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H20Yota · 03-14-2008, 10:33 PM

I'm a Yota man with a 1985 toyota pickup, 6 inch lift 37-14.50s.

I am looking at a trade for a 1973 chevy 3/4 ton. I'm just wondering what I should look for when I go and check this truck out. I dont know Chevys well as I said, I am a Yota man.

It has a 4 Bolt Main. 350 Tranny. Has shift kit installed and aftermarket tranny cooler. Has Headman long tube headers with 3in dual exhaust Flowmaster 40 series. IT has a strong 350 with edelbrock intake, Carb, RV cam, and tall valve covers.

I dont need tips on buying a truck, I just need to know if there is anything that normally goes wrong with a 73 chevy 3/4 ton.

1BadK10 · 03-14-2008, 10:44 PM

im guessing 2wd ?

extremetoy · 03-14-2008, 10:45 PM

you should try and find a k30. d60 in the truck already would save you alot of money.

H20Yota · 03-14-2008, 10:52 PM

Im not going to buy a 2wd. Its called pirate4x4.com not piratenoballwussyloser.com. Whats a k30, did they come stock with a dana 60? Whats the 1973 3/4 ton have stock? What axles?

1BadK10 · 03-14-2008, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by H20Yota

Im not going to buy a 2wd. Its called pirate4x4.com not piratenoballwussyloser.com. Whats a k30, did they come stock with a dana 60? Whats the 1973 3/4 ton have stock? What axles?

i said that because you didnt mention t-case or wether is a 4x4 or not

1BadK10 · 03-14-2008, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by H20Yota

Whats a k30, did they come stock with a dana 60? Whats the 1973 3/4 ton have stock? What axles?

a k30 is a 1ton...came stock with a 60..read up more before you ask..google...search..its your friend

Tim84K10 · 03-14-2008, 11:54 PM

They didn't make K30s until 1977.

ranger · 03-15-2008, 02:24 AM

Biggest thing on chevys is the frame area around the steering box. Its a weak area that cracks when you run oversized tires.

Filthy McChevy · 03-15-2008, 08:41 PM

See how bad the rust is on the body mounts under the cab and the floorboards.

Bansheestu · 03-15-2008, 10:28 PM

x2 on the cracked frame behind the steering box. Also stick your head under the truck and take a peek at the back side of the rocker panels. As well as the kick panels in the interior just above where they meet the floor. Also if the truck has been wheeled much they like to crack the front crossmember that goes under the oil pan. Usually those will crack right where they are riveted to the frame.

03-14-2008, 10:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
H20Yota Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Member # 98612 Posts: 19	Yota Switchin To Chevy. I'm a Yota man with a 1985 toyota pickup, 6 inch lift 37-14.50s. I am looking at a trade for a 1973 chevy 3/4 ton. I'm just wondering what I should look for when I go and check this truck out. I dont know Chevys well as I said, I am a Yota man. It has a 4 Bolt Main. 350 Tranny. Has shift kit installed and aftermarket tranny cooler. Has Headman long tube headers with 3in dual exhaust Flowmaster 40 series. IT has a strong 350 with edelbrock intake, Carb, RV cam, and tall valve covers. I dont need tips on buying a truck, I just need to know if there is anything that normally goes wrong with a 73 chevy 3/4 ton. __________________ The only option after you flop is to bet against yourself.

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1BadK10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Member # 98563 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 187	im guessing 2wd ? __________________ 1981 K10 Silverado, 350/SM465/Twin Stick 205 1979 K20 Custom Deluxe, 350/SM465/205-Trail/Tow Rig

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H20Yota Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Member # 98612 Posts: 19	Im not going to buy a 2wd. Its called pirate4x4.com not piratenoballwussyloser.com. Whats a k30, did they come stock with a dana 60? Whats the 1973 3/4 ton have stock? What axles? __________________ The only option after you flop is to bet against yourself.

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03-14-2008, 10:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
extremetoy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 21887 Location: pleasanton ca Posts: 2,300	you should try and find a k30. d60 in the truck already would save you alot of money.

03-14-2008, 11:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tim84K10 Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Member # 24704 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,430	They didn't make K30s until 1977.

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ranger Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Member # 1282 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 4,819	Biggest thing on chevys is the frame area around the steering box. Its a weak area that cracks when you run oversized tires.

03-15-2008, 08:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
Filthy McChevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Member # 106663 Location: South Park CO Posts: 1,547	See how bad the rust is on the body mounts under the cab and the floorboards.

03-15-2008, 10:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
Bansheestu Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 73413 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 866	x2 on the cracked frame behind the steering box. Also stick your head under the truck and take a peek at the back side of the rocker panels. As well as the kick panels in the interior just above where they meet the floor. Also if the truck has been wheeled much they like to crack the front crossmember that goes under the oil pan. Usually those will crack right where they are riveted to the frame.