Should I get this?

[FastDuck]

First of all..I'm new here..and (*puts on flame suit*) I've been a "Mopar Guy" up until recently.
Anyways, I've come across a project I'm trying to decide if I should get. Here are the details:

IT ALREADY HAS; A NEW FIBERGLASS LIFT-OFF COWL INDUCTION HOOD, 3:73 RATIO 12 BOLT MINI SPOOL REAR AXLE, REAR ROLL PAN, TUBE STYLE FRONT GRILL, AMERICAN RACING TORQUE-THRUST 15" WHEELS, A NICE SET OF AFTER MARKET RACING SEATS, AND A "MONSTER" TACHOMETER with SHIFT LIGHT. ALL THE TRIM MOULDINGS AND DOOR HANDLES HAVE BEEN SHAVED.

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd314/mw6789/1978PU001.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd314/mw6789/1978PU003.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd314/mw6789/1978PU006.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd314/mw6789/1978PU004.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd314/mw6789/1978PU002.jpg

I'd have to take out the mini spool for street use..this truck was setup for drag racing and had a 454 in it. Currently it doesn't have a engine or trans.
What it does need is more body work, interior work, gas tank, paint. Anyways, he is asking $1500.00 for it..do you think it's worth it?

The only rust it has is just a little in the floor boards and rocker panels.

Thanks,
Rick

[FastDuck]

Btw, here is a link to my intro and I look forward to getting to know everyone! :rocking:

http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/off-topic/introduction/300983-new-arkansas.html

[Quyonmob]

Are you seriously considering buying it, or is this an interesting way of avoiding FSC's for sale section rules and posting an ad under false pretenses? :think:

[FastDuck]

Are you seriously considering buying it, or is this an interesting way of avoiding FSC's for sale section rules and posting an ad under false pretenses? :think:

Ummm..I'm really thinking about buying it..I've never owned a GM truck before and need advise before I jump into something. I'm hoping someone will chime in and say that for the money it's a good deal (from what they can tell) or that it is a bad deal. So to answer your question..I'm not a troll. :cheer:

[jaredself]

If the only rust is in the floorboards and rocker panels then it's in pretty good shape for that year model. I say sell the mopar, buy this one, and fix it up real nice with the cash.

[87classic]

I personally wouldn't buy a truck someone else has already hacked up. You never know what's under that bondo... But that's just me. I prefer to do my own body work

[FastDuck]

I personally wouldn't buy a truck someone else has already hacked up. You never know what's under that bondo... But that's just me. I prefer to do my own body work

That's what I'm afraid of. They shaved everything: door handles, emblems, filled in the fuel door on the bed. But, they did spend some money on it like it's got a nice hood, gauges, wheels..:dunno:

As for the Mopars..I drive a Dodge SRT4 as my daily driver and it gets 30mpg and runs 13's at the track and the other mopar is also owned by my dad and it's a 71 Dodge Dart with a 440 that we just got done restoring..so I'll prolly end up keeping them for a while.

[Dragginmetal]

On craigslist.com, Ive seen some for around 1500-2500$, with motor and trany. Most were in good shape too. But thats in texas.

[87classic]

Yeah I went and looked at one on craigslist. The guy was selling it for 1500. It was an 86 silverado i think. But then I looked under the frame and saw someone had replaced the the left frame rail from about the trans crossmember forward. And they did a really half ass job... Plus the engine was tired so I passed and found my current truck. So just a word of advice, Check EVERYTHING!

[Ivan D.]

If you like it get it, but try to go down in the price. Also check on how these seats are mounted, especially the rear of the sliders/rails under them. Other than that truck looks good, assuming you do all the work you can have a decent street runner for under 5k.

[81Stepside]

On craigslist.com, Ive seen some for around 1500-2500$, with motor and trany. Most were in good shape too. But thats in texas.


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[Redbird]

Personally, I think it's a tad high priced for what you're getting. If you can do the work yourself (or atleast most of it) it could be a nice street truck for relatively cheap. But if you're going to have to farm out most of the work, I'd pass on it a find something a little more complete.

And I can't knock a Dodge owner...

This is my brothers toy:
http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL680/2875407/5864771/285146886.jpg
http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL680/2875407/5864771/144910455.jpg
It's reeeeeeaaaalllll fun to drive:D

[Ivan D.]

It's reeeeeeaaaalllll fun to drive:D
Haha, I know, we had two of these at work and me another guy were allowed to take them home every day for a week, Thursday and Friday and Saturday nights were real good - did you know that even gold-digger hottie chicks love fast trucks, even if you don't own 'em? lol :D