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Thanks for the advice. Is the truck you just bought your avatar?

He said he checked the relay and tested the card from another truck and still a no go. I'm still going to replace the plugs anyway.

Thanks a bunch. That's all really helpful info. The more and more you guys share with me the new thankful I am. I'm pretty good with Chevy trucks but diesels are a bit new to me. Every bit of info you guys provide prevents me from going in blind. If the truck gets deemed a worthy purchase I was...

Thank you for the tip. I will check into those.

That was my main concern. I live in a salt belt state and I HATE rust with a passion. Whatever m1028 i pick up needs to be rust free because I want to start with a fresh body/frame. It would be nice to drive as is but I'm not too sure about this one. If I could work him down on the price I think...

What size spacers? Also, do spacers compromise anything? Towing/hauling, rigidity, etc?

Haha I've driven a '79 Bronco from PA with 4.88s and a 460 with cutouts. Talk about a long loud ride with a C6. Was picking it up for a buddy. Anyway, the story behind this truck is that the seller purchased it from the previous owner (whom I believe was the person who purchased it from gov...

I'm starting to think that as well. If he won't budge on the price then it'll be a no go for me. If after checking out in person, and it is deemed a worthy purchase, my plan is to remove all the vinyl flooring, sand it down, and have a Perma-Tech liner sprayed on.

The reason I don't mind traveling to GA is I'm getting a free ride down. I constantly look for better deals all over the internet, especially closer to where I live. I will take my time before considering a purchase like this. I don't mind doing some work, but saving a couple grand by getting a...

The seller seems pretty lenient so I'm sure I will have some time to get behind the wheel. My grandfather will be accompanying me and he has 23 years military experience, and 20 years as an electrical engineer. He also completely rebuilt the diesel in his boat a couple years ago so I am...

Perhaps I shall heed the warnings. I will work the guy down to $3k or less and probably tow it home. Also, this thread gives a tip on starting without ether: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?65623-tip-for-starting-diesel-even-though-you-have-total-glow-plug-failure

Yea lol the 1028a1s start life as 1031s and have a bed added at some point, according to the wiki.

I read the that only the 1028a1s had a 205. And check out the pic showing the rear springs. You can see the overload spring atop the leaves.

And i ran the VIN, and it indicated it was a D30 Military postal unit.

If it needs to get towed back to NY then I will go that route and figure that into the cost. Also, what makes you think it's not a CUCV?

My grandfather will be coming with me. He's worked on these trucks before so He will decide whether or not it's roadworthy to drive all the way back. If the glow plugs do not work can't you use ether?

I should've googled it before asking. My two biggest concerns were rust (that's why I went for a Southern truck) and driveability. I plan to fix it up as I can but I needed it to run and drive as is. As far as other 1028s I usually see prices in the $4500+ range. This is what I can afford as a...

Yes I did. What does put up wet mean? And I'm picking her up for $3300.

Thanks for the advice everyone. Until I go down and check it out for myself I will not know. Are there parts I can look for to see if they've been replaced? One's that aren't usually replaced with that low mileage? Also here is one more pic:

I am picking up an M1028 down in Georgia in a couple of weeks. The seller claims it has around 50,000 miles but I have my suspicions that it's actually 150,000 miles. Here are some pictures of the truck, let me know what you think. Nick