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RandyP · 12-29-2010, 08:59 PM

Is a local CS find, 85 Sierra K1500, has had a GM crate motor installed, unknown mileage, probably original 700R4 OD trans, obviously needs at least a bedside.
$1500 is his asking price, I'm thinking if it is not a rust bucket it's well worth it, thoughts from the peanut gallery?

*87 chevy silverado* · 12-29-2010, 09:01 PM

i needs a bed or body work and thats what u do. i dnt know any more than maby 1200

RandyP · 12-29-2010, 09:21 PM

Long beds are plentiful around here, I was sorta thinking flat bed though for some dumb reason. Kid says the 4x4 and lockouts and all that works great, ad said no rust, but on the phone he said it did have a few "small spots". I think I'll put $1200 in my pocket and go look at it Friday.
Not sure why I have been looking for a 4x4, but I have. I have this money saved up to start work on my 74, but maybe I can wait a few more months on that if this turns out to be an OK deal. Seems all the 4x4's I find that are squares, they want $4000 for them and they are really rough, been rhino lined or they have a 3' lift kit. I know I don't want another truck that doesn't run, that's a big fact.
I'll probably go look and it's a basket case inside or something. Then again, he said it is his daily driver.

*nbpro* · 12-29-2010, 09:32 PM

$1200 is a good price

Restrorob · 12-29-2010, 09:35 PM

I don't know Randy, Unless it's the angle the pic was taken the LF looks like it's pushed to the right. I'd look at the front end and frame GOOD.....

Best of Luck !

**Clyde65** · 12-30-2010, 09:20 AM

definitely check for frame damage, it looks like all new front sheet metal so that would be a sign to me.

RandyP · 12-30-2010, 09:27 AM

Guy said it was his dads truck, and he has passed on. Also said something about his uncle was a body man and had done some stuff to it. At this point I've about talked myself out of it and I hope I find something wrong with it. I'd rather use my $$ to start my 74 project in the next few weeks I think.

I've just sorta always wanted a 4x4 square, but at least I have my 05 Z71 for my DD I suppose. Not like I need it, more of a "I have some $$$ and need to do something with it" thing. I need to block craigslist from my work computer or something.

**old Rusty C10** · 12-30-2010, 11:29 AM

i wouldnt go more than $800 on it personally.... that thing looks like its been through the war... ( although ive seen many CUCVs thathave been through a war which look a heckuva lot better than that)

*78 Chevyrado* · 12-30-2010, 11:31 AM

Just add what you think the repairs will be to the price and go from there. Seems high.

*nbpro* · 12-30-2010, 11:54 AM

good for parts truck ?

**Clyde65** · 12-30-2010, 12:00 PM

I would just save my money and use it on the 74. Sounds to me like you are procrastinating (big word) to allow someone else to get it b4 you get there. If you dont need it, why get it? If it were cherry or something real special and cheap, then I could see buying it, but dont do something that would make you regret it or stall your progress on something you are trying to finish.

RandyP · 12-30-2010, 12:36 PM

That's why I love you guys, you can be the voice of reason in my head when I have clouded judgement. I do think I'm going to just pass on this and get a plan together for the 74 while we start to think about finishing the 87. Two projects is more than enough I reckon.

*87 chevy silverado* · 12-30-2010, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyP

That's why I love you guys, you can be the voice of reason in my head when I have clouded judgement. I do think I'm going to just pass on this and get a plan together for the 74 while we start to think about finishing the 87. Two projects is more than enough I reckon.

yea defiantly

12-29-2010, 08:59 PM	#1
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Thoughts on this truck Is a local CS find, 85 Sierra K1500, has had a GM crate motor installed, unknown mileage, probably original 700R4 OD trans, obviously needs at least a bedside. $1500 is his asking price, I'm thinking if it is not a rust bucket it's well worth it, thoughts from the peanut gallery? Attached Images __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

12-29-2010, 09:01 PM	#2
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: Thoughts on this truck i needs a bed or body work and thats what u do. i dnt know any more than maby 1200

12-29-2010, 09:21 PM	#3
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Thoughts on this truck Long beds are plentiful around here, I was sorta thinking flat bed though for some dumb reason. Kid says the 4x4 and lockouts and all that works great, ad said no rust, but on the phone he said it did have a few "small spots". I think I'll put $1200 in my pocket and go look at it Friday. Not sure why I have been looking for a 4x4, but I have. I have this money saved up to start work on my 74, but maybe I can wait a few more months on that if this turns out to be an OK deal. Seems all the 4x4's I find that are squares, they want $4000 for them and they are really rough, been rhino lined or they have a 3' lift kit. I know I don't want another truck that doesn't run, that's a big fact. I'll probably go look and it's a basket case inside or something. Then again, he said it is his daily driver. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

12-29-2010, 09:32 PM	#4
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Thoughts on this truck $1200 is a good price

12-29-2010, 09:35 PM	#5
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Thoughts on this truck I don't know Randy, Unless it's the angle the pic was taken the LF looks like it's pushed to the right. I'd look at the front end and frame GOOD..... Best of Luck ! __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

12-30-2010, 09:20 AM	#6
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,541	Re: Thoughts on this truck definitely check for frame damage, it looks like all new front sheet metal so that would be a sign to me. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

12-30-2010, 09:27 AM	#7
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Thoughts on this truck Guy said it was his dads truck, and he has passed on. Also said something about his uncle was a body man and had done some stuff to it. At this point I've about talked myself out of it and I hope I find something wrong with it. I'd rather use my $$ to start my 74 project in the next few weeks I think. I've just sorta always wanted a 4x4 square, but at least I have my 05 Z71 for my DD I suppose. Not like I need it, more of a "I have some $$$ and need to do something with it" thing. I need to block craigslist from my work computer or something. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

12-30-2010, 11:29 AM	#8
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,287	Re: Thoughts on this truck i wouldnt go more than $800 on it personally.... that thing looks like its been through the war... ( although ive seen many CUCVs thathave been through a war which look a heckuva lot better than that) __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-30-2010, 11:31 AM	#9
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Thoughts on this truck Just add what you think the repairs will be to the price and go from there. Seems high.

12-30-2010, 11:54 AM	#10
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Thoughts on this truck good for parts truck ?

12-30-2010, 12:00 PM	#11
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,541	Re: Thoughts on this truck I would just save my money and use it on the 74. Sounds to me like you are procrastinating (big word) to allow someone else to get it b4 you get there. If you dont need it, why get it? If it were cherry or something real special and cheap, then I could see buying it, but dont do something that would make you regret it or stall your progress on something you are trying to finish. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

12-30-2010, 12:36 PM	#12
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Thoughts on this truck That's why I love you guys, you can be the voice of reason in my head when I have clouded judgement. I do think I'm going to just pass on this and get a plan together for the 74 while we start to think about finishing the 87. Two projects is more than enough I reckon. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.



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