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How does this look?
Well let me start by saying i have been hovering around here for literally a year, while in search of a good 67-68 project in my price range, never finding one.
While searching for a winter beater i stumbled upon this diamond in the rough. she is a 81' short box k10, ORIGINAL OWNER. they are asking $1300 obo for the truck. but, i know it's rusty and am worried as to whether or not it would pass an insurance inspection because of that rust, i hope to go take a look tonight, or tomorrow night. Just wanted to get a second opinion. Without further delay, here she is. ![]() |
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Re: How does this look?
It looks like it has a little rust on it --- just put some naval jelly on a wet chamois cloth though, and most of it should come right up
:bansex: just kidding -- if you were in the US, i'd say keep lookin, but seeing as youre in CAN, -- i dont have a good opinion on it --- is Roper in the house? |
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Re: How does this look?
If it's just a winter beater, then being rusted beyond repair is not a bad thing because the salt will just make it more rusted. No point is rusting up a good truck. As long as the frame and suspension aren't rusted through, then it should be fine.
Insurance inspection ? Who knows. When I bought my truck, the insurance company didn't even need to see it. They just wanted the relevant info to add it to the insurance plan and that was it. Your insurance company may be different though. |
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Re: How does this look?
if youre getting comp fire and theft the truck may not be something you want to insure that way.. other than that for just basic insurance (liability and uninsured motorist ) they dont need any inspection.. inspection is just to determine value for collision or theft or stuff like that
the rust dont look as bad as some ive seen.. how are the floorboards and cab supports? welcome to the board
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Re: How does this look?
Welcome to the forum. I suggest you call your insurance agent and ask what the requirements are.
In Texas that would be beyond repair, in Canada that just a little surface rust... ![]()
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Re: How does this look?
I think the insurance inspection in Alberta is more of a way of determining road worthiness than actual value here in Alberta. This would be a winter beater with the possibility of getting fixed up in the summer. I'm 17 and ready to learn, I've rebuilt engines before, and torn into manual trannys but never done body work. What would i be looking at assuming the underside checks out ok? rockers? cab corners? door skins? I realize it is hard to judge by the pictures because it is crappy quality. As far as rust goes i have seen MUCH worse driving around.
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Re: How does this look?
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If you want a winter beater, get this truck just as that, a beater. Then go find something to play around with on the side, that has less rust. Honestly, that truck looks to me like it's about to fall apart. I know things are different here in Az, but I don't think I've ever seen a truck that rusted out. If you are wanting to eventually do some body work, find one with less rust. You'd end up replacing fenders, doors, cab corners, probably floor pans, and maybe bedsides on that. Looks like much more work than it's worth. |
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Re: How does this look?
looks a lil rough but not too bad, im in alberta so it may differ from province but my 84 had to have one 2 years ago. (theyll insure and have you get it done in a week or so) as long as tires, brakes, suspension, lights n horn are good and the cab mounts arent rotten it should pass. if it needs a out of province... it would most likely fail.
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Re: How does this look?
Welcome to the site. Crawl under the truck and check it out real good. Cab supports, frame cross members, brake lines, etc. etc. etc. With that much rust visible from the top side I hate to think what it looks like underneith it. My opinion is to keep looking.
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Re: How does this look?
In Texas that would be beyond repair, in Canada that just a little surface rust...
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Re: How does this look?
Welcome from Kelowna, BC. I'm not sure where you are in Canada but there are a ton of trucks around here for 1000-1500 that look better than that. The rust looks pretty terminal on that one.
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Just talked to the guy again he says all the rust below the wheel wells is surface rust. I plan on looking at it tomorrow Last edited by Mister laugh; 11-16-2007 at 12:48 PM. |
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![]() ![]() Its gonna need some body work too which I've never done before cz I'm only 18 but i'd say it has some potential. If you need a driver side door i've got one in mint shape that i picked up but i probably wont be using it. ![]() |
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Re: How does this look?
You should make a trip to Kelowna...
1972 Chev Longbox 2WD - $2000 obo http://classifieds.castanet.net/show...143297/cat/158 1969 GMC Longbox 2WD - $2500 obo http://classifieds.castanet.net/show...147588&cat=158 1970 GMC 2WD pickup - $1750 obo http://classifieds.castanet.net/show...188824&cat=158
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Re: How does this look?
Haha he was probably referring to me. I wish i wouldve went cz those look like some nice trucks. So where in Edmonton are you?
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Re: How does this look?
Near Westmount mall how about u? I think I'm gunna go there tomorrow ant offer him a grand conditional on it coming reasonably close to passing an insurance inspection. If what i can see checks out and it runs ok.
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Re: How does this look?
I'm close to londonderry. That truck would make a nice offroad toy thats for sure.
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Re: How does this look?
I'm currently in Edmonton too, just north west of the city center on 108 ave and 116st. If you need body parts for your truck after you pick it up, I have a nice cab and front clip at my place
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Re: How does this look?
I thought you might be looking for a 4WD but figured I would post them anyway. Good luck with your search... I would suggest you keep looking. I have to think a good truck within your budget is out there somewhere.
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Re: How does this look?
Sure thing `83Sierra. I won't be using the either the 74 or the 81+ front clip I've got sitting beside my shop, and if Mr. Laugh isn't interested, you can take one or both of them for free instead.
The cab won't be available until I've got my bodywork finished on the new one and can switch things over.
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