Things to look for when buying a classic?

[Laguna]

I found an 86' Chevy 4x4 that Im interested in to make a mud/offroad toy project out of.

The truck has a rebuilt 350, doesnt say how many km's since. New clutch and front bearings, and all the metal and glass is good. My first truck ever was an 84' so I have a soft spot for these things, but this one is a 4-speed 4x4 and mine was a 305 2wd.

Are there any major issues I should inquire about? Or anything I should check for and look out for?

Heres a link to the add for anyone who's interested
http://www.usedregina.com/classified-ad/6932486

[Prong]

One thing is to check the frame around the steering gear box--they like to crack there. If it is cracked, you can get a repair kit for ~$90. You'd have to take the box off, weld the cracks, and weld the plates over the frame.

[Laguna]

From looking at the ****ty pictures, im guessing its got a 4" susp and 3" BL, anyone else think that looks accurate?

[Chevyforlife502]

Ya defently check out the frame alos make sure it drives good and shifts ok. Put it in 4wheel drive and make sure it all good.

[trickedout420]

From looking at the ****ty pictures, im guessing its got a 4" susp and 3" BL, anyone else think that looks accurate?

looks pretty close..

another thing i would look for, just because its rebuilt, pull the dipstick to see if theres coolant in the motor, crawl under the truck and look at the floor boards, inner rockers, cab supports, trans/xfer case mount. if any of them look bad they can be a pain to change out with new metal, and that mount can be hard to change if you dont have a jack that will reach that high. look for any leaks. check the weather stripping make sure its not all cracked.

[GreaseDog]

the price, the one listed seems to be inflated alot. roughly double what it should be.

[pig rig]

just a quick look at the pictures its over priced and beat and whats new is because the owner had to fix it to sell thats my 2cents

[saltwater cowboy]

do the usauly listen for any unknown sounds take it for a test drive and look at the rockers cab coners and floors. check the ribs in the box and look at the insides of the box sides (through the gas door)and the lower part of the rad support

[Laguna]

the price, the one listed seems to be inflated alot. roughly double what it should be.

This is canada, if you can find a running 4x4 for under 2 grand your pretty lucky.

Went and looked at the truck, pretty much the entire thing scream hack job. I may be anxious to get a big toy, but not desperate. Thanks for the info guys.