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Apr 7, 2013 | 12:09 PM

RoughIdle

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1979 F150

I am looking at buying this, the guy wants $900obo. It has a fair amount of rust, holes in the floor pans, cab corners and box sides above the wheels, box sides are also flimsy but we discussed that in another thread. I have not heard it run or drive, he says it runs strong. I am not to worried about the mechanical workings of the 400 mill that is currently in it. I have a very nice 429 that has yet to be assembled to take its place if I buy it. I am thinking more along the lines of $400-$500 for the truck, what is your all's opinion?

Apr 7, 2013 | 12:12 PM

RoughIdle

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Hmm, not sure why the pic didn't show up.

Apr 7, 2013 | 12:15 PM

crazy96863

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I agree with you... That much rust and uncertainty... Gonna need lots of work. Pay what you would for a parts truck.

For pics... Copy and paste the img code from photobucket.

Apr 7, 2013 | 12:19 PM

RoughIdle

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If you go into my profile you can see a picture of it there. I would rather not setup an account photobucket, should beable to post pictures right from the forum.

Apr 7, 2013 | 12:21 PM

crazy96863

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If you are going to deal with many pics, photobucket is the way to go. This site only lets you save a few pics. Photobucket gives you more space than you'll ever need.

Apr 7, 2013 | 12:22 PM

crazy96863

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I agree they should let us post directly to the site but they dont. Photobucket is good to go though.

Apr 7, 2013 | 04:17 PM

RoughIdle

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I think I will try and get it for $400-$500, I could always part it out or haul it to the crusher and get my money back out it. The rust repair doesn't scare me at all, I have had much worse. It would be nice to go out west and get something in alot better condition, but by the time I take time off (self employed) to go out there and back, pay a higher price, I will be money ahead to fix up something that is normal condition around here.