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Levi · 09-23-2003, 02:30 AM

Looking at a '79 Longbox. Pretty rusty. Box is really bad. Interior is really nice, odometer reads 202,000 Kms.

It has a 350 Vortec out of a rolled over '99 Yukon (which had 15,000 Kms on it at the time of rollover). The guy put new rings in it, new water pump, new timing chain (I think he said double roller), GMPP LT4 cam, Edelbrock Air-Gap Vortec Intake, Edelbrock 750-cfm Electric Choke carb. It has about 20,000 Kms on it in this truck.

Tranny is a Turbo 350 with a shift kit and a 2600 stall. Though you sure couldn't feel the kit or stall. Mind you, I never really got into the throttle as the engine was still cold. I noticed that the pan was leaking pretty bad so it will need to be resealed.

The carb still needs tuning, it was running rich and he said he was having trouble setting the choke.

Brakes are really good, front end feels tight, drives real nice, though it does have a hesitation at part throttle.

The guy is asking $3500 Canadian (Rough estimate $2500 U.S.) firm. The guy is about 40 years old, he's the second owner and doesn't seem like he abused the truck.

Do you guys think it's worth what he's asking?

*1FaastC10* · 09-23-2003, 08:00 AM

for a good running truck, with a solid frame, and tight suspension, that doesnt sound like a totally bad deal. how bad is the cab? everything else is a pretty easy replace, the cab however could be a job.

about "never really getting on it because the engine was still cold", i have never test driven a vehicle that i didnt "abuse" a little bit on the test drive. from the sounds of it, assuming a decent rear end ratio, it should be a pretty quick truck.

**N2TRUX** · 09-23-2003, 08:06 AM

I think you should do some shopping down south. That truck wouldn't sell for $1000 down here. I say shop around and get something cleaner.

It sounds like you will spend twice that amount or more trying to fix it up. Why not just get a truck that doesn't need so much? I would pass, but then I hate rusted trucks as a starting point....

Levi · 09-23-2003, 01:26 PM

The cab is starting to get pretty bad, though it still could be salvaged.

The guy said the rear end ratio is either 2.73 or 3.08.

The only thing that reall worried me is the box. It needs another box, the one that's on it is shot. A 73-87 box alone in any decent shape brings $1000 up here, so that's kinda scaring me away.

79BIG10 · 09-23-2003, 07:10 PM

Onlh thing to me that sounds good about it is the interior and engine (other than leaks). Everything else sounds like it would cost more in the long run to get it where you would want it.

**N2TRUX** · 09-23-2003, 08:44 PM

I don't know what it would cost you to get a truck across the border, but I think I would look at other options. Rust free trucks are abundant in the southern states....

phantom dually · 09-23-2003, 09:30 PM

I would also pass on the cancer truck!! Keep looking you will find one.

09-23-2003, 02:30 AM	#1
Levi Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 26	Looking at a '79 Looking at a '79 Longbox. Pretty rusty. Box is really bad. Interior is really nice, odometer reads 202,000 Kms. It has a 350 Vortec out of a rolled over '99 Yukon (which had 15,000 Kms on it at the time of rollover). The guy put new rings in it, new water pump, new timing chain (I think he said double roller), GMPP LT4 cam, Edelbrock Air-Gap Vortec Intake, Edelbrock 750-cfm Electric Choke carb. It has about 20,000 Kms on it in this truck. Tranny is a Turbo 350 with a shift kit and a 2600 stall. Though you sure couldn't feel the kit or stall. Mind you, I never really got into the throttle as the engine was still cold. I noticed that the pan was leaking pretty bad so it will need to be resealed. The carb still needs tuning, it was running rich and he said he was having trouble setting the choke. Brakes are really good, front end feels tight, drives real nice, though it does have a hesitation at part throttle. The guy is asking $3500 Canadian (Rough estimate $2500 U.S.) firm. The guy is about 40 years old, he's the second owner and doesn't seem like he abused the truck. Do you guys think it's worth what he's asking? Last edited by Levi; 09-23-2003 at 02:37 AM.

09-23-2003, 08:06 AM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	I think you should do some shopping down south. That truck wouldn't sell for $1000 down here. I say shop around and get something cleaner. It sounds like you will spend twice that amount or more trying to fix it up. Why not just get a truck that doesn't need so much? I would pass, but then I hate rusted trucks as a starting point.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-23-2003, 07:10 PM	#5
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Onlh thing to me that sounds good about it is the interior and engine (other than leaks). Everything else sounds like it would cost more in the long run to get it where you would want it. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

09-23-2003, 09:30 PM	#7
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	I would also pass on the cancer truck!! Keep looking you will find one. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

09-23-2003, 08:00 AM	#2
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	for a good running truck, with a solid frame, and tight suspension, that doesnt sound like a totally bad deal. how bad is the cab? everything else is a pretty easy replace, the cab however could be a job. about "never really getting on it because the engine was still cold", i have never test driven a vehicle that i didnt "abuse" a little bit on the test drive. from the sounds of it, assuming a decent rear end ratio, it should be a pretty quick truck.

09-23-2003, 01:26 PM	#4
Levi Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 26	The cab is starting to get pretty bad, though it still could be salvaged. The guy said the rear end ratio is either 2.73 or 3.08. The only thing that reall worried me is the box. It needs another box, the one that's on it is shot. A 73-87 box alone in any decent shape brings $1000 up here, so that's kinda scaring me away.

09-23-2003, 08:44 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	I don't know what it would cost you to get a truck across the border, but I think I would look at other options. Rust free trucks are abundant in the southern states....



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