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Robert8096 · 10-03-2008, 08:25 PM

This most likely belongs in the Suburban area but I put it here because I may use it for parts for my 82 short bed.

I have a chance to pick up an 86 Chevy Suburban with a 454/400 combo for around 800 bucks. Here’s the catch, the truck caught fire under the hood and melted the distributor cap, plug wires and some of the wiring harness so it does not run. He said a carb problem caused the fire and he has a rebuilt carb that comes along with the deal. Other than the engine (if I was sure it would run) I could use some of the front clip and maybe the power windows/locks from the front doors. I checked build sheet and the rear end is a 4.10 but I'm not sure if its a posi or if it will even fit in the 82 so I don't know if I can use it. The rest would be offered to the Suburban crowd here and then it would be off to the crusher.

So should I take it or leave it?

Thanks
Robert

jrsmith_2010 · 10-03-2008, 08:35 PM

id offer him 500 for it, and if he dont take it, then leave it, unless ur 100% u can get the motor runnin again, and that the parts will fit ur 82.

jrsmith

**old Rusty C10** · 10-03-2008, 09:10 PM

as far as im concerned anything that doesnt run is junkyard price i wouldnt go more than $250 which is what scrap cars seem to go for here.. a year or so ago it wouldnt have been more than $50 before scrap metal went nuts .. the chassis on a burb is wider than that of a pickup..so the rear should not be a direct bolt up..

arkracing · 10-03-2008, 09:24 PM

Scrap is back down again, not as low as it was, but down anyway. Can you get it running by putting a cap, rotor & wires on it? You can just the dizzy power feed wire direct to a battery, and jump the starter wire to a positive source to get it to start (you only need to do that if the main harness is burnt).

I'd want to hear the motor run for $800

454 blocks go for about $300-$350 as a good buildable core

GM72K10 · 10-03-2008, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

as far as im concerned anything that doesnt run is junkyard price i wouldnt go more than $250 which is what scrap cars seem to go for here.. a year or so ago it wouldnt have been more than $50 before scrap metal went nuts .. the chassis on a burb is wider than that of a pickup..so the rear should not be a direct bolt up..

Frame is diff. in length but not wider, rears are the same. Wouldn't be afraid of electrical fire, especially if you are going to use the wiring in your own truck again and don't need the donor truck wiring. As for around here, none of the state auction vehicles go for less than $300.00 (minimum scrap value). so its worth at least that. If you have a use for it, offer what its worth to YOU. He can always say no. Just my 2 cents.

Albatrossian · 10-03-2008, 09:46 PM

I'd jump on it.

Robert8096 · 10-04-2008, 07:38 AM

I offered him 600.00 but he would'nt go for it. He is not willing to go lower than 800.00. Thanks for the info on the rear end. I should have copied down the code for the rear to see if it is a posi but was on my bike and did'nt have a pen and there was no one around when I looked at it. I can't do anything until Tuesday bacues I have some heavy equipment rented until then and for the $$$ it's costing me to rent it I can't let it sit.

Thanks for the info.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 10-04-2008, 12:58 PM

I don't think its worth more then 500-600$ JMHO though. Not with the way it sits right now.

10-03-2008, 08:25 PM	#1
Robert8096 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Goose Creek SC Posts: 161	Take it or leave it! This most likely belongs in the Suburban area but I put it here because I may use it for parts for my 82 short bed. I have a chance to pick up an 86 Chevy Suburban with a 454/400 combo for around 800 bucks. Here’s the catch, the truck caught fire under the hood and melted the distributor cap, plug wires and some of the wiring harness so it does not run. He said a carb problem caused the fire and he has a rebuilt carb that comes along with the deal. Other than the engine (if I was sure it would run) I could use some of the front clip and maybe the power windows/locks from the front doors. I checked build sheet and the rear end is a 4.10 but I'm not sure if its a posi or if it will even fit in the 82 so I don't know if I can use it. The rest would be offered to the Suburban crowd here and then it would be off to the crusher. So should I take it or leave it? Thanks Robert

10-03-2008, 08:35 PM	#2
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Take it or leave it! id offer him 500 for it, and if he dont take it, then leave it, unless ur 100% u can get the motor runnin again, and that the parts will fit ur 82. jrsmith __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow. Last edited by jrsmith_2010; 10-03-2008 at 08:35 PM.

10-03-2008, 09:10 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Take it or leave it! as far as im concerned anything that doesnt run is junkyard price i wouldnt go more than $250 which is what scrap cars seem to go for here.. a year or so ago it wouldnt have been more than $50 before scrap metal went nuts .. the chassis on a burb is wider than that of a pickup..so the rear should not be a direct bolt up.. __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

10-03-2008, 09:24 PM	#4
arkracing Weekend Warrior Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 1,787	Re: Take it or leave it! Scrap is back down again, not as low as it was, but down anyway. Can you get it running by putting a cap, rotor & wires on it? You can just the dizzy power feed wire direct to a battery, and jump the starter wire to a positive source to get it to start (you only need to do that if the main harness is burnt). I'd want to hear the motor run for $800 454 blocks go for about $300-$350 as a good buildable core __________________ -'07 GMC Sierra K2500HD -'66 C10 Suburban -'68/'71 K20 Service Bed Project -'69 Chevy C30 Mason Dump -'33Ford P/U 396ChevyPowered

10-03-2008, 09:46 PM	#6
Albatrossian Georgia Boy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Douglas, Georgia Posts: 370	Re: Take it or leave it! I'd jump on it.

10-04-2008, 07:38 AM	#7
Robert8096 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Goose Creek SC Posts: 161	Re: Take it or leave it! I offered him 600.00 but he would'nt go for it. He is not willing to go lower than 800.00. Thanks for the info on the rear end. I should have copied down the code for the rear to see if it is a posi but was on my bike and did'nt have a pen and there was no one around when I looked at it. I can't do anything until Tuesday bacues I have some heavy equipment rented until then and for the $$$ it's costing me to rent it I can't let it sit. Thanks for the info.

10-04-2008, 12:58 PM	#8
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Take it or leave it! I don't think its worth more then 500-600$ JMHO though. Not with the way it sits right now. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!



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