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bodyman922 · 01-06-2013, 11:36 AM

I posted this a couple weeks ago when it had the motor and it was selling for $1600. Now without the engine it's selling for $650. I think it's a good deal and I might go after it and make a good plow truck for myself. I know the front axle is for a 3/4 ton but for the type of work I would use it for it's good enough. So do you think it's worth it or not?

http://mankato.craigslist.org/pts/3523873309.html

Gordonr1973 · 01-06-2013, 11:39 AM

I just sold a good cab but it was bare & had no doors for $750

Last summer I bought a mis-matched SWB 2 wheel drive with a shot 305 engine for $1800....So to me, this is definitely worth it!

Zane M · 01-06-2013, 12:52 PM

Seems pretty clean. If I was in the market I would probably buy it.

GM-power · 01-06-2013, 03:18 PM

Go for it! That trucks looks awesome the way it sits!
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68Timber · 01-06-2013, 04:09 PM

I'd be all over that. The later dash fits? I didn't think they were interchangeable.

tucsonjwt · 01-06-2013, 04:30 PM

As long as you don't want to restore it to top condition, I think it looks ok from here. Sounds like you just want a beater anyway. I am surprised not to see any rust. Did you check the under carriage for rust? If the frame/suspension are rusted through, then I would walk away.

I am thinking about bidding on this one at auction - can't check it out until Friday - auction is Saturday.

http://www.leaderpublicauction.com/v...rl=%2Fvehicles

I did walk around it and it looks like it might have been used to pull a camper and/or a slide in truck camper. It has two threaded inserts on each fender, about 4 inches apart, on each fender - maybe for some kind of camper stabilizers? It has trailer hitches on front and rear, so maybe was pulling a boat also, since it is 2WD.

The bottom side and fenders look rust free, but there are bondo patches flaking at about the middle of each door - I think there may have been tripod style mirrors on the truck and at some point may have been hit and dented the middle of the doors.

I think it is a $500 truck - just for parts if nothing else.
Too bad it is a "smoker" - must really smoke bad if they mentioned it in the ad.

bodyman922 · 01-06-2013, 06:58 PM

I'm going to check it out tomorrow after work, only about 10 miles from where I work. Talked to the guy and he said the front axle was replaced before he bought it with a dana 44 out of a 3/4 ton and the transmission is a jasper rebuild. Overall he said it is in good condition for it's age, and for being a minnesota rust belt truck it does look good in the pictures.

frog210 · 01-06-2013, 08:46 PM

in the fourth pic whats those 2 things on the bottom of the dash where the steering shaft is at?

cory d · 01-06-2013, 09:37 PM

tach on the left, trailer brakes i believe on the right

Wrecked1982 · 01-06-2013, 10:31 PM

yeah if it was close i would have already bought it, and i would switch the front axle to put it back to a dana 60

**rs74** · 01-06-2013, 11:45 PM

If it was closer I would buy it in a heartbeat. I have been looking for a K30. They are hard to find especially at that price. Is that a newer cab on it. Newer dash?

Car'n'Guitars · 01-06-2013, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rs74

If it was closer I would buy it in a heartbeat. I have been looking for a K30. They are hard to find especially at that price. Is that a newer cab on it. Newer dash?

Newer cab would be my guess, to my knowledge 81-87 dash won't work with 73-80.

meatwagon83 · 01-07-2013, 12:38 AM

are you near mankato? i was just working in jackson at agco, nice area, and i would jump
on that truck

manimal · 01-07-2013, 09:49 AM

Are you sure it's a k"30" and not a k"20" with a dually bed and rear axle?

silvereagle07 · 01-07-2013, 10:05 AM

I'd buy it.
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Shane22696 · 01-07-2013, 10:22 AM

Newer dashes fit fine in old cabs... I just put one in my 80 model with 0 problems. Slid right in

bodyman922 · 01-07-2013, 08:45 PM

Update: I bought it today! When I looked it over it had the usual minnesota rust (rockers, cab corners, floor, etc.) but the rest of the body was pretty clean. The frame looks solid yet so I figured it's worth a try and I know the parts alone are worth more then what I payed for it. The guy is going to deliver it tomorrow for me, which is a big help.

As for the details yes it is a true 1 ton, the vin # checks out.
It does appear to have the newer dash installed.
The cab looks original with the vin plate in the door jamb.
Paint looks as if it may be original.
I'll find out more when I get it.

One question though: On the box sides and back of the tailgate the're are emblems that say "THE BOSS" do any of you know if these are just generic emblems or maybe a special edition? (like camper special models)

motornut · 01-08-2013, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by bodyman922

I posted this a couple weeks ago when it had the motor and it was selling for $1600. Now without the engine it's selling for $650. I think it's a good deal and I might go after it and make a good plow truck for myself. I know the front axle is for a 3/4 ton but for the type of work I would use it for it's good enough. So do you think it's worth it or not?

http://mankato.craigslist.org/pts/3523873309.html

nice score!

manimal · 01-08-2013, 06:33 PM

Glad you got it! Sucks that the front D60 is gone though.

bodyman922 · 01-08-2013, 08:55 PM

I will start a new thread and put more pics up as I am able to fix it. I'll title the thread 78 GMC Dually "THE BOSS" so I encourage you to have a look.

mopar346 · 01-08-2013, 09:39 PM

I would think it was worth close to that in scrap, even without an engine.

01-06-2013, 11:36 AM	#1
bodyman922 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 38	Is it worth it? I posted this a couple weeks ago when it had the motor and it was selling for $1600. Now without the engine it's selling for $650. I think it's a good deal and I might go after it and make a good plow truck for myself. I know the front axle is for a 3/4 ton but for the type of work I would use it for it's good enough. So do you think it's worth it or not? http://mankato.craigslist.org/pts/3523873309.html Last edited by bodyman922; 01-06-2013 at 11:37 AM. Reason: adding link

01-06-2013, 11:39 AM	#2
Gordonr1973 Home Built '87 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 1,829	Re: Is it worth it? I just sold a good cab but it was bare & had no doors for $750 Last summer I bought a mis-matched SWB 2 wheel drive with a shot 305 engine for $1800....So to me, this is definitely worth it! __________________ Gordon 1998 White Chev ext cab 2WD (Summer Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408424 1987 Chev Silverado SWB (Winter Project Rebuild) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424833 Truck Club http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=466969

01-06-2013, 12:52 PM	#3
Zane M Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 706	Re: Is it worth it? Seems pretty clean. If I was in the market I would probably buy it.

01-06-2013, 03:18 PM	#4
GM-power Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 770	Re: Is it worth it? Go for it! That trucks looks awesome the way it sits! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1979 Sierra Classic Heavy-half 1996 Silverado x-cab "the daily"

01-06-2013, 04:09 PM	#5
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Is it worth it? I'd be all over that. The later dash fits? I didn't think they were interchangeable. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

01-06-2013, 04:30 PM	#6
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: Is it worth it? As long as you don't want to restore it to top condition, I think it looks ok from here. Sounds like you just want a beater anyway. I am surprised not to see any rust. Did you check the under carriage for rust? If the frame/suspension are rusted through, then I would walk away. I am thinking about bidding on this one at auction - can't check it out until Friday - auction is Saturday. http://www.leaderpublicauction.com/v...rl=%2Fvehicles I did walk around it and it looks like it might have been used to pull a camper and/or a slide in truck camper. It has two threaded inserts on each fender, about 4 inches apart, on each fender - maybe for some kind of camper stabilizers? It has trailer hitches on front and rear, so maybe was pulling a boat also, since it is 2WD. The bottom side and fenders look rust free, but there are bondo patches flaking at about the middle of each door - I think there may have been tripod style mirrors on the truck and at some point may have been hit and dented the middle of the doors. I think it is a $500 truck - just for parts if nothing else. Too bad it is a "smoker" - must really smoke bad if they mentioned it in the ad.

01-06-2013, 06:58 PM	#7
bodyman922 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 38	Re: Is it worth it? I'm going to check it out tomorrow after work, only about 10 miles from where I work. Talked to the guy and he said the front axle was replaced before he bought it with a dana 44 out of a 3/4 ton and the transmission is a jasper rebuild. Overall he said it is in good condition for it's age, and for being a minnesota rust belt truck it does look good in the pictures.

01-06-2013, 08:46 PM	#8
frog210 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 784	Re: Is it worth it? in the fourth pic whats those 2 things on the bottom of the dash where the steering shaft is at? __________________ San Antonio, TEXAS -Frog -I'm a valet and well I've driven BMWs, Mercedes, Porsche,Bentlys, fiats, Hondas, etc and well even do I like a few features, I love my shortbed, it dosent bore me out, just press on the gas and you'll remember why you love it.

01-06-2013, 09:37 PM	#9
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: Is it worth it? tach on the left, trailer brakes i believe on the right __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

01-06-2013, 10:31 PM	#10
Wrecked1982 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cold Canada Posts: 310	Re: Is it worth it? yeah if it was close i would have already bought it, and i would switch the front axle to put it back to a dana 60

01-06-2013, 11:45 PM	#11
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: Is it worth it? If it was closer I would buy it in a heartbeat. I have been looking for a K30. They are hard to find especially at that price. Is that a newer cab on it. Newer dash?

01-07-2013, 12:38 AM	#13
meatwagon83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Preble county ohio Posts: 1,914	Re: Is it worth it? are you near mankato? i was just working in jackson at agco, nice area, and i would jump on that truck

01-07-2013, 09:49 AM	#14
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Is it worth it? Are you sure it's a k"30" and not a k"20" with a dually bed and rear axle? __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

01-07-2013, 10:05 AM	#15
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Is it worth it? I'd buy it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

01-07-2013, 10:22 AM	#16
Shane22696 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Zebulon GA Posts: 128	Re: Is it worth it? Newer dashes fit fine in old cabs... I just put one in my 80 model with 0 problems. Slid right in __________________ 80 K10 350 4 spd 4 Inch lift, 33 inch BFG M/t



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01-07-2013, 08:45 PM	#17
bodyman922 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 38	Re: Is it worth it? Update: I bought it today! When I looked it over it had the usual minnesota rust (rockers, cab corners, floor, etc.) but the rest of the body was pretty clean. The frame looks solid yet so I figured it's worth a try and I know the parts alone are worth more then what I payed for it. The guy is going to deliver it tomorrow for me, which is a big help. As for the details yes it is a true 1 ton, the vin # checks out. It does appear to have the newer dash installed. The cab looks original with the vin plate in the door jamb. Paint looks as if it may be original. I'll find out more when I get it. One question though: On the box sides and back of the tailgate the're are emblems that say "THE BOSS" do any of you know if these are just generic emblems or maybe a special edition? (like camper special models)

01-08-2013, 06:33 PM	#19
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Is it worth it? Glad you got it! Sucks that the front D60 is gone though. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

01-08-2013, 08:55 PM	#20
bodyman922 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 38	Re: Is it worth it? I will start a new thread and put more pics up as I am able to fix it. I'll title the thread 78 GMC Dually "THE BOSS" so I encourage you to have a look.

01-08-2013, 09:39 PM	#21
mopar346 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Quincy, FL Posts: 533	Re: Is it worth it? I would think it was worth close to that in scrap, even without an engine.

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