New to square bodies, checking one out today...

[PurdueSD]

Thanks^ The cab corners don't really concern me too much as long as the rust stops there and doesn't get into the rockers. 1 good day in the garage and i can take care of patching those and spotting them back in. The bed sides are a bit of a bummer, but i was thinking about maybe two toning the truck with white in the middle at some point, i could patch the bedsides at that point. If the rust spots are pretty localized ill probably make an offer...if not Ill just keep looking.

The guy says that the truck is mechanically perfect and the interior is really clean. We will see i guess.

Can you see the engine numbers in front of the passenger side head on these trucks with the alternator in place? I would like to verify its a 350 vs 305

Thanks!

[MikeB]

Originally Posted by PurdueSD

Can you see the engine numbers in front of the passenger side head on these trucks with the alternator in place? I would like to verify its a 350 vs 305

Decode VIN number: http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/VIN2.htm

If the block deck has been resurfaced, there may be nothing there. In that case, try to read the block casting number by looking down on the block "shelf" behind the drivers side cylinder head. Also, the last 3 digits are usually cast into both sides of the block between deck and oil pan. But you'd probably need to get under the truck to see those.

[allengator]

Originally Posted by MikeB

Decode VIN number: http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/VIN2.htm

If the block deck has been resurfaced, there may be nothing there. In that case, try to read the block casting number by looking down on the block "shelf" behind the drivers side cylinder head. Also, the last 3 digits are usually cast into both sides of the block between deck and oil pan. But you'd probably need to get under the truck to see those.

agreed... but the VIN of the truck only helps if the engine is original... cant tell that if you cant read the deck on the front....

I would definitely try to read these casting numbers on the back...

I also agree that price varies wildly by market...

In Texas a long bed with rust wouldn't be worth much... but up north "rust" is a subjective term!