Need an opinion on a truck.

[snyder66]

Would anyone be willing to give an opinion on a truck for me, please. I could email you all of the info. I just don't know enough to make a good call on this one. Thanks

[lilpoindexter]

Just put the info here...

[snyder66]

It's all in an email, not sure how to do it...

[Chevy350V8]

Click (and hold) the mouse and highlight the whole email and then keep that page up and open a new one, from there come the this topic and right click paste.

[snyder66]

All of the pictures and specs are attachments. If anyone has an email, I'd be happy to forward it to them.

[muthstryker]

Forward me the email and I will post the info up for you, My email is muthstryker@hotmail.com

[muthstryker]

1982 Chevy Scottsdale K-10
Long Bed
4x4
114,410 Actual Miles
Light Bronze w/ Tan Top

350 V8
350 Turbo Transmission
3:73 Gear Ratio

A/C
New Tires
New Front Brake Calipers
New Front Brake Pads
New Front Rubber Brake Hoses
New Rear Brake Shoes
New All Brake Hardware
New Rear Rubber Brake Hose
New Metal Rear Brake Lines
New Valve Cover Gaskets
New Oil Pan Gasket
New Rear Main Seal
New Battery
New Battery Terminal Ends
New Radiator Hoses
New Heater Hoses
Engine Oil Just Changed
Front & Rear Differential Oil Just Changed
Trailer Brake Box
Trailer Plug In
Trailer Hitch

1 Owner Truck Sold New @ Modern Chevrolet In Winston-Salem, NC

$3500.00

[MadManAndrew]

Worth the money no doubt! That thing's in great condition.

[muthstryker]

Honestly, I wouldnt pay more then 2000 for it. And to some that even might be too high. The main thing that I dont like about it is the rust that has eaten through the body panels.

[muthstryker]

Originally Posted by MadManAndrew

Worth the money no doubt! That thing's in great condition.

You really think so?

[muthstryker]

Here ya go, offer him $4500

http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/cto/2309765087.html

[MadManAndrew]

I mean, yeah. The engine looks to be in pretty good shape, the frame looks the be in pretty good shape (although I saw rust on the crossmembers, so I don't know if there's more hiding somewhere...) interior looks great besides the bench and a little rip in the floor, and the bed looks to be in good shape too from what I could see under that mismatched liner. The only thing that catches the eye is that body rust and even then the body is in pretty good shape for its age. A hell of a lot more thn could be said for mytruck, and I paid $1000 for it, so this one could definitely be worth that much. It could use some talking down, but it's worth it.

[lilpoindexter]

If it was a California or Arizona rust free truck, I'd think it was a square deal...but the rust you can see is only the tip of the iceberg...I think you'd be better off budgeting $1000 for a long weekend trip to Texas or Georgia or something and driving back in a rust free truck

[kanuck]

Great condition?????
That would be original condition or average condition with maybe good mechanical maintenance.
I see so many trucks around that guys have sunk a lot of money into and are selling for a fraction of what they put in.
Around here trucks like that range from $1200 on the low to $4500 at the maximum side.
I have a 1988 Jimmy 4x4 that I will try to sell locally once I get the papers cleared from an estate. It is rusty in the rear wheel wells and needs exhaust work, but other wise OK. 350 with 700R4 and 84,000 original miles.
I hope to get $1700 for it.

$2500-$3000 seems in the right range

[CLASSIC87']

Too much rust... all the owner did was take a can of black paint and sprayed over all the oil and rust on the under side. Maybe $1500... JMO.

[motornut]

Well i would agree with Kanuck about 3000 tops and thats certified!
before going out of your way for it ask for pics of the cab mounts....looks lower then box?
strange gap at bottom of grill...or just diff colour?
maybe the tailgate isn't closed all the way....the right is further out?
keep in mind theose rust holes around the wheels etc will grow when opened up

[snyder66]

Thanks for posting this for me. I appreciate all of your opinions and the craigslist link. I think I'm going to stay away from the rust. I'm looking for a 4x4 with a longbed. There's another one I found that looks to be restored...


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1978-...#ht_500wt_1182

[BigBlocksRule]

That gooseneck ball in the bed is a good indication of something that's probably been worked pretty hard.
Waaay too much rust for the price...if you're going to come to Texas for a truck, make it West Texas. We have much less rain and overall humidity than other parts of the state. The only rigs I see with that much rust have out of state plates...

[motornut]

Way better