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luap71 · 03-07-2006, 12:27 AM

I'm thinking of buying a 72 ShortBox, I've found one but its a long distance transaction so I'm looking for a list of questions to ask. I would not pay the full amount till I got there, but I'm looking for a list of questions to help qualify before I fly out. What would your top 10 questions be?

boraxman · 03-07-2006, 12:31 AM

Welcome. The first most asked question would be about any rust issues.

wibilly · 03-07-2006, 12:41 AM

pictures are worth 1000 words. i would request that the seller put it on a hoist andtake several close up pics of the underside. cab supports inner rockers,floor boards and driveline for oil leakage

jayrau · 03-10-2006, 12:49 AM

Luap71,
Are you looking for a '72 swb two or four wheel drive?

72armyswbtruck · 03-10-2006, 01:20 AM

Where is the truck located at, what type of options, pictures, where did you find out about it? I would love to look at it, and I am sure that if it was close to other board members they would check it out and give you an honest estimate of value and condition

Tynee · 03-10-2006, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 72armyswbtruck

Where is the truck located at, what type of options, pictures, where did you find out about it? I would love to look at it, and I am sure that if it was close to other board members they would check it out and give you an honest estimate of value and condition

Yeah, in the "Regions" forums on this board, you'll find a nice breakdown where it'd be easy to find out if anybody is close to the truck you want to buy. I'm looking at a truck in WA right now, and have a board member that is supposed to go look at it for me tomorrow.

jay_shy · 03-10-2006, 02:41 PM

Check for a clear title.

Jason

03-07-2006, 12:27 AM	#1
luap71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: California Posts: 1	Buying guide I'm thinking of buying a 72 ShortBox, I've found one but its a long distance transaction so I'm looking for a list of questions to ask. I would not pay the full amount till I got there, but I'm looking for a list of questions to help qualify before I fly out. What would your top 10 questions be? Last edited by luap71; 03-07-2006 at 12:38 AM.

03-07-2006, 12:31 AM	#2
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	Re: Buying guide Welcome. The first most asked question would be about any rust issues. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

03-07-2006, 12:41 AM	#3
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Buying guide pictures are worth 1000 words. i would request that the seller put it on a hoist andtake several close up pics of the underside. cab supports inner rockers,floor boards and driveline for oil leakage __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

03-10-2006, 12:49 AM	#4
jayrau Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: White Salmon, WA Posts: 33	Re: Buying guide Luap71, Are you looking for a '72 swb two or four wheel drive?

03-10-2006, 01:20 AM	#5
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Buying guide Where is the truck located at, what type of options, pictures, where did you find out about it? I would love to look at it, and I am sure that if it was close to other board members they would check it out and give you an honest estimate of value and condition __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

03-10-2006, 02:41 PM	#7
jay_shy SWB 4X4 CLUB Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,088	Re: Buying guide Check for a clear title. Jason



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