Hey guys! I am a new 80 series owner and would love to meet other owners in the Chattanooga owner. I am also looking at another truck that doesn’t run and need advice on that.
New 80 series owner!
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Welcome; there are several of us with 80s in the area, though not a lot of action on this page lately. Will you be wheeling the rig? What's the question on the one that doesn't run?
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No run can be a lot or a little. Will the engine turn over at all or is it a DOA rig. DOA make diagnosis super tough.
Check oil for coolant mix, pull a plug or 2, otherwise could be literally anything. Can you get any more info in it? If it is a non-runner with no other info, then it should be super cheap. I mean, that is a sub 1k truck. Anything more with no more info is a gamble. Unless you want a parts truck, then if it has a straight body and the I terror is I. Good shape, it could be worth a minimal investment, but still sub 1k.
Also what year is it? If it is 95+ and the key will at least come on, you could take a code reader down and check for stored codes. If the battery is dead or codes were cleared, you'd be SOL on that.
Check oil for coolant mix, pull a plug or 2, otherwise could be literally anything. Can you get any more info in it? If it is a non-runner with no other info, then it should be super cheap. I mean, that is a sub 1k truck. Anything more with no more info is a gamble. Unless you want a parts truck, then if it has a straight body and the I terror is I. Good shape, it could be worth a minimal investment, but still sub 1k.
Also what year is it? If it is 95+ and the key will at least come on, you could take a code reader down and check for stored codes. If the battery is dead or codes were cleared, you'd be SOL on that.
@jynx is right - could be many things. If it is the blue triple locked 80 at the dealer off shallowford, I'd be pretty careful. Rough paint. Rusty hood. Trashed interior. It's been for sale for a LONG time.... He says he is FIRM at like $3400.
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I actually looked at that one too I think. If it is the same one, he has been FIRM on it for a very LONG time and my guess is it is junk and not worth messing with.
My guess is he has seen the prices and figured he could make a fast buck and paid a premium for a pile and now he has no idea how to fix it.
My guess is he has seen the prices and figured he could make a fast buck and paid a premium for a pile and now he has no idea how to fix it.
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Yeah this is probably true! Glad you guys have already looked at it.
