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Offline Hurleygurlie932

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Does this sound like a good buy?
« on: March 25, 2013, 12:25:36 pm »
Hey can you guys tell me what you think about this truck? I'm going to look at it tonight. I know it needs floor panels in rear and tailgate but sound mechanically sound... Any insight?


1984 K5 Blazer Lifted  $2200

http://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/3633090558.html

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Re: Does this sound like a good buy?
« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2013, 01:08:03 pm »
Check for rust in the front floor pans also and behind the front seats.  Verify receipts for the motor with a rebuilt claim along with anything else listed as new.

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Re: Does this sound like a good buy?
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2013, 01:52:00 pm »
X2 what Capt'n said. Plus, the brush guard doesn't look straight with the hood. The front bumper looks fairly straight, I think. I would check to make sure the frames not bent or something. It just doesn't seem right.
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Re: Does this sound like a good buy?
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2013, 02:09:59 pm »
TH 400 is not stock. did they swap in a T case with it, swap it to a NP 208 that used to live behind an SM465?
The front sahft a homde made unit, or was it built by a shaft shop?
X2 on the cockeyed push bar.
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Re: Does this sound like a good buy?
« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2013, 02:42:27 am »
Two hour drive and it was a sad sad truck to behold. Ran great but needs a whole cab with all interior parts. Oh well. Thanks for the advice guys!

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Re: Does this sound like a good buy?
« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2013, 07:18:02 am »
Been there done that!
I am sure you will find a few more disapointments before finding the right one.
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