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gravycat99:
Hello!,

So over the past few years i've been getting more into these amazing trucks and plan to buy one soon. I don't really have any specific plans for a truck other than fix it up and give me something to do on the weekends. I'm considering buying this 1980 C20 Cheyenne Camper Special with a 454 and 200K miles for $3500. The box has been swapped out and is a different color. Also the body is all in great shape, no rust at all from what I can see. I've been looking on facebook marketplace for about 6 months and Prices on C10s are getting insane here in So Cal.. Seems like very few decent trucks that are driving for under 4-5K.

So My question is will I be sorry getting a c20? Should I hold out for a c10? What do you think?

Shifty:
A half-ton will definitely give better ride-quality, a 3/4 better load capability.  Comes down to wants/needs. Welcome either way from Tucson, AZ!

gravycat99:
Thanks Shifty, Yeah I don't really know what I want/need. I just have a little cash burning a hole in my pocket and need something to wrench on!

Shifty:
Tough time to buy, but a great time to sell.  If you're just playing, I'd stick to the half-tons, they are much easier to sell later.  Long beds can be had much cheaper than shorties, but I'm sure you've seen that. 

Swampyankee74:
Make sure you look for rotten t-posts and around windshield and rear window frame. And check to make sure the cowl isn't rotted out. Check the to make sure the firewall isn't rotted at the horizontal seem behind the motor.  You live in a nice place to find some nice older vehicles.

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