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schmedly · 01-30-2013, 11:19 PM

http://sd.craigslist.org/cto/3579661759.html

What do you guys think? Talk me out of it or talk me into the 400 mile drive.Talked to the guy and he says it has a factory tach and automatic. He didnt seem to know much more. Needs rockers, cab corners and the lower part of the drivers door. Not looking for a restore. more of a DD hunting pickup work truck. I do have a few parts trucks but all 2 wheel drives. My wife says go for it so I am looking to you guys for some help. Go or stay home?

69GWC · 01-30-2013, 11:24 PM

So it does not run.? Looked like a good deal to me if it runs fine.
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schmedly · 01-30-2013, 11:33 PM

Thats my hold up. Kind of a crap shoot. The guy says he put brand new wheels and tires on it but has never even tried to start it. Gave the old I'm sure the gas tank needs to be drained and the fuel pump is probably dried up speel. I do not intend on paying asking price. When i talked to him he also gave me the i've had a dozen people call me today.

**leddzepp** · 01-30-2013, 11:37 PM

Never tried to start it = engine seized.
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vectorit · 01-30-2013, 11:43 PM

Offer a price, knowing that the engine is no good.
Get it, and buy a GM crate engine from Jegs for 1400 with free delivery.

As long as everything else is normal and in working order, with a new engine you'd have a solid 4x4 for a good deal providing you do all the work to get it running.

Andy4639 · 01-30-2013, 11:50 PM

He is asking top dollar for a non running truck. Take cash, trailer and make a offer. If he want sell then drive home knowing you made the right decision. If he does sell you got a good truck for a good price.

69GWC · 01-30-2013, 11:40 PM

Right does not make since that he spent that much money on wheels and tires but it does not even run.
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schmedly · 01-30-2013, 11:48 PM

So what do you guys think I could give for it and be ok. I do have a motor that I could put in it but I dont want to pay for something I have. 69GWC your pickup is sick!

classicundercar · 01-30-2013, 11:54 PM

Looks like a nice truck...

I gave $3500 for a running, driving k10, no rust issues a year ago. Needed some small stuff, nothing major. And that was in a big metro area where everything is overpriced.

$2k is about as high as I would suggest for that. $1600 for a new motor and misc and you've got a nice driver.

Also u can generally find good sbc runners on Craigslist for $500 or less..
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69GWC · 01-30-2013, 11:54 PM

Thanks, I would think you could bring up to him that a motor is going to cost you $2000 and go from there.
I would guess knocking a grand off the price would be more like it, but thats one of those things though about how bad you want the truck and the fact K/10s around here seem harder to find.

I had to drive 300 miles one way and over pay for mine,, sooo how bad do you want it.?

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truckster · 01-31-2013, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by schmedly

http://sd.craigslist.org/cto/3579661759.html
My wife says go for it so I am looking to you guys for some help. Go or stay home?

Your wife says go for it? So what are you doing still on the computer?

71swb4x4 · 01-31-2013, 12:06 AM

If you take Hwy 14 I am in between you and the truck. If you need an extra set of eyes, and I am available, I will ride with. I am not a mechanic, but I know enough to be dangerous.

Edit: I just noticed the MN license plates. Get good pictures of the rockers, cab corners, etc.

sprint_9 · 01-31-2013, 12:15 AM

The thing I dont understand is why would anyone invest a claimed $2000 into wheels and tires and then never attempt to get the thing running. Something doesnt seem right there.

**Stocker** · 01-31-2013, 12:29 AM

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The thing I dont understand is why would anyone invest a claimed $2000 into wheels and tires and then never attempt to get the thing running. Something doesnt seem right there.

Thinking the exact same thing. Like others have said, take a trailer, assume a bad motor, and don't pay his asking price. If he won't come down enough, be prepared to drive home with your cash in your pocket. 800 miles round trip is quite a drive with so much unknown, but it could pay off. Good luck.

mcbassin · 01-31-2013, 12:20 AM

It will need more than rockers and corners, count on there being rust above the windshield under the seat and in the kick panels. So you want to factor in a new cab or a bunch hours to fix this one. I think you would be safe in the $2k range. Not sure why anyone would sink that much cash into treads for a non running truck?
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dan42 · 01-31-2013, 12:22 AM

That's a long ways to drive for a 50-50 deal. As a side note, typically a 3/4 ton 4X4 of that vintage has a lot of hard miles on it. Unless you can't find one locally, and that's the exact truck you think you want, I would keep looking. I drove 2 hours for mine, and paid a premium for it, but I love it, and I have not seen another one in similar shape in the last 5 years in this area.
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schmedly · 01-31-2013, 12:40 AM

dan42 the trouble with this area is, were you live there are more people within 1 hr of you then there is in this whole state. I understand what you are saying but I just dont find hardly any 4X4s around here that havent been used as a ranch truck and have dents in every square inch.These cowboys are seriously crazy. If they cant get cattle in with their horse they go get the pickup and push them in.

dan42 · 01-31-2013, 12:24 PM

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dan42 the trouble with this area is, were you live there are more people within 1 hr of you then there is in this whole state. I understand what you are saying but I just dont find hardly any 4X4s around here that havent been used as a ranch truck and have dents in every square inch.These cowboys are seriously crazy. If they cant get cattle in with their horse they go get the pickup and push them in.

I guess that's my point - if it's exactly what you want, then go for it. Mine had the original paint and I could see that the body was very straight, and it was exactly what I was looking for. If its what you want and the body is good, I say go for it - you will end up spending a ton of money on it anyways. My gues is on the wheels that he either got'em cheap at a garage sale, or had them lying around and is trying to boost the cost of the truck and get rid of something he didn't want anyways. I will say that if I were to get another one, one that has the original paint would be the way to go. Bodywork is the most expensive thing you can do.
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schmedly · 01-31-2013, 12:49 AM

I love this site and I appreciate all of your advise. Keep it coming guys.

schmedly · 01-31-2013, 01:01 AM

71swb4x4 i might take you up on that. Iworked inBrookings for about 8 years. Grew up in Oldham.

Daner · 01-31-2013, 01:59 AM

Could be the owner bought it from the estate with new tires/rims. I'm guessing he paid too much at the auction gambling engine was a easy fix and found something he didn't like. Doesn't want to put that much money in it so off it goes to craigslist. The paint probably looks better than it is due to the frost.
I would ask for more pictures before I'd drive that far and pay that much. Also without it running it's hard to say how the tranny is.

As far as dented pickups go... They are only bad if you try to fix them. If you leave it as is they are a good price reducer. lol

I go 400 miles to Fargo for school but I would not do it for just a truck unless I knew it was good.

MARKDTN · 01-31-2013, 10:52 AM

If you want a cool roadtrip/memory then go for it. But I am with the rest, assume the motor is bad and maybe the transmission too. You already know there are rust issues. I would take $2500 cash and a buddy and have a fun weekend. If you get it, you get it-if you don't, you don't. Cost you maybe 60-80 gallons of fuel depending on your tow vehicle and 2 days road time.

71swb4x4 · 01-31-2013, 02:46 PM

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71swb4x4 i might take you up on that. Iworked inBrookings for about 8 years. Grew up in Oldham.

Let me know. I have lived here (Brookings) for almost all my life, 30+ years. My dad is from DeSmet, they have a cabin on Thompson so I have been to Oldham a few times to grab dinner. I haven't seen much of the town, just the corner bar.

schmedly · 01-31-2013, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

Let me know. I have lived here (Brookings) for almost all my life, 30+ years. My dad is from DeSmet, they have a cabin on Thompson so I have been to Oldham a few times to grab dinner. I haven't seen much of the town, just the corner bar.

Then you have seen the whole town. I havent been back for years but there isnt much left.

no moa · 01-31-2013, 11:18 AM

He may have had those wheels and tires off another truck, and is just saying he spent the 2 grand. Who know's, there are some weird CL people out there.

01-30-2013, 11:19 PM	#1
schmedly Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Philip SD Posts: 30	i have fallen in love with a craigslist find http://sd.craigslist.org/cto/3579661759.html What do you guys think? Talk me out of it or talk me into the 400 mile drive.Talked to the guy and he says it has a factory tach and automatic. He didnt seem to know much more. Needs rockers, cab corners and the lower part of the drivers door. Not looking for a restore. more of a DD hunting pickup work truck. I do have a few parts trucks but all 2 wheel drives. My wife says go for it so I am looking to you guys for some help. Go or stay home?

01-30-2013, 11:24 PM	#2
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: i have fallen in love with a craigslist find So it does not run.? Looked like a good deal to me if it runs fine. Posted via Mobile Device

01-30-2013, 11:33 PM	#3
schmedly Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Philip SD Posts: 30	Re: i have fallen in love with a craigslist find Thats my hold up. Kind of a crap shoot. The guy says he put brand new wheels and tires on it but has never even tried to start it. Gave the old I'm sure the gas tank needs to be drained and the fuel pump is probably dried up speel. I do not intend on paying asking price. When i talked to him he also gave me the i've had a dozen people call me today.

01-30-2013, 11:37 PM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,048	Re: i have fallen in love with a craigslist find Never tried to start it = engine seized. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

01-30-2013, 11:43 PM	#5
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: i have fallen in love with a craigslist find Offer a price, knowing that the engine is no good. Get it, and buy a GM crate engine from Jegs for 1400 with free delivery. As long as everything else is normal and in working order, with a new engine you'd have a solid 4x4 for a good deal providing you do all the work to get it running. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

01-30-2013, 11:50 PM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: i have fallen in love with a craigslist find He is asking top dollar for a non running truck. Take cash, trailer and make a offer. If he want sell then drive home knowing you made the right decision. If he does sell you got a good truck for a good price. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-30-2013, 11:40 PM	#7
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: i have fallen in love with a craigslist find Right does not make since that he spent that much money on wheels and tires but it does not even run. Posted via Mobile Device

01-30-2013, 11:48 PM	#8
schmedly Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Philip SD Posts: 30	Re: i have fallen in love with a craigslist find So what do you guys think I could give for it and be ok. I do have a motor that I could put in it but I dont want to pay for something I have. 69GWC your pickup is sick!

01-30-2013, 11:54 PM	#9
classicundercar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SS, MD Posts: 62	Re: i have fallen in love with a craigslist find Looks like a nice truck... I gave $3500 for a running, driving k10, no rust issues a year ago. Needed some small stuff, nothing major. And that was in a big metro area where everything is overpriced. $2k is about as high as I would suggest for that. $1600 for a new motor and misc and you've got a nice driver. Also u can generally find good sbc runners on Craigslist for $500 or less.. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Current: 1971 K10 lwb Past: 1972 c10 lwb 1969 c10 swb 1977 c10 lwb more old jeeps than I want to remember!

01-31-2013, 12:06 AM	#12
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: i have fallen in love with a craigslist find If you take Hwy 14 I am in between you and the truck. If you need an extra set of eyes, and I am available, I will ride with. I am not a mechanic, but I know enough to be dangerous. Edit: I just noticed the MN license plates. Get good pictures of the rockers, cab corners, etc. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

01-31-2013, 12:15 AM	#13
sprint_9 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: 9 Posts: 863	Re: i have fallen in love with a craigslist find The thing I dont understand is why would anyone invest a claimed $2000 into wheels and tires and then never attempt to get the thing running. Something doesnt seem right there.

01-31-2013, 12:20 AM	#15
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: i have fallen in love with a craigslist find It will need more than rockers and corners, count on there being rust above the windshield under the seat and in the kick panels. So you want to factor in a new cab or a bunch hours to fix this one. I think you would be safe in the $2k range. Not sure why anyone would sink that much cash into treads for a non running truck? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-31-2013, 12:22 AM	#16
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: i have fallen in love with a craigslist find That's a long ways to drive for a 50-50 deal. As a side note, typically a 3/4 ton 4X4 of that vintage has a lot of hard miles on it. Unless you can't find one locally, and that's the exact truck you think you want, I would keep looking. I drove 2 hours for mine, and paid a premium for it, but I love it, and I have not seen another one in similar shape in the last 5 years in this area. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

01-31-2013, 12:40 AM	#17
schmedly Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Philip SD Posts: 30	Re: i have fallen in love with a craigslist find dan42 the trouble with this area is, were you live there are more people within 1 hr of you then there is in this whole state. I understand what you are saying but I just dont find hardly any 4X4s around here that havent been used as a ranch truck and have dents in every square inch.These cowboys are seriously crazy. If they cant get cattle in with their horse they go get the pickup and push them in.

01-31-2013, 12:49 AM	#19
schmedly Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Philip SD Posts: 30	Re: i have fallen in love with a craigslist find I love this site and I appreciate all of your advise. Keep it coming guys.



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01-31-2013, 01:01 AM	#20
schmedly Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Philip SD Posts: 30	Re: i have fallen in love with a craigslist find 71swb4x4 i might take you up on that. Iworked inBrookings for about 8 years. Grew up in Oldham.

01-31-2013, 01:59 AM	#21
Daner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Wildrose, North Dakota Posts: 300	Re: i have fallen in love with a craigslist find Could be the owner bought it from the estate with new tires/rims. I'm guessing he paid too much at the auction gambling engine was a easy fix and found something he didn't like. Doesn't want to put that much money in it so off it goes to craigslist. The paint probably looks better than it is due to the frost. I would ask for more pictures before I'd drive that far and pay that much. Also without it running it's hard to say how the tranny is. As far as dented pickups go... They are only bad if you try to fix them. If you leave it as is they are a good price reducer. lol I go 400 miles to Fargo for school but I would not do it for just a truck unless I knew it was good. __________________ Dane 67 Chevy Fleet 250/4 speed 1/2 ton 68 Chevy 250/4 speed 1/2 ton for parts 49 GMC Grain truck 235 1 1/2 ton 76 Chevy 350/4 speed 1/2 ton

01-31-2013, 10:52 AM	#22
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,171	Re: i have fallen in love with a craigslist find If you want a cool roadtrip/memory then go for it. But I am with the rest, assume the motor is bad and maybe the transmission too. You already know there are rust issues. I would take $2500 cash and a buddy and have a fun weekend. If you get it, you get it-if you don't, you don't. Cost you maybe 60-80 gallons of fuel depending on your tow vehicle and 2 days road time. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

01-31-2013, 11:18 AM	#25
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: i have fallen in love with a craigslist find He may have had those wheels and tires off another truck, and is just saying he spent the 2 grand. Who know's, there are some weird CL people out there. __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

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