New to me stake bed truck

[101coolcars]

1988 C30 New to me stake bed truck

I have a few CUCV's and love them, I stumbled across this "gem" and had never heard about one before, it's a government truck, maybe Air Force? Does anybody know anything about them. I really like the commonality with this truck having the j code 6.2 like my military trucks.

 

[319]

Registration number indicates it's an Air Force truck.

 

[101coolcars]

Thanks, I'm wondering what size the bed is and I need to find a driveshaft too, it's bent link a pretzel. It looks like it's just a 12v system. Won it on the dec 7th auction.

 

[319]

Thanks, I'm wondering what size the bed is and I need to find a driveshaft too, it's bent link a pretzel. It looks like it's just a 12v system. Won it on the dec 7th auction.

Looks like at least an 8' bed. Driveshaft should be a standard length for that wheelbase. I wouldn't expect anything but a 12 volt system. The "B" in the registration number indicates a standard commercial vehicle.
I have a 1994 Air Force Chevy C2500. One of the best maintained used vehicles I've ever owned.

 

[101coolcars]

I call around some junk yards to find a driveshaft, thanks. My 1028 is lifted and I can't really tow with it so this truck will be handle to have for hauling and towing. I hope the bed is longer than 8 foot...

 

[gimpyrobb]

2002ford in Dayton has one. Try sending him a pm.

 

[101coolcars]

Thanks! I'll try now.

 

[gimpyrobb]

I sent him a text earlier. He is out of town and aware of the thread. He said he'd check it soon.

 

[dougco1]

View attachment 657094View attachment 657095I call around some junk yards to find a driveshaft, thanks. My 1028 is lifted and I can't really tow with it so this truck will be handle to have for hauling and towing. I hope the bed is longer than 8 foot...

That truck has a long wheel base and the bed is a 12 footer. You can tell from the overhang past the rear wheels

 

[Recovry4x4]

The driveshaft should have a carrier bearing. 84" cab to axle length. Super useful truck.

 

[101coolcars]

Yep, I see the carrier bearing, maybe I'll just have a driveshaft made when the truck thrives.

 

[rustystud]

Yep, I see the carrier bearing, maybe I'll just have a driveshaft made when the truck thrives.

Yep I bet those "morons" at the auction site moved the truck with a forklift. You can see the indentations on the shaft by the forks.

 

[Tinstar]

Yep, I see the carrier bearing, maybe I'll just have a driveshaft made when the truck thrives.

Just take driveshaft to a drivetrain shop and have it retubed and balanced.
Easy.

New u-joints too
That way you know what you have.
Salvage you're just guessing

 

[Tinstar]

You stole that truck at $900

$220-$250 for a newly rebuilt driveshaft, including Spicer U joints. (Around here anyway).

Your still money ahead.

 

[rustystud]

You stole that truck at $900

$220-$250 for a newly rebuilt driveshaft, including Spicer U joints. (Around here anyway).

Your still money ahead.

WOW !!! You got that truck for $900.00 !!! What a steal !!!

 

[2002ford]

I drive mine a lot. I have put 10k miles on it. I have to replace my wiring harness do to a meltdown otherwise I would drive it everyday.

 

[dmetalmiki]

Just take driveshaft to a drivetrain shop and have it retubed and balanced.
Easy.

New u-joints too
That way you know what you have.
Salvage you're just guessing

Agreed..Exactly what I would do. Go for it. Nice truck.

 

[101coolcars]

Well fees, and the shipping so I'll be like 2k, some reconditioning and then buffing the paint out I'll be lucky to be under 4K. I really like the truck though I can't wait to start playing with it. Maybe I'll paint it up in OD carc like a MV.

 

[2002ford]

I have a front axle,camo paint, and a bed crane. Now if I could find the time. Lol

 

[101coolcars]

I heard you might have a driveshaft? What rear axle ratio do you think the trucks have?