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06-02-2008, 07:27 AM
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my truck is a mutt
just started looking my new buy over, it has 2 vins. one says its an 81 2wd 250L6, the other says it is an 85 2wd 305, but it is a 4x4 truck. i think somebody took the body off and put it on a different frame...PO told me the truck was an 80 which i know is wrong but...this thing is def a mutt, both vns say its a chevy but it has a gmc steering wheel and tailgate also
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06-02-2008, 10:33 AM
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Robert Olson Transport
 
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Re: my truck is a mutt
as long as one of the vins matches the title and reggie youre ok i have had and made several of these kinda trucks lol
i would get rid of the extra vins tho as if John E Law starts checking the truck and they tell you one of the trucks that was morphed into one was stolen
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06-02-2008, 11:28 AM
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Re: my truck is a mutt
no title, dont know what they registered it with...im assuming the one on top of the dash, because thats what is on the bill of sale
looks like they punt on an 81 cab and reused the 85 dash and welded in the spot for the seat to mount, used the 85 front clip and body(obvious from the headlights and auxilary fuel tank setup) and put it all on a 1980 3/4 ton frame
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06-02-2008, 11:53 AM
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Re: my truck is a mutt
I know how you feel! Mine rolled off the factory floor in 1979 as a 2wd diesel. Now it 4x4 gas-guzzler with a engine out of a 76 firebird. Wait until you have to go looking for parts. That's when the fun really begins!!
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06-02-2008, 03:27 PM
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Re: my truck is a mutt
yea, thats what im afraid of
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06-02-2008, 11:51 PM
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Re: my truck is a mutt
oh shoot so it is a 3/4 ton that is all the better.
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06-03-2008, 08:10 AM
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Robert Olson Transport
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Re: my truck is a mutt
well if i was you id start eliminating any vins that arent the one that will register it namely the one on the dash id use the rest id kinda pull out
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Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!! |
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06-03-2008, 09:48 AM
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Re: my truck is a mutt
My 79 (pic below) is titled and registered as a K20 - 1979 4 Wheel drive 3/4 ton truck. Everyone here (forum) knows GM didn't manufacture any shortbed 3/4 tons in 79, and neither did I until I found this site (site is awesome with info, experience, and knowledge), so my truck is a mutt too. A previous owner (unknown) did a good job of using a half ton frame and bed to make this awesome shortbed 4x4, equipped with poly bushings throughout, 350/350, 8 lug Dana 44 and 14 bolt combo.
   
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06-03-2008, 02:16 PM
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Re: my truck is a mutt
looks like a beast
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06-03-2008, 03:13 PM
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Re: my truck is a mutt
Quote:
 Far from a beast, but a lazy sloth.Sorry for the threadjack. 
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06-03-2008, 03:25 PM
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Re: my truck is a mutt
not a problem, i like seeing other peoples 4x4's
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