Considering buying a '77, things to check?

[dr_time]

Hey guys,
      New to the forum, but I've lurked for a while in preparation to buy an older chevy. I'm considering this: http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/1127834478.html , looks pretty clean in pictures, and it's a single-owner. 

I haven't seen it in person yet, going today.  Are there any common things to look for in these trucks, as far as issues or problems go? I know the basics on how engines should sound, no blue/white smoke, how to check for burnt valves, etc. Anything else I should pay attention to? 

[Captkaos]

The post is set for deletion, but I would check the cab corners, rockers and floorpans for rust, I would also check the core support for rust on the battery side and the inner fenders for rust.

[dr_time]

Is posting links to CL a no-no? I can remove it if it is. Thanks for the suggestions!

[Lt.Del]

The craigslist post has been deleted.

[dr_time]

He reduced it this morning apparently: http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/1134372855.html.  Funny, because I had suggested to him in email last night that I'd consider 1500 if everything looked alright on it.

[VileZambonie]

Looks good from the tiny lil pix. For $1500 there's not much you can nit pick over. Give it a general safety inspection.

[dr_time]

Checked it out, runs nicely, has a new carb and some other new parts, new tires, etc.

 there's a bit of rust in one wheel well, and some underneath the battery where someone suggested to look.

It looks nicer in the picture than it does in person.   I'm going to check a few other trucks out in the area and see which ends up being the one..

[Lt.Del]

apparently it didn't last----deleted again, i didn't get a chance to see the pic 

[dr_time]

Not surprised, he had about 6 other guys coming to see it. Ah well, I've got a few other leads on some other Chevys. I'll get one at some point!