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isptech · 05-11-2010, 12:08 AM

I am a new member here and have been doing some searching about a possible purchase.

I looked at this today. 1985 c-20 work truck. HD suspension? Clean inside and out, 2 owner vehicle, 109K miles, Auto, no Air, 350 cu AM radio. original paperwork in the glove box with salesman and original owner listed. It ran good, but it has 1 shock on the back with piston broke out, and they were air shocks? Definitely could tell it was a 3/4 ton. Maybe a set of shocks would help that. $1000. Sound like a fair price?

James McClure · 05-11-2010, 01:46 AM

First off, welcome to the forum. You'll find lots of good info here from people who walk the walk. There are also folks here that are in the business of supplying parts for these trucks. Just ask and someone will steer you to them. I live in the rust belt just like you and most of the trucks I see are rusted out, but yours is in great shape. Look under the bed liner though just to be sure. From the sound of it, replace rear shocks and run it. For a grand?? I would take it and run. Jim

gchemist · 05-11-2010, 02:04 AM

Welcome to the site.
JUMP ALL OVER IT! Or someone else here will!

**old Rusty C10** · 05-11-2010, 10:11 AM

i think its pretty clean for the price... why is the tailgate strapped on( oe is that the load handler how it attaches)?
iknow i can get one like that for about $750 but in this area they are cheaper
id say a pretty fair deal... id get a good set of gas shocks for it they work better than air.. if the truck will be used for loads then add air bag helpers

treetop_73 · 05-11-2010, 05:27 PM

I paid $1400 its twin...
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isptech · 05-12-2010, 07:23 AM

Uncanny, the same even down to the running boards.

I told him I would take it. Figured I couldn't go wrong at that price. Definitely need to research the shock choices. That is going to be the first order of business. Then maybe a wheel and tire change

silvereagle07 · 05-12-2010, 07:44 AM

Welcome aboard! I like the work truck.

treetop_73 · 05-12-2010, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by isptech

Uncanny, the same even down to the running boards.

I told him I would take it. Figured I couldn't go wrong at that price. Definitely need to research the shock choices. That is going to be the first order of business. Then maybe a wheel and tire change

I want to take off the running boards but then I end up using it everytime I get in so I may have to leave them on.

I guess I'll have to follow this truck to see what mods look good on mine.

05-11-2010, 12:08 AM	#1
isptech Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Effingham, IL Posts: 5	New member & work truck I am a new member here and have been doing some searching about a possible purchase. I looked at this today. 1985 c-20 work truck. HD suspension? Clean inside and out, 2 owner vehicle, 109K miles, Auto, no Air, 350 cu AM radio. original paperwork in the glove box with salesman and original owner listed. It ran good, but it has 1 shock on the back with piston broke out, and they were air shocks? Definitely could tell it was a 3/4 ton. Maybe a set of shocks would help that. $1000. Sound like a fair price?

05-11-2010, 01:46 AM	#2
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: New member & work truck First off, welcome to the forum. You'll find lots of good info here from people who walk the walk. There are also folks here that are in the business of supplying parts for these trucks. Just ask and someone will steer you to them. I live in the rust belt just like you and most of the trucks I see are rusted out, but yours is in great shape. Look under the bed liner though just to be sure. From the sound of it, replace rear shocks and run it. For a grand?? I would take it and run. Jim __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

05-11-2010, 02:04 AM	#3
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: New member & work truck Welcome to the site. JUMP ALL OVER IT! Or someone else here will! __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

05-11-2010, 10:11 AM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: New member & work truck i think its pretty clean for the price... why is the tailgate strapped on( oe is that the load handler how it attaches)? iknow i can get one like that for about $750 but in this area they are cheaper id say a pretty fair deal... id get a good set of gas shocks for it they work better than air.. if the truck will be used for loads then add air bag helpers __________________ 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!!

05-11-2010, 05:27 PM	#5
treetop_73 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Victorville, CA Posts: 98	Re: New member & work truck I paid $1400 its twin... __________________ '85 GMC High Sierra 2500

05-12-2010, 07:23 AM	#6
isptech Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Effingham, IL Posts: 5	Re: New member & work truck Uncanny, the same even down to the running boards. I told him I would take it. Figured I couldn't go wrong at that price. Definitely need to research the shock choices. That is going to be the first order of business. Then maybe a wheel and tire change

05-12-2010, 07:44 AM	#7
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: New member & work truck Welcome aboard! I like the work truck. __________________ 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



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