fan True Stainless Duals Without Cat Convertors , HD Frame And The 13.5" rear Brakes With Adjustable Load Valve. I even Mangaged To Find A Pair Of Those Stainless Manifolds For the 350 And They Mesh Up To the Exhaust Perfectly. My Truck Also Has The TH400/3.73 Locker

06-24-2006, 10:49 AM	#1
Goodys86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville,FL Posts: 145	I bought a Truck I think I may have intentionally stolen a truck yesterday. It's an 84 GMC Sierra 2500 Camper Special I found which was a 1 owner truck by an elderly gentleman who passed. The truck has 73K original miles and no rust. Paint could use some work but this thing is all original. It needs a passenger side exhaust manifold donut gasket, ( slight leak on startup) and valve cover gaskets and maybe some attention to the brakes and just a good all around cleanup. I also believe it might even be the original exhaust but won't swear on it until I get her on the lift. I am extreemly pleased at my purchase yesterday for $1500 and just thought I would share. I've been looking at alot of turds the last year and a half for substantially MORE money and am tickled to death on this. Good luck to all those still looking! __________________ 86 C-10 SWB 2wd -355/TH350, 3:73's (Vin# says its a V6) Best ET: 13.0 @ 101mph (NA) 11.9 @ 108mph (100 shot) 02 Chevy 2500HD DMax (tow vehicle) 84 GMC Sierra 2500 00 Formula M6 hardtop Last edited by Goodys86; 06-27-2006 at 10:02 PM.

06-24-2006, 11:36 AM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: I Stole a Truck __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

06-24-2006, 03:00 PM	#3
Goodys86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville,FL Posts: 145	Re: I Stole a Truck I'll get some better ones when I have more room. The paint does have some surface rust in spots, especially the hood and tailgate. The lights on the side of the cab have to go I think. Pass side door is missing the molding. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] __________________ 86 C-10 SWB 2wd -355/TH350, 3:73's (Vin# says its a V6) Best ET: 13.0 @ 101mph (NA) 11.9 @ 108mph (100 shot) 02 Chevy 2500HD DMax (tow vehicle) 84 GMC Sierra 2500 00 Formula M6 hardtop

06-24-2006, 09:24 PM	#4
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: I Stole a Truck very nic3e look forward to seeing mor pics of the truck __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

06-27-2006, 02:54 AM	#5
Goodys86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville,FL Posts: 145	Re: I Stole a Truck Thanks. I took a few more pics. The exhaust is definately not original. I jumped the gun on my earlier statement and found receipts in the glovebox with muffler and tailpipe replacement. Now that the excitement has subsided alittle, I still feel I got a pretty good deal on the truck. They're hard to find around here in decent shape. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG]http://[/IMG] __________________ 86 C-10 SWB 2wd -355/TH350, 3:73's (Vin# says its a V6) Best ET: 13.0 @ 101mph (NA) 11.9 @ 108mph (100 shot) 02 Chevy 2500HD DMax (tow vehicle) 84 GMC Sierra 2500 00 Formula M6 hardtop

06-27-2006, 03:08 AM	#6
Goodys86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville,FL Posts: 145	Re: I Stole a Truck Here's a few more. The lower cab corners on my current 86 C-10 have just alittle rust but this one's pretty good except for one little spot on the pass side cab. [IMG]http://[/IMG] [IMG]http://[/IMG] [IMG]http://[/IMG] __________________ 86 C-10 SWB 2wd -355/TH350, 3:73's (Vin# says its a V6) Best ET: 13.0 @ 101mph (NA) 11.9 @ 108mph (100 shot) 02 Chevy 2500HD DMax (tow vehicle) 84 GMC Sierra 2500 00 Formula M6 hardtop

06-27-2006, 10:33 AM	#7
Jim85IROC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Readsboro, VT Posts: 502	Re: I Stole a Truck The truck appears to be in excellent condition. Those cab corners just look like they've got a small amount of surface rust... no rot or anything that would require replacement. Up here in salt country, that truck would be a very rare sight in that kind of original condition. __________________ 1987 GMC Sierra Classic 3500 454 TH400 My Sounddomain Page

06-27-2006, 01:08 PM	#8
Chevrolet4x4s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: WV Posts: 227	Re: I Stole a Truck WOW.....What a deal....what engine/trans does it have Shane __________________ 1993 K1500 350 5 speed 1985 K10 Silverado Vortec 406 5 speed (in body shop) "I been drivin' this '85 pickup truck Them buddies of mine call it a bucket of rust She's a little beat up but she still runs like the wind Yeah, kinda like me I been banged and bruisedBeen around the block a time or two But I'm runnin' like new goin' places I never been No, I ain't broke I'm just broken in" 1963 Dodge Townwagon(its amazng what 30 years and zero miles will do to a vehicle ) Member#20327

06-27-2006, 10:01 PM	#9
Goodys86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville,FL Posts: 145	Re: I bought a Truck Thanks fellas. Yea, while probobly not as bad as up north, it's pretty hard even here to find nice original ones. Most are rotted. As for as the engine/trans combo, it's a 350 with TH400 trans. I took a picture of the options sticker on the underhood drivers side fender but it didn't come out too well. I would have liked a 454 but it would have been overkill for my 5-6k pound towing needs. Plus there's the extra fuel cost. I still prefer a 454 but oh well. [IMG]http://[/IMG] [IMG]http://[/IMG] __________________ 86 C-10 SWB 2wd -355/TH350, 3:73's (Vin# says its a V6) Best ET: 13.0 @ 101mph (NA) 11.9 @ 108mph (100 shot) 02 Chevy 2500HD DMax (tow vehicle) 84 GMC Sierra 2500 00 Formula M6 hardtop

06-28-2006, 07:08 PM	#10
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: I Stole a Truck great man great you gonna fix it up a bit like a paint job and some trim? also i would love to see some pics of your other truck __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

06-28-2006, 07:11 PM	#11
magnethead 7000 #'s of american IRON Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: north tx Posts: 883	Re: I Stole a Truck Now rip that emmisions crap off if you can!

06-29-2006, 04:09 PM	#14
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: I Stole a Truck Exc. BUY! Harder and harder to find original condition trucks! __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

06-30-2006, 11:54 AM	#15
Woelf90 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Augusta, Ga Posts: 7	Re: I Stole a Truck That is a really great buy, I only paid $500 for mine . but it had a blown motor and had been sitting in the guys back yard for 2yrs (in '94). At the time it didn't need any body work, does now though (step rails) __________________ 77 Chevy Stepside

06-30-2006, 06:19 PM	#16
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Re: I Stole a Truck I got an 85 that had a 454 it wasnt worth it IMO Grant it had some miles on it and i dont like an engine thats questionable And sucks the gas I didnt get but about 8mpg So i swapped to a 350 Im pretty happy with it moves the truck around Very well And Pull's Fine I Still have Most the Original 454 HD Options Aux Cooling Fan True Stainless Duals Without Cat Convertors , HD Frame And The 13.5" rear Brakes With Adjustable Load Valve. I even Mangaged To Find A Pair Of Those Stainless Manifolds For the 350 And They Mesh Up To the Exhaust Perfectly. My Truck Also Has The TH400/3.73 Locker Last edited by 1972C10; 06-30-2006 at 06:20 PM.



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