Any members in the Boston area that could do an inspect on a 95 LC?

[JetMaxx]

Posted this in the Chit-Chat section but I figured I would post it here with the hope that someone would chime in.

Newbie here. I was fortunate enough to find this forum a month ago when purchasing a LC or a LX 450 became a goal and I've learned much from lurking and searching.

The reason for my post is that I'm in the market for a 95-97 LC/LX 450. Did a search on cars.com and found a 95 LC in Boston with 129k and lockers for $8950 list. I know from my readings that it's in the "Rust Belt" etc, but the seller claims no rust. According to him, its coming off its 2nd owner, who owned it since 50k. He claims maintenance was done, blah, blah, blah, but I don't think he has records. From the pics he sent me, it looks relatively clean cosmetically, with a replacement head unit appearing to be the only mod.

Since I'm so far away, is there anyone in the Boston area that would interested/able to do an inspection for me? Seems like a great deal according to my research here but an inspection by someone knowlegeable would be greatly appreciated.

 

[MSGGrunt]

I'm in Worcester, MA which is about 45 miles West of Boston and I'd be happy to check out the truck for you. I'll even go armed with my digital camera so I can take all the pics the owner didn't want to post. Is it in Boston or one of the suburbs? What time? etc.... I can run in on Monday if that works for the seller and yourself. The wife and I are putting the head back on my 80 series this weekend but, I have my 62 as a back-up. LandTank wanna hook-up and go together? Always nice to meet fellow members. And two heads are better than one.

JetMaxx, if you'd like to call me this weekend on my cell with any details I'd be happy to take a break from wrenching. 774-239-4767

David Horn

 

[JetMaxx]

David,
That would be great. Check your PM.

 

[landtank]

I'd be happy to go check out the truck. However it would have to be this weekend as I leave for NY monday at 6:00 am. I live about 30 minutes north of Boston, anything within 50 miles of Boston is called Boston so an address would be helpful.

 

[JetMaxx]

The truck is located in Revere. 376 Ocean Ave. He said anytime this weekend would work.
His number is 617-504-4063. Let me know what you can do.
Thanks much!!

 

[landtank]

Revere is north of Boston, I should have some time tommorow to look at it, probably in the afternoon. PM me your Phone# and I'll give you a call.

 

[SeanAndHis80]

If David & Rick can't do it I will. I'm just South of Boston - but I've got buddies to the North.
email me at seanphillips@vzavenue.net if you want. I got a digital cam to get lots of pics too.

 

[landtank]

Well took a look at that 80 today, what an odd ball.

No roof rack
No rear wind deflector
cloth interior/ manual seats
No running boards
No wheel flares

Has locking diffs
Has 3rd row seating

Engine ran strong but there was a smell of anti-freeze on the DS, probably PHH
Looked like oil pan leak front and rear
new front driveshaft
there was a small ding about 2" round on the DS A-pillar
the front bumper was pretty beat up
the front axle looked to be needing a rebuild
the mechanics would great with no abnormalities

body was rust free from what I could see.

 

[SeanAndHis80]

Sounds like a good candidate for a wheeler - but maybe not a daily driver.

 

[gregc]

Sounds better than mine, and only 40-odd miles away.....
hmmmm....

-G

 

[PDoyle]

Ya, but does it have a block heater? Your gonna need it this week!

 

[JetMaxx]

Much thanks to Rick for taking the time to check out the truck for me. Nice guy and very helpful...

Thanks to David and Sean for your offers as well.

I'm going to pass on this one. I need something cleaner since my purchase will be part DD/part long drive hauler(PA to NH)/part toy.

gregc-go for it if your interested!