Matt's ongoing truck search...again (UPDATE POST 66)
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nubuilder
Why buy new when you can restore?
I snapped that pic well after I had decided I wasn't buying it, but I didn't look at it until I got home. And yeah, I did one of these when I saw it:Oh my I might have screamed a little when I seen thepic of the rust from underneath!
I'm betting the guy paid $2500 tops at the auction. I wouldn't pay more than $3k at the very most for it.
PJB4x4
Ford F-150
It probably went for $1k or less at auction. Ive been to dealer auctions and old high mileage beaters dont bring much money there.
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I go to auctions all the time. Trucks bring pretty good money in Texas regardless of age (if they are remotely decent) but some older cars go really cheap!
Alljackedup408
Shut Up Stupid
good god that rust is terrible. SOUTH FOR THE WIN!!!!!
nubuilder
Why buy new when you can restore?
Well, since this is bumped back up.....
I found 2 trucks.
'97 K1500 - emailed them already = heard back; only sent me a phone number; since I first saw the ad, they've added pics....I'm no longer interested
'97 S10 (but its RED!
) - extremely low miles
I'm kinda starting to like the '94-'97 interior better on the S10's. The newer one I test drove made the dash feel so much bigger/closer to you. Yeah, I like the more modern look, but the older style might be the way to go.
And I guess if I really wanted to, I could do a '98-'03 front end swap (grill, lights, bumper, valance, core support), but that's kinda spendy (around $500). The only other option is a '97 S10 Blazer swap (which would only be grill and lights). What do you guys think?
Blazer grill and headlights. (I'd go with a chrome grill)
I found 2 trucks.
'97 K1500 - emailed them already = heard back; only sent me a phone number; since I first saw the ad, they've added pics....I'm no longer interested
'97 S10 (but its RED!
) - extremely low milesI'm kinda starting to like the '94-'97 interior better on the S10's. The newer one I test drove made the dash feel so much bigger/closer to you. Yeah, I like the more modern look, but the older style might be the way to go.
And I guess if I really wanted to, I could do a '98-'03 front end swap (grill, lights, bumper, valance, core support), but that's kinda spendy (around $500). The only other option is a '97 S10 Blazer swap (which would only be grill and lights). What do you guys think?
Blazer grill and headlights. (I'd go with a chrome grill)
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The one in Blaine is like 7 min from me.
nubuilder
Why buy new when you can restore?
Seriously? Its like 3 1/2 hrs for me!!
I gotta tell you this one.
My first S10 ('94 RCSB 5spd with 170k) was in Blaine too!
So I actually know where the hell that city is for once!
Any yes Carl, I just sent my dad the link to it.
Well just let me know if you are gonna come take a look at it.
