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82chevyc30 · 03-20-2013, 11:04 AM

Hello! first timer to the forum. Just wanted to say hi to all and was curious what you all thought of my trade.

i started at a 83 bronco for 1100
traded that for a 91 civic hb
traded that for a 86 samurai
now i am at this...
1982 chevy c30, 77k origional miles. 6.2l witha 400 trans. 4.11 gears. got some issues that i am trying to get help with but other than that it runs great! she needs paint and a good cleaning but its expected for an all origional 82!

Ziegelsteinfaust · 03-20-2013, 11:51 AM

Not bad if you can get it running cheap. The Silverado was I think just about top of the line back then, and grab some pw/pdl then you'll have a awesome truck.

I would install a 9.5 14 bolt with lower numerically gears, and a turbo for a excellent DD. Toss in a 4L80, and you'll get insane mileage.

82chevyc30 · 03-20-2013, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Ziegelsteinfaust

Not bad if you can get it running cheap. The Silverado was I think just about top of the line back then, and grab some pw/pdl then you'll have a awesome truck.

I would install a 9.5 14 bolt with lower numerically gears, and a turbo for a excellent DD. Toss in a 4L80, and you'll get insane mileage.

i got a banks turbo kit for it, but have other problems to worry about right now. i get about 25mpg in it now. as far as the gearing, im not too worried about it. does 75 on the highway no problem and i dont tow stuff, just like to cruise.

i posted in this thread the electrical problems im having...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=571502

if you may be able to help it would be greatly appreciated.

silvereagle07 · 03-20-2013, 12:39 PM

Nice trading! Welcome to the forum.

82chevyc30 · 03-20-2013, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by silvereagle07

Nice trading! Welcome to the forum.

Thanks, im beginning to think that im in far over my head and want to call it quits after looking at the wiring!

manimal · 03-20-2013, 02:59 PM

Dont give up! The wiring is EASY! what is wrong with it? Post some pics of what you are trying to work on. I would trade you in a heartbeat my '89 Suburban for that truck.....only you are 4.5 hrs away!

82chevyc30 · 03-20-2013, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by manimal

Dont give up! The wiring is EASY! what is wrong with it? Post some pics of what you are trying to work on. I would trade you in a heartbeat my '89 Suburban for that truck.....only you are 4.5 hrs away!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=571502

if that link does not work, you will see the post 82 chevy wiring problems. its a few down from this thread.

zook · 03-20-2013, 06:29 PM

I agree don't give use forum or just get a new wiring kit(several aftermark ones). looks like you need a wheel also. welcome!
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82chevyc30 · 03-20-2013, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by zook

I agree don't give use forum or just get a new wiring kit(several aftermark ones). looks like you need a wheel also. welcome!
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haha the wheel is put on now! will the new wiring kit include all wires the truck could possibly need?

Telecasterjoey · 03-20-2013, 08:15 PM

Yeah the painless harneses are nice, expensive tho, you could even try a junk yard and pull the wiring off a similar truck. Just my 0.2
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Desert1957 · 03-21-2013, 01:38 AM

Nice color choices

Desert

03-20-2013, 11:04 AM	#1
82chevyc30 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yuma Arizona Posts: 13	What do you think of my trade? Hello! first timer to the forum. Just wanted to say hi to all and was curious what you all thought of my trade. i started at a 83 bronco for 1100 traded that for a 91 civic hb traded that for a 86 samurai now i am at this... 1982 chevy c30, 77k origional miles. 6.2l witha 400 trans. 4.11 gears. got some issues that i am trying to get help with but other than that it runs great! she needs paint and a good cleaning but its expected for an all origional 82!

03-20-2013, 11:51 AM	#2
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,629	Re: What do you think of my trade? Not bad if you can get it running cheap. The Silverado was I think just about top of the line back then, and grab some pw/pdl then you'll have a awesome truck. I would install a 9.5 14 bolt with lower numerically gears, and a turbo for a excellent DD. Toss in a 4L80, and you'll get insane mileage.

03-20-2013, 12:39 PM	#4
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: What do you think of my trade? Nice trading! Welcome to the forum. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

03-20-2013, 02:59 PM	#6
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: What do you think of my trade? Dont give up! The wiring is EASY! what is wrong with it? Post some pics of what you are trying to work on. I would trade you in a heartbeat my '89 Suburban for that truck.....only you are 4.5 hrs away! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

03-20-2013, 06:29 PM	#8
zook Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: overland park, ks Posts: 167	Re: What do you think of my trade? I agree don't give use forum or just get a new wiring kit(several aftermark ones). looks like you need a wheel also. welcome! Posted via Mobile Device

03-20-2013, 08:15 PM	#10
Telecasterjoey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa ON Posts: 514	Re: What do you think of my trade? Yeah the painless harneses are nice, expensive tho, you could even try a junk yard and pull the wiring off a similar truck. Just my 0.2 Posted via Mobile Device

03-21-2013, 01:38 AM	#11
Desert1957 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Freedom Pa. Posts: 1,335	Re: What do you think of my trade? Nice color choices Desert



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