[goatless]

Originally Posted by The Champ

Based on anticipated annual mileage - that first Qjet rebuild will be in about 20 years or so...

Got the photo of the topper loaded - the top is a little faded - but I think I could buff it out.



Still debating what I want to do - topper or tonneau cover??? The topper is period correct - the tonneau is more functional (to me).

Opinions???

I've never seem an aluminum/fiberglass combo cap like that before. That cap along with the whitewalls really makes for an "old man" truck.

I'd say loose the cap and put on some real tires and it'll be a sharp looking truck.

[mike nixon]

Originally Posted by The Champ

Based on anticipated annual mileage - that first Qjet rebuild will be in about 20 years or so...

Got the photo of the topper loaded - the top is a little faded - but I think I could buff it out.



Still debating what I want to do - topper or tonneau cover??? The topper is period correct - the tonneau is more functional (to me).

Opinions???

I'd use the topper. Been looking for a deal on one myself for my 81 that Dad bought new.

[Qball]

Great get!! Looks like it sure was well taken care of. I say pull the trigger on the topper. It'll really compliment the truck well.

[GT182]

Mice lookin C10. I hauled a few of those babies.

I say put the Topper on. At least you'll be able to haul larger cargo and keep it dry.... plus have a comfortable place to take a nap.

[stimpy]

Boy that was the deal of the cetrury , and thats in very good shape , you got the better of the deal ! just wax it and keep it out of the salt ! , I got 275K out of my last gm Pickup ( 78 c20 camper special ) till I lost it inthe divorce and the x's boyfreind blew the motor up and she junked it ( Dumb broad paid to have it towed away , when the chassis and drive trail was worth $$$$ more without a motor )

[71GP76TA]

Go on a long trip in that... you'll wish you had that '99 extended cab back. I've had several (10or11) '73-'87 GM trucks...... And can say... they don't have enough legroom and the seat doesn't lean back far enough for me. I sold my '78 GMC Sierra Classic a couple of years ago. It was originally a 5.7 diesel that was replaced by a 455 Olds.

BTW - That is a very very nice truck. Is it a 305 or a 350?

[The Champ]

Originally Posted by goatless

I've never seem an aluminum/fiberglass combo cap like that before. That cap along with the whitewalls really makes for an "old man" truck.

I'd say loose the cap and put on some real tires and it'll be a sharp looking truck.

I am an old man... But I agree the whitewalls need to go. Thinking about some 235/70/15's to replace the stock 205/75/15's.

Also thinking about a slight drop - maybe 1" in the front and 2" in the back.

Still struggling on the topper - I don't like having to bend over to get into the bed of the truck. When they first told me there was a topper included if I wanted it - I immediately said no (thinking it was the typical aluminum topper). But they made me go look at it - and when I saw it... Well let's just say that it's making the decision tougher.

Originally Posted by mike nixon

Been looking for a deal on one myself for my 81 that Dad bought new.

Well, for sure I'll bring it home then - it's still at the dealership. I might be open for a trade - the topper for a tonneau cover...

Originally Posted by 71GP76TA

Go on a long trip in that... you'll wish you had that '99 extended cab back. I've had several (10or11) '73-'87 GM trucks...... And can say... they don't have enough legroom and the seat doesn't lean back far enough for me.

Is it a 305 or a 350?

I'm short - legroom not an issue. Long trips - probably not much more than 3 hours one way. I have thought of looking for some late model buckets to put in though.

It's a 305 with the 2bbl. I was disappointed in that when I found that out - but I have to say it's performs quite a bit better than I expected. Maybe I should stoke it...