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69panele · 01-05-2001, 10:22 PM

79 half ton burb, 454, auto,Scottsdale
Thanks

[This message has been edited by 69panel (edited 01-05-2001).]

Mike - 76 k20 · 01-06-2001, 10:51 AM

Rust, rust, rust. Crawl under it and check the whole underbody. Here in TX I've seen some huge holes in old Burb backs.
I assume you're buying it to restore, not just a beater, so remember the interior is very expensive to repair but a paint job is cheap.
I'd ask some questions about the 454. Has the owner rebuilt it? If it's a 60 over 454 on its last legs, how much is it really worth?
If it's a manual tranny, just find out how old the clutch is - no biggie. You're on your own about an auto, I never mess with 'em.
I think I'd also check for driveshaft slack. With a 454, the shaft may be loose. If it's the ujoints and the owner doesn't know that, use that as a talk-down on the price. If it's the druveshaft, remember a new one will cost $250-$300. It's not fun to spit out a driveshaft.
-- Mike

69panele · 01-07-2001, 10:09 PM

thanks Mike

01-05-2001, 10:22 PM	#1
69panele Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Mt Juliet, TN Posts: 43	Buying a 79 what should I look for ? 79 half ton burb, 454, auto,Scottsdale Thanks [This message has been edited by 69panel (edited 01-05-2001).] __________________ i traded the panel for a 79 454 burb

01-07-2001, 10:09 PM	#3
69panele Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Mt Juliet, TN Posts: 43	thanks Mike __________________ i traded the panel for a 79 454 burb

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01-06-2001, 10:51 AM	#2
Mike - 76 k20 Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 24	Rust, rust, rust. Crawl under it and check the whole underbody. Here in TX I've seen some huge holes in old Burb backs. I assume you're buying it to restore, not just a beater, so remember the interior is very expensive to repair but a paint job is cheap. I'd ask some questions about the 454. Has the owner rebuilt it? If it's a 60 over 454 on its last legs, how much is it really worth? If it's a manual tranny, just find out how old the clutch is - no biggie. You're on your own about an auto, I never mess with 'em. I think I'd also check for driveshaft slack. With a 454, the shaft may be loose. If it's the ujoints and the owner doesn't know that, use that as a talk-down on the price. If it's the druveshaft, remember a new one will cost $250-$300. It's not fun to spit out a driveshaft. -- Mike



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