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Title: New in NJ
Post by: afraziaaaa on September 10, 2012, 03:36:02 pm

Hello all. Looking to buy an 86 custom deluxe, V6 - 3 on the tree with 46k miles. I have checked the truck out already and made an offer. It just needs to pass inspection before I pick it up.

There is typical northeast rust for a 26 year old truck, it is somewhat beat up cosmetically, the gas gauge doesn't work, but it runs and drives solid. I am wondering if there are any common or specific problems with this model/year that I should look out for.

Also, what is the best place to purchase OEM parts? I am asking because I MIGHT do some restoration work on the truck eventually, but if I do I would want to keep it completely stock.

Thanks,
Aaron

Title: Re: New in NJ
Post by: Captkaos on September 10, 2012, 03:40:59 pm

OEM parts can only be found on Ebay or in a salvage yard.  They are over 30 years old now.

Title: Re: New in NJ
Post by: zieg85 on September 10, 2012, 04:32:18 pm

Welcome from NW Indiana, I have that same drive train in my 86C10 at the moment... but not for long...

Title: Re: New in NJ
Post by: DustyRusty on September 10, 2012, 07:13:14 pm

Welcome from Alaska, Aaron.  Only 46k miles?  It's barely broken in!

Title: Re: New in NJ
Post by: afraziaaaa on September 10, 2012, 09:26:46 pm

Found gmpartsdirect.com. Seems to be pretty good.

I meant factory replacements. Not the original parts that were manufactured when the truck was built.

And yes, 46k miles. Like I said, runs great but looks worn and has surface rust. I will post some pics when I get the truck, and once I find out where to post pics!

This is of course assuming the deal goes through, which I don't see any reason it wouldn't.

Title: Re: New in NJ
Post by: 1982 Daily Driver on September 10, 2012, 09:44:47 pm

Welcome from South Carolina. 

Title: Re: New in NJ
Post by: Captkaos on September 11, 2012, 11:24:11 am

GMPartsDirect.com is a dealership that sells GM parts.

This site you are on sells replacement parts.

Title: Re: New in NJ
Post by: bake74 on October 05, 2012, 10:53:13 am

     Welcome from California.

Title: Re: New in NJ
Post by: Irish_Alley on October 07, 2012, 11:41:12 am

welcome from maryland

Title: Re: New in NJ
Post by: slammed79 on October 07, 2012, 11:54:18 pm

Welcome from Arizona