If its a rust bucket I wouldnt pay 3k, its just a pile of parts on wheels at that point. Also, with rust and interior screwed you are likely buying yourself a pile of electrical headaches.

 

Is is worth $3K,.. Lets brake it down.

What are the used parts worth,..?

$850 to $1000.00 Front Dana 60

$850 to $1000.00 for a complete used Turbo Kit

$1,000 to $1500.00 for a used rebuilt motor,..

Rest of the truck Free,..

YUP,. it is worth it!

 

its a 496 but i guess its still 8.1 great engines or atleast the ones we run in the boats without alot of the epa crap.

 

soooooooooo,....did ya buy it,......?

 

nope not yet lol found an 85 f250 4x4 banks kit c6 ext. cab for 1100

 

ya but a 250 has a ttb thise things are crap

 

I wouldn't say TTBs are crap, especially if you don't lift them, but Dana 60s are definitely better.

 

agreed my 44 has lasted 239,000 miles of plowing snow and who knows what else , but would still rather have the dana 60

 

how many times has it been rebuilt

 

wow his 8.1 don't get very good mileage out one ton toe truck has that motor ant gets 10mpg all the time it weighs in at over 12000#s with no load

 

I paid $1500 for my 89 CC. Its a n/a 7.3 IDI, e4od (is that right? i cannot remember right now), large D60 in the front, good interior, 120,000 original miles (when I got it).
I have a Banks Sidewinder Turbo (which i just had rebuilt) to put on it. I just put new 35" Toyo's on it.
After the turbo is on, I wouldn't think of selling it for as little as $3000. After seeing what the "cash for clunkers" sent to the wrecking yards. I would almost bet that our truck gain value again. just my 2 cents.

I also agree with Darrin's parts/price break down. Around me small D60 fronts are going for $750+ and the large for $1200+

 

its an original with no rebuilds joe

 

ok my dana 44 is shot

 

I should proof read before I post. What I meant to say was.....
"I stole my truck for $1500"
Now for an explanation.
The steering box was bad, the glow plug relay's fuseable link had melted, and the fuel solenoid was bad. I had to remove the spring on the plunger to get it running to drive her home.
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