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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => 73-87 Chevy & GMC Trucks => Topic started by: fitz on January 18, 2010, 10:54:13 am
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As I mentioned in a recent post that I just got a 84 M1028 military truck.
Well I just found out that somemore of these trucks are comming up for auction in Mass.
Looks like they have some M1008 and M1028 pick ups and a few M1009 blazers.
I'm going there to look for a blazer.
My guess is that these will sell in the $1500-$2000 range (I paid $1500 for mine)
If anyone needs more info let me know.
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I almost scored two of the Blazers a few years ago. I converted a few of them to 12V systems for the fire dept in Palmer I believe. They were supposed to hook me up and ended up screwing me over on the deal. Anyway if there's some that aren't rot boxes post pix.
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They kind of frown on taking pics of the Government vehicles.
I got a chance to check a few of them out. While they are not 100% rust free
southern trucks they are real solid for NewEngland Vehicles.
Most of the pick ups had under 50K miles on them, the blazers seemed to have 65-90K on them. I figure if I can grab blazer for around $2k I will add 1 more to the fleet.
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I am considering trying to find an M-1008, or M-1028.
I wouldn't mind paying a little more for one that is totally rust free. When I find the right one I intend on making it my daily driver, so a little extra chachingy won't matter. It has to look good......Well good for an ex-military vehicle.
Most of the M-1008/M1028s that I see that come straight from the Gov't have around 40,000 original miles on them. 8)
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A friend buys and sells alot of mil stuff, ya better look close anything from up north/east will be rusty you can count on it!
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Like I mentioned, these are not 100% rust free trucks, but they are pretty solid compared to most of the rot boxes we see around here.
I'm not trying to convince anyone from the warmer/rust free states to come to Mass to buy one of these. I just figured if anyone local is lookind for decent trucks for cheap money these are worth checking out.
This is the one I just picked up for $1500 with 47K on it. It runs and drives great (so far). A few years ago Dana 60's alone were worth almost as much.
If I can score a Blazer in the same shape for the same $$ I will be happy.
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Big fan of the pickups :)
I'm currently fabricating an excuse to explain to Wifey why I need a M1028 along with my V-3500 Crew Cab 4wd.
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Big fan of the pickups :)
I'm currently fabricating an excuse to explain to Wifey why I need a M1028 along with my V-3500 Crew Cab 4wd.
Tell her it is so she won't have to refer to you as her "ex" husband.
He He. J/K, I guess I am lucky, I tell my wife that I am buying another truck, and she just rolls her eyes. ;D
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It's the other 20 cars that have me in trouble 21 might just push her over the edge.
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It's the other 20 cars that have me in trouble 21 might just push her over the edge.
20 sounds good, what do you have?
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It's the other 20 cars that have me in trouble 21 might just push her over the edge.
20 she won't notice one more then.
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I'm a big fan of them, I currently have a parts M1028 and a m1009 blazer that is currently looking for a M1008 to get.
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I turned wrenches for a living for 10yrs / Then got a plant job...
I like to fix stuff up and play.
1988 GMC V3500 4-dr Crew Cab (project)
1997 GMC Yukon (Family hauler / tow rig)
1999 Toyota Tacoma X-cab TRD (project)
2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 (project)
6 Suzuki Samurai's (Stock to 35's) (2-project 4-runners)
1 Sammy Rock Buggy doubled down 12:1 on 36 SX's (Comp ready)
2 Sidekick 4-drs (Daily Driver ARB bumper snorkle 6" lift on 31 BFG's / Trail truck 4:1 on 34's)
98 Sidekick 2-dr Conv on 34 LTB's (Daily Driver or Trail Truck)
94 Honda Civic 2-dr (Cheap 40 MPG beater)
97 Acura Integra Daily driver
97 Acura TL Wifes DD
1980 Cadillac Fleetwood Beater Limo (Free and fun to drift)
1993 S-10 Blazer 4-dr (Wifes X DD)
1987 S-10 Pick up (Junk around truck)
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My wife is part of the reason I have so many. I wouldnt trade her for anything.
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Whitfield, thats quite a collection. Those Sammy's could be fun. I had one for a short time a few years ago. It was a beater that I took in on a trade.
Engineer, I've just started following your M1028 thread. Do you still plan on unsing the chassis for the blue truck? Hows your M1009 running? Hopefully I'll get one this week.
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Went to the auction today. Didn't get a M1009 but I did score another M1028.
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:( Jelous ;D :D ;D
Nice Score !!!
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I just enlisted in the Air National Guard. My gosh they have TONS of these trucks on base! Hopefully I will get to drive some of these around!
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Stavendirtbike,
ThanKs for serving. If your ever in Mass come by and take 1 of mine for a ride.
Good luck.
Fitz