Other stuff I've been eyeballing

[Camino LS6]

http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/3089585561.html

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/3109442941.html

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/3162311087.html

There are a few others I'm thinking about as well. And, remember that ex-fire chief Suburban I posted a while back? It's still available too.

Might buy something, might not, but I'm looking carefully.

[z28luvr01]

The stepside is gawgeous, primered fender notwithstanding.

[Z-06]

I like all three. But for money I will go with the Yukon.

[GMTruckGuy74]

I like the Chevy Custom Deluxe stepside. I've found a couple of '85 Sierra's I posted today that have got me interested, but not to the point I'll act on them

[ocnblu]

There's got to be three more parking spaces in that barn. Right?

[Camino LS6]

No, but If I find what I'm really looking for, I can make two new spaces.

[GMTruckGuy74]

So, what is it you're looking for?

[ocnblu]

I'm thinking he'll know it when he sees it. You know how it goes, you've been to a few AA (Automobiles Anonymous) meetings yourself.

[GMTruckGuy74]

I'm thinking he'll know it when he sees it. You know how it goes, you've been to a few AA (Automobiles Anonymous) meetings yourself.

More than I want to admit

[Camino LS6]

I'd really like to find an older 2500 series regular cab 4x4 with a snow plow and low miles for a reasonable price. If I find that, both the Tahoe and the ROPOS go on the block.

I'm thinking he'll know it when he sees it. You know how it goes, you've been to a few AA (Automobiles Anonymous) meetings yourself.

And yeah, this is certainly true.

[BigPontiac]

Something like this?

http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/3162884481.html

[BigPontiac]

Or maybe something Mother truck-ish:

http://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/3087259631.html

[Camino LS6]

That first one is perfect, BP!

Just what I'm looking for!

The other one, like Mothertruck, is too damn long to plow with.

[Camino LS6]

In fact, I'm going to call about that first one tomorrow.

[A Horse With No Name]

The stepside is gawgeous, primered fender notwithstanding.

I second the stepside...like it better than the others by a long shot!

That work truck...I like that also!

[BigPontiac]

In fact, I'm going to call about that first one tomorrow.

That one seemed to fit your basic criteria. Curious what you find out.

Plus you might be able to sell that lift gate to defray some of the purchase price...

[ocnblu]

I love that color green. I call it Game Warden Green. It can be special ordered on a new GM truck. I think it'd be cool to have a shortie in that color with Cragar Soft 8 wheels and BFG All-Terrain T/A tires.

[A Horse With No Name]

Close to British Racing green but more truck like...I like it!

[Camino LS6]

In fact, I'm going to call about that first one tomorrow.

That one seemed to fit your basic criteria. Curious what you find out.

Plus you might be able to sell that lift gate to defray some of the purchase price...

True. The lift gate is worth a few bucks, but can also be a handy thing to have.

The green is a long-standing fleet color on GM trucks, I can't quite remember what it is called though...

[Camino LS6]

Left a message, we'll see.

[A Horse With No Name]

Good luck!

Several years ago, when I was buying the Miata I was also thinking about building a mildly modified S-10. Looked at a second gen S-10 that was that color....neat truck.

Keep us posted, dude!

[Camino LS6]

I'll be sure to keep you posted - I'm on the hunt!

[Camino LS6]

Heard back from the guy with the green truck in Mass. he is checking on a few things for me.

[GMTruckGuy74]

Woodland Green - SEO color (special order).

[G. David Felt]

Or maybe something Mother truck-ish:

http://westernmass.c...3087259631.html

This one ton is a sweet ride. I always like this look and yes I know it is a football field long and wide, but nothing like Truckin!!!

Just wish it was a diesel.

Edited July 30, 2012 by dfelt

[Camino LS6]

Woodland Green - thanks, Roger.

I got all satisfactory answers from the guy in Mass., now to figure out if I can get up there to have a good look and bring the thing home.

[BigPontiac]

Woodland Green - thanks, Roger.

I got all satisfactory answers from the guy in Mass., now to figure out if I can get up there to have a good look and bring the thing home.

Ooooh, now it gets interesting!

[Camino LS6]

I'm all but convinced to make the trip, just have to figure out the logistics.

Oh, and that stepside we all seem to love?

I talked with the owner and it isn't really what I need, but it would make a great toy!

Wood bed, 292 straight six, no AC...

[A Horse With No Name]

I'm all but convinced to make the trip, just have to figure out the logistics.

Oh, and that stepside we all seem to love?

I talked with the owner and it isn't really what I need, but it would make a great toy!

Wood bed, 292 straight six, no AC...

Sounds like a neat little truck!

[GMTruckGuy74]

This one is posted from June 25, but if still available might be one for you to check out: http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/ctd/3044718186.html

[Camino LS6]

I pretty much set on a low-mileage unit, Roger. I think I'll be making that trip north.

[A Horse With No Name]

Good luck!

[BigPontiac]

I pretty much set on a low-mileage unit, Roger. I think I'll be making that trip north.

If you end up making the road trip and pass through Hartford, let me know and I'll show you the Novamad

[Camino LS6]

Man! I hope I can do that!

I love that car.

If I go, this will be a flying trip. Get there, buy the truck, drive home.

The dogs can only cross their legs for so long...

[A Horse With No Name]

Keep us posted, looks like a fantastic truck for your needs!

[Camino LS6]

Off to Mass in the morning, and I'll have two of these to choose from.

Going to be a long day.

[BigPontiac]

Same seller ?

[Camino LS6]

Yeah, he has two equipped the same way. The other one has 66k on it, but looks better and is dark blue metallic.

[BigPontiac]

Improves the odds you're coming home with something after that drive! Too bad they pre-date the GM supplied hours meter on the engine...

[Camino LS6]

Improves the odds you're coming home with something after that drive! Too bad they pre-date the GM supplied hours meter on the engine...

That's true, I expect to drive one of them home.

No big thing on the hour meter, the miles are enough for me to make a judgement looking at the two.

[GMTruckGuy74]

Oh, blue - my favorite! Can't wait to see pics of your new truck and read the story of your adventure

[GMTruckGuy74]

Well, we haven't heard from you so I'm assuming you're on your trip to buy the truck now.

However, if it doesn't work out, the GMC dealer I pass on the way into work has a 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLE1 4WD with the 8.1L V8 and a Manual Trans with 54K miles for $17k: http://www.colemanbuickgmc.com/VehicleDetails/used-2006-GMC-Sierra_2500HD-4WD_Regular_Cab_Long_Box_SLE1-Lawrenceville-NJ/1802892013

[A Horse With No Name]

You've needed a better work truck than the RPOS for awhile, interested to see what you bring home.

[Camino LS6]

Epic fail.

The search goes on.

Nice truck Roger, but I'm done with financing car purchases so that one is not in budget.

[Z-06]

Elaborate.

[Camino LS6]

Both trucks were far more rotted than I could stomach, had to say no. Then, couldn't find a way home until 68 came to the rescue and volunteered to drive me back. I arrived to find that the dogs had had an awful fight.

Just not a very good 36 hour period.

[GMTruckGuy74]

Sorry to see this was a mis-adventure. And yes, I can understand about the price (I just immediately thought of you once I saw the manual trans). Good luck with the search...

[Z-06]

Man that's tough.

[GMTruckGuy74]

How are the dogs?

[Camino LS6]

How are the dogs?

Bloodied, but recovering.