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*1FaastC10* · 01-03-2003, 01:41 AM

i've been doing a lot of thinking about my C10 lately...

my intentions were to buy the '79 K20, do a little bit of work to it, and start beating the snot out of it off road. its got a Western plow setup on it now, and it works good.
i'm buying the truck for $800 and as you in the midwest know, we've got this wonderful white stuff on teh ground here called snow, which automatically triples the value of anything with a plow on it.

i've also go ads out for some of my C10 parts, including my SWB frame, which would be used under my C10 cab. but not so much as a nibble on them, with the exception of the drop kit.

if it were your situation, which would you do? the lowered SWB, or a lifted K20 for a toy that will get occasional street use. thank you for your opinions...

J-Spec C10 · 01-03-2003, 01:55 AM

Tough call, I guess it depends on if your gonna play with the 4x4 a lot, or if the gas mileage of the 2wd swb means more. Both are good ideas. IMO, I'd clean & sell the 4x4 for good coin while theres snow, and put it towards the swb C10 for spring. But as I said, its a tough call....
good luck!

navybear70 · 01-03-2003, 02:45 AM

Even though I'm a mudder at heart, I'd say that you should take his advice and sell the plow truck while demand is high and fix up the swb. (course, I'm biased. I own a '80 swb stepside.) There really is no answer though, for you will keep one and always wonder what you could have done with the other. We're truck guys... its our bane.

chevychic · 01-03-2003, 03:06 AM

BOTH

*1FaastC10* · 01-03-2003, 03:16 AM

BOTH is not an option, the landlords (aka mom and dad) say one toy at a time, and im REALLY pushing it with both the LWB and SWB frames for my C10 sitting here beside the garage. its gotta be one or the other, not both.

Tom · 01-03-2003, 12:49 PM

Living in AZ, my only choice is lowerd SWB 2WD trucks

But having just gone back to NY for christmas and getting 14" of snow, Id be hard pressed to not turn one of my trucks into a lifted 4wd plow truck if I ever moved back. Since this is a toy only vehicle, Id still go lowerd 2wd route

PHOENIX · 01-03-2003, 01:41 PM

If its 4x4 I say lift it and go to town, if its 2wd I say lower it and make it fast.

79BIG10 · 01-03-2003, 02:33 PM

As long as you keep something to drive when it snows and not get the 2wd out in it too much then I'd sell the 4x4 while the snow is out. Like you said it's worth 3 times with a plow. Think of the $$$ you can spend on the 2wd then.

**old Rusty C10** · 01-03-2003, 06:37 PM

build the 4X4 that can make ya money and be fun there is a call for plow drivers ya know. im not a fan of lowered or swb trucks a nice long 4X4 is the best IMHO

01-03-2003, 01:41 AM	#1
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	Opinions Needed! i've been doing a lot of thinking about my C10 lately... my intentions were to buy the '79 K20, do a little bit of work to it, and start beating the snot out of it off road. its got a Western plow setup on it now, and it works good. i'm buying the truck for $800 and as you in the midwest know, we've got this wonderful white stuff on teh ground here called snow, which automatically triples the value of anything with a plow on it. i've also go ads out for some of my C10 parts, including my SWB frame, which would be used under my C10 cab. but not so much as a nibble on them, with the exception of the drop kit. if it were your situation, which would you do? the lowered SWB, or a lifted K20 for a toy that will get occasional street use. thank you for your opinions...

01-03-2003, 01:55 AM	#2
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	Tough call, I guess it depends on if your gonna play with the 4x4 a lot, or if the gas mileage of the 2wd swb means more. Both are good ideas. IMO, I'd clean & sell the 4x4 for good coin while theres snow, and put it towards the swb C10 for spring. But as I said, its a tough call.... good luck! __________________ Kyle CANADIAN CONNECTION '82 C10 Resto-Custom--> * 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers & High Flow Cats Taylor Ignition Wires Centerline 15" Telstars with 32"x10" mudders

01-03-2003, 03:06 AM	#4
chevychic Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Chanhassen, MN Posts: 1,061	BOTH __________________ *ChevyChic* 86 Chevy K-10 If I can't be a good example, then I'll just have to be a horrible warning. "You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think" - Christopher Robin

01-03-2003, 12:49 PM	#6
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,760	Living in AZ, my only choice is lowerd SWB 2WD trucks But having just gone back to NY for christmas and getting 14" of snow, Id be hard pressed to not turn one of my trucks into a lifted 4wd plow truck if I ever moved back. Since this is a toy only vehicle, Id still go lowerd 2wd route __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

01-03-2003, 01:41 PM	#7
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	If its 4x4 I say lift it and go to town, if its 2wd I say lower it and make it fast. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

01-03-2003, 02:45 AM	#3
navybear70 hometown heroes! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ewa Beach, HI Posts: 487	Even though I'm a mudder at heart, I'd say that you should take his advice and sell the plow truck while demand is high and fix up the swb. (course, I'm biased. I own a '80 swb stepside.) There really is no answer though, for you will keep one and always wonder what you could have done with the other. We're truck guys... its our bane.

01-03-2003, 03:16 AM	#5
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	BOTH is not an option, the landlords (aka mom and dad) say one toy at a time, and im REALLY pushing it with both the LWB and SWB frames for my C10 sitting here beside the garage. its gotta be one or the other, not both.

01-03-2003, 02:33 PM	#8
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	As long as you keep something to drive when it snows and not get the 2wd out in it too much then I'd sell the 4x4 while the snow is out. Like you said it's worth 3 times with a plow. Think of the $$$ you can spend on the 2wd then. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

01-03-2003, 06:37 PM	#9
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,345	build the 4X4 that can make ya money and be fun there is a call for plow drivers ya know. im not a fan of lowered or swb trucks a nice long 4X4 is the best IMHO __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!



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