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bando711 · 08-03-2005, 04:49 PM

I have spent several days reading posts on this sight. You guys seem very helpful and knowledgable, that is refreshing. I recently picked up a project truck and I wasn't sure what I was going to do with it. I have got a lot of ideas from this forum and the wife is rolling her eyes as I share them with her. Last night she said "If you are spending all that money why not just buy a new one". SHE JUST DOESN"T GET IT. Anyway, I found a 1984 GMC Sierrra SWB 4x4, 350 automatic. Loaded, the guy drove it everyday for the last 5 years I have known him. $800................. I will try to attach pictues. The motor will be out by the weekend, need to work on a sticky valve and several oil leaks.

**Captkaos** · 08-03-2005, 04:53 PM

Wow, $800!!! That is a DEAL!!!!

bando711 · 08-03-2005, 04:56 PM

another view

bando711 · 08-03-2005, 05:00 PM

Yes I thought so too. A/C works good, 4x4 works good, tilt, cruise and new tires. Brakes are new, a new drivers side gas tank. The left still has a leak. power windows work but are slow. It has had the 305 swapped out with a newer 350, more to come on the specs. It has the automatic with OD note sure what it is yet. Still learning about GMC, the last one I had was a 76 3/4 Chevy 2wd.

rockman20 · 08-03-2005, 05:15 PM

You stole that truck! Great buy!

bigarmzz · 08-03-2005, 05:17 PM

wow, you could put that baby on ebay and make some $$$

then your wife would "understand"

bando711 · 08-03-2005, 05:21 PM

My original thought was to use it around the place to pull stumps and haul trash..........after looking it over that is not going to happen. It will never be my daily driver but I will be making some engine upgrades. A slight lift and some new tires and wheels. The paint looks good until you look at the hood, not sure how I will handle that.

86swb · 08-03-2005, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captkaos

Wow, $800!!! That is a DEAL!!!!

That is not a DEAL! That is a STEAL!!!!!

On your great buy. Good price.

bando711 · 08-03-2005, 08:38 PM

The pictures don't do it justice. The body is very nice, here is a couple more pics.

86swb · 08-03-2005, 08:43 PM

Yel, go ahead and rub it in.

I never find a bargan like that here. Just a set of good tires almost cost close to what you paid for the truck. I was looking at some the other day and over $600.00.

bando711 · 08-03-2005, 08:58 PM

Oh, did I mention the tilt air and cruise all work. Gages all work including the clock. Came with the tool box and was full of extra tune-up items. Also had a Chiltons and Haynes Book. The interior will need some work, mostly on the doors.......4 wheel drive works great as well. I will not rub it any more but I will keep you updated with pics. I will have the motor out the w/e and will have many questions. Thanks in advance.

plumbcut · 08-03-2005, 09:15 PM

sweet truck, nice find, great deal and all that other crap :P

pc

82c10 · 08-03-2005, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bando711

The pictures don't do it justice. The body is very nice, here is a couple more pics.

does the dashpad have any cracks

bluex · 08-03-2005, 10:17 PM

That is a very clean truck. You got a very good deal. I hope you enjoy it. Good luck on your repairs. I wish I could find a 4x4 for that price......

magnethead · 08-03-2005, 11:43 PM

you stole that truck!
if it's a 4 speed auto OD it's a 700R4, dont put too big of a motor in it, those transmissions suck. Swap a TH400 or 350 in it if you dont mind losing OD.

Greenlee · 08-04-2005, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magnethead

you stole that truck!
if it's a 4 speed auto OD it's a 700R4, dont put too big of a motor in it, those transmissions suck. Swap a TH400 or 350 in it if you dont mind losing OD.

They did have alot of problems. I had an 85' back then and swapped a TH350 in place of the 700r4.

However, I don't think your statement is accurate today. They can be rebuilt these days by someone who knows what they are doing and they will hold up. I have heard that certain years are preferrable to others. I have gone the other way now and swapped a 700r4 into my 76' in place of the TH350.

Actually, from what I have heard its getting hard to find the 4x4 version of the 700r4. All the more reason he got a hell of a deal on this truck.

JustOneTruck · 08-04-2005, 12:16 PM

Welcome to the board ,
I to have a 84 gmc but its 2 wd lwb High Sierra 6.2 . red over white. I noticed the truck has a really nice trim package {tailgate trim with the big chrome or aluminum peice }.What trip pakage is that.

Yours looks great happy building.

Where about in Florida ? I`m coming down in December for two weeks maybe theirs another gift like that down their.

bando711 · 08-04-2005, 01:40 PM

I am not familiar with the trim packages on the GMC. I believe this is a Sierra Classic, I will confirm that when I get home. I live in the Fort Walton Beach area (lately referred to as Hurricane alley). I will have the motor out this w/e end and then I will confirm which engine and tranny it has. The VIN says 305 but I was told it has a 350 and the Valve covers say 350. I won't build the motor up much at this time I am just looking for a nice truck that will hold it's own off road.

Greenlee · 08-04-2005, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bando711

I am not familiar with the trim packages on the GMC. I believe this is a Sierra Classic, I will confirm that when I get home. I live in the Fort Walton Beach area (lately referred to as Hurricane alley). I will have the motor out this w/e end and then I will confirm which engine and tranny it has. The VIN says 305 but I was told it has a 350 and the Valve covers say 350. I won't build the motor up much at this time I am just looking for a nice truck that will hold it's own off road.

Yours appears to be a Sierra Classic in the pictures. Sierra Classic was the highest trim level.

08-03-2005, 04:49 PM	#1
bando711 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 36	First post.............first GMC 4x4 I have spent several days reading posts on this sight. You guys seem very helpful and knowledgable, that is refreshing. I recently picked up a project truck and I wasn't sure what I was going to do with it. I have got a lot of ideas from this forum and the wife is rolling her eyes as I share them with her. Last night she said "If you are spending all that money why not just buy a new one". SHE JUST DOESN"T GET IT. Anyway, I found a 1984 GMC Sierrra SWB 4x4, 350 automatic. Loaded, the guy drove it everyday for the last 5 years I have known him. $800................. I will try to attach pictues. The motor will be out by the weekend, need to work on a sticky valve and several oil leaks. Attached Images

08-03-2005, 04:53 PM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Wow, $800!!! That is a DEAL!!!! __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

08-03-2005, 04:56 PM	#3
bando711 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 36	another view Attached Images

08-03-2005, 05:15 PM	#5
rockman20 "The dude abides" Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: North Dakota Posts: 472	You stole that truck! Great buy! __________________ RockMan 1993 Chevy Silverado C3500 1 ton dually 1994 Honda Civic 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass S 1953 IH Farmall Super M New to the fleet: 1992 Subaru Loyal

08-03-2005, 05:17 PM	#6
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	wow, you could put that baby on ebay and make some $$$ then your wife would "understand" __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

08-03-2005, 05:00 PM	#4
bando711 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 36	Yes I thought so too. A/C works good, 4x4 works good, tilt, cruise and new tires. Brakes are new, a new drivers side gas tank. The left still has a leak. power windows work but are slow. It has had the 305 swapped out with a newer 350, more to come on the specs. It has the automatic with OD note sure what it is yet. Still learning about GMC, the last one I had was a 76 3/4 Chevy 2wd.

08-03-2005, 05:21 PM	#7
bando711 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 36	My original thought was to use it around the place to pull stumps and haul trash..........after looking it over that is not going to happen. It will never be my daily driver but I will be making some engine upgrades. A slight lift and some new tires and wheels. The paint looks good until you look at the hood, not sure how I will handle that. __________________ Ken 1984 GMC 4x4 1989 Dodge Raider 4x4 2002 Chevy Malibu 2004 Saturn Vue Redline edition

08-03-2005, 08:38 PM	#9
bando711 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 36	The pictures don't do it justice. The body is very nice, here is a couple more pics. Attached Images __________________ Ken 1984 GMC 4x4 1989 Dodge Raider 4x4 2002 Chevy Malibu 2004 Saturn Vue Redline edition

08-03-2005, 08:43 PM	#10
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Yel, go ahead and rub it in. I never find a bargan like that here. Just a set of good tires almost cost close to what you paid for the truck. I was looking at some the other day and over $600.00. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

08-03-2005, 08:58 PM	#11
bando711 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 36	Oh, did I mention the tilt air and cruise all work. Gages all work including the clock. Came with the tool box and was full of extra tune-up items. Also had a Chiltons and Haynes Book. The interior will need some work, mostly on the doors.......4 wheel drive works great as well. I will not rub it any more but I will keep you updated with pics. I will have the motor out the w/e and will have many questions. Thanks in advance. __________________ Ken 1984 GMC 4x4 1989 Dodge Raider 4x4 2002 Chevy Malibu 2004 Saturn Vue Redline edition

08-03-2005, 09:15 PM	#12
plumbcut california fill Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sunny So-Cal Posts: 694	sweet truck, nice find, great deal and all that other crap :P pc

08-03-2005, 10:17 PM	#14
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	That is a very clean truck. You got a very good deal. I hope you enjoy it. Good luck on your repairs. I wish I could find a 4x4 for that price...... __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/

08-03-2005, 11:43 PM	#15
magnethead 7000 #'s of american IRON Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: north tx Posts: 883	you stole that truck! if it's a 4 speed auto OD it's a 700R4, dont put too big of a motor in it, those transmissions suck. Swap a TH400 or 350 in it if you dont mind losing OD.

08-04-2005, 12:16 PM	#17
JustOneTruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 88	Welcome to the board , I to have a 84 gmc but its 2 wd lwb High Sierra 6.2 . red over white. I noticed the truck has a really nice trim package {tailgate trim with the big chrome or aluminum peice }.What trip pakage is that. Yours looks great happy building. Where about in Florida ? I`m coming down in December for two weeks maybe theirs another gift like that down their.

08-04-2005, 01:40 PM	#18
bando711 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 36	I am not familiar with the trim packages on the GMC. I believe this is a Sierra Classic, I will confirm that when I get home. I live in the Fort Walton Beach area (lately referred to as Hurricane alley). I will have the motor out this w/e end and then I will confirm which engine and tranny it has. The VIN says 305 but I was told it has a 350 and the Valve covers say 350. I won't build the motor up much at this time I am just looking for a nice truck that will hold it's own off road. __________________ Ken 1984 GMC 4x4 1989 Dodge Raider 4x4 2002 Chevy Malibu 2004 Saturn Vue Redline edition



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