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Deltaskier · 03-05-2004, 02:36 PM

What's this truck worth or should I just part it out? I plan to put this up for sale as a non running, sold as is truck. It actually runs & drives, but I can't seem to figure out why it's running lean. I hope to get a couple thousand for it so I can put that down on a new bike.

What should I ask for it, keeping in mind that it's in CA but won't pass smog here? It's got a bunch of nice things, but I can't part it out here in front of the house so I need to get rid of it complete.

cochino12 · 03-05-2004, 02:57 PM

dont know what the actual value would be worth in Ca. but it looks way too nice to part. I'll give $1500 for it, just bring it to Colorado.

bigblock73 · 03-05-2004, 02:57 PM

Man, that truck up here in MN would fetch 5K EASY!

I say sell it whole...post it here, put it on E-bay, and advertise locally...someone will want it.

Deltaskier · 03-05-2004, 03:06 PM

I think the lean condition has to be something in the distributor. Replacing that was my next step, but I'm tired of working on it. I already replaced almost everything else that could be causing it.

I need to spend more time fixing up my house than this truck. If someone offered me $2000, it would be gone regardless of the fact I just paid over $3000 for it a couple months ago.

cochino12 · 03-05-2004, 03:09 PM

man I would pay 2k right now, why are the trucks I want so far away. good luck selling you should have no problem getting that out of it

Deltaskier · 03-05-2004, 03:22 PM

I'm borrowing a dist from a friend this weekend to see if that fixes it. If it does, I might still make you a deal with delivery included since I'm sure it'll make the drive if the lean condition is fixed.

At this point, I would rather see it go to someone who would enjoy it than have it set at my house where every time I touch it, I have to talk myself out of cutting the fuel line & striking a match.

Destructo · 03-05-2004, 03:28 PM

If your still running lean and have check for all external vacuum leaks such as hoses and carb gasket and actually tried a different carb then it could be your intake manifold gaskets. I wouldn't part it out for sure, I would hate to see such a nice truck be parted out.

cochino12 · 03-05-2004, 04:20 PM

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Originally posted by Deltaskier
I'm borrowing a dist from a friend this weekend to see if that fixes it. If it does, I might still make you a deal with delivery included since I'm sure it'll make the drive if the lean condition is fixed.

At this point, I would rather see it go to someone who would enjoy it than have it set at my house where every time I touch it, I have to talk myself out of cutting the fuel line & striking a match.

If you can work that I'll take it. Keep in touch.

Adam

Deltaskier · 03-05-2004, 04:55 PM

I'll keep you posted. I'm gonna try replacing the intake gasket like destructo said. If that doesn't help, I'll try the dist, but after that I think I have to give up on it.

**old Rusty C10** · 03-05-2004, 06:53 PM

seems like only a few weeks ago we were wishing you well with this truck its freakin gorgeous id never part that out!! I would give you that kind of cash if i only had it

Deltaskier · 03-05-2004, 07:10 PM

I get frustrated pretty easily. This time I held on, I worked on it everyday, I spent money on new parts, & it's still messed up.

I've got a house & a $3700/month mortgage so spending $500/month in parts on this truck is getting old.

74Pumpkin · 03-06-2004, 12:44 AM

I'm intrested in buying If you decide to sell. I need a 4x4. Keep me in mind.

Jeff

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I need to spend more time fixing up my house than this truck. If someone offered me $2000, it would be gone

78SilveradoSWB · 03-06-2004, 01:22 AM

I've got a house & a $3700/month mortgage so spending $500/month in parts on this truck is getting old. [/B][/QUOTE]

Got to see what kind of a house =$3700/month

rich-white · 03-07-2004, 12:04 AM

I was wondering the same thing. I hear housing in CA is out rageous. We have 2300 sq feet story and a half and was looking on the net nad could not belive what a comp. house goes for.

BIGCHEVYMAN · 03-07-2004, 04:36 PM

What year is it? Is it a 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton? Does it have any rust?
I also have a 2400 square foot house and my house payment is $800.00

phantom dually · 03-07-2004, 06:45 PM

DAMN why so far??

Deltaskier · 03-07-2004, 07:01 PM

Just got back from a weekend away. Gotta go work on the truck. Just wanted to give you guys a laugh. My house is only 1100sf, nothing special.

It's so expensive here. You can eitherr drive 3 hours each way to get to work or pay these outragious prices to live near work. I would have gone crazy in a few months if I had to commute 4-5 hours in this traffic.

greenhorn male · 03-07-2004, 08:44 PM

Deltaskier,
When was that last smogged. In transferring a vehicle unless the seller discloses it didn't pass smog, the responsibility is on the seller to make that CA smog compliant and not you the buyer. Unless you knew it didn't pass the last smog test and agreed to make it pass smog yourself, you should go back to the person that sold you the truck and tell him to have it fixed. If you don't want to do that for whatever reason then if you sell that truck, make sure you disclose to the seller that it failed the last smog test, give him the test results and make him sign something stating that he is aware it didn't pass smog and that he will be responsible for getting it smog compliant. If you don't, the buyer could legally bill you for the costs of getting it repaired.

There are a lot of good techs on this board and if you post the test results, both the allowable and measured, I am sure they will be able to point out the trouble easier. I am not sure what you mean by too lean. Does it have a lean idle misfire and the HC's are too high or is their too much O2 in the exhaust gases?

Deltaskier · 03-08-2004, 01:10 AM

I registered the truck in TX because I knew it wouldn't pass smog & I needed to drive it. I planned to put all the smog stuff back on, but I'm too lazy I guess.

I got the truck almost fixed. After replacing the intake gasket, the backfire was worse & the exhaust was still too hot. I then decided to plug off the hoses from the smog pump to the check valves on the air tubes going into the exhaust. That totally fixed the backfire & now only the pass side exhaust glows after a test drive. That's the side that started this whole mess. I had an exhaust leak that I unsucessfully tried to fix on that side. Maybe it's still leaking & pulling air in there, but I thought that would make it backfire if it was pulling air in there.

I also got bit**-slapped by the wife when she heard my plan to sell the truck at a loss & buy a motorcycle. She won't let me sell it & she won't let me get a bike either. I love her so she gets her way most of the time. I guess I'm not selling the truck.

I appreciate you guys making suggestions on what could be causing my problems. This board rocks.

03-05-2004, 02:36 PM	#1
Deltaskier Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Montgomery, TX Posts: 73	What's this worth? What's this truck worth or should I just part it out? I plan to put this up for sale as a non running, sold as is truck. It actually runs & drives, but I can't seem to figure out why it's running lean. I hope to get a couple thousand for it so I can put that down on a new bike. What should I ask for it, keeping in mind that it's in CA but won't pass smog here? It's got a bunch of nice things, but I can't part it out here in front of the house so I need to get rid of it complete.

03-05-2004, 02:57 PM	#2
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	dont know what the actual value would be worth in Ca. but it looks way too nice to part. I'll give $1500 for it, just bring it to Colorado. __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

03-05-2004, 02:57 PM	#3
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Man, that truck up here in MN would fetch 5K EASY! I say sell it whole...post it here, put it on E-bay, and advertise locally...someone will want it. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

03-05-2004, 03:09 PM	#5
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	man I would pay 2k right now, why are the trucks I want so far away. good luck selling you should have no problem getting that out of it __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

03-05-2004, 03:28 PM	#7
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	If your still running lean and have check for all external vacuum leaks such as hoses and carb gasket and actually tried a different carb then it could be your intake manifold gaskets. I wouldn't part it out for sure, I would hate to see such a nice truck be parted out. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

03-05-2004, 03:06 PM	#4
Deltaskier Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Montgomery, TX Posts: 73	I think the lean condition has to be something in the distributor. Replacing that was my next step, but I'm tired of working on it. I already replaced almost everything else that could be causing it. I need to spend more time fixing up my house than this truck. If someone offered me $2000, it would be gone regardless of the fact I just paid over $3000 for it a couple months ago.

03-05-2004, 03:22 PM	#6
Deltaskier Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Montgomery, TX Posts: 73	I'm borrowing a dist from a friend this weekend to see if that fixes it. If it does, I might still make you a deal with delivery included since I'm sure it'll make the drive if the lean condition is fixed. At this point, I would rather see it go to someone who would enjoy it than have it set at my house where every time I touch it, I have to talk myself out of cutting the fuel line & striking a match.

03-05-2004, 04:55 PM	#9
Deltaskier Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Montgomery, TX Posts: 73	I'll keep you posted. I'm gonna try replacing the intake gasket like destructo said. If that doesn't help, I'll try the dist, but after that I think I have to give up on it.

03-05-2004, 06:53 PM	#10
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,297	seems like only a few weeks ago we were wishing you well with this truck its freakin gorgeous id never part that out!! I would give you that kind of cash if i only had it __________________ 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!!

03-05-2004, 07:10 PM	#11
Deltaskier Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Montgomery, TX Posts: 73	I get frustrated pretty easily. This time I held on, I worked on it everyday, I spent money on new parts, & it's still messed up. I've got a house & a $3700/month mortgage so spending $500/month in parts on this truck is getting old.

03-06-2004, 01:22 AM	#13
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	I've got a house & a $3700/month mortgage so spending $500/month in parts on this truck is getting old. [/B][/QUOTE] Got to see what kind of a house =$3700/month __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

03-07-2004, 12:04 AM	#14
rich-white Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: st. Louis Missouri Posts: 414	I was wondering the same thing. I hear housing in CA is out rageous. We have 2300 sq feet story and a half and was looking on the net nad could not belive what a comp. house goes for.

03-07-2004, 04:36 PM	#15
BIGCHEVYMAN Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Portland , Tennessee , United States Posts: 1,024	Truck What year is it? Is it a 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton? Does it have any rust? I also have a 2400 square foot house and my house payment is $800.00

03-07-2004, 06:45 PM	#16
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	DAMN why so far?? __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

03-07-2004, 07:01 PM	#17
Deltaskier Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Montgomery, TX Posts: 73	Just got back from a weekend away. Gotta go work on the truck. Just wanted to give you guys a laugh. My house is only 1100sf, nothing special. It's so expensive here. You can eitherr drive 3 hours each way to get to work or pay these outragious prices to live near work. I would have gone crazy in a few months if I had to commute 4-5 hours in this traffic.



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03-07-2004, 08:44 PM	#18
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	Deltaskier, When was that last smogged. In transferring a vehicle unless the seller discloses it didn't pass smog, the responsibility is on the seller to make that CA smog compliant and not you the buyer. Unless you knew it didn't pass the last smog test and agreed to make it pass smog yourself, you should go back to the person that sold you the truck and tell him to have it fixed. If you don't want to do that for whatever reason then if you sell that truck, make sure you disclose to the seller that it failed the last smog test, give him the test results and make him sign something stating that he is aware it didn't pass smog and that he will be responsible for getting it smog compliant. If you don't, the buyer could legally bill you for the costs of getting it repaired. There are a lot of good techs on this board and if you post the test results, both the allowable and measured, I am sure they will be able to point out the trouble easier. I am not sure what you mean by too lean. Does it have a lean idle misfire and the HC's are too high or is their too much O2 in the exhaust gases?

03-08-2004, 01:10 AM	#19
Deltaskier Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Montgomery, TX Posts: 73	I registered the truck in TX because I knew it wouldn't pass smog & I needed to drive it. I planned to put all the smog stuff back on, but I'm too lazy I guess. I got the truck almost fixed. After replacing the intake gasket, the backfire was worse & the exhaust was still too hot. I then decided to plug off the hoses from the smog pump to the check valves on the air tubes going into the exhaust. That totally fixed the backfire & now only the pass side exhaust glows after a test drive. That's the side that started this whole mess. I had an exhaust leak that I unsucessfully tried to fix on that side. Maybe it's still leaking & pulling air in there, but I thought that would make it backfire if it was pulling air in there. I also got bit**-slapped by the wife when she heard my plan to sell the truck at a loss & buy a motorcycle. She won't let me sell it & she won't let me get a bike either. I love her so she gets her way most of the time. I guess I'm not selling the truck. I appreciate you guys making suggestions on what could be causing my problems. This board rocks.

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