Should i jump on this truck?

[metal chevy]

I know a friend of my dads sellin this 82 Chevy. Its a 3/4 ton long bed 4x4 with a 350 and a th400. Havent seen it up close in person, but from the pics the interior looks great. No cracks on the dash, seat has been recovered recently. The motor has been rebuilt recently, under the hood looks pretty good. The body is super straight, no rust. Paint is faded but i think if i polish it up it will look pretty good for what i want. I guess its got a 3 inch lift on it right now. I'd leave it as is unless its a body lift. Once i go take a look at it ill know for sure. Obviously i know it needs an air cleaner lol. Hes askin 2200 for it but i probably will get him to 2000. What you guys think? Worth it? Oh and heres some pics.

[d-666]

if a truck this straight was for sale up here..i would buy it.for sure!

[Redcap]

Seems a little high to me, but...I'm kind of a cheap bastard. 1000-1500 is more like it or at least what I'd be willing to pay, but YMMV.

[propanemudtruck]

Originally Posted by Redcap

Seems a little high to me, but...I'm kind of a cheap bastard. 1000-1500 is more like it or at least what I'd be willing to pay, but YMMV.

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[special-K]

Originally Posted by Redcap

Seems a little high to me, but...I'm kind of a cheap bastard. 1000-1500 is more like it or at least what I'd be willing to pay, but YMMV.

Originally Posted by propanemudtruck

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Please!!! As soon as you find a truck like this for $1000-1500 let me know!!

That's a great deal for $2,000,if it's as described and how it appears in the pictures. Last time I checked a rebuilt engine costs $1000-1500.

[ncgamedog]

Originally Posted by special-K

Please!!! As soon as you find a truck like this for $1000-1500 let me know!!

That's a great deal for $2,000,if it's as described and how it appears in the pictures. Last time I checked a rebuilt engine costs $1000-1500.

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I dont know about the rest of the country, but here in the south a rust free straight truck like that would bring at least $3500. That being said, Make sure its a true 3/4 ton, 14b full-float rear! Being an 82, its prob not a 44 front and a lot of the 80's trucks had semi-float 14b's. They aren't bad rearends per-say, but it would drive the value way down for me. I'd say either way it worth the 2 grand though, if it runs good and seems dependable. Just dont ruin it w a body lift please.

[propanemudtruck]

It's just amazing to me the amount of squares built and the fact that people think they'r worth a mint. I understand that engine rebuilds affect total cost, but maybe it's just a truck to some people. Best of luck with the truck if you get it, I don't have anything against it. I just wouldn't pay for it.

Then again, maybe I should have quoted or emphasised on the "cheap bastard" statement!!!

[72lb4x4]

$2k isn't a lot of money and that looks like a pretty clean unmolested truck. It seems almost too clean. Bodywork? Its not the best grille/headlight style, but still...

I prefer 3/4 tons and 4x4s so I may be biased.

[71swb4x4]

If it's as straight and solid as it look in the pictures that is a steal at $2,000.

[Redcap]

Originally Posted by special-K

Please!!! As soon as you find a truck like this for $1000-1500 let me know!!

That's a great deal for $2,000,if it's as described and how it appears in the pictures. Last time I checked a rebuilt engine costs $1000-1500.

Eastern and Southwest WA usually have trucks in that shape for 1000-1500, price is dependent on where you go. I bought my K20, which is a somewhat rough, for $400 (and drove it home) and could have bought one in excellent shape (that rivaled the OP's pics) for $1200 at the time.

Also, unless I know the person, I am always rather skeptical when they claim that "the motor has been recently rebuilt". Been burned too many times on that one.

[Redcap]

Bottom line is, if you like the truck and think it's a good deal/can live with the price...go for it.

[liftlawssuck]

Also, unless I know the person, I am always rather skeptical when they claim that "the motor has been recently rebuilt". Been burned too many times on that one.

I agree with that. A "recently rebuilt" motor means nothing to me. I rule that out when looking at the truck because I don't know anything about it. So for me it's everything except motor unless it's a target master "showing my age here". You can pick up a motor for a dime a dozen. So to me it's sheet metal, chassis, and axles. So if you think that truck is worth 2 grand to you and you think the truck is good. Then go for it and be happy.

[Mr. 250r]

i wish nice square bodies we're going for less than 2k i'd buy them left and right but i see nothing but terrible rusted out 1/2t mud trucks going for 3k+, assuming its actually nice in person and nothings wrong i think its worth it but i guess it depends on the person

[MTCK]

Looks like a clean, plain Jane truck. No A/C, rubber mat, vinyl seat.. Oh and it is a body lift, can tell by the gap between the front bumper and the body. If the body is straight and it runs good I think it's a screaming deal, but that's just me. It will likely have a 9.5" SF rear and 10 bolt front. Not a great drive train if you're trying to build something stout, but fine if you're just going to cruise around and tow a boat or haul wood.

[Hoods69BadBowTie]

Looks like its in pretty great shape inside and out. If it was me and I had the money and wanted it I would probably do it. At least its from someone you know and it does have the rebuilt motor already.

[TheWhiteElephant]

I'd definitely take it for 2K.

[TURFKING]

where I am those trucks are getting really hard to find. I would hop on it!

[special-K]

Trucks like that go for $3000-4000+ on Ebay.

[Davidmichael]

That's a great deal. I would buy it with out thinking.

[ponytail]

Originally Posted by Redcap

Eastern and Southwest WA usually have trucks in that shape for 1000-1500, price is dependent on where you go. I bought my K20, which is a somewhat rough, for $400 (and drove it home) and could have bought one in excellent shape (that rivaled the OP's pics) for $1200 at the time.

Also, unless I know the person, I am always rather skeptical when they claim that "the motor has been recently rebuilt". Been burned too many times on that one.

400?? right now u could drive that truck to the scrap yard and get 600-700 in scrap metal prices here!!! yes thats a good deal!!

[Redcap]

Originally Posted by ponytail

400?? right now u could drive that truck to the scrap yard and get 600-700 in scrap metal prices here!!! yes thats a good deal!!

Yup, $400. And scrap is $.09/lb here. A fullsize truck with a motor goes for about $450. I just scrapped 2 Fords.