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Just went to check out a local '70 model Chevy COE 60 Series. It looks a lot like Mike B's recent purchase, but not in near the condition. It has some rust through in the steps and the fender wells, but the rest of the cab and floorboards look solid. It is an original 427 ci truck and had a 427 crate motor installed 4 years ago. The 5-speed tranny was replaced 2 years ago. It has a 2-speed rearend and the owner said it will do 70 mph comfortably.

The truck was used by the owner to haul water for his sistern, but now he has city water and no use for the truck. There is a 1,000 gal water tank chained down to the 12' all-steel bed, which has a dual cylinder hoist under it. I didn't drive it today because the rain started, but the engine sounds fine.

I don't need another truck right now, but I can get this one for $800 with the title. I'm thinking that the engine, tranny and bed are worth that. Any thoughts?

Thanks, George

Definitely a lot of stuff there for $800. You should be able to sell the tank if you don't need it yourself. With a little fix-up work you could have a nice little Flat Bed Dump there, with some good power to boot.

Bill

I had a Chevy COE tractor with a 427 & 5/2 in the early eighties. It was a real rust bucket but looked pretty good after we repaired it and painted it. It worked just fine pulling my 40' flat trailer.

Hey George,

Is this truck an Air Brake truck? Does it have Daton or Motor wheels? Have any pictures to share?

Let me know if you decide to pass.

Mike B

Hey Mike. It has hydraulic brakes and I don't remember what wheels are on it. I wish it was in the condition yours is... but then I couldn't get it for $800! The owner is out of town for the weekend, so I need to decide if I'm going to buy it by Monday. Frankie told me that it was a great deal and he would buy it if he had the money. I'll let you all know the skinny early next week.

Take care, George

AS a owner of one of these cabovers I'm glad that there a few more of them being restored. That one that Mike bought I had that one on my ebay watch list but it was going to cost $1500.00 US money to get it flat bedded home. I found another one closer that was a fire truck (as was mine) a 1968 with approx. 12,000 miles for a asking price of $800.00 cab and chassis. I may pick it up in the spring.
Steve

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This the truck for the asking price of $800.00, I'll pick up in the spring.
Steve

Steve,

I drove the 1970 T-80 Chevrolet that was on eBay home...820 miles with no major problems. It cost me about $800 to fly two of us out and drive it home (air plane tickets, food, gas, one night lodging and the cost to UPS my 80# tool box out the week before). The truck came with two good spare tires mounted, new gas filter, new 2-speed shift motor and switch, new plugs, wires, points. It rounded 50K miles on the way home.

What motor does the GMC fire truck have, the 637 V8? Sounds like a good deal for $800.

Mike B

I decided to buy this truck. I haven't figured out what to do with it yet, but maybe something will come up. I should have it home later this week; I'll post some pics then.

George

Wow -- This seems to be a big week for the ODSS. A lot of new faces in the Old Dominion stable ...


John

I also added an '85 motorhome. My sister sold her property and had to get rid of the thing, so I drove it back to the ranch yesterday. It's a 30' Class A MRV, which is on a GMC chassis. Don't know much about it, but I know it has disc brakes front and rear and is powered by a smooth running 454. It has 40,000 miles and runs and drives like a champ. Maybe Frankie will snatch the body off for me and I'll keep the drivetrain for a future project.

George

Hmmmm -- maybe it has those much coveted Dana 80 axles. How many lugs??? You'd don't want to keep it as a MRV? You and Billy Jack could be brothers ...

Speaking of your future projects, do you want the axles and transfer case I got from Johnny G?? If so, I'll bring 'em to the Winter Classic.

S/F
JM

George, you get the award for most iron aquired in a day. I'll take runner up for liquidation of the day. Sold two trucks last Wednesday.
What kind of condition is the motor home in? Is it worth keeping as is? The fact that it runs and is driveable says a lot. We could use another camper at camp Stovebolt in Winchester.

Billy

Billy;

what did you sell?

John G

John- The rear axles are 10 lug and have 19.5" wheels. I'll try to find out what model it is. As for the 4x4 set-up from John G, if you have no need for them, I'd be happy to house them at the ranch! Billy-Jack is already my brother... I don't need a motorhome to prove it.

Billy- Sorry to hear you parted with a couple trucks; no wonder you waited a week to tell us. That's a traumatic event!
The motorhome could be fixed up to be a sweet machine, but I bought a 5th wheel camper a couple months ago and have no need for this thing. I could use it as a hunting cabin, but I'll probably part it out.

John G- Took the splint off of my busted finger the other day and I'm almost ready to resume the front-end rebuild. I'll let you know about the seals as soon as I figure it out.

Take care, George

Nope not traumatic all. Sometimes you have to give some thing(s) up to get something you want. Plus, the good news is one of the things I am giving up isn't going very far from me.....

John G. details will come soon, there a lot of chikens to hatch and I ain't countin....

George, are you sure you wouldn't want to put a hitch on the MH and haul the carryall to the Tri-state show. Hey, and its a Stovebolt (sort of). (if not, you are welcome in the SB mobile command vehicle anytime)

Yeah George -- Fix er up! I want my bed back in Fortress Marlow!

The MH already has a hitch, but I don't know the towing capacity yet. It would be longer than a tractor trailer with the carryall rig behind it and I know I couldn't turn it around up here on the hill.

John, I'll never try to steal your rack in the Casa Del Marlow. I might pull my 5th wheel to the Tri-State a couple days early, then bring a show truck up later. The 5th wheel has 4 bunks, a queen air-bed and a queen in the master bedroom, so there will be plenty of room for extra Bolters.

As for fixing up the MH, it'll probably still be together at the Winter Classic, so you all can take a look and give me some recommendations.

George

Got the truck today. I told the owner that I'd take it if he drove it here and he did. The trip only took him 45 minutes, which is about what it took me the other day to go see it. He even drove on I81 for about 20 miles. Anyway, I took some quick pics and here they are: 70 Chevy COE

George, I like it! I think it looks like it is in pretty good shape. What are your plans for it? Will it be the Napco Hauler or maybe the truck we take on the JYT to haul home all our Stovebolt booty or maybe have the chore of hauling all the wood to your burner?
Eihter way it looks sharp, congrats.
Billy

Hey George, I like it too What series is it? Mine is a T-80 at 29,500 GVW.

How fast will it run with the 427? I assume it has a 2-speed rear...

Does the parking brake work, I'm having a hard time adjusting mine, might need to have the band relined.

Thanks for sharing the pictures!

Mike B

Billy- No plans for the truck yet, but I figure I'll use it to haul some wood. If I can build some side boards for it, I'll probably use it to haul stone too.

Mike B- The guy told me it was a 60 series, but it doesn't have any trim that shows it. I'll try to figure out what I've got tomorrow. Yes, it does have a 2-speed rear. The parking brake doesn't work; the owner said his mechanic told him it needed to be adjusted... must be a trend.
As for speed, when the guy drove it here, his wife followed him in a car and said he averaged 60 (speedo isn't working).

George

This might be the shortest time I've ever owned a truck. Got a call today from a guy that was going to buy the truck as the owner was delivering it to me. He said his dad was the original owner of it and he was the one who put the crate motor in a few years ago. His dad passed away and he has fond memories of the truck and has pictures of him and his dad with it. I can't keep the truck when it means that much to him. He's supposed to come get it Saturday. I'm on the prowl for new/old steel.

George

What a guy George.....a deed that that will follow with many more hunks of steel down the road for you. Makes me smile that someone cares! Don

You're a heck of a guy George. Very classy move.
There will be another truck, there always is.
Good job!

Billy

Make sure you're on the top of the list if he ever needs to let it go!
Scott

What he said.
Nice going!

Atta boy George.

Now if you still really want one of those cab overs, and now that you know how well the ole "That was my dad's truck" routine works ...

Try it on Boteler and see if you can snake that one he just bought

Just trying to help
John

Mike B- That truck you bought was my dad's. Let me buy it. Don't read the next sentence.

Thanks for the tip John... we'll see if it works!

George

Very classy move on your part George! As a boy growing up in my father's trucking business I can appreciate how one can be attached to previously owned trucks. I know your buyer will always be thankful for what you're doing.

James

Thanks for the kind words guy's. The guy came and got the truck today and drove it home. He showed me a picture of it from the glory days and it was a sweet truck. While he was here, he took a liking to the motorhome. I told him I wanted what I paid for it ($1,500) and he was all over it. He's coming to pick it up tomorrow. Lots of new room for vehicles now!

George

George -- Sweet all around. And I'm sure when Mike B reads this, he'll fall for it fer sure.



John

Unbelievable!!

I think that means you have room for at least 2 more trucks right?!


Man, there is some serious truck tradin goin on the ol ODSS!

Billy

Hey Billy -- What were you sayin' about the planets being aligned and all?

and NAVY beat ARMY today, wow, just got back from the game in Philly. I think the planets are aligned.

John G

Hey George,

My green 1970 Line Truck might be available...I'm bringing a 1963 fire engine home in a few weeks and am not sure that I'll keep both of them, the garage is FULL!

Mike B

George ... Works every time. You just keep listening to your PAO and you'll make out like a bandit.


Johnny G -- *YOU* went to Philly for the game??? Cool!

You're a genius John! By the way, I was talking to my dad the other day and he told me that he was the original owner of that 1 ton truck you have... Let me buy it. You might have some other trucks that he's owned as well: I'll let you know once you restore them.

George

Well the whole family went. Bo got tickets thru her work and with her being a former LCDR in the reserves we HAVE to cheer on the NAVY. After the game we went to Tony Lukes in South Philly for cheesesteaks.

John G

I cheer for Navy because Marines are Department of Navy... The Mens Department!

Semper Fi, George