SOLD 1984 GMC 5 Star General in NJ 8500

[JTFormula]

With absolute regret I have to put the General up for sale. 6 Months ago my boss retired and I found myself unemployed. I started my own thing over the last 5 months and now I am officially a business. With this comes more responsibility and expenses. Unfortunately this means a few of the "extra" toys have to go. This being one of them. I am sad and sick in the stomach to put the General up for sale. My main goal was to get it road worthy and bring it to Macungie. I never got to take it to any show. Which is why the decision was made to put it up for sale.

The specs:

1984 GMC General 5-Star

Silver 8v92 Detroit Diesel

13-Speed Roadranger

12k Front Axle

38k Rear Axle

4.10 Gears

Rayco Suspension

Power Diverter

PTO and Wetline Kit

Power Steering

Factory A/C - Needs work

Air Ride Drivers Seat

AM/FM Radio

Extra Hood

New Fuel Pump in Sept 2015, 4 New Battery's in 2013, New Kysor Valve, New taillights, Clutch Brake also replaced less than 100 miles ago, Just serviced - filters, oil, lube, drive belts. etc. $Thousands invested! Runs like a beast.

Asking $8,500 obo

Parked in Farmingdale NJ (Monmouth Co)

I have videos on YouTube and a whole thread on this truck on the site as well.

[b61mack]

Sorry you have to sell it, looks like you cleaned it up nice. good luck selling it.

[DCR]

Sorry to hear about the General. In life we have to make emotional decisions and business decision and you just made a business decision. I know what you are going thru, I felt the same way when I sold my 2000 Mack Vision. Business decisions can be heart wrenching.

[JTFormula]

Thanks guys. Yeah it sucks but when I'm ready, I'm going look for a B61 or and R-Model after the business is cruising along.

[Timothy Maikshilo]

Good luck selling it and also with your new adventure!

[1958 F.W.D.]

Sucks JT. But ya gotta think with the correct head in matters like this.

[j hancock]

Sorry about the GM. Good luck for your business enterprise.

[bulldog man]

Hate to Hear ya have to part ways with the General . But in time i'm sure another Project will come along to Restore .

The one thing i do like about some states unlike here in TN Is after a Commercial truck gets a certain age like a personal vehicle is you can put antique tags & insurance on it .

Such is not the case here as i tried to do the same years ago to my namesake & dad's ole B Model.

Good Luck in your new Endeavor

[1958 F.W.D.]

No regrets pal. You were a bulldog that chomped into the ass of this project and didn't let go until you had the truck. You made a valiant effort- you need to sell because it's the right thing to do for you at this time. Holding onto it may drag you down financially and no one wants that of course. Keep your head high knowing you pulled it from a potential scrapper's death.

[JTFormula]

Randy,

You got that right. I'm also hoping it goes to a guy in the hobby, and not someone who will tear it up. My job was to rescue it. The next owner I'm hoping will to take it to that next level. If that happens, I'll be happy.

[b615rich]

Good luck. I'm sure you'll find a good home. Nice looking tractor, you really don't see many.

[41chevy]

Randy,

You got that right. I'm also hoping it goes to a guy in the hobby, and not someone who will tear it up. My job was to rescue it. The next owner I'm hoping will to take it to that next level. If that happens, I'll be happy.

Reading the replies after 5 months of sitting on the fence, I called the people who want my 51 Ford Vicky. Paul

[gvam]

JT

Saw the original post and I thought bummer.

Sorry to hear this, but as other have said, you are thinking of clear head. We all need the "day job" to pay for the rest of the stuff.

Best wishes moving forward on your new endeavors. Based on all the other posts, it won't be long before you will be ready for another truck project.

George

[Dirtymilkman]

So being that Volvo took over are parts non existent for these too?

[Dieseldriver65]

So being that Volvo took over are parts non existent for these too?

I don't think your getting new parts thats for sure!

[JTFormula]

I forgot to mention that the clutch brake is also brand new with under 100 miles on it.

[Outbehindthebarn]

It has a Jake on it too I assume?

[JTFormula]

It has a Jake on it too I assume?

No Jake. I wish

Well the end of an era has happened. The General sold yesterday. I am actually sad it went but it did go to a good home in NY State. More importantly is that the new owner has a large garage to keep it out of the weather and it's going to live a retired life pulling a trailer of restored John Deere tractors to shows and probably going to bring it to some truck shows too.

I would be lying if I said I didn't shed a tear as I watched it roll on to the highway on the low boy when they left.

[rustydog]

Sad day I am sure, JT....hopefully you have the picture history to reflect on once in awhile.....look forward to the next project....I am shedding tears cause can't seem to find a buyer!

rusty