[ncduckman]

I know that some of you hate these threads and for that I apologize. However, this is the place to go to seek the advice of the gurus.

Here is the deal. It is halfway across the country. I have found a locked 40th with a 2.5 OME, Sliders, and ARB winch bull bar, fancy stainless exhaust, center lock mod. 295 BFG ATs at 50%

160,000 on the rig. Current owner has had it for 2 years, since 130,000.

It originally was a Northeast vehicle, it is now a South truck.

Engine was replaced at the dealership at 100,000. We do not know why. Have not confirmed this at dealership where it was done.

Previous owner had a snorkel, but took it, leaving a hole in the fender. Has new fender. Current owner had all of the dings, scratches, surface rust fixed (near sunroof) and touched up, then re-clearcoated the entire truck. He had the wheels brushed/polished and clearcoated too. The exterior is in fantastic condition. I have the contact info for the body shop and will be checking up on it.

The current owner has spent a lot of coin getting it up to speed. I think it is solid. I have talked to his mechanic, and he has taken very anal care of it.

Everything works, including lockers.

Interior is in good, not great, shape. Driver's seat is holding up well. Rest of the seats are good. A few scratches on the console/glovebox door. PO had added trailer brake controller and screwed it to the dash under the steering wheel (what did he tow?), a 12V plug in the center console above the rear heater controls, and 110 somewhere in the back (waiting on cargo area pics yet).

The bad:
3rd row seats gone (not a big deal to me)
Rear headrests are lost (took out for kid seats, may still have them...is looking)
Fake wood has been removed as it looked bad and was coming loose.
No original floor mats.
General scuffs in the interior. Dash, headliner, and seats are good.

He wants $8000 and is firm. I think he will get it. I know I want it. I have dibs, for now. I spent an hour on the phone with him today and we have been emailing back and forth all night. He is a Cruiserhead for sure that wants to upgrade to a certain bad ass 100.

I am just a bit concerned about its Northeast heritage. I have attached a pic below of the underside. Nothing too daunting. It will remain a southern truck.