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TexasJeff · 09-03-2010, 07:28 AM

http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1929602431.html

I am going to go look at this today after work, looks like a great deal. I might have to join the 1 ton club after this weekend.

**lolife99** · 09-03-2010, 07:35 AM

Looks good.
You're going to need that 150 gallon fuel tank!

CHEESE · 09-03-2010, 10:47 AM

It does look clean!!

*nbpro* · 09-03-2010, 10:50 AM

yes looks like a great deal. If you get it, what are your plans for it, besides using it to store gas? lol

TexasJeff · 09-03-2010, 12:45 PM

Just talked with the guy, it has about 1000 miles on the new 454 the same on the Turbo 400, converted the throttle body injection over to a 2 barrel Holley, gets like 19mpg on the highway now. He used to pull his race car with the truck and just purchased a newer model extended cab dually to replace this one. My plans would just like I did with my 3/4 ton I have, make it a nice driver, use it to pull my camper, and general other truck duties, may even have to sell the 3/4 ton, but that would be a tough one, been with me now for about 13 years.

87chevy.com · 09-03-2010, 08:24 PM

wow, if you can get 19mpg ... i can **** gold nuggets... I can get around 19-20 with a 5.3, 4l60e and 3.42 gears with cruise control on...

cliffnotes:
i can't **** gold nuggets

RuralRoute C-30 · 09-03-2010, 08:45 PM

Are all the rust free and clean squares in Texas?

Nice truck that would go for a lot more here in the midwest in that condition.

150 gallon fuel tank??? Did the math at the current $2.699 per gallon here tonight at the local fuel depot...a fill-up in that would run around $404! Hope it never needs one.

Mark

tucsonjwt · 09-03-2010, 10:19 PM

For the price and condition, this is a steal. But I had a 73 C20 454/400 and the best I got on the highway was 12 mpg (with no A/C). If mpg is important to your purchase decision, then I would top off a tank and take it out on the freeway to validate the 19 mpg claim - assuming you can isolate the fuel consumption to one specific tank.

**N2TRUX** · 09-04-2010, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RuralRoute C-30

Are all the rust free and clean squares in Texas?:

No, we allotted a few to Arizona, California, and Colorado. We kept the rest.

Two barrel or not, we all know ain't a chance in hell that 454 is getting 19mpg, especially with the T400. Regardless of MPG it's still a nice truck at what appears to be a really good price.

**Corts60** · 09-04-2010, 11:00 AM

I agree 19 MPG would be an incredible feat. Hopefully he is telling the truth and we're missing something out of the equation...maybe he has a Gear Vendors in it or something. Good luck with the purchase!

**old Rusty C10** · 09-04-2010, 11:15 AM

looks great i just think you all cant see the decimal point between the 1 and 9 lol
good luck with the new truck!

cochino12 · 09-04-2010, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexasJeff

http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1929602431.html

I am going to go look at this today after work, looks like a great deal. I might have to join the 1 ton club after this weekend.

well?

cayoterun · 09-04-2010, 12:07 PM

Nice truck!!! Good price. You and family will love it---
But, be leary of the advertised mileage, until proven.
We used a pampered '97, crewcab, dually, auto, 454, just like it except, ours was still fuel injected to pull an 8500# bumper pull trailer for several years. Your right, it will pull or anything you can pile on it. Kept a log on it with all repairs and honest fuel mileage. Never drove it over 65mph loaded or empty.
Avg. mileage, 10-11 empty, 8 loaded or towing.
Wish We still had the truck, but downsized truck and trailer due to getting older.
Good luck and enjoy.
Cayoterun

TexasJeff · 09-04-2010, 02:33 PM

Looked at the truck, very nice but decided against it, for right now just can't spend that money, and it is killing me. Anyone one in the Houston area looking for a clean crew cab I would jump on this one.

ratty 46 · 09-04-2010, 04:40 PM

[QUOTE=RuralRoute C-30;4172511]Are all the rust free and clean squares in Texas?

No .... they are also in dry southern Cally. I know - I bought one!!

Yes .... Tx. has a overabundance of rust free square body trucks. I just don't have enough space of $$ to house them all in my back yard.

Ratty 46

Jonboy · 09-04-2010, 10:51 PM

Mine came to TX via CA. It is pretty clean.
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09-03-2010, 07:28 AM	#1
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Going to look at this today http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1929602431.html I am going to go look at this today after work, looks like a great deal. I might have to join the 1 ton club after this weekend. __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually Last edited by TexasJeff; 09-03-2010 at 07:29 AM.

09-03-2010, 07:35 AM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Going to look at this today Looks good. You're going to need that 150 gallon fuel tank! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

09-03-2010, 10:47 AM	#3
CHEESE The Cheesiest Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SHALLOWATER, TX. Posts: 986	Re: Going to look at this today It does look clean!!

09-03-2010, 10:50 AM	#4
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Going to look at this today yes looks like a great deal. If you get it, what are your plans for it, besides using it to store gas? lol

09-03-2010, 12:45 PM	#5
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: Going to look at this today Just talked with the guy, it has about 1000 miles on the new 454 the same on the Turbo 400, converted the throttle body injection over to a 2 barrel Holley, gets like 19mpg on the highway now. He used to pull his race car with the truck and just purchased a newer model extended cab dually to replace this one. My plans would just like I did with my 3/4 ton I have, make it a nice driver, use it to pull my camper, and general other truck duties, may even have to sell the 3/4 ton, but that would be a tough one, been with me now for about 13 years. __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

09-03-2010, 08:24 PM	#6
87chevy.com BMW & ASE Master Certified Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,266	Re: Going to look at this today wow, if you can get 19mpg ... i can ** gold nuggets... I can get around 19-20 with a 5.3, 4l60e and 3.42 gears with cruise control on... cliffnotes: i can't gold nuggets __________________ 1987 Silverado - L83 5.3 w/ 6L80e ,A/C,P/W,P/L,TILT, HID projectors, Wilwood C-10 Pro Spindles w/ 2018 silverado front brakes & C-5 Corvette Rear Disc Brakes 1999 BMW 528i - 5.7 LS1 w/ 4l60e, Ford 8.8 IRS w31 spline posi & FX-r projector retrofit New project: 2006 BMW x5 6cyl AWD to L83 6l80e 4wd to 2WD / RWD A poor man buy's it twice** finally got my domain name back, 87chevy.com.... site rework in progress

09-03-2010, 08:45 PM	#7
RuralRoute C-30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 511	Re: Going to look at this today Are all the rust free and clean squares in Texas? Nice truck that would go for a lot more here in the midwest in that condition. 150 gallon fuel tank??? Did the math at the current $2.699 per gallon here tonight at the local fuel depot...a fill-up in that would run around $404! Hope it never needs one. Mark __________________ 1985 Chevy C-30 Hydraulic Dump Bed 2001 Saturn SC2 (go to work car) 2010 PT Cruiser (wife's car) "Reality is just a hallucination brought on by lack of alcohol."

09-03-2010, 10:19 PM	#8
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,189	Re: Going to look at this today For the price and condition, this is a steal. But I had a 73 C20 454/400 and the best I got on the highway was 12 mpg (with no A/C). If mpg is important to your purchase decision, then I would top off a tank and take it out on the freeway to validate the 19 mpg claim - assuming you can isolate the fuel consumption to one specific tank.

09-04-2010, 11:00 AM	#10
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Going to look at this today I agree 19 MPG would be an incredible feat. Hopefully he is telling the truth and we're missing something out of the equation...maybe he has a Gear Vendors in it or something. Good luck with the purchase! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

09-04-2010, 11:15 AM	#11
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Going to look at this today looks great i just think you all cant see the decimal point between the 1 and 9 lol good luck with the new truck! __________________ 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!!

09-04-2010, 12:07 PM	#13
cayoterun Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Guymon, Oklahoma Posts: 2,040	Re: Going to look at this today Nice truck!!! Good price. You and family will love it--- But, be leary of the advertised mileage, until proven. We used a pampered '97, crewcab, dually, auto, 454, just like it except, ours was still fuel injected to pull an 8500# bumper pull trailer for several years. Your right, it will pull or anything you can pile on it. Kept a log on it with all repairs and honest fuel mileage. Never drove it over 65mph loaded or empty. Avg. mileage, 10-11 empty, 8 loaded or towing. Wish We still had the truck, but downsized truck and trailer due to getting older. Good luck and enjoy. Cayoterun __________________ Cayoterun Okla. Panhandle I think I'll do it myself and pay the extra $500. Last edited by cayoterun; 09-04-2010 at 12:10 PM.

09-04-2010, 02:33 PM	#14
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: Going to look at this today Looked at the truck, very nice but decided against it, for right now just can't spend that money, and it is killing me. Anyone one in the Houston area looking for a clean crew cab I would jump on this one. __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

09-04-2010, 04:40 PM	#15
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: Going to look at this today [QUOTE=RuralRoute C-30;4172511]Are all the rust free and clean squares in Texas? No .... they are also in dry southern Cally. I know - I bought one!! Yes .... Tx. has a overabundance of rust free square body trucks. I just don't have enough space of $$ to house them all in my back yard. Ratty 46 Last edited by ratty 46; 09-04-2010 at 04:40 PM.

09-04-2010, 10:51 PM	#16
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Going to look at this today Mine came to TX via CA. It is pretty clean. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241



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