1985 c10, 5.0l 305

[mistaake]

http://www.royalmotor.net/1985_Chevrolet_CK 10 Series_San Leandro_CA_260544703.veh

A vastly overpriced 305 C10... but... if I can finance it then pay it off in a few months, that would be pretty cool. Since a dealer is selling it, it has to have passed a basic inspection as well as California smog test, which means it must be running OK.

I've heard the 305 is pathetic in that it gets the same MPG as a 350 while offering less performance, but I feel that a 305/700R4 would probably provide decent MPG. It would have a 700R4, right?

Thoughts?

 

[1987 GMC Jimmy]

I think that's a good price for that truck. If you can get the vehicle history and make sure that it's strong running and driving, that's a good price. The 305 is a damn good engine. It's not the 350 in terms of torque or horsepower, but 305's are everywhere, and they're just as reliable if that's what you're looking for. I don't know what kind of emissions equipment they put for a 4 BBL fuel delivery, but I know some of that stuff takes away from the engine's performance. It'll take care of you, though, if it's been taken care of. Yes, it has a 700R4. Oh, and the economy difference is marginal between the 305 and 350. I looked it up once, and it was like 1 mpg. I think it has a lot of potential.

 

[Mr Clean]

It's not a bad price. If it were me, I'd go in and test drive it.

It will need a front fender, grill, head light bezels, and maybe bumper. I can help you with the head light bezels, I'd put a billet grill in, to clean up the front. Lower it a bit. Clean up the interior a little at a time, and as money permits. As far as the 305, well it's a 305 it was made for emissions. Gutless, but it is a small block, plenty of parts available. I think it is a good jump off point.

Take the time and go look at it. if you like it offer him 1500.00 and see what he says. I wouldn't go over 1800. If you are going to finance it, your going to be about 3000, if you give him asking price.

 

[mistaake]

I just hope I can get financing for something so old. Even with like 25% on 36 months its a cheap monthly payment and I could pay it off quicker down the road.

I did submit the contact form on their site, and am awaiting their call.

Not a big fan of billet grills, so I probably won't go that route to fix it.

Not too worried about "gutless" I bet you haven't driven a four cylinder Chevy Colorado like my 07 - that thing is SLOOOOW.

 

[Old77]

I thought you were going to sell a vehicle and use that amount to buy a square?

 

[Mr Clean]

I just hope I can get financing for something so old. Even with like 25% on 36 months its a cheap monthly payment and I could pay it off quicker down the road.

I did submit the contact form on their site, and am awaiting their call.

Not a big fan of billet grills, so I probably won't go that route to fix it.

Not too worried about "gutless" I bet you haven't driven a four cylinder Chevy Colorado like my 07 - that thing is SLOOOOW.

If they won't, go to your bank and take out a personal loan. It would be a lot cheaper on the interest rate. You can have them take the payment right out of your checking account a couple of time a month, that way you do get hit with a large payment. Easier on the pocket, and you build a bit of credit with your bank....win...win....

 

[mistaake]

I thought you were going to sell a vehicle and use that amount to buy a square?

I sold my 1995 Suburban but that money went to paying down my credit cards and a few bills I was behind on, instead of a square. That's why I want to finance it so there is no up front cost

 

[donmateo]

If they won't, go to your bank and take out a personal loan. It would be a lot cheaper on the interest rate. You can have them take the payment right out of your checking account a couple of time a month, that way you do get hit with a large payment. Easier on the pocket, and you build a bit of credit with your bank....win...win....

Agreed on this, win-win. Plus if you go this route you can see if another square with a 350 pops up if that's a concern.

 

[mistaake]

Well if I don't have to buy from dealer (using a personal loan) that gives me many more options and I would like to go with a pre-smog gasser (74 older), maybe a TBI gasser (87), or diesel (any year square body)... but I don't want to have to stop at scales, which I do if I get a utility bed, so I'd like to convert to a bed, how hard is that to do? I'm sure I could trade the utility bed for a regular bed + cash perhaps.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/5423976757.html

 

[Mr Clean]

Well if I don't have to buy from dealer (using a personal loan) that gives me many more options and I would like to go with a pre-smog gasser (74 older), maybe a TBI gasser (87), or diesel (any year square body)... but I don't want to have to stop at scales, which I do if I get a utility bed, so I'd like to convert to a bed, how hard is that to do? I'm sure I could trade the utility bed for a regular bed + cash perhaps.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/5423976757.html

Why buy something you are going to have to put a **** ton of work into right off the bat.
1..You would need a dually bed....and it looks like in the pics it's a 10 foot box. That means frame work.
2..Salvage title.....good luck getting that put into your name in Cali.
3..He talks about the motor a little to much...about how strong it is, how good it runs. My experience, the motor is getting ready to take a crap, he knows it, and that's why he is getting rid of it.

You don't have to cross scales unless, you have it registered as a commercial vehicle, and it's over 4500 GVW. Unless thing have changed out there since I moved from Cali.

 

[mistaake]

Why buy something you are going to have to put a **** ton of work into right off the bat.
1..You would need a dually bed....and it looks like in the pics it's a 10 foot box. That means frame work.
2..Salvage title.....good luck getting that put into your name in Cali.
3..He talks about the motor a little to much...about how strong it is, how good it runs. My experience, the motor is getting ready to take a crap, he knows it, and that's why he is getting rid of it.

You don't have to cross scales unless, you have it registered as a commercial vehicle, and it's over 4500 GVW. Unless thing have changed out there since I moved from Cali.

http://dot.ca.gov/hq/traffops/trucks/weigh-stations/stopping.htm

According to both my friend who has an F-550 Bucket Truck and that website, I would have to stop, if I had a utility bed. And yes, that CL ad for that orange diesel square - guy is clearly a bit weird. I decided against the 1985 C10 305, because it's not any of the things I like - TBI or Diesel or Pre-Smog

 

[mistaake]

Well, this is cool for $700. It's carbureted, but what the heck, I just gotta get over my dislike for carburetors.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/5436958458.html

I'd prefer diesel, but I don't fancy the idea of having a cracked block, and it's too expensive.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/5422347450.html

 

[Old77]

So did you make a purchase?

 

[mistaake]

So did you make a purchase?

Not yet. I didn't want the 305 after all.

 

[donmateo]

At $700 you could afford to throw a TBI or something in it if the body is clean.