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donnieray

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I bought this five years ago and had big plans. The previous owner was over his head with this and gave up. Frame and body is in great shape. The truck has never been in mud. No rust. One ton axels. 3 inch body lift, 6 inch Skyjacker springs. MT wheels. I have many pics but couldn’t post but five. 350 and 700 tranny. It’s not drivable as is. He drove it here with a bad water pump and blowed a heed gasket. The front and rear gears don’t match. The rear spring perches were never changed. Interior is good. Cracked dash of course. I paid too much and willing to take a steep loss. I’ve got a C10 and a K10 that I love. This rig is taking up space in my garage. I think it’s worth 5k. I’d like some opinions.
 

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donnieray

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86 C10, 84 K10 MM7 NP833 option truck, 85 K10.
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350,355;350.
Thanks for the reply and I know I could do both. Im 63 years old and I really just want to focus on my other squares. I've been up and down about selling this one but after five years of it taking up half my shop, I've had to tell myself it"s time to let it go.
 

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I'd like to say 5k is an absolute steal, even considering the issues. But realistically, that may just be because I saw the pictures and fell in love with it, lol. Putting values on a non-runner is always hard. It really depends on the particular buyer and how willing they are to put in some work for a truck they like, to potentially save some money in the long run.
 

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@ Big Ray would look super cool sporting that around town! Or, he could use it for parts. One can’t buy much for $5k these days. The bigger question is if you stuck the money in it that it needs plus the purchase price, will you get your money back if you decide to sell it. Basket cases are tough to value. Looks pretty sweet if you like the big wheels look!
 
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@donnieray thats a great looking truck.

I hate to do this but that’s a 3/4 ton 10 bolt front axle, not a 1 ton. I can see 4 u-bolts where a 1 ton D60 only has 3 and it has a horse shoe type steering arm on the axle which is only on 1/2 and 3/4 ton axles.
 

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@donnieray thats a great looking truck.

I hate to do this but that’s a 3/4 ton 10 bolt front axle, not a 1 ton. I can see 4 u-bolts where a 1 ton D60 only has 3 and it has a horse shoe type steering arm on the axle which is only on 1/2 and 3/4 ton axles.
I didn’t see where he said it’s 1 ton axles. But regardless, yeah it’s either a deal or not for someone.
Super cool but a limited buyers market.
If you look past the lift and 3 grand in tires and wheels it’s a $3-4k truck bad engine, mismatched axles, other fcked up chit, needs interior work. And a 700 trans in front of 40s! Lol.
Only because he’s far enough east that rust belt buyers are an advantage.
But if you want a monster truck that has a nice paint job but is a project, it looks a bunch nicer.
 

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