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RAYJON · 06-21-08, 10:55 PM

We have been looking for a new tow vehicle for some time, need a crew cab for the kids. New ones are out too much $$$ and the last real reliable crew cab out there with a diesel was the 7.3 fords... so what to do... ...

I was hunting for a f450 ford crew cab but everyone I found was wore out and beat...

Ended up finding this ... a 1995 gmc 3500 hd crew cab... with a diesel and a 5spd ... (I know 6.5 chevy diesels are a pos but read on.) its rated for 18k gross and came factory with 19.5 tires...

It was clean and only had 35k miles on it and the price was right at the city of Modesto auction... so I bought it... Got rid of the utility box, cut 3ft off the back of the frame and found a nice flat bed to modify....

06-21-08, 10:55 PM	#1
RAYJON IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Redlands, Ca Posts: 489	Not Toyota but I thought I would share--Project ugly truck ..replacement tow vehicle We have been looking for a new tow vehicle for some time, need a crew cab for the kids. New ones are out too much $$$ and the last real reliable crew cab out there with a diesel was the 7.3 fords... so what to do... ... I was hunting for a f450 ford crew cab but everyone I found was wore out and beat... Ended up finding this ... a 1995 gmc 3500 hd crew cab... with a diesel and a 5spd ... (I know 6.5 chevy diesels are a pos but read on.) its rated for 18k gross and came factory with 19.5 tires... It was clean and only had 35k miles on it and the price was right at the city of Modesto auction... so I bought it... Got rid of the utility box, cut 3ft off the back of the frame and found a nice flat bed to modify.... Attached Images __________________ Ray... 97 FZJ80, OME , 305 MTR's , Lockers, and running boards........(Wifes)... 93 FZJ80 OME, toyo m55's. Lockers. (Mine)... 73 fj40 --- project el cheepo... a collection of parts with help from friends....