First of all, hi everyone! I've been trolling this site fairly regularly since I started my C10 search but just signed up last night. Been a very informative site and hoping I can turn to you guys for some advice on a potential, highly likely purchase, I may be making this evening... Short notice, I know!
In any case, I stumbled upon an extremely clean looking 72 LWB at a local car show yesterday for what seems like an incredibly fair price. However, I'm not exactly sure what to look for in terms of common problem areas, to ensure this doesn't just "appear" to be a good deal and is, in fact, a good deal.
So, it's a 1972 C10 LWB with a 402 BB, TH400 and 12-Bolt Rear End. According to the guy selling it, the engine was recently rebuilt but, in the 4 years he's owned it, the transmission wasn't touched. The body looks solid (straight as an arrow) and the interior is super clean with some nice (in my opinion) custom touches. Super, super clean - I'd call it a 9.5-10 on both the interior and exterior, visually. I saw no signs of rust anywhere I looked and the truck started up and ran great. Going to drive it tonight so I'll see how it actually feels and drives...
That being said, is there anything specific to this truck/engine/trans I should be looking/listening for as red flags? I know to smell the trans fluid to make sure it doesn't smell burnt and check the oil to ensure it isn't milky, etc... But I'm wondering if there are common issues with these rigs, of which I may not be aware.
Sale price is only $12,500
Here are a couple of pics:
