So here's the skinny on this pig. I hinted at it a few weeks ago because I'd already done the deal, just hadn't brought it home yet. One of my dad's New Balance biker buddies has had some ongoing health issues for the last couple years since his wife died. He decided to liquidate and move across the country to live with his sister. This came up for sale and I jumped on it. If I told you what I paid, you probably wouldn't believe me. Since it was located 450 miles away, it took some creative scheduling to get it home. As usual, my dad was instrumental. We brought it home last week. The batteries were shot and got replaced, but other than that, zero drama.
Previous owner was a retired truck driver, and this thing reflects that. He used it to haul a 5th wheel toy hauler with a pair of Harleys inside. It's probably pretty standard for the era. 2wd, automatic, power everthing including seat, cloth interior, hideaway hitch under the bed, brake controller, Alcoas with OK tires, and obligatory running boards. It's got an aftermarket exhaust and filthy K&N. Supposedly it's had some engine work done, but I'm not sure what. Runs great and pulls like an old 12Valve. Gets about 18mpg.
It's just really, really ugly.
This is going to replace my dad's GMC as the dedicated tow/haul rig. He'll be prepping it for sale over the next few days.
Previous owner was a retired truck driver, and this thing reflects that. He used it to haul a 5th wheel toy hauler with a pair of Harleys inside. It's probably pretty standard for the era. 2wd, automatic, power everthing including seat, cloth interior, hideaway hitch under the bed, brake controller, Alcoas with OK tires, and obligatory running boards. It's got an aftermarket exhaust and filthy K&N. Supposedly it's had some engine work done, but I'm not sure what. Runs great and pulls like an old 12Valve. Gets about 18mpg.
It's just really, really ugly.
This is going to replace my dad's GMC as the dedicated tow/haul rig. He'll be prepping it for sale over the next few days.
