Wanted: 70s-80s k-series pickup

[JoeliusZ28]

As many here know ive been talking about buying an old chevy truck for a while. Figured id put this out there in case anyone knows of anything. Im in no hurry to buy, i want the right one.

My biggest dilema right now is i am lacking garage space. So while i am firm on buying something rust free or VERY close to rust free i dont want to pay the premium for a fully restored truck that ill feel guilty about parking outside until i can build my new garage. Would like to keep the price as close to 5k as possible, 8k at the very high end. Trucks in this condition/price range are a little hard to come by since many are either swiss cheesed or beautifully restored at this age.

K10 K20 K30 are all acceptable. big block or small block. Chevy or Gmc. Auto or manual. Long bed is highly preferred, needs to be a screaming deal for me to consider a short bed. Wont consider anything with a monster truck lift... 4" at most and body lifts are frowned upon. I'm fine doing some repairs but i dont want a project. A late 80s silverado 30 would be my ideal choice but theyre rare and pricey. I watch the metro detroit area craigslist like a hawk and there's been nothing fantastic in the last 3-4 months.


Some samples of what im looking for:





Thanks!

[birdie2000]

Diesel 2wd an option?

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[JoeliusZ28]

Diesel 2wd an option?

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Nope, it needs to serve as a hauler and a dune cruiser, thanks though

[hoogiesngrinderz]

I'll try to get a hold of Dave to see if he still has it, he's a few miles down the road from me.
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[JoeliusZ28]

I'll try to get a hold of Dave to see if he still has it, he's a few miles down the road from me.
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I've seen this one for sale before! Thats a GREAT looking truck.

[81DaytonaPaceCar]

I am assuming you need a 4x4.

Tons, tons, TONS, of these trucks in TN, but most are 2WD.

[JoeliusZ28]

Yep correct Jeff. i should probably clarify for the newbies:

k-series = 4x4
c-series = 2wd

[JoeliusZ28]

Michael - would love to get more info on that truck if its still around. I coulda swore I recall it being advertised as a K10 but im seeing 8 lug axles and what looks like a 14 bolt full floater What model is it?

[WMCC Gary]

A few you might want to check out....

1984 gmc high Sierra 1 ton 4x4 454 85k original miles - $6000 (Alden, MI)
https://nmi.craigslist.org/cto/5491275812.html

1979 chevy 4x4 shortbed - $8500 (South Bend)
https://southbend.craigslist.org/cto/5502320288.html

84 Chevy K20 - $7000 (Warsaw)
https://fortwayne.craigslist.org/cto/5492225544.html

1980 GMC K15 4WD RESTORED TRUCK - $8500 (Crystal)
https://centralmich.craigslist.org/cto/5498110105.html

1987 lifted k10 Chevy Silverado - $6500 (Laingsburg MI)
https://annarbor.craigslist.org/cto/5489982784.html

1986 K20 Chevy Truck 4x4 - $7500 (clarksville)
https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/5481386140.html

[JoeliusZ28]

that 1 ton could be a great restoration candidate. It clearly has some rust and he is suspiciously distant with the photos he's taken. But seems like a reasonable price for a loaded 1 ton.

The 80 shortbed is also gorgeous, i just really want a longbed.

[1BADAIR]

http://www.truckintrend.com/1978-che...k-pickup2.html

[meissen]

1987 lifted k10 Chevy Silverado - $6500 (Laingsburg MI)
https://annarbor.craigslist.org/cto/5489982784.html


^^^ That last picture in the ad looks really, really damn familiar like the black truck is a members' winter truck?

[JoeliusZ28]

Emailed the guy with the 1 ton GMC today, i suspect it'll have to much rust but worth a shot.

[TSTONE]

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/5471089840.html

1985 k20 chevy truck - $6500 (Waterford)








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1985 chevrolet custom deluxe
condition: excellent
cylinders: 8 cylinders
drive: 4wd
fuel: gas
odometer: 105000
title status: clean
transmission: automatic
type: truck

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Truck is solid and clean

Dual tanks and batteries
new radiator
new tires
clean and nice interior
350 motor
400 trans
8 lug axles with 4:10 gears
runs and drives like new
truck has 105,000 original miles
no leaks doesn't smoke or have any issues

Willing to trade but no junk as this is a nice 31 year old truck

[TSTONE]

1979 Chevrolet k20 3/4 ton - $5000 (dexter)












1979 Chevy k20
fuel: gas
title status: clean
transmission: automatic

• safety tips
• prohibited items
• product recalls
• avoiding scams

Nice truck, Little rust 4x4 works
all new glass
all new brake lines
all new fuel lines
new fuel tank
new doors
327 corvette motor with flow master exhaust
Rebuilt Holley
th400 trans np208
14bolt rear full float 12 front
16x35x12 mud tires on a 6 inch lift
have OEM chrome bumper in back of truck, had a winch bumper before
It does not have seat belts
and some of the gauges do not work

Daily driver when I went to school, No longer need it
Runs good Sounds good Looks good.

5000 OBO