1981 4X4 LB PKUP ?'s
Howdy,
There's a 1981 long bed 4X4 SR5 for sale near me and I've wanted a solid axle mini-4X4 pickup since I missed my chance back when they came out in '79. I know '85 was the last solid axle, but how's the engine and rest of the drive train? Any bugs or things to watch out for?
Here's what I know: The odometer shows 67K miles. The For Sale sign says new Weber carb & new front and rear ring & pinions. R&P and carb boxes are on front seat. The interior and body are fair. It's got a home fabbed front bumper and bull bar. It's got practically new 32 X 10.5 X 15" tires and cast wheels. The price says $2500 Firm. I stopped and took a quick look at it but haven't called on it yet. It' got SR5 on the tailgate which still works and latches fine. Yes, I will test drive it.
Any opinions? Pass it up, jump on it. Any comments will be appreciated.
Edit: Thread title and year of truck edited due to For Sale sign mis-information and my lack of ID skills for pkup body styles.
Howdy,
There's a 1981 long bed 4X4 SR5 for sale near me and I've wanted a solid axle mini-4X4 pickup since I missed my chance back when they came out in '79. I know '85 was the last solid axle, but how's the engine and rest of the drive train? Any bugs or things to watch out for?
Here's what I know: The odometer shows 67K miles. The For Sale sign says new Weber carb & new front and rear ring & pinions. R&P and carb boxes are on front seat. The interior and body are fair. It's got a home fabbed front bumper and bull bar. It's got practically new 32 X 10.5 X 15" tires and cast wheels. The price says $2500 Firm. I stopped and took a quick look at it but haven't called on it yet. It' got SR5 on the tailgate which still works and latches fine. Yes, I will test drive it.
Any opinions? Pass it up, jump on it. Any comments will be appreciated.
Edit: Thread title and year of truck edited due to For Sale sign mis-information and my lack of ID skills for pkup body styles.
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