Considering this truck... looks sorta shady, whadya think? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

k72516 · 05-27-2005, 04:54 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...552635061&rd=1

It's only 20 minutes away from me. Talked to the guy today. Told me a million things. Custom interior, new carb, old one included (which is also new), no rust, body immaculate, all suspension lift, no blocks, new ignition system. Only things he said were wrong were the radiator overflow is cracked, and I guess that year is specific and they can't find the right one to replace it so they said screw it, and the pinion gear up front it going bad, and there is just a nickel sized spot of rust on the front quarter. Says 4500 is rock bottom take it away price. But I dunno, something just don't seem right with it. I'm gonna go take a look at it but just wanted to get as many opinions as possible.

**Palf70Step** · 05-27-2005, 05:01 PM

If it looks that good up close, and it only has the problems he mentioned, it sounds like a fair price. It is not his truck and he is not a very good writer, so he may NOT know the true condition of the truck his friend left him. Also, make sure of the legality of the title changeover since he is not the listed owner. BTW yes, those years (73-87) were know to have cracked overflow bottles, especially in the north. Most folks I know down here and up there don't worry about it because even when replaced they don't seem to last long before cracking again.

Hey....its a 454....

But, now you have to feed it

ElGracho · 05-27-2005, 07:05 PM

When he says it was completely rebuilt from the ground up 2800 miles ago, but it has a bad rear axle pinion bearing, I totally question what was rebuilt.

It looks like a 2000 dollar truck with a 1000 dollar paint job to me. I'd be looking it over with a fine tooth comb before I would consider a purchase.

The 85 truck they got the sheet metal from was a diesel, not as if that really matters...

k72516 · 05-27-2005, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ElGracho

When he says it was completely rebuilt from the ground up 2800 miles ago, but it has a bad rear axle pinion bearing, I totally question what was rebuilt.

That's what is bothering me most... and for being tottally rebuilt that motor doesn't look too pretty... just looks like it has a lot of $$$ bolt on stuff.

**smokinn** · 05-27-2005, 07:35 PM

Id ask for receipts.

Big Blue · 05-27-2005, 08:49 PM

I just looked at it. I'm doing a Blazer frame/Truck Body from the ground up. I painted,replaced,Got new almost everything. Looking at the engine compartment he could at least painted the firewall and inner fenders since it was " FROM GROUNG UP " work. Still a nice truck.

John

bigarmzz · 05-27-2005, 09:21 PM

i wander why he doesnt show the rear bumper or the back of the truck in any of the pics?...and wheres the interior pics?...seems like he's only wanting to show people what he wants them to see

from looking at the front bumper...it looks to have just a cheap $70 body lift.....(whoopy doo)

i agree about the firewall...if it was redone "from the ground up"......when you change cabs, how hard is it to paint the firewall??...duh...

cheap rims, cheap lift=cheaply done (in my opinion)

cliffsta · 05-27-2005, 09:55 PM

yeah, he does say "A 4 inch suspension and 2 inch body lift" so yes, it is body lifted according to the ad, so if he told you on the phone its all suspension then somebody's stretching the truth.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 05-27-2005, 11:27 PM

Seems like a pretty nice truck, but seems a bit steep at what its at right now. I think you could take your money further with something else. Just my .03 cents.'
Does not look like a very good ground up too me, looks like mostly chrome engine and a good paint job to me.
-Later

Tlynde · 05-28-2005, 09:36 AM

I'd vote to keep looking.
although the big block would be nice I think the price is steep especially when the tires are not included. what's up with that?

T

k72516 · 05-28-2005, 01:36 PM

Here's an update, the guy called my house yesterday while I was at work and left a message saying he wasn't going to be around for me to look at the truck... So yea, screw that. I found a shortbed 4x4 I'm looking at now, just waiting for the dingus to call me back...or me call him back 500 times, his choice =] lol

loblazer · 06-01-2005, 01:48 PM

I guess you asked too many questions and good for you. I guess he will hang out untill he can find "one".

Your instincts are always what you should follow. If it sounds fishy, it probably smells fishy!
I bought one once I had second thoughts about but still bought. Wish I hadn't.

Doug

Slonaker · 06-01-2005, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by k72516

Only things he said were wrong were the radiator overflow is cracked, and I guess that year is specific and they can't find the right one to replace it so they said screw it.

My '86 uses that same overflow bottle. It was $15 at the dealer about 18 months ago. It probably still is...

Slonaker

86 GMG · 06-01-2005, 05:55 PM

sorry i couldn't rezist that truck is a bad problem waiting for the right dumn *$%# to buy it keep looking and you will find the right truck for you kind a like the commercial we dont find a vehicle they find us

86swb · 06-01-2005, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by k72516

Here's an update, the guy called my house yesterday while I was at work and left a message saying he wasn't going to be around for me to look at the truck... So yea, screw that. I found a shortbed 4x4 I'm looking at now, just waiting for the dingus to call me back...or me call him back 500 times, his choice =] lol

Good call!!

05-27-2005, 04:54 PM	#1
k72516 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Easthampton, MA Posts: 74	Considering this truck... looks sorta shady, whadya think? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...552635061&rd=1 It's only 20 minutes away from me. Talked to the guy today. Told me a million things. Custom interior, new carb, old one included (which is also new), no rust, body immaculate, all suspension lift, no blocks, new ignition system. Only things he said were wrong were the radiator overflow is cracked, and I guess that year is specific and they can't find the right one to replace it so they said screw it, and the pinion gear up front it going bad, and there is just a nickel sized spot of rust on the front quarter. Says 4500 is rock bottom take it away price. But I dunno, something just don't seem right with it. I'm gonna go take a look at it but just wanted to get as many opinions as possible. __________________ Go Fast - Be Loud

05-27-2005, 05:01 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	If it looks that good up close, and it only has the problems he mentioned, it sounds like a fair price. It is not his truck and he is not a very good writer, so he may NOT know the true condition of the truck his friend left him. Also, make sure of the legality of the title changeover since he is not the listed owner. BTW yes, those years (73-87) were know to have cracked overflow bottles, especially in the north. Most folks I know down here and up there don't worry about it because even when replaced they don't seem to last long before cracking again. Hey....its a 454.... But, now you have to feed it __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 05-27-2005 at 05:03 PM.

05-27-2005, 07:05 PM	#3
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,553	When he says it was completely rebuilt from the ground up 2800 miles ago, but it has a bad rear axle pinion bearing, I totally question what was rebuilt. It looks like a 2000 dollar truck with a 1000 dollar paint job to me. I'd be looking it over with a fine tooth comb before I would consider a purchase. The 85 truck they got the sheet metal from was a diesel, not as if that really matters... __________________ Joe '75 GMC Gentleman Jim '84 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super duper plain (manual steering, manual brakes, no dome light, no cig lighter) '85 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super plain Vortec 4.8 4L60E trans also: '81 K30, '83 C30 Crew Dually, '84 M1028 CUCV, '85 M1009 CUCV, another '85 C10 SWB, '89 R3500 Flatbed

05-27-2005, 08:49 PM	#6
Big Blue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northeast--Bethlehem, Pennslyvania Posts: 642	I just looked at it. I'm doing a Blazer frame/Truck Body from the ground up. I painted,replaced,Got new almost everything. Looking at the engine compartment he could at least painted the firewall and inner fenders since it was " FROM GROUNG UP " work. Still a nice truck. John __________________ Big Blue ( John ) 79 Chevy Pick up.....My Dailey STILL Working on a frame up: 1987 Truck body on a 78 Blazer frame. Need cab blasted to start project. Got the cab BLASTED, Now Prep and Paint. Started to lay SOME BONDO and primer. Done, Ordering paint. Got paint, Stuff painted,Cab,Fenders, Hood more later. 9/7/2015 Got the clear coat on,now time to take one off. Started to put things back (What a nightmare) like the heating and AC stuff,inside wire harness, outside AC unit and booster, still more. May 2016, still working on the inside. Got duck work in,heating and AC. Radio (stock) in dash with after market in console later, Speaker are hooked up, Steering column is in. Getting ready to drop the cab onto the frame, Working on engine now since I have the room. Well here it is 2018, got the engine in and it runs, now I need to get the exhaust system in so I can adjust the lifters, to loud right now. Got the exhaust on now I am waiting for the break parts to come in.

05-27-2005, 09:21 PM	#7
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	i wander why he doesnt show the rear bumper or the back of the truck in any of the pics?...and wheres the interior pics?...seems like he's only wanting to show people what he wants them to see from looking at the front bumper...it looks to have just a cheap $70 body lift.....(whoopy doo) i agree about the firewall...if it was redone "from the ground up"......when you change cabs, how hard is it to paint the firewall??...duh... cheap rims, cheap lift=cheaply done (in my opinion) __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

05-27-2005, 07:35 PM	#5
smokinn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: omaha,Ne Posts: 617	Id ask for receipts.

05-27-2005, 09:55 PM	#8
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	yeah, he does say "A 4 inch suspension and 2 inch body lift" so yes, it is body lifted according to the ad, so if he told you on the phone its all suspension then somebody's stretching the truth. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

05-27-2005, 11:27 PM	#9
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Seems like a pretty nice truck, but seems a bit steep at what its at right now. I think you could take your money further with something else. Just my .03 cents.' Does not look like a very good ground up too me, looks like mostly chrome engine and a good paint job to me. -Later __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!! Last edited by Hoods69BadBowTie; 05-27-2005 at 11:29 PM.

05-28-2005, 09:36 AM	#10
Tlynde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 15	I'd vote to keep looking. although the big block would be nice I think the price is steep especially when the tires are not included. what's up with that? T __________________ The only thing more addictive and expensive than Heroin, is Horsepower. 83 silverado 4x4 383 Lwb (Project) 86 silverado 2x4 6.2 Lwb (future project)

05-28-2005, 01:36 PM	#11
k72516 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Easthampton, MA Posts: 74	Here's an update, the guy called my house yesterday while I was at work and left a message saying he wasn't going to be around for me to look at the truck... So yea, screw that. I found a shortbed 4x4 I'm looking at now, just waiting for the dingus to call me back...or me call him back 500 times, his choice =] lol __________________ Go Fast - Be Loud

06-01-2005, 01:48 PM	#12
loblazer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fergus, Ontario Posts: 481	I guess you asked too many questions and good for you. I guess he will hang out untill he can find "one". Your instincts are always what you should follow. If it sounds fishy, it probably smells fishy! I bought one once I had second thoughts about but still bought. Wish I hadn't. Doug

06-01-2005, 05:55 PM	#14
86 GMG Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 943	sorry i couldn't rezist that truck is a bad problem waiting for the right dumn *$%# to buy it keep looking and you will find the right truck for you kind a like the commercial we dont find a vehicle they find us __________________ square body trucks an addiction or an investment either way they consume all my extra time and money



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