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12-21-2000, 11:16 AM
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Will this make a good plow truck? Yes or No
1982 GMC 4wd auto 350 3500 High Sierra Dually. Great shape (southern truck - no rust). Dealer said as far as he can tell it doesn't feel like it's even been in 4wd. Does anyone have one out there?
They are asking $5,595.00. What do ya think?
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12-21-2000, 11:44 AM
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My friend that is a great plow truck,it will hold a V-box nice and a plow no problem.This is one truck where you might be better off plowing in low range.This truck is a rare find-Ill buy it if you dont want it,the old style solid axle trucks are worth good money if they are clean,and rust free,which is a rarity.The dualsstick out far,so get a9 ft blade.
[Edited by John DiMartino on 12-21-2000 at 05:15 PM]
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12-21-2000, 11:44 AM
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You could put a 8.5 to a 9ft plow on that truck or even a v plow. Also put a tranny cooler in the truck. The pre 90's gm trucks are very good trucks.
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12-21-2000, 12:19 PM
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Thanx guys!
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12-21-2000, 12:39 PM
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Great truck. It will have a model 60 front axle, huge spicer manual locking hubs (hopefully), TH 400 trans and a NP 205 gear-driven transfer case. Low range is 1.96:1, which is much better to use for plowing than the 2.72:1 most of us use.
The CV joint on the front drive shaft has a grease fitting in the centre of the joint. It requires a special needle adapter for the grease gun, but do not foresake greasing this important joint.
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12-21-2000, 01:21 PM
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thanx Deere John.
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12-21-2000, 01:26 PM
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Hey RB, if you don't want it.. I'll buy it!
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12-21-2000, 08:49 PM
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No,I asked first-LOL I want it RB.
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12-22-2000, 07:53 AM
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Exactly how does a snake eyed used car salesman tell if the truck "feels" like it has never been in 4 wheel drive?
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