1977 Ford F250 4x4
I know the kid that wrecked this truck(at McDonald's), I'm sure his dad would take 750$ for it but I wouldn't want it unless the front axle is straight. I've seen plenty of fenders for 80$ on eBay and some on Craigslist. It was a nice truck while it ran to say the least. I just want to know if I should jump on it or not? I've yet to see a truck for this cheap running so don't bring up the "you can get a running truck for 500$ around me" crap please unless your willing to ship.

EDIT: forgot to say I'm looking to turn this into a mudtruck most likely unless I can fix it up good enough and sell my 1990 for too much to someone.

 

I'd pass, unless you can get it for scrap value i.e. $250-300

 

Please tell me how a truck with a newish flatbed, good rear axle, engine, transmission, and cab hopefully frame is only worth scrap value? And who ever scraps a truck that is fixeable is stupid.

 

Geez, a little rough with the answer. You asked for opinions. Sounds like you answered your own question.

 

I asked if I should get it and try to fix it, not the value of it. Yay or nay do you say?

 

If you have the place, time, parts and money to fix her,by all means. Axle housing may be ok, but I check the parts from the knuckle out to the hub for damaged or bent parts.

 

I say YEA, happy with the reply? As long as the frame is straight, the rest is fixable. If the front axle it toast, slap a cheap D44 under it and go.

I would talk about the frame and axle repair costs, bla bla bla offer him 500 CASH in 50's to start out. All that can happen is he can say yes or no and then I'd throw another 2 50's on the stack.

Show up with a trailer and be ready to bring it home.

 

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the comment he makes in the ad "the axle just came off the lift-kit blocks and caused the damage". I don't have a 4wd but from reading on here aren't lift blocks in the front a no-no?

Sorry if I'm wrong, I just wanted to point that out.

 

Yes you are correct as far as reading that statement,and thinking the same thing. But to this guy he is head long on getting it no matter what we say.

 

I'ld get it.

 

If the front axle is good I'd offer 700 then go from there. If you have the money you should get it. It seams fine other than the fender, grill ect. and by looking and the picture I'd say the front end needs aligned HAHA. The cab looks to be in decent shape. Not really any rust.

 

He didn't say scrap it. He said that's what he'd pay. His opinion, which IS what you asked for.
Yer awful upity for a newbie.

 

Yeah, I was gonna tell you to stay away from it just for the fact he used lift blocks in the front. (no offense, Rich)

From the pictures, it looks horrible. If the bolts held on even a little bit, the frame is bent. It doesn't take much with hit like that. Look at it REALLY good around the spring hangers. If there's a SLIGHT noticeable ripple, the frame could be bent as much as an inch or two. That will create a ton of other problems down the road. Tire wear, u-joint wear, unable to align it, etc.

I wouldn't pay more than $500 for it. It has good parts, but it's gonna take time and effort to get them out of the truck. ....and I don't know about you, but I don't like working for free.

Look at it this way. Worst case: You buy it. The grill, hood, radiator support, bumper, headlight bucket, front axle, front drive shaft, radiator and frame are trash.

You have a decent cab, doors, flat bed, rear, engine and trans. What would you pay for the parts that are still good. Now you have to dispose of what's left. (which is work) THEN you have to find a buyer for the parts (which takes work) or sit on them until you find a truck to put them on.

That's why the comment was made it's worth scrap. I think it's worth a LITTLE more, but not much more. Shipping a truck isn't THAT expensive. Personally I would wait unless you want to build up your parts inventory.

You asked for opinions, so this is mine. It sounds like you have your mind made up, so do what you want. One other thing to consider. Do you live in town where a wrecked truck is gonna cause a problem? All things to consider when buying something like this.

Good luck with your decision.

 

No none taken cause (this pic #1) PO install stupidness, blocks on wore out HB springs to keep the incorrect pan for the 460 swap from hitting the front pumpkin again (more than once) was turned into a (this pic #2) 4" all new leaf spring lift, and then all the others issues reared there ugly heads.

Broken front caliper bleed screw, exhaust routing did not work with new springs, ect....rear fuel tank seep.

Thanks again for the help, we'll get on it again here soon and finish it up right.

 

I live in 4wheeler riding distance from the guy.he said he would go for 600 so I borrowed a few bucks from my brother and he said hell hold it til we can pick it up and well pay then. Pretty much everything you said was bad, was bad earthquake, just add in a steering knuckle and maybe a wheel. Doors are rusted out but they have an extra set that goes with it, the flatbed is welded onto the frame but were going to get it off sell it for a lot because its one STURDY ******* and it has a built? On gooseneck. Interior is good and thankfully no AC to waste space. Could it actually be a highboy or would it be a regular f250? The badging says its a custom and its not a Longbed.

Sorry for being snappy about the scrapping comment, if you can find someone who is against scrapping old vehicles more than me you just found a non existing person. Of course I'm glad that ricers get scrapped though, makes me smile.

EDIT: what granny trannys were offered in 77 and what transfer cases were offered in 77 for the f250s