I want some help & advice about the 1973-1979 trucks.
#62
Back in the day, my dad had a yellow 79 F250. When he passed, I inherited it. Being young and stupid, I let it go. I spent 20+ years wanting it back.
Then one day, on the way to work, a 79 F350 was sitting in an empty lot with a for sale sign. The guy wanted 2500, but I gave 2200. Its a labor of love!
Be patient-your truck will find you!
Then one day, on the way to work, a 79 F350 was sitting in an empty lot with a for sale sign. The guy wanted 2500, but I gave 2200. Its a labor of love!
Be patient-your truck will find you!
#63
Back in the day, my dad had a yellow 79 F250. When he passed, I inherited it. Being young and stupid, I let it go. I spent 20+ years wanting it back.
Then one day, on the way to work, a 79 F350 was sitting in an empty lot with a for sale sign. The guy wanted 2500, but I gave 2200. Its a labor of love!
Be patient-your truck will find you!
Then one day, on the way to work, a 79 F350 was sitting in an empty lot with a for sale sign. The guy wanted 2500, but I gave 2200. Its a labor of love!
Be patient-your truck will find you!
On a sidenote: I did talk to the owner again yesturday afternoon. He does have the title for the truck. He will also try to get the truck fired up again for the first time since the fall of 2011.
Last edited by KingBigJoe; 04-11-2012 at 05:29 AM. Reason: I made a mistake.
#64
Ok. I was trolling craigslist & found this...
For Sale 1977 Ford F-250
I called the owner of the truck. He has a 1991 F Series fuel tank & dentside fenders to go with the truck. The estimate to get it towed back to where I live is $100. If you were me would you buy the truck (for $1000) ?
For Sale 1977 Ford F-250
I called the owner of the truck. He has a 1991 F Series fuel tank & dentside fenders to go with the truck. The estimate to get it towed back to where I live is $100. If you were me would you buy the truck (for $1000) ?
But, on another side note... I trolled craigslist again yesturday. Check this out...
79 Ford F350
I like the truck (but not the tires it has on it) but not the price. Assuming that this truck meets my standards... How much do you think I should pay for this truck ?
Last edited by KingBigJoe; 04-16-2012 at 05:38 AM. Reason: I fixed a minor error.
#65
#66
I payed $1650 for my 75 f100 two years ago but it came with a bunch of extra mics. stuff. He would have taken $1500 if I only took the truck, and it's in worse condition that the one you posted from what I can tell. $1500 isn't a bad price, I wouldn't offer any lower than $1250-$1300.
I was thinking the same price but I don't have $1250 (yet). But, the person selling this needs cash (supposedly) so maybe I might go $1150.
#67
#68
Yeah. I plan on checking everything possible. I want a truck that is as solid as possible. I talked to the owner a few minutes ago. The truck justs sits all day & it does have some rust (but then again most trucks that old have rust too). I don't like to dip into what I have in my savings (that is my retirement fund) to make up the difference for what cash I don't have but I might do that to get that beast (should it meet my standards). Thank for help NW150.
#70
#71
Yeah... I'm 99.999% sure this deal fell through. I haven't heard back from the owner. I'm assuming that he told me what I want to hear. He said he would call back a few days ago.
But, on another side note... I trolled craigslist again yesturday. Check this out...
79 Ford F350
I like the truck (but not the tires it has on it) but not the price. Assuming that this truck meets my standards... How much do you think I should pay for this truck ?
But, on another side note... I trolled craigslist again yesturday. Check this out...
79 Ford F350
I like the truck (but not the tires it has on it) but not the price. Assuming that this truck meets my standards... How much do you think I should pay for this truck ?
It got sold before I got the chance to look at the truck. The owner never called me back like he said he would. I called him 4 time over the past 2 days. Why does it have to be hard to buy a truck ?!!!!!!
#72
You have to be patient. I took 10 years buying my GTO...had to find the right one. Now my Monte SS landed in my lap luckily. My 76 F-250 4x4 found me after I was fishing on craigslist for a month or so and researching here as a lurker. I found a bunch of good solid trucks out west. Most of them didn't call back being in NY.....one guy did, my Childhood friend in the Navy went to look at it for me....told me to buy it and a deal was made for 900 for a rot free rust free 4 speed running truck. 1400 to ship and I have an awesome truck I can't wait to tinker with to put on the road.
deals are out there, just keep an open mind and look all over the place. maybe someone here can look at it for you for a fee, I have inspected GTOs for folks out west before....
deals are out there, just keep an open mind and look all over the place. maybe someone here can look at it for you for a fee, I have inspected GTOs for folks out west before....
#73
You have to be patient. I took 10 years buying my GTO...had to find the right one. Now my Monte SS landed in my lap luckily. My 76 F-250 4x4 found me after I was fishing on craigslist for a month or so and researching here as a lurker. I found a bunch of good solid trucks out west. Most of them didn't call back being in NY.....one guy did, my Childhood friend in the Navy went to look at it for me....told me to buy it and a deal was made for 900 for a rot free rust free 4 speed running truck. 1400 to ship and I have an awesome truck I can't wait to tinker with to put on the road.
deals are out there, just keep an open mind and look all over the place. maybe someone here can look at it for you for a fee, I have inspected GTOs for folks out west before....
deals are out there, just keep an open mind and look all over the place. maybe someone here can look at it for you for a fee, I have inspected GTOs for folks out west before....
#74
Ok, once a again I was trolling a local craigslist the other day & found this...
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/2966115682.html
I've been floating on about rather I want this truck or not. I do know that the 460 didn't come in dent 4x4's. But, my question is now... should I consider this truck in my search or not & what should the price be if you don't think it is worth $1400 (which I personally don't think so) ?
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/2966115682.html
I've been floating on about rather I want this truck or not. I do know that the 460 didn't come in dent 4x4's. But, my question is now... should I consider this truck in my search or not & what should the price be if you don't think it is worth $1400 (which I personally don't think so) ?
#75