Looking to buy….what are your thoughts?

[ChaseBoost]

Dont get caught up in the Birfs need to be re done talk . I am sure the Birfs are fine . Its the Knuckle seals that need to be replaced and axle seals .

You are right, I have Birfs and knuckle seals synonymous in my head which is incorrect. If it's just the seals it is not expensive to replace. Just a mess.

 

[bernardbar3]

Hello! Quick intro…I’ve had two 80 series a 100 series, and now a 200 series. I’ve always wanted a 40. I found one and it has good bones…needs some work, but nothing that looks crazy to me. My skills are basically that of a YouTube mechanic. Fluid changes, alternator changes, radiator changes…that is about my depth.

I looked at a 40 today and some rust, but nothing outrageous. Probably needs the DS floor pan replaced and the steps on each side could use some love, but overall nothing crazy that I saw…BUT it has been covered with something at some point. Frame is solid. Steering column (see pic) has a gasket (?) that needs to be replaced. Steering seems a little ‘not tight’ although power steering has been installed. Brakes seem a little soft. Like I mentioned…bones are pretty good. ARB 4.88 gears. Gauges need to be replaced. It has an auxiliary gas tank as well.

What are your thoughts on these pics?

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Get it all pressure washed to see what you've got leaking. Looks like the gaskets.

 

[C6H12O6]

We’re waiting… pull the trigger?

 

[sleepycruiser]

We’re waiting… pull the trigger?

Working out the final details. Will post back.

 

[Chuckha62]

That thing has a lift kit. If/when you get it, have your caster angle checked. It should be +1.5-2 degrees. If not it'll wander all over the place. Correctable with 2 and 4 degree shims. Once corrected, it'll feel like a different truck.

 

[sleepycruiser]

Thanks. I passed and ended up getting a 1964 instead.