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Beautiful truck.....if only I lived in the US...... Paul

Hi guys,I have come across a 1980 GMC Astro and Im wondering if its worth what the guy is asking for it.So im asking you guys what you would expect to pay for it.Its a 1980 big grill model 6V92 Detroit,7 speed fuller and eaton axles.Day cab with 3600miles on the clock.It was stationed in a US army base in the UK in the reserve fleet for around 25 years before being sold of as surplus.It is in fantastic condition with the plastic still on the seats and door cards.Anyone give me any idea of its value???.I know it depends on weather you like them or not as to how much someone would pay for it but any guide to a price would be great.Thanks Paul

Great you got them sold.They are safe to be enjoyed in the future... Paul

Thanks for the replies guys.I got the wiper arms off by soaking them in WD40 then pulling the clip sideways like Joey said.Took a bit of prying and a little foul language but they came off at last.We hadnt seen this set up before so I thought it best to ask before breaking something..... Paul

Thought there might be so iv marked them already....thanks Paul

Thanks Joey,i'll try that tomorrow.I sprayed WD40 on them to help release them off the splines.I just dont want to break them given how hard parts are to find. .. Paul

Hi all, work has been progressing on the Cruiseliner but much slower than we hoped.I dont think Iv ever done so much sanding filling sanding and more sanding....sanding around the rivet heads is a real pain!!!! Still hope to have the cab in primer by Friday/Saturday.Now is the time for me to commit a crime as Iv no fingerprints left🤣🤣🤣 Its amazing to put in so many hours then stand back and see little or no change.....A quick question,how are the Trico wiper arms removed? Might seem a dumb question but Im told parts for them are hard to come by so I dont want to break them so Id rather ask.So far they have refused to budge ni matter what Iv tried.Heres a picture of them......

That timber work looks great Joey.See your not just great with the spanners... Paul

Looks to have been quite the show.Thanks for the pictures.wish we had something like that over here... Paul

Well for you with no bosses....Iv one who scares the hell outta me🤣...Yeah I found working with the fiberglass fairly easy.Its just that 'iv never done this before/is this going right feeling when you do something for the first time.... Paul

Yeah what did happen to "lets getRdone??? I did fiberglass work this week,never done it before but just got on with it...... Paul

Now Bob you have loads to do.....but yeah you can choose when to do it!!! Paul

Yeah love seeing the results of a good polishing session.It is good for the soul.. Paul

Happybirth day...you cant beat polished metal...Your freinds Mack is pure class... Paul

Welcome to BMT Rodders...Wow you have some project ahead of you.I'll be following it closely.Please keep us updated with your progress... Paul

Oh yeah theres a Cruiseliner truck and trailer loaded with lumber(I think) about 8 minutes into Scarface....great movie too... Paul

We used to watch Chips over here as well...drooling at all the cool bikes,cars and rigs...Happy days indeed... Paul

Thanks Vlad for your interest and suggestions.We made contact with a guy who works with fiberglass and he is making a patch panel and fitting it for us.He is very interested in helping us with the Cruiseliner.... Paul

And cold beer...lots of cold beer... Paul

Hell Im starvin lookin at that....Love smoked meats.If we had better weather here Id buy a smoker and do what your doing.... Paul

Well done.If anyone deserves an award you do for all you've been through... Paul

Yeah I'll be following this truck too.Super looking truck...I kinda like it with the dump body but as Iv always said if you own it you do it your way... Paul

Thats the first comment from someone who was involved with one of these Diamond Rio trucks.Have you any pictures? Paul

I dont know where they can be got.They are as scarce as a back tooth for a hen...Thats my biggest fear where to get a windscreen for our Cruiseliner should we need it.If you do find a supplier let us know... Paul

Just a few more pictures of the brake valves/pipes cleaned and refitted.We ran into a bit of a problem removing the little window in the sleeper.When we removed the interior trim we realised the cab is fiberglass not aluminum....The roof sleeper sides and rear are all fiberglass.We had a guy ready to weld in new aluminum but now.......we dont know anyone who works with fiberglass and are not sure how to fill that hole!!!!!. Paul