Hi all, I used to be a lot more active on the forum but since our family has grown, fatherhood has taken more time...
I have been going back and forth on selling my '85 with h55 swap, but have come to the point of realizing that even if I put a 3rd row of seats in it (we have 5 kids now), we won't be able to carry all the stuff we need for camping with this size family. I batted around the idea of a small trailer, but it seems like something more like a Suburban is what we really need. This one is going to hurt, purcased in 2010 are 200k, when we had one kid and intended to give it to him someday.
So, I need help. I've been out of the loop and am not sure what all to do to her before sale or what is a reasonable asking price. Here is the quick rundown...
1985
250k
2F desmogged
H55 5 speed swap
OME 2.5" with OME shocks
Dual batteries
In the last few years I've done:
New aluminum radiator
Tie rod ends
Front axle service
Diff fluids (synthetic)
Trans/tcase fluids (synthetic)
Valve adjustment, valve cover gasket
It runs well, starts well, good oil pressure, overall in good shape. I would not hesitate to drive across the country once tires are replaced. Does 65-70 comfortably, 75 if asked. It's gone from CO to IA, round trips from ID to IA, up to Glacier, etc and always done great.
AC is 134 converted and works fine but not amazing (though no worse than most converted systems I have seen).
Some rust, pictures below. Pretty much just in the rear wheel wells. Rain gutters are good.
A couple dents, it was a camping and mild wheeling rig. I love the patina, but the faded paint is obviously a negative for most people.
Tires are done. Driver's seat is worn but not terrible. Tint has peeled in a couple spots. Leaks a little oil but nothing major. One crack in the windshield.
I'm planning on a deep clean, carpet and seat shampoo, etc before listing, as well as replacing a broken tail light lens, bumper end caps, etc.
It runs great but is probably due for plugs, wires, cap/rotor.
What would you do to get it ready to sell, and what would you ask for price?
Thanks a bunch!
Eric
I have been going back and forth on selling my '85 with h55 swap, but have come to the point of realizing that even if I put a 3rd row of seats in it (we have 5 kids now), we won't be able to carry all the stuff we need for camping with this size family. I batted around the idea of a small trailer, but it seems like something more like a Suburban is what we really need. This one is going to hurt, purcased in 2010 are 200k, when we had one kid and intended to give it to him someday.
So, I need help. I've been out of the loop and am not sure what all to do to her before sale or what is a reasonable asking price. Here is the quick rundown...
1985
250k
2F desmogged
H55 5 speed swap
OME 2.5" with OME shocks
Dual batteries
In the last few years I've done:
New aluminum radiator
Tie rod ends
Front axle service
Diff fluids (synthetic)
Trans/tcase fluids (synthetic)
Valve adjustment, valve cover gasket
It runs well, starts well, good oil pressure, overall in good shape. I would not hesitate to drive across the country once tires are replaced. Does 65-70 comfortably, 75 if asked. It's gone from CO to IA, round trips from ID to IA, up to Glacier, etc and always done great.
AC is 134 converted and works fine but not amazing (though no worse than most converted systems I have seen).
Some rust, pictures below. Pretty much just in the rear wheel wells. Rain gutters are good.
A couple dents, it was a camping and mild wheeling rig. I love the patina, but the faded paint is obviously a negative for most people.
Tires are done. Driver's seat is worn but not terrible. Tint has peeled in a couple spots. Leaks a little oil but nothing major. One crack in the windshield.
I'm planning on a deep clean, carpet and seat shampoo, etc before listing, as well as replacing a broken tail light lens, bumper end caps, etc.
It runs great but is probably due for plugs, wires, cap/rotor.
What would you do to get it ready to sell, and what would you ask for price?
Thanks a bunch!
Eric
