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RandyP · 02-08-2011, 04:04 PM

One of the local schools had a surplus auction, got this 84 C20 for $300. Thank goodness we had the winch all hooked up on my trailer, I bought it site unseen and had no idea it was sitting on flats.
Numerous guys in the bus barn swore it ran fine when it was parked a few years ago, so hopefully it'll fire over for me when I get a chance to tinker with it and I can turn it for a few bucks. That or I will find a plow for the front of it and let her sit 10 months out of the year and work on keeping my lot clear of snow in the winter.
By far a cream puff, but if it actually runs and drives, for $300 I'm ok with it all.

3r!c84 · 02-08-2011, 04:12 PM

good buy.

foamypirate · 02-08-2011, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

good buy.

Hello.

Looks like a good find for $300!

jchav62 · 02-08-2011, 04:22 PM

Score!

Pop's C-10 · 02-08-2011, 04:24 PM

looks good

pig rig · 02-08-2011, 05:48 PM

that is a money maker even if it dosnt run

arnt them goverment actions great not only do you get what you bid on but you get all the garbage thats in it. unless your like me and clean it out before you even start to load it

RandyP · 02-08-2011, 06:17 PM

I could have had an 88 International school bus for $800, I thought hard about that but finally came to my senses.

I'm hoping she'll fire over with a fresh battery and some gas. Putting tires on it will way more than double my costs so far, gotta find some used ones.

**PRattenbury** · 02-08-2011, 08:34 PM

I've seen more than one school bus get turned into a rollback.

75ChevyGuy · 02-08-2011, 08:39 PM

Not a bad buy, slap some tires on it, get it fired up, and you'll have a nice truck!

**old Rusty C10** · 02-08-2011, 09:40 PM

id have jumped on it too.. thats a great start for a truck

RandyP · 02-08-2011, 10:34 PM

After all the snow we've had the last few years, and owning a business that I have to keep a parking lot cleared on, I'm seriously thinking of getting a plow for the front of it.
Sadly, I am clueless as to where to look for one or even what they cost or what I need etc.

I'm already on the hunt for a set of used tires and maybe a right fender. Anxious for the snow to get here and start melting off (50+ degrees this weekend) so I can tinker!

Need to go read that thread on tips to firing up an engine that's been sitting for a while.

joe231 · 02-08-2011, 10:52 PM

nice score Randy!

dmartin1 · 02-09-2011, 12:47 AM

i dont imagine it actually came with that 1/2 tank of gas? haha

78K20 · 02-09-2011, 01:07 AM

You did good !

RandyP · 02-12-2011, 03:12 PM

Spent the morning pulling the plugs, cleaning them and putting some marvel down in the plug hole. Was sort of a chore doing it while the truck is still up on the trailer. Got it done none the less (could sure use plugs and probably wires and probably rotor bug and .... well a lot), found the right upper control arm is really bent, must have hit something fairly decent on that corner once upon a time.
Anyways, got it where I thought it should spin easier, sprayed some starter fluid in, hooked up the jumper box and set it to boost/start, sprayed some more starter fluid in it and hit the key. Barely cranked over, but it did crank very slowly.

Tossed in the battery from my winch setup on the trailer, and tried it again. It will start and sputter and die, so it's not getting fuel for one reason or another. But at least I know it will spin and fire! Just gotta figure out now if I want to keep her, part her out or just sell it off as is. Really thinking I might just put it out back for a while and see if I can get a good deal on a plow for the front of it or not. If I can, I'll just make it run good enough to plow my drive and black tag it.
I spent almost $600 for snow removal in a one week time period this year. Might be a sign we're gonna start getting more snow during the winter and be worth it to have a truck just sitting here for that reason. Heck, might make a few bucks doing the neighbors commercial lots as well.

68Timber · 02-12-2011, 08:52 PM

Nice score! Now give it the love...

EDIT: gotta love the mint dog-dish hub caps on white steelies.

HarleyHauler · 02-13-2011, 02:29 AM

Nice Score!

RandyP · 02-14-2011, 11:14 AM

Tank selector was on the Right tank, so I put 2 gallons of gas in it (showed past full on gauge, gauge must be inop). Still no gas coming out.

My body tech spent 10 minutes on it and had it purring....

The fuel line from the right tank was disconnected, so we switched to the left tank. Put 2 gallons of gas in that tank, removed the fuel filter right before the carb, and it gets plenty of gas. Obviously the filter is trashed, will replace that before doing much more with it. It smoked bad enough to fill the shop pretty quick with a thick blueish cloud, but she sat and ran without issues.

Now to find some used tires.

**oldwagon** · 02-14-2011, 12:42 PM

Glad to see the 4 speed transmission. That's what I'm partial to.

spudz · 02-14-2011, 01:00 PM

awesome, I like it.

02-08-2011, 04:04 PM	#1
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Drug another one home One of the local schools had a surplus auction, got this 84 C20 for $300. Thank goodness we had the winch all hooked up on my trailer, I bought it site unseen and had no idea it was sitting on flats. Numerous guys in the bus barn swore it ran fine when it was parked a few years ago, so hopefully it'll fire over for me when I get a chance to tinker with it and I can turn it for a few bucks. That or I will find a plow for the front of it and let her sit 10 months out of the year and work on keeping my lot clear of snow in the winter. By far a cream puff, but if it actually runs and drives, for $300 I'm ok with it all. Attached Images __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

02-08-2011, 04:12 PM	#2
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02-08-2011, 04:22 PM	#4
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02-08-2011, 04:24 PM	#5
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Drug another one home looks good

02-08-2011, 05:48 PM	#6
pig rig Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: washington the state Posts: 730	Re: Drug another one home that is a money maker even if it dosnt run arnt them goverment actions great not only do you get what you bid on but you get all the garbage thats in it. unless your like me and clean it out before you even start to load it __________________ my sports car rolls on six wheels only because I'm to fat to get in and out of new corvette http://hubgarage.s3.amazonaws.com/ph...ped_detail.JPG

02-08-2011, 06:17 PM	#7
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Drug another one home I could have had an 88 International school bus for $800, I thought hard about that but finally came to my senses. I'm hoping she'll fire over with a fresh battery and some gas. Putting tires on it will way more than double my costs so far, gotta find some used ones. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

02-08-2011, 08:34 PM	#8
PRattenbury Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maumelle, AR Posts: 478	Re: Drug another one home I've seen more than one school bus get turned into a rollback.

02-08-2011, 08:39 PM	#9
75ChevyGuy GM Parts Guy Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Attleboro MA Posts: 375	Re: Drug another one home Not a bad buy, slap some tires on it, get it fired up, and you'll have a nice truck!

02-08-2011, 09:40 PM	#10
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,275	Re: Drug another one home id have jumped on it too.. thats a great start for a 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!!

02-08-2011, 10:34 PM	#11
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Drug another one home After all the snow we've had the last few years, and owning a business that I have to keep a parking lot cleared on, I'm seriously thinking of getting a plow for the front of it. Sadly, I am clueless as to where to look for one or even what they cost or what I need etc. I'm already on the hunt for a set of used tires and maybe a right fender. Anxious for the snow to get here and start melting off (50+ degrees this weekend) so I can tinker! Need to go read that thread on tips to firing up an engine that's been sitting for a while. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

02-08-2011, 10:52 PM	#12
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Drug another one home nice score Randy! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

02-09-2011, 12:47 AM	#13
dmartin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mohave valley,arizona Posts: 1,088	Re: Drug another one home i dont imagine it actually came with that 1/2 tank of gas? haha __________________ 1969 Shortbed in progress 1982 short step, few suspension and motor upgrades.getting a 468 1978 Shortbed fleet side bonanza fully loaded 1978 k20 Silverado loaded.currently engine-less 1989 k10 suburban 9" lift 65 nova And more

02-09-2011, 01:07 AM	#14
78K20 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: LaPorte, Indiana Posts: 109	Re: Drug another one home You did good ! __________________ 78K20 350 / 400TH 3:73's, Dual Polly tanks, my old plow Trk. Now parting out. 84K20 6.2 "J" Code Diesel / 700R / 4:10's 78K20 454/400TH 3:73's Dual tanks (my new plow rig)

02-12-2011, 03:12 PM	#15
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Drug another one home Spent the morning pulling the plugs, cleaning them and putting some marvel down in the plug hole. Was sort of a chore doing it while the truck is still up on the trailer. Got it done none the less (could sure use plugs and probably wires and probably rotor bug and .... well a lot), found the right upper control arm is really bent, must have hit something fairly decent on that corner once upon a time. Anyways, got it where I thought it should spin easier, sprayed some starter fluid in, hooked up the jumper box and set it to boost/start, sprayed some more starter fluid in it and hit the key. Barely cranked over, but it did crank very slowly. Tossed in the battery from my winch setup on the trailer, and tried it again. It will start and sputter and die, so it's not getting fuel for one reason or another. But at least I know it will spin and fire! Just gotta figure out now if I want to keep her, part her out or just sell it off as is. Really thinking I might just put it out back for a while and see if I can get a good deal on a plow for the front of it or not. If I can, I'll just make it run good enough to plow my drive and black tag it. I spent almost $600 for snow removal in a one week time period this year. Might be a sign we're gonna start getting more snow during the winter and be worth it to have a truck just sitting here for that reason. Heck, might make a few bucks doing the neighbors commercial lots as well. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

02-12-2011, 08:52 PM	#16
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Drug another one home Nice score! Now give it the love... EDIT: gotta love the mint dog-dish hub caps on white steelies. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build Last edited by 68Timber; 02-12-2011 at 08:54 PM.



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02-13-2011, 02:29 AM	#17
HarleyHauler Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 60	Re: Drug another one home Nice Score!

02-14-2011, 11:14 AM	#18
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Drug another one home Tank selector was on the Right tank, so I put 2 gallons of gas in it (showed past full on gauge, gauge must be inop). Still no gas coming out. My body tech spent 10 minutes on it and had it purring.... The fuel line from the right tank was disconnected, so we switched to the left tank. Put 2 gallons of gas in that tank, removed the fuel filter right before the carb, and it gets plenty of gas. Obviously the filter is trashed, will replace that before doing much more with it. It smoked bad enough to fill the shop pretty quick with a thick blueish cloud, but she sat and ran without issues. Now to find some used tires. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

02-14-2011, 12:42 PM	#19
oldwagon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mulvane, Ks. Posts: 754	Re: Drug another one home Glad to see the 4 speed transmission. That's what I'm partial to.

02-14-2011, 01:00 PM	#20
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: Drug another one home awesome, I like it. __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

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