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Old 02-07-2004 | 07:08 AM
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I just bought this 1986 GMC Sierra Classic 2WD crew cab dually as a project truck. It has 182,000 miles on it. The 454 and transmission have already been rebuilt. What were some of the problem areas with this truck? What should I check/replace?
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Old 02-07-2004 | 12:21 PM
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Body rust usually is an issue although yours appears to be solid.....shine it up and drive it!...Fred
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Old 02-07-2004 | 12:32 PM
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Thanks fred...

This truck had Ziebart several times and the body is solid except for the rear corner of the cab on both sides.

One option that I like is the "heavy hauler" two-ton package. I wonder what the towing capacity is on this thing?
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Old 02-07-2004 | 12:35 PM
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They will pull a house!....does it have a 4:10 gear in the rear?...what are you pulling?....Fred
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Yes...it has the 4:10 gear ratio. I will be pulling a Formula 292 FASTech (approximately 9000 pounds).
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Old 02-07-2004 | 12:48 PM
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it will pass everything but a gas station, good trucks but better if you update trans to a 4l80e. the have wiring kits for it
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