[Aricg57]

hi, so i have a chance to get an 86 chevy k30 single wheel with a 6.2 detroit in it. it was a registered military vehicle. i was wondering if it would be worth the 3500 for it, idk much about those engines and i also have a 30 minute commute to work through the mountains every day. can y’all help me out with this? thank you

 

[Sp1990]

$3500 is reasonable, any pictures? Condition? Really can’t go wrong with a square body. Parts are readily available and a square body easy truck to work on. And with the diesel you should get decent mileage for a truck.

 

[Bigboytoys]

It may or not be worth it cause it depends on over all condition of drive line, body and IP

If it’s a real M1008 it has a 60&14B, th400, 4.56 gears. Heavyish, no OD, low gears and ride ruff.

Can you live with no ac, slowish and a tough as nails truck that will recurve your spine but get you anywhere ...??

 

[JCDiesel]

I wouldnt buy a military version for a dd because the interior is usually shot crack windows and such no ac. A silverado 10 or 20 can be had for that or less and be nicer. Most are not woth much money.

 

[roadhog0]

Depends on location and condition. In today market I would be tempted to pay 3500 for an old CUCV. M1008 was pretty stripper. M1028 had a locker and LSD. 6.2 is pretty solid, but slow. Don't expect to beat a Tercel in a light to light drag race. But you'll get 17-18MPG most of the time.

 

[legendman]

Wonder if he bought it? CUVC's bring top dollar here in the northeast

 

[roadhog0]

Probably not since he only dropped 1 post....

 

[Bigboytoys]

Yaa like so many threads that devolve, derail into discussions amongst the usuals ...

I was awaiting the ... it doesn’t start now thread