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glljr · 07-22-2011, 11:14 AM

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/2425973608.html

What do you guys think about this one for the price.

71swb4x4 · 07-22-2011, 11:20 AM

Horrible pictures so it's very hard to say. You need to put your eyes on that one. Check all the "normal" spots real well.
My gut is telling me that the truck is a mess. If the rest of the truck is like the mess under the hood run away. It appears the heater is gone. The wiring is a fire waiting to happen. What's the rest look like?
Look at it, you might be pleasantly surprised. It really isn't tough to put a new wiring harness in these trucks.

**Zeke's Garage** · 07-22-2011, 11:21 AM

Depends on the amount of rust in the cab and fenders and rad support and all other problem areas...

Does it run and drive now? Here in GA $1500 will get you a rough truck that you can at least drive home in. Not sure about other areas of the country.

I see that it looks to have a later model brake booster and MC on it. Do you know if there's been a disc brake conversion on it? Or a full 5 lug conversion?

To me the 'main' electrical harness isn't a big deal, but figure you'll spend nearly $300-$400 to get a new 'drop in' one from painless or MH.

Need more information to get you a better opinion.

glljr · 07-22-2011, 11:29 AM

Going to go look at it today, said he will do $1200 and possibly deliver it. What all should I look for on this truck.

71swb4x4 · 07-22-2011, 11:47 AM

Do not buy it today. Take photos and post them here and we will help.

It appears to be at an Auto Body or Auto Repair shop. My guess is that this is a project that is over the truck owner's head. Don't be the next one. Take photos and give us a good description and we can give you feedback.

Check out the normal rust areas, rockers, cab corners, cab supports, etc. Check around the windshield real well for rust. Check the lower interior kickpanels for rust. Start it up and see how it runs. Drive it if possible.

Why does it need to be delivered? It doesn't run? Not tagged? What's the deal there?

glljr · 07-22-2011, 12:21 PM

Thank you guys, not sure if i will be able to get good pics with my phone but will try and will def. look it over well

07-22-2011, 11:14 AM	#1
glljr Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Douglassville PA Posts: 82	1968 http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/2425973608.html What do you guys think about this one for the price.

07-22-2011, 11:20 AM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: 1968 Horrible pictures so it's very hard to say. You need to put your eyes on that one. Check all the "normal" spots real well. My gut is telling me that the truck is a mess. If the rest of the truck is like the mess under the hood run away. It appears the heater is gone. The wiring is a fire waiting to happen. What's the rest look like? Look at it, you might be pleasantly surprised. It really isn't tough to put a new wiring harness in these trucks. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

07-22-2011, 11:21 AM	#3
Zeke's Garage Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 288	Re: 1968 Depends on the amount of rust in the cab and fenders and rad support and all other problem areas... Does it run and drive now? Here in GA $1500 will get you a rough truck that you can at least drive home in. Not sure about other areas of the country. I see that it looks to have a later model brake booster and MC on it. Do you know if there's been a disc brake conversion on it? Or a full 5 lug conversion? To me the 'main' electrical harness isn't a big deal, but figure you'll spend nearly $300-$400 to get a new 'drop in' one from painless or MH. Need more information to get you a better opinion.

07-22-2011, 11:29 AM	#4
glljr Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Douglassville PA Posts: 82	Re: 1968 Going to go look at it today, said he will do $1200 and possibly deliver it. What all should I look for on this truck.

07-22-2011, 11:47 AM	#5
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: 1968 Do not buy it today. Take photos and post them here and we will help. It appears to be at an Auto Body or Auto Repair shop. My guess is that this is a project that is over the truck owner's head. Don't be the next one. Take photos and give us a good description and we can give you feedback. Check out the normal rust areas, rockers, cab corners, cab supports, etc. Check around the windshield real well for rust. Check the lower interior kickpanels for rust. Start it up and see how it runs. Drive it if possible. Why does it need to be delivered? It doesn't run? Not tagged? What's the deal there? __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

07-22-2011, 12:21 PM	#6
glljr Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Douglassville PA Posts: 82	Re: 1968 Thank you guys, not sure if i will be able to get good pics with my phone but will try and will def. look it over well



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