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White halftrack · 02-18-2019, 10:55 PM

Found this in western Nebraska while picking up an old gator. Body in really good shape. I like 4wd trucks but thought about putting that service body seTup with crane on my dually. He wanted 2000 for it and said he could deliver it to Omaha as he was bringing a semi. It is a 2wd but has a 350 in it.
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straight6chevyguy · 02-19-2019, 01:58 AM

Hey, that looks cool!

83GMCK2500 · 02-19-2019, 04:25 AM

Interesting indeed, I wonder if it was a diesel originally. Delay wipers & cruise control, sweet!

White halftrack · 02-19-2019, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 83GMCK2500

Interesting indeed, I wonder if it was a diesel originally. Delay wipers & cruise control, sweet!

It was originally a diesel by the vin. He thought it was a 350 and we did not pop the hood so I took his word. Now that I ran the vin it shows the diesel supposed to be in it. I also noticed the bumper has fog lights. How late did they make those? I know it could have been switched.
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**Palf70Step** · 02-19-2019, 06:56 AM

Neat looking truck. I wouldn't mind having it in my drive way. I could justify it to the wife since I could use it to trim the trees.

frenchy51 · 02-19-2019, 10:23 AM

That is way too Kool! Buy it (-;

**mongocanfly** · 02-19-2019, 10:50 AM

2k is a steal on that....as long as it's not a rust bucket

DBLSPRT68 · 02-19-2019, 11:09 AM

GET THAT TRUCK!!!! WOW, very cool and useful. If all you want is the service bed, I bet you could sell the rest for $2000. You'll get the bed for FREE!

74CustomK20 · 02-19-2019, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by DBLSPRT68

GET THAT TRUCK!!!! WOW, very cool and useful. If all you want is the service bed, I bet you could sell the rest for $2000. You'll get the bed for FREE!

If the body is as good as it looks in the pics, absolutely. If it runs n drives, you could.even walk away with little extra in your pocket.

83GMCK2500 · 02-19-2019, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by White halftrack

It was originally a diesel by the vin. He thought it was a 350 and we did not pop the hood so I took his word. Now that I ran the vin it shows the diesel supposed to be in it. I also noticed the bumper has fog lights. How late did they make those? I know it could have been switched.
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IN the bumper? Those are marker-turn signals which is 1981-1982 only; but since it had a 6.2 it is a 1982, the first year the engine was offered. The 6.2 was offered from '82-through square into early GMT400, 1993.

White halftrack · 02-19-2019, 01:36 PM

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IN the bumper? Those are marker-turn signals which is 1981-1982 only; but since it had a 6.2 it is a 1982, the first year the engine was offered. The 6.2 was offered from '82-through square into early GMT400, 1993.

1gchc33j4ds148291 Was the vin. I am pretty sure it was converted to a 350 gas engine. The doors sagged a bit but the rockers and inner doors did not have rust. Missing a couple door panels. The crane brand is a woeber but I can’t find anything on it. Service bed is a Knapheide
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83GMCK2500 · 02-19-2019, 03:04 PM

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1gchc33j4ds148291 Was the vin. I am pretty sure it was converted to a 350 gas engine. The doors sagged a bit but the rockers and inner doors did not have rust. Missing a couple door panels. The crane brand is a woeber but I can’t find anything on it. Service bed is a Knapheide
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Have you tried researching it as a man lift/bucket truck boom? There are a few things on there that make me think it is less crane boom, and more manlift boom.

White halftrack · 02-19-2019, 03:33 PM

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**Palf70Step** · 02-19-2019, 04:13 PM

VIN says it is an 83, but grill/bumpers say it is an 82. UNless the C/30's lagged a year behind the grill/front end change of the C/10 & C/20.

Regardless, it is a clean truck and very cool looking. Is it in your driveway yet?

White halftrack · 02-19-2019, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

VIN says it is an 83, but grill/bumpers say it is an 82. UNless the C/30's lagged a year behind the grill/front end change of the C/10 & C/20.

Regardless, it is a clean truck and very cool looking. Is it in your driveway yet?

You guys are correct on that it is not a crane. I talked with the owner and he said he has a basket to attach to the end and that it extends out to double the length as pictured. He thought it was 30 feet. That would be pretty awesome for painting etc. We will see if it happens.
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jkk · 02-19-2019, 09:32 PM

Nice

SKT · 02-19-2019, 11:35 PM

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Wow, super cool!!

This truck deserves to be saved!

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Keith Seymore · 02-20-2019, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

VIN says it is an 83, but grill/bumpers say it is an 82.

Agree.

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

UNless the C/30's lagged a year behind the grill/front end change of the C/10 & C/20.

They did not; all of the models changed over at the same time.

K

White halftrack · 02-23-2019, 07:06 PM

For better or worse I am going to pick it up. It has a welder generator in the back but he is not sure if it is repairable. I think it is a miller AEAD. The lift looks like more of a glorified powered ladder. We will see. When I first saw it I wasn’t that serious so didn’t take as many picks as I should have. I am told the heads were rebuilt and installed but the distributor was installed off a tooth.
I know I need to replace the door hinges as the doors did sag. I will post more pics after it is delivered. Hopefully no ugly issues jump up.
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**hatzie** · 02-24-2019, 10:25 AM

Hinge pins aren't a big deal to replace.
The repair parts are larger and require that you drill the hinges with the proper letter and number size bits.
The good kits have bronze bushings. Don't hammer them in they'll break. Press them in with threaded rod, nuts, washers, and a socket (or a stack of washers) that the shank of the bushing slides through and doesn't catch.

flashed · 02-24-2019, 11:15 AM

That is a very cool truck , cant wait til you get it home .

White halftrack · 02-24-2019, 04:32 PM

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That is a very cool truck , cant wait til you get it home .

Thanks for all the great comments everyone. I am getting excited to see it again in a couple weeks. My fear is it might be a money pit but life is about taking risks. I know it will need some tlc but I am looking at this as more of a tool than making it perfect. Buying cheap is great but I know I don’t want junk. Contradictory isn’t it? As an optimist I always believe I can make it go with basic knowledge and hard work. Sometimes I win. Sometimes I don’t. Thanks again everyone.
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White halftrack · 02-26-2019, 01:31 PM

I am missing the two rear door panels on the crew doors. They are manual windows. I have two door panels off of a suburban correct color but power window. Will they mount and is the hole in the right position? I know doesn’t match Scottsdale trim but better than a bare door.

Thanks.
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74CustomK20 · 02-26-2019, 01:41 PM

White if they're like the fronts, I think they'll swap over.

White halftrack · 02-26-2019, 01:47 PM

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I am missing the two rear door panels on the crew doors. They are manual windows. I have two door panels off of a suburban correct color but power window. Will they mount and is the hole in the right position? I know doesn’t match Scottsdale trim but better than a bare door.

Also noticed this date on the tag in the glove box. Does this make it a 1982 year?

Thanks.
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02-18-2019, 10:55 PM	#1
White halftrack Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Louisville ne Posts: 82	Interesting truck. 1983 crew Found this in western Nebraska while picking up an old gator. Body in really good shape. I like 4wd trucks but thought about putting that service body seTup with crane on my dually. He wanted 2000 for it and said he could deliver it to Omaha as he was bringing a semi. It is a 2wd but has a 350 in it. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

02-19-2019, 01:58 AM	#2
straight6chevyguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: yamhill OR Posts: 785	Re: Interesting truck. 1983 crew Hey, that looks cool! __________________ 1965 chevy c20 292 4speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=777601 1976 chevy c10 250 4speed http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=787037 1998 chevy c1500 4.3L 5speed (My current driver) 2002 Chevy s10 4.3L auto 4x4 1971 mercury monterey wagon 400 auto To many projects!

02-19-2019, 04:25 AM	#3
83GMCK2500 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Beaverton, OR from WA State Posts: 1,515	Re: Interesting truck. 1983 crew Interesting indeed, I wonder if it was a diesel originally. Delay wipers & cruise control, sweet! __________________ Devin 1983 GMC High Sierra 2500, 4x4, RC/LB, 400 S.B., SM-465, NP-208, Corporate 10 bolt & 9.5" 14 bolt 1996 GMC Sierra SLE 3500 DRW, 4x4, EC/LB, Vortec 454, NV-4500, BW-4401, AAM 925 & AAM 1050 1997 GMC Sierra SLT 1500 4x4, Z71/F44, EC/SB, Vortec 350 My Introduction with my '83s History New Daily, the '96

02-19-2019, 06:56 AM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,608	Re: Interesting truck. 1983 crew Neat looking truck. I wouldn't mind having it in my drive way. I could justify it to the wife since I could use it to trim the trees. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

02-19-2019, 10:23 AM	#6
frenchy51 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Orland, Nor-Cal Posts: 617	Re: Interesting truck. 1983 crew That is way too Kool! Buy it (-; __________________ 1972 Highlander PAC B 400BB-SOLD 1974 K5 Blazer-6.0 swap 1974 C20 Long Bed 454 1977 GMC HeavyHalf several adopted orphans

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02-19-2019, 11:09 AM	#8
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: Interesting truck. 1983 crew GET THAT TRUCK!!!! WOW, very cool and useful. If all you want is the service bed, I bet you could sell the rest for $2000. You'll get the bed for FREE! __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

02-19-2019, 03:33 PM	#13
White halftrack Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Louisville ne Posts: 82	delete. Hit post twice

02-19-2019, 04:13 PM	#14
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,608	Re: Interesting truck. 1983 crew VIN says it is an 83, but grill/bumpers say it is an 82. UNless the C/30's lagged a year behind the grill/front end change of the C/10 & C/20. Regardless, it is a clean truck and very cool looking. Is it in your driveway yet? __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

02-19-2019, 09:32 PM	#16
jkk Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 423	Re: Interesting truck. 1983 crew Nice

02-19-2019, 11:35 PM	#17
SKT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Location: Posts: 8,153	Re: Interesting truck. 1983 crew . Wow, super cool!! This truck deserves to be saved! . __________________ ... Click here to see thousands of 'Abandoned & Neglected' Chevy trucks rotting away... ...

02-23-2019, 07:06 PM	#19
White halftrack Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Louisville ne Posts: 82	For better or worse I am going to pick it up. It has a welder generator in the back but he is not sure if it is repairable. I think it is a miller AEAD. The lift looks like more of a glorified powered ladder. We will see. When I first saw it I wasn’t that serious so didn’t take as many picks as I should have. I am told the heads were rebuilt and installed but the distributor was installed off a tooth. I know I need to replace the door hinges as the doors did sag. I will post more pics after it is delivered. Hopefully no ugly issues jump up. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

02-24-2019, 10:25 AM	#20
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,912	Re: Interesting truck. 1983 crew Hinge pins aren't a big deal to replace. The repair parts are larger and require that you drill the hinges with the proper letter and number size bits. The good kits have bronze bushings. Don't hammer them in they'll break. Press them in with threaded rod, nuts, washers, and a socket (or a stack of washers) that the shank of the bushing slides through and doesn't catch. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.

02-24-2019, 11:15 AM	#21
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,729	Re: Interesting truck. 1983 crew That is a very cool truck , cant wait til you get it home .

02-26-2019, 01:31 PM	#23
White halftrack Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Louisville ne Posts: 82	I am missing the two rear door panels on the crew doors. They are manual windows. I have two door panels off of a suburban correct color but power window. Will they mount and is the hole in the right position? I know doesn’t match Scottsdale trim but better than a bare door. Thanks. Posted via Mobile Device



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