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07-14-2009, 09:29 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Rochester, NY
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Buddy wants a truck
My room mate at school is looking to buy a 68 stepside. 327 4 speed. He says there is some rust on it (but every truck has some rust.)
My question is what should i tell him to really look at to determine if it is worth getting or just a junker. the owner wants about $2,800 i have already told him a few things but more is appreciated |
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07-14-2009, 10:03 AM
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Location: Porter Ranch, CA
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Re: Buddy wants a truck
I beg to differ. My truck has no rust... (arrogant SOB, aren't I?)
I'm sure you know the usual stuff: Is it smoking upon cold start up? Does it run? Run well? How are the synchro's in the tranny? How's the clutch feel? Any play in the steering? And most importantly of all, does it have the "naked girl" mudflaps?!?! |
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07-14-2009, 10:25 AM
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Between Trucks...
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Location: Los Angeles, CA.
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Re: Buddy wants a truck
In addition I'd check the cab thoroughly for rust as well as the frame. Rockers, cab corners, around the windshield, drip rail, floor, kick panels, cab mounts. Some rust is easier to repair then other rust.
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07-14-2009, 10:33 AM
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Loving the Jimmster
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Emmett, idaho
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Re: Buddy wants a truck
2800 seems high to me unless its real clean, or a short bed?? LWB around here are going for 500.00 to 1000.00 real nice and straight
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07-14-2009, 01:29 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Rochester, NY
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Re: Buddy wants a truck
Thats mostly the same stuff i have mentioned to him. thanks for the replys
its a swb stepside up in NH. Unlike out west things rust very quickly around here. Sounds like a pretty original truck he's going to send me pictures that ill post when i get them thanks Last edited by WAJ; 07-14-2009 at 01:33 PM. |
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07-14-2009, 05:16 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Re: Buddy wants a truck
WAJ.... for about a grand (give or take) you can have something shipped from out west.
For 1800, you can get twice the truck you'd get here in the rust belt. Tell your friend to look on craigslist LA or san fran or anywhere in arizona. With 3 grand in his pocket, there is no reason to buy mid west junk. |
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