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Bob R

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Snowflake, AZ
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Bob
Truck Year
1982
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C3500
Engine Size
454
Recently picked up a 1982 GMC sierra classic. Believe at one point it was a diesel then converted to a dual tank gas system. Lots of personal additions from previous owner.

Would love to get feedback on where a first time truck owner could get info on how to keep an older truck up and running. Runs well now but looking forward to finding a local mechanic to take a look and give it a good once over.

Any recommendations for areas on this forum that I should start searching for something along those lines. Thank you!
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Grit dog

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Todd
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K20, C10
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454, 350
Nice rig! welcome!

You said it runs well, so unless you have maint records, just run through it, change or flush all fluids, do a tune up, check brakes and drive!
 

Bob R

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Bob
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454
Nice rig! welcome!

You said it runs well, so unless you have maint records, just run through it, change or flush all fluids, do a tune up, check brakes and drive!

Thanks, ya the bones are all there and it was taken care of. I think I just want to do some research on things to do to prevent stalling (idling too long, over heating and what to look out for and keep in mind, etc. ).

I'm so used to driving newer cars, it's real fun getting to feel the truck when you drive it. It has a presence for sure.
 

82sbshortbed

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Doug
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1982, 1984
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1500 shortbed, 1500 longbed
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454, 305
Welcome from Texas nice lookin truck
 

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:welcome:
 

WFO

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Welcome from the Texas Panhandle.
 

Babs

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Chevrolet CUCV
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:welcome: nice truck !
 

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Welcome to the site. I miss fishing at Big Lake and skiing at Sunrise.
 

RedBeard_83

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TX87R10

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Welcome! Nice looking truck, it looks like the body is in very good shape.
 

Bob R

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Snowflake, AZ
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Bob
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1982
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C3500
Engine Size
454
Welcome! Nice looking truck, it looks like the body is in very good shape.
Yes was surprised when we pulled up to take it for a test drive.
 

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