Is this a REAL 1 ton?

[crimescene]

In most states a 1 ton is exempt from lift laws, so if someone wanted a true 1 ton and bought this they could have problems, I know Fl. is a bunch of pricks, they would impound it and inspect it for theft and stolen parts.

 

[shaun89]

looks purrrdy

 

[Blazer1970]

so its a 1/2 ton converted to a 1ton whats the big deal? it has a 14ff rear and a dana 60 front

It doesn't have a K30 frame, and that is a big difference. He should be advertising it as what it is.

 

[MOLON LABE]

I bought and special ordered a 1 ton 4x4 from chevy, brand new in 1985.
I have never seen a 1 ton that didn't have the cab lights and the lights on the tailgate.
The vin# says it isn't and I have never seen the seat he has as a factory item in a standard cab truck, especially that year.
The seat looks like it was out of a newer extra cab truck.
My guess is it was a 1/2 ton and was made into a "1 ton"

 

[ARAMP1]

If I had to bet money, I'd bet half ton, but who cares if it's got the good stuff. If the reserve isn't much higher, it's worth it.

Just my $.02

 

[Eric M.]

I have never seen a 1 ton that didn't have the cab lights

All stock, it is "really" a 1 ton and no cab lights. They can be got that way. This was originally a fleet truck from Coca-cola.

Eric M.

 

[bigjbear]

Another problem is in places like Atlanta that 502 will not fly for emissions tests in a 1/2 ton. In a 1 ton it would be exempt. Sounds like a lot of problems for the buyer.

 

[79k20350]

the axles are nice but the smaller frame, hydroboost (lack there of), smaller transfer case etc. you dont sell something as one thing if it is proven that its something else. i just emailed the guy the link to this conversation

 

[Eric M.]

Another problem is in places like Atlanta that 502 will not fly for emissions tests in a 1/2 ton. In a 1 ton it would be exempt. Sounds like a lot of problems for the buyer.

Hehe ... bring it here to Cali and the smog man will send it off in a body bag!

Eric M.

 

[rocknutah]

That split bench seat isn't rare in a later model truck.

 

[sweetk30]

yep 1/2 ton to 1 ton swap. like all before thinner and shorter frame rails. also smaller drive terain system. and yes lift law stuff and emisions stuff is totaly diffrent. looks good tho.

he added some ebay basshing crap today in the ad. someone is telling everyone its not a 1 true 1 ton truck. hahaha


and my 77 1 ton 4x4 had no roof or tail gate lights.

 

[dave_90_blazer]

yep 1/2 ton to 1 ton swap. like all before thinner and shorter frame rails. also smaller drive terain system. and yes lift law stuff and emisions stuff is totaly diffrent. looks good tho.

he added some ebay basshing crap today in the ad. someone is telling everyone its not a 1 true 1 ton truck. hahaha


and my 77 1 ton 4x4 had no roof or tail gate lights.

yeah, i emailed him and this is his response


"whatever, i know the vin code, i have a title in my hand that says 1 ton, and it is an amazing deal, i have over 30k in this truck."

 

[sweetk30]

someone buy this thing and use paypal so you get buyer protection and then prove him wrong and get money back and teach him some hard leason.

 

[RootBreaker]

the axles are nice but the smaller frame, hydroboost (lack there of), smaller transfer case etc. you dont sell something as one thing if it is proven that its something else. i just emailed the guy the link to this conversation

yeah so since i dont have a 1 ton frame is it gonna break???

from my understanding the 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton have the same 9" frame and the 1 tons are 2" bigger... dunno where they get that.. .it is something i read a while back when i bought my parts truck...


oh yeah a 1 ton gmc with no cab lights...
$500 score

 

[beater_k20]

someone buy this thing and use paypal so you get buyer protection and then prove him wrong and get money back and teach him some hard leason.

i happen to have a title and VIN for an 81 K30 that went to scrap... and about $25K available credit on my credit card...

 

[crimescene]

Anyone live near Bardstown KY. and know this truck, cause someone should educate him about one ton's. I am only 19 and I saw the difference right away.

 

[crimescene]

I think the price is too high now, especially knowing it is not authentic.

 

[sweetk30]

i have first hand eye ball experence with my 1 true 1 ton frame and some 1/2 and 3/4 frames. thay are diffrent. easy way to spot is the crossmember will be close to flat on bottom of frame and others will be droped down some.

 

[350k5]

This is fun It's still a beautiful truck, the guy did a nice job so you have to at least give him that. If he just wasn't so stuck on the fact that it's a one ton and just accept that he's mistaken it would be so much easier. Oh well.

 

[clarkjw24]

Looks to me like a 7/8"s ton truck.



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