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CA '78 GMC C30 Crew Cab Dually Detroit 4-53T w/ Spicer 5 speed

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Will get current pics but it is the truck from this thread: https://ck5.com/forums/threads/pulled-a-1250lb-engine-today-to-repair-the-oil-pan.341666/

This is my dream repower however I've come across another Detroit rig that I cannot pass up. This truck is a total project however it does run, drive, and is registered. I understand this is a very specific market for this truck but figured I would post here in the case there is a detroit enthusiast around. The transmission is currently out and getting a complete rebuild due to main shaft wear. Should be back together in the next few weeks. Any interest? Motor/Trans are worth $3k or so on ebay, but all offers & trades considered.

Have a few videos of it running:
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Looks like the Pendleton or 29 Palms auto hobby shop.
Correct, Pendleton. Truck lived there for a few months.

Trans Shop got the parts in, should have a fresh trans in it next week for anyone interested.
 
Thats cool, I spent a few years there with 5th Marines, I used the SOI hobby shop quite a bit.
 
Thats cool, I spent a few years there with 5th Marines, I used the SOI hobby shop quite a bit.
I'm with 5th also. SOI annexed the SOI hobby shop to increase its motor stable capacity so now its either drive 40 minutes to the main one or work on your vehicle in the parking lot under the cover of darkness.
 
There you go, I was with Charlie 1/5 and Kilo 3/5. Spent time tearing down my car on the grinder by the old flat tops. OOD didn't approve.
 
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