Take it or leave it!

[Robert8096]

This most likely belongs in the Suburban area but I put it here because I may use it for parts for my 82 short bed.

I have a chance to pick up an 86 Chevy Suburban with a 454/400 combo for around 800 bucks. Here’s the catch, the truck caught fire under the hood and melted the distributor cap, plug wires and some of the wiring harness so it does not run. He said a carb problem caused the fire and he has a rebuilt carb that comes along with the deal. Other than the engine (if I was sure it would run) I could use some of the front clip and maybe the power windows/locks from the front doors. I checked build sheet and the rear end is a 4.10 but I'm not sure if its a posi or if it will even fit in the 82 so I don't know if I can use it. The rest would be offered to the Suburban crowd here and then it would be off to the crusher.

So should I take it or leave it?

Thanks
Robert