$3K for an 87 R10? Seem reasonable?

[GmtGmt]

Originally Posted by tucsonjwt

That 87 has fuel injection going for it - so that is a big plus, IMO. Assuming all of the fuel injection/electronics are OK (I would have a pro check that out) then I say offer $2500 cash in hand and see what happens. If the seller is firm at $3K then I say buy it. Truly rust free fuel injected trucks are very rare, even in the desert southwest (a lot of trucks came from the rust belt). Any truck that runs and is rust free and not beat to poop is worth $3K out here
Regarding the interior, you can live with that for a long time, then fix up as you go along cheaply. Late model GM truck seats can be had for $250 or so. Headliners can be done locally for $50. Order your own carpeting for another $250.
As I am sure you are aware, these old squares are like any old vehicle - expect to dump a bunch of dough into them if you want a reliable and decent looking ride. The best approach, IMO, is to get a truck that is reliable enough to start every time you turn the key, and not worry to much about the appearance of the truck.
You will hear a lot of guys say: "Bought that truck 15 years ago for $500 and never put a penny in it - doesn't owe me a thing." In my experience, these guys are either drunk, liars, or extremely lucky. Every old vehicle I have owned needed lots of repairs - maybe I am just unlucky
Oh, and that pull to the right, likely suspension work will be needed - I am guessing lower control arm/ball joint - you should be able to see that when it is up on a hoist - see if you can take it to a local brake/tune up/Gooodyear store, etc., for a free safety check up. But like I said, expect to put $$$ in this truck- still - I say go for it - we need more guys here to complain about their pesky truck problems.

True words have never been spoken.

You will hear a lot of guys say: "Bought that truck 15 years ago for $500 and never put a penny in it - doesn't owe me a thing."

if i heard that its time to turn around and look for another, fluid, filters, belts, plugs, wires, tires, steering and suspension parts all is wear items and WILL fail and have to be replaced.

i rather have a rusted out peice of garbage that has been cared for with new service parts than a one owner with 13t miles and running on orignal tires and plugs from '73