The Ulitmate Craigslist find thread

[Airdirect]

Originally Posted by 83GMCK2500

Here's the pics from that link.

Wow, the 80 series Chevrolet is an incredible "barn find". I expect that some washing and buffing would have it looking great! Very rare truck with great options.

[VictoriaHardware]

Originally Posted by 83GMCK2500

Here's the pics from that link.

Just judging from the pics, that C80 is a peach. Even with shipping would be a great start for a well-optioned truck. It no doubt will need lots of maintenance to get roadworthy again, but you would be hard pressed to find a better starting point. I sure hope it goes to a good indoor home.

[C10 - C90 Bill]

Engine should be bigger than a 305 in a 7500, if it still has the original.

Really should be a 401. Maybe even a 478.

[NoStopN]

They had me until I saw the cab-over. Seattle doesn't help either.

[Okiefromwatonga]

Ok, here is one if it had a 6V53 or 6V71 in it I would grab it my self.
https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/...297444147.html

P.S. now that photobucket has gone full Nazi, how do we share pictures?

[HO455]

Originally Posted by Okiefromwatonga

Ok, here is one if it had a 6V53 or 6V71 in it I would grab it my self.
https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/...297444147.html

P.S. now that photobucket has gone full Nazi, how do we share pictures?

You have to open the " manage attachments" box. Then copy the image off Craigslist and paste it to "Upload File from a URL" . This will only accept files below a certain level of quality. So you have to copy the low def version of the photo from Craigslist. Then two at a time upload them to the site. You can do five photos to each post. It won't allow copyrighted photos to post either. Hope that helps.
Here are two from your previous post.

[Softpatch]

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Originally Posted by Okiefromwatonga

Ok, here is one if it had a 6V53 or 6V71 in it I would grab it my self.
https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/...297444147.html

P.S. now that photobucket has gone full Nazi, how do we share pictures?

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[C10 - C90 Bill]

Worth it if only good for parts, but it could be very restorable.

[C10 - C90 Bill]

Cool truck.

Sheet Metal looks great.

Mostly likely a 409. Believe it has to be at least a 348.

Full Instrumentation too. Looks like it has a Tach.

Looks like nice Heavy Front Springs the way it is sitting like that, especially having that heavy engine in there.

Would love to have it too, lol.

Would make a great Roll Back.

[Gypsyman]

Originally Posted by C10 - C90 Bill

Cool truck.

Sheet Metal looks great.

Mostly likely a 409. Believe it has to be at least a 348.

Full Instrumentation too. Looks like it has a Tach.

Looks like nice Heavy Front Springs the way it is sitting like that, especially having that heavy engine in there.

Would love to have it too, lol.

Would make a great Roll Back.

After two months of asking the seller finally sent me engine photos...

[NoStopN]

I agree with you on all points Bill.

[83GMCK2500]

Ohhhhhh yes, here's a little beauty.

GMC Dump truck - $5000 (Link)

1955 GMC 660 dump truck, 4-71 Detroit Diesel. Runs good. $5,000 obo.
Call *** after 11 a.m. for details.

[C10 - C90 Bill]

Looks good.

Also has Power Steering.

Are you going to try to buy it?

[Gypsyman]

I've tried on and off. He won't budge on the price and it's tough when you can't see them in person. If I've learned anything from Craigslist it's that everything looks much better in pictures than in person.

My attention right now is on this '64 GMC. Body looks solid but, again, the seller won't take the time to send photos of the passenger side of the truck. It's only 150 miles from me so I'm going to try to look at it in the next week or two.

[C10 - C90 Bill]

Interesting truck, but it's not a '64.

I'm going to say that it's a '62.

By the way, that '65 C-80 is worth every bit of what he is asking for it.

If it were near by me, I'd be bringing it home for sure.

[Gypsyman]

I was going by the sellers listing for the model year.

I agree that the C-80 is worth the asking price but (realistically) I still have to factor in $1700+ in transportation to get it here.

[C10 - C90 Bill]

Originally Posted by Gypsyman

I was going by the sellers listing for the model year.

I agree that the C-80 is worth the asking price but (realistically) I still have to factor in $1700+ in transportation to get it here.

If you found the right trucker, you might be able to get a back haul for about $500.

Especially if the owner could help load.

A Drop Deck Trailer would work the best.

Just saying, lol.

[Gypsyman]

That's what I've been looking for. A back haul.

I also ran across this old girl.

For sale is a rolling cab and chassis with 502 big-block engine, 5 speed transmission, and 3 speed auxiliary transmission. Engine runs great and truck is street legal. Call 831.423.5287

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/cto...356933195.html

[Nobighurry]

how about a tow??? not a bad deal for $3k.

https://columbia.craigslist.org/hvo/...386843442.html

[83GMCK2500]

I feel like Bill is really gonna dig this one. I know I do...diff lock and interlock? This old beast has done some work.

GMC 12 yard tandem 15 speed - $4500 (Idaho Springs) (Link)

Big V-6
5 speed trans. plus 3 speed transfer case
3 reverse gears 15 foward
3 stage cylinder
airlock twin screw rears

[83GMCK2500]

Originally Posted by 83GMCK2500

I feel like Bill is really gonna dig this one. I know I do...diff lock and interlock? This old beast has done some work.

GMC 12 yard tandem 15 speed - $4500 (Idaho Springs) (Link)

Big V-6
5 speed trans. plus 3 speed transfer case
3 reverse gears 15 foward
3 stage cylinder
airlock twin screw rears

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[C10 - C90 Bill]

Originally Posted by 83GMCK2500

I feel like Bill is really gonna dig this one.

Pretty cool truck.

Thanks for posting it.

Strange that it is only a 5000 though. At first glance, I was sure it was a 6500.

Mostly likely means that it is a 401 V-6, instead of a 478.

Love the 5 X 3 Trans it has. My 6500 was just a 5 and 2-Speed Rear.

The Differential Lock means both Rears are locked in and turning.

[Greg58]

Here is a 53 GMC 2Ton that I spotted, it looks like it is in Iowa.

https://omaha.craigslist.org/cto/d/1...375741640.html

Greg

[C10 - C90 Bill]

Good picture to see the comparison between the two.

I always wondered why GM made the narrow starting in '63, but I recently saw a factory advertisement on it saying that drivers prefer the better clearance.

I always drove the wides out of co-incidence and clearances were never a problem.

Never even had a thought that it could be one of the reasons why, lol.

[C10 - C90 Bill]

I found the info on the narrow fenders and it is actually in a promotional film. The particular info on it starts at about time 3:08.

You Tube