I'm going to look at a 3/4 ton Chevrolet this weekend. It's a regular cab long box 4x4 with a manual transmission. Has a throttle body injected 350 in it. Body is straight and looks like it has potential
I had a black/silver '86 silverado. That was a sweet looking truck. My boy just picked up a '77 long box 4wd for $700. It's in amazing shape and is a nice looking truck.
So yes. I like them.
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I am restoring a 77 K10 Long Bed 4x4. A major project. Laying about in pieces at the moment. Hopefully it will see the road again this summer.
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I've always loved the late 60s early 70s Chevys. Someday I'll own one. But for now, I just picked up a 3/4 ton '77 GMC with a flatbed to use as a plow truck. Straight body, runs good. Gutless stock 350 with 4 speed manual. I'm going to put on a 2.5" suspension lift and some new 33s. Was going to put a new carb and headers on it, but have been advised gains would likely be minimal. So I'll probably run it as is until it blows up and then put a crate 350 in. Not looking for a fire breather, just a little more oomph.
With a TBI, it could be a 1987. Then the platform changed for 1988 to 1998 with different fuel injection systems. A 1987 solid axle TBI truck is a great rig. But, the next Gen trucks, especially the Vortecs aren't too bad either. mtmuley
I'm going to look at a 3/4 ton Chevrolet this weekend. It's a regular cab long box 4x4 with a manual transmission. Has a throttle body injected 350 in it. Body is straight and looks like it has potential
Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
Originally Posted by Pharmseller
You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole.
I just sold two of them. Their day has come, they' re finally a classic. I had to purge some projects. I've got a dozen original aluminum hubcaps still in the barn.
Originally Posted by 16penny
If you put Taco Bell sauce in your ramen noodles it tastes just like poverty
I've always loved the late 60s early 70s Chevys. Someday I'll own one. But for now, I just picked up a 3/4 ton '77 GMC with a flatbed to use as a plow truck. Straight body, runs good. Gutless stock 350 with 4 speed manual. I'm going to put on a 2.5" suspension lift and some new 33s. Was going to put a new carb and headers on it, but have been advised gains would likely be minimal. So I'll probably run it as is until it blows up and then put a crate 350 in. Not looking for a fire breather, just a little more oomph.
Nice. I bet you can take that truck through the drive up window at the mac-donalds. Because you probably have crank down windows.
My side window don't go down, it's a crew cab so you could use the back door side window, but you can't get in that door because the plastic door handle came off in my hand.
I was so much happier with a vintage work truck, so much less chit to go wrong with them.
I'm seriously considering building up a 60's vintage work truck. Put a pair of D60 or larger axle's under it, box the frame. Run enough clearance for 255/85R16 tires, moderate vintage V8 power with EFI upgrade, selectable lockers front and back.
Power steering, power disc brakes, no G'damn traction control garbage or anti lock brakes... I'd be a happy man.
Hang an 8'2 Boss V plow on the front in the winter time, that would be sweet.
I've always loved the late 60s early 70s Chevys. Someday I'll own one. But for now, I just picked up a 3/4 ton '77 GMC with a flatbed to use as a plow truck. Straight body, runs good. Gutless stock 350 with 4 speed manual. I'm going to put on a 2.5" suspension lift and some new 33s. Was going to put a new carb and headers on it, but have been advised gains would likely be minimal. So I'll probably run it as is until it blows up and then put a crate 350 in. Not looking for a fire breather, just a little more oomph.
Nice. I bet you can take that truck through the drive up window at the mac-donalds. Because you probably have crank down windows.
My side window don't go down, it's a crew cab so you could use the back door side window, but you can't get in that door because the plastic door handle came off in my hand.
I was so much happier with a vintage work truck, so much less chit to go wrong with them.
I'm seriously considering building up a 60's vintage work truck. Put a pair of D60 or larger axle's under it, box the frame. Run enough clearance for 255/85R16 tires, moderate vintage V8 power with EFI upgrade, selectable lockers front and back.
Power steering, power disc brakes, no G'damn traction control garbage or anti lock brakes... I'd be a happy man.
Hang an 8'2 Boss V plow on the front in the winter time, that would be sweet.
What happened with your 1 ton ford with a cummins idea???
Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
Originally Posted by Pharmseller
You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole.
I've always loved the late 60s early 70s Chevys. Someday I'll own one. But for now, I just picked up a 3/4 ton '77 GMC with a flatbed to use as a plow truck. Straight body, runs good. Gutless stock 350 with 4 speed manual. I'm going to put on a 2.5" suspension lift and some new 33s. Was going to put a new carb and headers on it, but have been advised gains would likely be minimal. So I'll probably run it as is until it blows up and then put a crate 350 in. Not looking for a fire breather, just a little more oomph.
Nice. I bet you can take that truck through the drive up window at the mac-donalds. Because you probably have crank down windows.
My side window don't go down, it's a crew cab so you could use the back door side window, but you can't get in that door because the plastic door handle came off in my hand.
I was so much happier with a vintage work truck, so much less chit to go wrong with them.
I'm seriously considering building up a 60's vintage work truck. Put a pair of D60 or larger axle's under it, box the frame. Run enough clearance for 255/85R16 tires, moderate vintage V8 power with EFI upgrade, selectable lockers front and back.
Power steering, power disc brakes, no G'damn traction control garbage or anti lock brakes... I'd be a happy man.
Hang an 8'2 Boss V plow on the front in the winter time, that would be sweet.
Dave you've been reading my mail (so to speak). What you described is exactly what I'd like to do. But I don't know how to do most of it, so I won't. I can swap the springs, and I've a couple buddies I can get to help me pull the motor when the time comes, but that's about it. You nailed it, crank windows, manual transmission and transfer case, nothing electronic at all. Most thankfully the nanny crap. But then again, it also rides like a 40 yo truck too. Which with bald tires on snow and a grade can let you know you're not as good a driver as you thought. haha I am on the hunt for a used plow I can jerry rig to hang off the front.
I've always loved the late 60s early 70s Chevys. Someday I'll own one. But for now, I just picked up a 3/4 ton '77 GMC with a flatbed to use as a plow truck. Straight body, runs good. Gutless stock 350 with 4 speed manual. I'm going to put on a 2.5" suspension lift and some new 33s. Was going to put a new carb and headers on it, but have been advised gains would likely be minimal. So I'll probably run it as is until it blows up and then put a crate 350 in. Not looking for a fire breather, just a little more oomph.
Nice. I bet you can take that truck through the drive up window at the mac-donalds. Because you probably have crank down windows.
My side window don't go down, it's a crew cab so you could use the back door side window, but you can't get in that door because the plastic door handle came off in my hand.
I was so much happier with a vintage work truck, so much less chit to go wrong with them.
I'm seriously considering building up a 60's vintage work truck. Put a pair of D60 or larger axle's under it, box the frame. Run enough clearance for 255/85R16 tires, moderate vintage V8 power with EFI upgrade, selectable lockers front and back.
Power steering, power disc brakes, no G'damn traction control garbage or anti lock brakes... I'd be a happy man.
Hang an 8'2 Boss V plow on the front in the winter time, that would be sweet.
What happened with your 1 ton ford with a cummins idea???
That's great too, but dollars for function ratio makes me gravitate towards the vintage work horse/brawler.
I believe I can purchase a vintage crew cab truck, build a very nice torquey gas engine, manual trans with overdrive, big stout axles 4.10 gears, selectable lockers and probably put a manufactured flatbed on it like a PJ with underslung tool storage, headache rack.
I believe I can do all that a lot cheaper than the late model F350/cummins/allison option. And the vintage crew work truck will be more capable in the end. (plus I won't be pissed off at compromised off roading due to anti lock and traction control crap)
I've always loved the late 60s early 70s Chevys. Someday I'll own one. But for now, I just picked up a 3/4 ton '77 GMC with a flatbed to use as a plow truck. Straight body, runs good. Gutless stock 350 with 4 speed manual. I'm going to put on a 2.5" suspension lift and some new 33s. Was going to put a new carb and headers on it, but have been advised gains would likely be minimal. So I'll probably run it as is until it blows up and then put a crate 350 in. Not looking for a fire breather, just a little more oomph.
Nice. I bet you can take that truck through the drive up window at the mac-donalds. Because you probably have crank down windows.
My side window don't go down, it's a crew cab so you could use the back door side window, but you can't get in that door because the plastic door handle came off in my hand.
I was so much happier with a vintage work truck, so much less chit to go wrong with them.
I'm seriously considering building up a 60's vintage work truck. Put a pair of D60 or larger axle's under it, box the frame. Run enough clearance for 255/85R16 tires, moderate vintage V8 power with EFI upgrade, selectable lockers front and back.
Power steering, power disc brakes, no G'damn traction control garbage or anti lock brakes... I'd be a happy man.
Hang an 8'2 Boss V plow on the front in the winter time, that would be sweet.
What happened with your 1 ton ford with a cummins idea???
That's great too, but dollars for function ratio makes me gravitate towards the vintage work horse/brawler.
I believe I can purchase a vintage crew cab truck, build a very nice torquey gas engine, manual trans with overdrive, big stout axles 4.10 gears, selectable lockers and probably put a manufactured flatbed on it like a PJ with underslung tool storage, headache rack.
I believe I can do all that a lot cheaper than the late model F350/cummins/allison option. And the vintage crew work truck will be more capable in the end. (plus I won't be pissed off at compromised off roading due to anti lock and traction control crap)
I hear you buddy. I hate all the bs computer controlled chit now days too. You forgot to mention TPMS. Why the hell do we need this on a work truck??? I'm a big fan of EFI, but I almost draw the line there...
Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
Originally Posted by Pharmseller
You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole.
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