Have the opportunity to pick up a 1984 F-150 for $400. The body is in great condition, frame still has some paint on it. The interior dash and trim are in great condition. I actually think (in speaking with the owner) that the engine/motor just needs a new or rebuilt carb. Is this a steal/bargain?

Oh, and has a clean title too...

 

A nice truck for only $400? I wouldn't be able to throw him the money fast enough. He could easily get over 1K for it.

 

Oh good, because I bought it this afternoon. $400 bones, and I should have some leftover parts to sell. So maybe I can make some of the "investment" back....at least, that's how I will position it to my gf.

 

You tell your girlfriend that there is tons of opportunity to re-coup the initial cost. The air cleaner, if it's original is worth $100 alone, not to mention all of the misc. parts. A rebuilt carb from National in Florida is around 175. to 250. if it's a M2150. Good Buy !
When You get the chance, put the truck info in Your signature for future inquiries, and some pics would be cool.

 

Excellent, that's really good to hear! I'm going to pick the truck up this morning, so I should have some pics up this afternoon!

 

Some pics of the newly acquired donor:









What it looked like when we found it...




On the bright side I get to keep all the contents of the bed...






An engine...




Body is in fantastic condition given the year




The seat may be salvageable...




But that behind though...

 

Say what?
I paid twice as much for a much less of a truck.
He11 even my parts truck, a roll over, was also not a nice.


So what is the plan for it?
Dave ----

 

Suppose I should start a build thread. The plan is to take this truck's


:
-Frame
-Running gear (trans, trans, susp, etc.)
-Motor









....And mate it with the green one.

 

Suppose I should start a build thread. I actually negotiated to tow the green one for free. The guy that sold it to me had a 2003 ford taurus that I picked up as part of the deal as well. I get the keep the truck and my mechanic friend keeps to taurus (for the cats and salvage metal). So far I've invested $1100 in this project ($700 for the white and $400 for the green ). If there are any left over parts then I'll sell those off, and hopefully make some money back. I plan on keeping a spreadsheet of everything so in the end I can see what the actual cost was (not including labor hours...I'd go bankrupt then).

 

So a cab & bed swap between the 2, cool.
I am tuned in to see this all come together.
Dave ----

 

Nice, I have a guy who has committed to assisting. He's done several restorations. So hopefully, with his guidance, it should be a smooth project. -Famous last words...

 

Congrats! Looking forward to seeing this worked on!