Re: NOT TOO OT - Got Another Wood Hauler
- From: Eugene Nine <no@xxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 19:21:41 -0500
J T wrote:
The 1979 GMC pickup has done well since 2001. But, recently it
developed some mystery problems - the engine and transmission are still
fine - but, the truck is making some very mysterious pounding noises
while driving, sounds like the fan is hitting the radiator, but it's
not. Can't see anything loose, or that looks like it is getting beaten
on. So, started checking one of the local bargain papers. And, hit
paydirt.
Found, and bought, a nice 1978 Chevrolet El Camino. I've long
wanted one, not that particular year, I'd have preferred a 1972-73, but
any year would have done. It desperately needs a paint job, but ony
surface rust, no rust holes - the prior owner had left it sitting
outdoors, not running, for 10 years, and didn't touch it. The headliner
is out. The dash is seriously cracked. I had to replace the mast4er
cylinder, and have the brakes bled. It has IROC wheels, which I think
pretty much suck, but the older kid suggested we paint them white, and I
think that will look OK. The rear gears are only 2:43-1.
The good part is: Everything works - even the clock. Only one
dent, in the front of the passenger front fender. The guy has all the
missing trim, and the kid is supposed to pick it up for me.
The great part is: A rebuilt engine (someone swapped out the
original 350, and replaced it with a 307), new Vortec heads and intake
manifold, new Edelbrock 650 carburetor, new alternator, new air
conditioning compressor, mild Crane cam, new radiator, new hoses, new
belts, new shocks, new tires, new tie rods, and the list goes on, and
the guy supplied receipts for everything. All the chrome is great. The
body is absolutely straight. The guy says it knocks down 18-20 MPG. It
handles absolutely great. It has true duals, and the sound is really
great.
The guy was ssking $1500, and I kinda screwed up in letting the son
do the bargaining, instead of me. He got it knocked down to $1300 - I
think I coulda got it down to $1200. But, the $1300 would have been
without the new Sony radio-CD player, with two speakers behind the seat.
It would have cost me at least $100 for another radio, plus the hassle
of installing it. So, thre final price was $1400. If I'd gotten a
vehiicle, and had all that done to it, the cost would probably cost at
least twice the $1400 I paid, not including whatever it would cost for
just the vehicle. The guy is single, and has too many toys takng money,
that he had to get rid of this one - he only used it as a parts hauler.
His loss, my gain. I'm still not sure if I'd cound this as a gloat,
warm fuzzy, or a neener. Whatever it is, it is definitely making me
happy. The guy said I was the third guy that called about it, and the
only one that looked at it. I saw another, in the same bargain paper,
listed at $3500.
Remember, check your local bargain papers. And, anyone in central
NC, wanting a 1979 GMC pickup, let me know - I'm ready to sell mine.
JOAT
You'll never get anywhere if you believe what you "hear". What do you
"know"?.
- Granny Weatherwax
Wouldn't it have been cheaper to fix the existing truck? I bet it would
have been a lot less than $1400. Besides Sony radios don't last more than
6 months past warranty so you will be replacing it soon enough anyway :)
.
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