Car Guys give me your opinion

[ocsid]

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/ ... 30514.html

Same dude out in Cambridge has well over half a dozen of these square body Chevy/GMC trucks.

I saw that too. Seems like he goes out to the Pacific Northwest and brings them back.

I love those square body GM trucks. My dad had a 1979 Chevy Scottsdale. Metallic blue, 350, full time 4wd, dual tanks. My favorite truck he ever owned.
That thing was SO cool looking.

If I recall, he eventually cracked the block around 100,000 miles and he basically gave it away to the mechanic. He should have put a new crate engine in it.

He then bought a brand new stripped down 1986 F250. Had to have been one of the last vehicles ever that could take leaded gas. That thing moved me to college in 1991 (with no AC and it was 95 degrees) after I had gone out and got really drunk the night before. That was NOT a pleasant ride, and dad knew damn well I was hungover.

It's so weird to think that engines back in the day were basically worn out around 100k miles. My truck has 165,000 and I expect it to go over 200k. When dad died, I took his 2002 F150 with 190,000 and drove it to 240,000 as a beater before selling it cheap.

[Gork]

I had a 78 Power Wagon. Biggest POS ever built.

[focker]

Gork and Cobey with solid posts in this thread.

[Tommy_Hawk]

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/ ... 30514.html

Same dude out in Cambridge has well over half a dozen of these square body Chevy/GMC trucks.

I saw that too. Seems like he goes out to the Pacific Northwest and brings them back.

I love those square body GM trucks. My dad had a 1979 Chevy Scottsdale. Metallic blue, 350, full time 4wd, dual tanks. My favorite truck he ever owned.
That thing was SO cool looking.

If I recall, he eventually cracked the block around 100,000 miles and he basically gave it away to the mechanic. He should have put a new crate engine in it.

He then bought a brand new stripped down 1986 F250. Had to have been one of the last vehicles ever that could take leaded gas. That thing moved me to college in 1991 (with no AC and it was 95 degrees) after I had gone out and got really drunk the night before. That was NOT a pleasant ride, and dad knew damn well I was hungover.

It's so weird to think that engines back in the day were basically worn out around 100k miles. My truck has 165,000 and I expect it to go over 200k. When dad died, I took his 2002 F150 with 190,000 and drove it to 240,000 as a beater before selling it cheap.

What are those "hooks" along the bed, for?

[salamander]

This. Is what you should get.

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/ ... 11756.html

That is boss as hell. I'd get it repainted though. Same colors. Don't change a thing.

[EnLiteEndOne]

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/ ... 30514.html

Same dude out in Cambridge has well over half a dozen of these square body Chevy/GMC trucks.

I saw that too. Seems like he goes out to the Pacific Northwest and brings them back.

I love those square body GM trucks. My dad had a 1979 Chevy Scottsdale. Metallic blue, 350, full time 4wd, dual tanks. My favorite truck he ever owned.
That thing was SO cool looking.

If I recall, he eventually cracked the block around 100,000 miles and he basically gave it away to the mechanic. He should have put a new crate engine in it.

He then bought a brand new stripped down 1986 F250. Had to have been one of the last vehicles ever that could take leaded gas. That thing moved me to college in 1991 (with no AC and it was 95 degrees) after I had gone out and got really drunk the night before. That was NOT a pleasant ride, and dad knew damn well I was hungover.

It's so weird to think that engines back in the day were basically worn out around 100k miles. My truck has 165,000 and I expect it to go over 200k. When dad died, I took his 2002 F150 with 190,000 and drove it to 240,000 as a beater before selling it cheap.

What are those "hooks" along the bed, for?

I think they are just cleats for tying down a bed cover.

[ocsid]

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/ ... 30514.html

Same dude out in Cambridge has well over half a dozen of these square body Chevy/GMC trucks.

I saw that too. Seems like he goes out to the Pacific Northwest and brings them back.

I love those square body GM trucks. My dad had a 1979 Chevy Scottsdale. Metallic blue, 350, full time 4wd, dual tanks. My favorite truck he ever owned.
That thing was SO cool looking.

If I recall, he eventually cracked the block around 100,000 miles and he basically gave it away to the mechanic. He should have put a new crate engine in it.

He then bought a brand new stripped down 1986 F250. Had to have been one of the last vehicles ever that could take leaded gas. That thing moved me to college in 1991 (with no AC and it was 95 degrees) after I had gone out and got really drunk the night before. That was NOT a pleasant ride, and dad knew damn well I was hungover.

It's so weird to think that engines back in the day were basically worn out around 100k miles. My truck has 165,000 and I expect it to go over 200k. When dad died, I took his 2002 F150 with 190,000 and drove it to 240,000 as a beater before selling it cheap.

What are those "hooks" along the bed, for?

Super common in pickups in other countries, where trucks are more utilitarian than here. I wish trucks in the US had those hooks.

[Tommy_Hawk]

I saw that too. Seems like he goes out to the Pacific Northwest and brings them back.

I love those square body GM trucks. My dad had a 1979 Chevy Scottsdale. Metallic blue, 350, full time 4wd, dual tanks. My favorite truck he ever owned.
That thing was SO cool looking.

If I recall, he eventually cracked the block around 100,000 miles and he basically gave it away to the mechanic. He should have put a new crate engine in it.

He then bought a brand new stripped down 1986 F250. Had to have been one of the last vehicles ever that could take leaded gas. That thing moved me to college in 1991 (with no AC and it was 95 degrees) after I had gone out and got really drunk the night before. That was NOT a pleasant ride, and dad knew damn well I was hungover.

It's so weird to think that engines back in the day were basically worn out around 100k miles. My truck has 165,000 and I expect it to go over 200k. When dad died, I took his 2002 F150 with 190,000 and drove it to 240,000 as a beater before selling it cheap.

What are those "hooks" along the bed, for?

Super common in pickups in other countries, where trucks are more utilitarian than here. I wish trucks in the US had those hooks.

My old man's old beater Scottsdale had them and I always wondered. Thanks, fellas.

[Tommy_Hawk]

Dp.

[Hole Nova Level]

This. Is what you should get.

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/ ... 11756.html

Nice find!

[Hole Nova Level]

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/ ... 30514.html

Same dude out in Cambridge has well over half a dozen of these square body Chevy/GMC trucks.

Dang this is bomb!!!

[Cobey]

There aren't many eras or genres where I personally dont prefer GM or Ford to Mopar.

[Lesueurcountyguy]

First pickup I drove as a 12 year old was my parents 1979 Scottsdale. She was a good truck. Still never made me a Chevy guy.

Not sure if laws have changed or if it’s different in the metro but when I turned 15 I could drive legally with a farm permit.

[Gork]

Buy a mid 70's to mid 80's Chrysler. Fill the glove box with ballast resistors!

[Miller73]

Hole, If you are only going for summer use, and for utilitarian rather then for show, I'd suggest an early to mid (96) f 150 with a 6 cyl.(300 cu. In) Those engines are fantastic, or a 99-02 chevy 1500, with the 5.3 (327? Cu.in), both in 2 wheel drive. Don't be afraid of higher miles, it shows that it hasn't been sitting and seals and hoses won't be dried out so much. I've had that model Chevy (in4wd) and it was an excellent truck, know a few that have had those Fords, both with great luck, the one dude had well over 300k on same engine and automatic transmission.

[ocsid]

First pickup I drove as a 12 year old was my parents 1979 Scottsdale. She was a good truck. Still never made me a Chevy guy.

Not sure if laws have changed or if it’s different in the metro but when I turned 15 I could drive legally with a farm permit.

Not sure if it's the same, but when I was younger, ND and Montana gave licenses at age 14.

[Wakanda]

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/ ... 30514.html

Same dude out in Cambridge has well over half a dozen of these square body Chevy/GMC trucks.

That is choice!

Maybe Hole can offer him 1,800

[salamander]

First pickup I drove as a 12 year old was my parents 1979 Scottsdale. She was a good truck. Still never made me a Chevy guy.

Not sure if laws have changed or if it’s different in the metro but when I turned 15 I could drive legally with a farm permit.

I was so jealous of those farm boys that had the farm permits.

[INSIJS]

It’s gotta be worth a thou right?

[Cobey]

It’s gotta be worth a thou right?

In 2004, maybe.

[Mr Bill]

I enjoyed your question of why would this require a lot of work?

Ummm because it’s a POS 40 year old vehicle with a bunch of listed issues and probably many more that are waiting to pop up as soon as your cashier check clears.

[Hole Nova Level]

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/ ... 30514.html

Same dude out in Cambridge has well over half a dozen of these square body Chevy/GMC trucks.

That is choice!

Maybe Hole can offer him 1,800

And 200 for your dads broke ass fishing boat!

[Hole Nova Level]

I enjoyed your question of why would this require a lot of work?

Ummm because it’s a POS 40 year old vehicle with a bunch of listed issues and probably many more that are waiting to pop up as soon as your cashier check clears.

You’re welcome.

Just want an old truck that runs.

I made up my own the venn diagram.

Runs = no work
Doesn’t run = work

Of course there’s “possibilities” being that it’s old it’s gonna have issues....

There’s also a possibility that you’ll get laid. But the Venn diagram came back as “my sources say no”.... with that! Badow!

[focker]

I enjoyed your question of why would this require a lot of work?

Ummm because it’s a POS 40 year old vehicle with a bunch of listed issues and probably many more that are waiting to pop up as soon as your cashier check clears.

[focker]

There aren't many eras or genres where I personally dont prefer GM or Ford to Mopar.

There aren’t many eras where mopar made a product that wasn’t a complete pile of shit.

[Wakanda]

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/ ... 30514.html

Same dude out in Cambridge has well over half a dozen of these square body Chevy/GMC trucks.

That is choice!

Maybe Hole can offer him 1,800

And 200 for your dads broke ass fishing boat!

Sold!!

[Hole Nova Level]

That is choice!

Maybe Hole can offer him 1,800

And 200 for your dads broke ass fishing boat!

Sold!!

Yes!!!

Now you and your pops don’t have to tape your two Tin can boats together for the family reunion!!!!

[Hole Nova Level]

I enjoyed your question of why would this require a lot of work?

Ummm because it’s a POS 40 year old vehicle with a bunch of listed issues and probably many more that are waiting to pop up as soon as your cashier check clears.

That was a good one.

Lol

[focker]

I enjoyed your question of why would this require a lot of work?

Ummm because it’s a POS 40 year old vehicle with a bunch of listed issues and probably many more that are waiting to pop up as soon as your cashier check clears.

That was a good one.

Lol

It's funny because it's true.

[Wakanda]

And 200 for your dads broke ass fishing boat!

Sold!!

Yes!!!

Now you and your pops don’t have to tape your two Tin can boats together for the family reunion!!!!

I appreciate that.

Hopefully you saved enough to get your wife that shitbox shes always wanted so she can loaded it up with the junk she finds at the antique shop that she could have gotten for free down any alley on garbage day. Ba-Dow!!