Lets see some 73-87 work horses

[HanSoloWS6]

Here is my '82 diesel. I got it from my father-in-law about 2 years ago. I was used as a delivery truck for his shop, hauling all kinds of parts and machines that they built before I started there. They parked it and it sat for a while. When I got it, it had a bad water pump. After I fixed that I used it to go back and forth to work and hauled my construction tools around.

[lowbucktruck]

Originally Posted by Rooster's82

Here are pics from the first 2 missions my work horse has been on.

Yeah, i'm reviving some old threads, but i have been unable to post for a little bit and wanted the chance to toss my steed in to get the recognition that a good work horse deserves!

(by the way, i know, i know, the bondo job SUCKS! I have relized that i just don't have the patients required to do a good job, so i'm going to have one of my buddies do it for me...by the way i'm dropping it off tonight for the body work and primer.)

Nice to see someone else's work horse pickup. Hey, I cannot knock your bondo job, at least you've actually started on body work... I've been occupied with running gear upgrades and using my truck to haul stuff, I haven't even started on any body work! Just some rust control.

[87Bob]

Originally Posted by DirtyLarry

How about a 2002 Workhorse??

Well he asked for a workhorse and he got one!

[AceX]

It's not really what many of you would consider to be a work horse because she will be seeing some show time over the next couple years and has seen a few shows this year already.

It's my daily driver, pride and joy. I make sure she looks good, but I haven't forgotten that it's still a truck. Tow-package, bed liner, rubber mat, and tie down hooks were added inside the bed.

[Kaysenmc]

Heres a few of my newly acquired beater. Its already proven itself, and with a better blower motor I had the ac blows ice cold! All in all for 247 bucks (including 10 gallons of gas) it has already paid for itself.

[benoit454]

[sailed2japan]

Here's my work truck I use to drive deliveries every day. I put on 150-250 miles daily.

[caminokid]

Here is mine. 85

[Dooley]

New post for old thread.
My 1988 V30 doing the job!

[Greenlee]

Originally Posted by Dooley

New post for old thread.
My 1988 V30 doing the job!

Looks like someone got a new "crate motor" at the gov. auction. lol

My friend bought a new engine for his deuce and a half and it came in a crate just like that.
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[Mr Pops]

Mine hauling water for the acreage..

[Sarge261]

Heres old Zeus:

Taking some firewood scraps to the brush dump...

[Toxic Redline]

Sailed you made me take a double take! I'm all sweet....sweet....big shell...WHAT THE?? The Cummins took me by surprise Sweet Trucks Guys!!

[pig rig]

about the only picture Ive got of it working. sad part is the trailer weights more then the car

[Walts_restoration]

The 78 3/4 4x4, just use it mainly for moving dead cars around the yard. With th400 203 and 4.10 gears she just chugs on along. needs a cam pretty badly though.

[Rogue_Alphonse]

The work'est truck I have ever had... 1978 Chevy K30... 2wd body [hence the body lift], and the WHOLE drivetrain was origional... 4:56 Dana 44 front, 4:56 14 boltFF rear, 350, TH400, NP203... and the plow was origional to the truck from the dealer as well.

[Dooley]

Originally Posted by Rogue_Alphonse

The work'est truck I have ever had... 1978 Chevy K30... 2wd body [hence the body lift], and the WHOLE drivetrain was origional... 4:56 Dana 44 front, 4:56 14 boltFF rear, 350, TH400, NP203... and the plow was origional to the truck from the dealer as well.

Square body K30 GM pickups had the Dana 60 front axle, single or dual rear wheels truck. If your serial number backs up the 1 ton "30 series" then I would think someone swapped the front out at some time.
I've had 1 or more K30's in my drive continuously since 1977. I currently have 2, again.

Your truck is like one of my old 1/2 ton plow trucks,(It is an 1980 truck in pic), in that if it is a 78, it has many parts on it that are not 78 as seen in your picture.

[Dooley]

Originally Posted by Greenlee

Looks like someone got a new "crate motor" at the gov. auction. lol

My friend bought a new engine for his deuce and a half and it came in a crate just like that.
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Right you are!
It's a fresh rebuild complete with new clutch pack and pressure plate boxed inside.
I got a 6.5 at another sale for the 1986 1 ton M1008 also.

[Squareforceone]

my 1984 scottsdale c10 well she sure aint a show truck... but she gets the job done

[CLASSIC87']

Here you go ... either hauling trees or just a big barrel... for the haters on lowered trucks.

[RuralRoute C-30]

Here are some pics of my C-30 last fall working on bringing in loads for our winter wood supply. Made this run for wood 6x's last year. On the side I sell wood to a few as well. Helps pay for the toys.

Yet with this set-up it works like a Chevy; "like a rock!".




Needless to say, this truck works.

Mark

[Pop's C-10]

Originally Posted by RuralRoute C-30

Here are some pics of my C-30 last fall working on bringing in loads for our winter wood supply. Made this run for wood 6x's last year. On the side I sell wood to a few as well. Helps pay for the toys.

Yet with this set-up it works like a Chevy; "like a rock!".




Needless to say, this truck works.

Mark

I love tha look of this truck..

[MalibuSSwagon]

[Shawn5488]

Borrowed the mowing trailer to mow my yard,, heavy trailer! The big block 1ton handled it just fine though.

[tater502]

Not workin hard but heres my truck and one I got for free on the trailer.