Would this be a good deal?

[bigpig72CST]

While my wifey and I were driving back from looking at a house, I noticed a 72 3/4 ton 4x4 sitting by the side of the road w/ 4 sale sign. I told (begged) her to pull over, and luckily she did. It is a Custom with factory air, a 350/350 14bff rear, and dana front. It had its usual rust in the bed floor, floor pans, and some light cab corner rust. I think it was fairly well taken care of. There is a different front clip on it, and it appears as if the truck was run into something head on. The new panels fit nicely, but there is a nice curve to the condenser. He is asking $2200 for it, but I think he may be a bit proud of it for central Iowa. I really can't afford another project (my lady informed me), as I just started my 72 Blazer, but I would sell my 79 3/4 ton to finance this. I like this one better, I just need to know if it would be worth it.

[LockDoc]

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It's really hard to tell without a picture. I would check the frame out really close. Look at the frame around the steering box and check the motor mounts as good as you can. When a vehicle is hit in the front like that sometimes it will pull the motor mount pads apart.

Just a couple of things to check.

I really can't help you on the monetary part. I'm not up to speed on the 4x4's.

LockDoc

[bigpig72CST]

Thanks for the info. I was planning on going back down there this weekend to look, but got caught up working on the father in laws new dump truck. I still want to get back to see it. I'll try to get some pics.

[68Mike]

[special-K]

I don`t think it`s alot of money.But,I`d try for less.I`d try for $1,800.Might end up at $2,000 that way,might save $400.

[1969k10stepside]

Originally Posted by bigpig72CST

350/350 14bff rear, and dana front

Sounds like a good deal but I would try lower and see how it goes.Oh,and the rear axle isnt original.The 67-72s didnt have 14 bolt rear axles stock.Just so ya know

[special-K]

Jason,I thought the same and didn`t ask.Was it the perfectly round differential cover?That would be original and it`s the corporate rear,otherwise known as the Eaton HO52.Some had a Dana60.
I wonder,if it really has the 14-bolt if the rear was swapped or if it`s a later drivetrain or sitting on a later 4wd frame.Watch for this...Are the rear shocks stagered,one toward front and one toward rear?Do the bodt mounts look unaltered?Are the lock-out hubs large diameter,about the same as whole in wheel?The serial number will start with a CK if it`s an original`72 4wd,CC if`72 2wd,K if`71-earlier 4wd,and C if`71-earlier 2wd.The next digit would be E for V8 or S for I6.The next will be 2 if it was originally 3/4t(20 series).