So I finally got the pig, a '79 with a 350 Chevy and power-glide transmission, power steering, power assist disk brakes up front.
It has a nice 4"shackle lift and is wearing 33" Super Swampers with 90% tread.
The body is in remarkably good shape, though it does has rust in the usual spots: The tailgate has rust at the bottom and both fenders have a usual hole at the bottom as well. The drivers
floorboard has a 1.5" hole but otherwise it is in good shape. The roof and drip rails have minor surface rust.
The interior is in near perfect shape. All the glass is intact except for a small windshield chip. The headliner is flawless and the door panels are all there and in good condition. The front seat is in good condition and rear seat is excellent.
Fortunately, all the window channel is in great shape.
To do list: Presently have removed the Chevy 350 as rings are shot... While I am waiting for the machine shop to tank and check the block, I am replacing the oil seals and on the front axle knuckles.
Next, I will move on to the tailgate: The window motor is most likely shot so I'm asking for leads on a new motor. The passenger rear door will not open and all the window regulators need attention.
So I looked at seven of these trucks all along the Northwest coast and I am amazed at the price folks wanted for what I considered rusted-out wore down and beat up rigs. Mine needs work to be sure but I got it for $2000. I'll probably have another $800-$1000 in the engine but I suspect that's cheaper than a F engine rebuild.
Anyways, thought I'd share my news and put out the need for the tailgate window motor.
Jeff
It has a nice 4"shackle lift and is wearing 33" Super Swampers with 90% tread.
The body is in remarkably good shape, though it does has rust in the usual spots: The tailgate has rust at the bottom and both fenders have a usual hole at the bottom as well. The drivers
floorboard has a 1.5" hole but otherwise it is in good shape. The roof and drip rails have minor surface rust.
The interior is in near perfect shape. All the glass is intact except for a small windshield chip. The headliner is flawless and the door panels are all there and in good condition. The front seat is in good condition and rear seat is excellent.
Fortunately, all the window channel is in great shape.
To do list: Presently have removed the Chevy 350 as rings are shot... While I am waiting for the machine shop to tank and check the block, I am replacing the oil seals and on the front axle knuckles.
Next, I will move on to the tailgate: The window motor is most likely shot so I'm asking for leads on a new motor. The passenger rear door will not open and all the window regulators need attention.
So I looked at seven of these trucks all along the Northwest coast and I am amazed at the price folks wanted for what I considered rusted-out wore down and beat up rigs. Mine needs work to be sure but I got it for $2000. I'll probably have another $800-$1000 in the engine but I suspect that's cheaper than a F engine rebuild.
Anyways, thought I'd share my news and put out the need for the tailgate window motor.
Jeff
