CL a good deal??

[shawno72]

Found this on CL this morning does it look like a good deal??
http://stockton.craigslist.org/cto/2811676418.html

[eurospec1]

Thats a hell of a deal

[Beat68CST]

Salvage title, no dice here.

[eurospec1]

Originally Posted by Beat68CST

Salvage title, no dice here.

Its a 68, why would salvage title matter? A new car i get, but that thing has obviously been built form the ground up, which is no different from any other truck on here thats gone through a frame off, theres a lot more then 8800$ bucks invested in that truck

[no moa]

He likes salvage titles, said he'd trade for a salvage title g35. weird. Must like to rebuild

[Gmichael]

I couldnt care less about a salvage title on a 68. A new car on the other hand is different. That thing must scoot though, 6.0L turbo? anyone ever see the hotrod mag issue where they bolted a chinese turbo on a 5.3 and made 594hp for an entire build cost of $3300?
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[shawno72]

My first 72 was a salvage but I didn't care and luckily the guy who bought didn't either. On my 68 it was original black plates clear title and that was the deciding factor when I had to choose between it and another truck.

[1970 Bowtie]

Originally Posted by eurospec1

theres a lot more then 8800$ bucks invested in that truck

Seems kinda fishy to me.

[shawno72]

Originally Posted by 1970 Bowtie

Seems kinda fishy to me.

That why I'm asking....

[chevy2racr]

"oh ya it use e85 gasoline that means ethanol 85 octane because the motor is stock no modification in the motor just that turbo and headers,e85 so the motor wont blow up on high rpm"

uh, since when does e85 mean ethanol 85 octane? uh, 85% ethanol... I get why one would run it, same reason we set up a 900hp big block with a carb for e85, its as close to running alcohol as you get.. and compared to buying 116 sunoco it is dirt cheap....

[Beat68CST]

I guess I'm partial to a regular title. Then again, all of my families vehicles have all been in the family since day 1.


E85 is pretty awesome, for a racecar I'd just run methanol though. Street car, E85.

[1970 Bowtie]

Originally Posted by shawno72

That why I'm asking....

straight frame nothing wrong,truck runs straight.#1 Why would you think the frame was tweeked,unless he knows something he is not telling you.(Totalled,Salvage Title).07 6.0 silverado engine in it automatic trans with shift kit,96 silverado rear end,c knotch,shaved door handle but no door popper yet,shave tail gate custom tail ligths,new lowering springs all around,new windsheild,it has racing drilled oversize rotors in front rear steel drum brake,custom front grill,new front bumper,new carpet and seat,use to have airbags but put back into solid lowered stance,20"panther rims with stainless brake cover and 35 lowpro tires,yes thats single turbo with headers,custom steering wheel,custom side mirrors.#2 Thats a lot of money and time invested.if theres someone willing to trade me two 125cc racing go karts that are in good condition and fast then im willing to let go of this baby.#3 He is willing to trade this truck for 2 Go Karts.I raced go karts as a kid and let me tell you it aint cheap.#4 Im willing to deliver it back to stockton.He is even willing to deliver it from Los Vegas,NV to Stockton,CA For $8800?This CL ad draws alot of red flags for me.You asked and thats my $.02.

[PanelDeland]

I would have to see it in person and check out the title.It looks good on paper but then a Bumble bee can't fly on paper.That's a lot of work done but if it's not your style or the work is crap then you're just getting a project truck.

[VWBeamer]

In Georgia, they won't even issue a title on a car older than 13 years old. Salvage title means nothing to me on a truck this old.

[Already Gone]

To me that looks like too much truck for what they are asking and its on CraigsList so BEWARE !!!

[black_sheep454]

I have no clue why people freak out about a salvage title. If the vehicle is fixed correctly most people will never know that it's been wrecked. Almost all my late model vehicles are salvage that I repair myself and never have trouble selling. That's the only way I can afford to have a few nice late model vehicles at one time. Almost every one assumes when a vehicle is branded salvage that it's been wrecked so bad that it might aswell been scraped. What most don't realize is a minor fender bender on a late model vehicle with high miles can be salvaged very easily, if a new car owner has the right insurance any damage done to it and it gets totaled and replaced. Even minor hail damage can total a car easily. I'd say he put the frame was straight not trying to hide anything but to let people know so they don't just quit looking when they read salvage title. My guess on this truck is that it was involved in a minor accident in the late 80's early 90's and totaled without much damage because it was just an old truck.
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[sir_talk_alot]

Originally Posted by chevy2racr

"oh ya it use e85 gasoline that means ethanol 85 octane because the motor is stock no modification in the motor just that turbo and headers,e85 so the motor wont blow up on high rpm"

uh, since when does e85 mean ethanol 85 octane? uh, 85% ethanol... I get why one would run it, same reason we set up a 900hp big block with a carb for e85, its as close to running alcohol as you get.. and compared to buying 116 sunoco it is dirt cheap....

the title thing, well, thats your choice, id crawl all over it looking for why it has one. my biggest concern is the guy seems alittle sketchy about wanting salvage title vehicles.

[shawno72]

It just seems like a strange deal to me that's why I wanted to see if you guys feel the same and it seems like you do.
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[VWBeamer]

If it was a scam he wouldn't mention the salvage title. My guess is he really wants two 125cc shifter carts.

I used to race carts, just like any other racing, it's like crack cocaine. I would have sold my Mom.

[dukcaln]

lots of good stuff on the truck but the salvage title, kinda a red flag to me. but since it is mostly custom, then you would have to go over it with a fine tooth comb. It will never be insured in california for anything close to what it is worth.

[VWBeamer]

I can rid if the salvage title for 400 bucks.

[treveiger]

I'd be very leary
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[leddzepp]

Originally Posted by dukcaln

It will never be insured in california for anything close to what it is worth.

This.

I would pass. There are a LOT of trucks here for sale now. Buy one with a clean title. It may not matter to some people, but when you go to sell the truck it will matter to most prospective buyers.

[shawno72]

Originally Posted by VWBeamer

I can rid if the salvage title for 400 bucks.

And how is that??