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79C10 · 08-22-2005, 11:57 PM

Just wondering what your guys thoughts were on this truck. Here are the stats:

-1987 Dark blue 2wd Short and wide
-automatic either th350 or th400 (no overdrive)
-305 TBI
-135000 miles
-Bed is in great shape NO rust it has a bed liner ( lifted bed liner and the paint dosent have a scratch on it)and plastic tool box
-Cab has running boards grab handles and bug shield
-Interior is in great condition with a seat cover
-There was minor suface rust on the rocker panels
-There is a dent in the pasengers side door the window still works but the dent is fairl large.
-The truck has A/c and the origanal radio
-the truck starts awsome and goes into gear great it was a one owner vehicle and always gaaraged.
-the brakes work but made some noise

what do you guys think would be a fair price for this truck.
He also said he would take less with out the bed liner and tool box and I already have both bed liner and toll box so. Remember this truck spent its entire life in Vermont. thanks

benscool1 · 08-23-2005, 12:43 AM

If theres not too much rust then I'd offer $1000-$1500 but its hard to judge without pics.

bigarmzz · 08-23-2005, 08:32 AM

post a pic or two

we'll give ya a good estimate....kinda hard though without seeing it

86swb · 08-23-2005, 08:38 AM

This says it all. Hard to tell as said without pictures.

guttdogg · 08-23-2005, 11:29 AM

YOU WOULD HAVE TO BE CRAZY

TO WANT A TBI POS... I had one in my 92, and they totally suck
sorry, but thats my opinion!

kevinr1970 · 08-23-2005, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guttdogg

YOU WOULD HAVE TO BE CRAZY

TO WANT A TBI POS... I had one in my 92, and they totally suck
sorry, but thats my opinion!

Call me crazy!!!
I just bought a donor '87 just to get the TBI and OD.
I guess its a your mileage may vary type thing, some people won't run the TBI and others wouldn't go without it.
Maybe its depends on application? Mine is for DD and cruising, not going to be a race car or hi-performance gig.

I've had pretty good luck with seats. My 86 GMC has a real nice bench and the '82 my GF had had a real nice seat as well (its still in the garage as she bought an aftermarket Steelhorse(?) bench to have a center console and cupholders). They both have the same pattern so I think they have both been recovered coincidently.
With the exception of my '79 Sub every truck I've ever bought had seats that were at least usable?

C&C Chevy · 08-23-2005, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guttdogg

YOU WOULD HAVE TO BE CRAZY

TO WANT A TBI POS... I had one in my 92, and they totally suck
sorry, but thats my opinion!

*1FaastC10* · 08-23-2005, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guttdogg

YOU WOULD HAVE TO BE CRAZY

TO WANT A TBI POS... I had one in my 92, and they totally suck
sorry, but thats my opinion!

yeah, i always hate good low end throttle response and respectable milage too.

welcome to the board.

guttdogg · 08-23-2005, 11:31 AM

one more thing, might want to pull up the seat cover and check it out... i have only owned one truck in my life that the seat was in good shape when i bought it

79C10 · 08-23-2005, 09:02 PM

I did pull back the seat cover the seat only had small cracks in the vinyl no rips or tears I went up toaday and talked to him and drove it home for $500 cash this is gonna be my new DD next summer I'll drive the K10 this winter
I'm siked thanks for all the replies.

**N2TRUX** · 08-23-2005, 09:34 PM

Did you wear a mask when you robbed the guy? That's a killer deal even if you bought it for the parts....

79C10 · 08-23-2005, 10:21 PM

No no mask the guy was a friend of the family turns out he's known my Grandfather for years so he gave me a wicked deal, most of the time it sucks living in a small town but some times it pays off big.

The truck actualy seems to have good power I like it.

and the on the TBI subject if gas ever gas down (which it won't) or the TBI drives me crazy I'll ditch it and set anice holley on top.

*1FaastC10* · 08-23-2005, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 79C10

if gas ever gas down (which it won't) or the TBI drives me crazy I'll ditch it and set a nice Quadrajet on top.

fixed it for you...

the onyl thing that i can think of that a Holley is good for is decoration.

hotrodhomi · 08-23-2005, 10:43 PM

$500 bucks is a great deal, Now please tell me you drove it home and took off the running boards and bug shield.

benscool1 · 08-24-2005, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

$500 bucks is a great deal, Now please tell me you drove it home and took off the running boards and bug shield.

When we bought my dads 84 we took off the running board and bug shiled the first weekend we had it, lol. Makes trucks look too much like 'old man trucks' IMO. Sounds like u got a helluva deal, nice score!

82c10 · 08-23-2005, 10:46 PM

, i agree with 86SWB

milehightoyz · 08-23-2005, 11:08 PM

im missing something.....whats wrong with tbi?

C&C Chevy · 08-24-2005, 08:36 PM

79C10, you sure it doesn't have a 700R4 tran? I thought all R10's had it??

79C10 · 08-24-2005, 08:48 PM

-Running boards off
-Bug shield was the first to go

actualy my grandfather ofered to buy both the running the running boards and bug shield off me said he'd give me $75 bucks!

I couldn't do it I gav'm to him put them on his truck and he was tickled pink. worked out great

Definetly not 700R4 No Over drive so that rules that out.

f.monroe · 08-24-2005, 09:12 PM

It should be a TH 400 . I have seen several 305 cu in 87's with the turbo 400 from the factory . I owned one about three years ago that was set up this way . Frank

**N2TRUX** · 08-24-2005, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 79C10

- my grandfather ofered to buy both the running the running boards and bug shield off me said he'd give me $75 bucks!
I couldn't do it I gav'm to him put them on his truck and he was tickled pink. worked out great .

Your a good Grandson. Taking care of Grandpa....

hotrodhomi · 08-24-2005, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 79C10

-Running boards off
-Bug shield was the first to go

actualy my grandfather ofered to buy both the running the running boards and bug shield off me said he'd give me $75 bucks!

I couldn't do it I gav'm to him put them on his truck and he was tickled pink. worked out great

Definetly not 700R4 No Over drive so that rules that out.

that was nice of you to give that stuuf away. Now you need to drop that thing and put it in the weeds. where are the pics?

*1FaastC10* · 08-25-2005, 12:15 AM

way to take care of your grandpa man, i wish mine was still here so i could swap parts with him.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 08-25-2005, 01:38 AM

Damn, sounds like u got 1 he//a of a good deal. But we need some pictures. Glad u got rid of the running boards and bug shield.
-Later

08-22-2005, 11:57 PM	#1
79C10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Vermont Posts: 159	to buy or not to buy Just wondering what your guys thoughts were on this truck. Here are the stats: -1987 Dark blue 2wd Short and wide -automatic either th350 or th400 (no overdrive) -305 TBI -135000 miles -Bed is in great shape NO rust it has a bed liner ( lifted bed liner and the paint dosent have a scratch on it)and plastic tool box -Cab has running boards grab handles and bug shield -Interior is in great condition with a seat cover -There was minor suface rust on the rocker panels -There is a dent in the pasengers side door the window still works but the dent is fairl large. -The truck has A/c and the origanal radio -the truck starts awsome and goes into gear great it was a one owner vehicle and always gaaraged. -the brakes work but made some noise what do you guys think would be a fair price for this truck. He also said he would take less with out the bed liner and tool box and I already have both bed liner and toll box so. Remember this truck spent its entire life in Vermont. thanks

08-23-2005, 12:43 AM	#2
benscool1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Williamsfield, IL Posts: 781	If theres not too much rust then I'd offer $1000-$1500 but its hard to judge without pics. __________________ Ben 84 C10 Silverado 14 Silverado Z71

08-23-2005, 08:32 AM	#3
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	post a pic or two we'll give ya a good estimate....kinda hard though without seeing it __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

08-23-2005, 08:38 AM	#4
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	This says it all. Hard to tell as said without pictures. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

08-23-2005, 11:29 AM	#5
guttdogg New Guy Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ocheyedan, Iowa (BFE) Posts: 72	YOU WOULD HAVE TO BE CRAZY TO WANT A TBI POS... I had one in my 92, and they totally suck sorry, but thats my opinion! __________________ ~Guttdogg

08-23-2005, 11:31 AM	#9
guttdogg New Guy Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ocheyedan, Iowa (BFE) Posts: 72	one more thing, might want to pull up the seat cover and check it out... i have only owned one truck in my life that the seat was in good shape when i bought it __________________ ~Guttdogg

08-23-2005, 09:02 PM	#10
79C10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Vermont Posts: 159	I did pull back the seat cover the seat only had small cracks in the vinyl no rips or tears I went up toaday and talked to him and drove it home for $500 cash this is gonna be my new DD next summer I'll drive the K10 this winter I'm siked thanks for all the replies.

08-23-2005, 09:34 PM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Did you wear a mask when you robbed the guy? That's a killer deal even if you bought it for the parts.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-23-2005, 10:21 PM	#12
79C10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Vermont Posts: 159	No no mask the guy was a friend of the family turns out he's known my Grandfather for years so he gave me a wicked deal, most of the time it sucks living in a small town but some times it pays off big. The truck actualy seems to have good power I like it. and the on the TBI subject if gas ever gas down (which it won't) or the TBI drives me crazy I'll ditch it and set anice holley on top. Last edited by 79C10; 08-23-2005 at 10:23 PM.

08-23-2005, 10:43 PM	#14
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	$500 bucks is a great deal, Now please tell me you drove it home and took off the running boards and bug shield.

08-23-2005, 10:46 PM	#16
82c10 needin' money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 1,106	, i agree with 86SWB __________________ *SWB Stands for Short Wide Bed* Last edited by 82c10; 08-23-2005 at 10:47 PM.

08-23-2005, 11:08 PM	#17
milehightoyz AttentionDeficitDisorder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: COLORADO Posts: 600	im missing something.....whats wrong with tbi?

08-24-2005, 08:36 PM	#18
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	79C10, you sure it doesn't have a 700R4 tran? I thought all R10's had it?? __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

08-24-2005, 08:48 PM	#19
79C10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Vermont Posts: 159	-Running boards off -Bug shield was the first to go actualy my grandfather ofered to buy both the running the running boards and bug shield off me said he'd give me $75 bucks! I couldn't do it I gav'm to him put them on his truck and he was tickled pink. worked out great Definetly not 700R4 No Over drive so that rules that out. Last edited by 79C10; 08-24-2005 at 08:55 PM.

08-24-2005, 09:12 PM	#20
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	It should be a TH 400 . I have seen several 305 cu in 87's with the turbo 400 from the factory . I owned one about three years ago that was set up this way . Frank



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08-25-2005, 12:15 AM	#23
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08-25-2005, 01:38 AM	#24
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Damn, sounds like u got 1 he//a of a good deal. But we need some pictures. Glad u got rid of the running boards and bug shield. -Later __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

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