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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 09:29 AM
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How's This Look to Yall.

It's a 1985 Xcab 4x4 With 33 Super Swampers and a 3inch Spring Lift.

Keep in mind it wont be pretty seeing as it's home is in New Hampshire the home of Salt. the guy wants a $1000 for it, and that's about all i have. Good? Bad?
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 09:35 AM
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how does what look?? forget to upload pics?? lol
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by 89needsatranny
how does what look?? forget to upload pics?? lol
Ah Good Point.
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 09:44 AM
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i think the pic is broken. or its my computer one...
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 09:52 AM
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 09:56 AM
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if it runs good then 1000 seems pretty good. i wouldnt mind the body much. it will just keep you busy for months to come. but it looks like the frame by the rear wheel well has some serious cancer.... so on the other hand thats not too good. have you looked underneath?
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 09:57 AM
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A couple coats of primer and then some paint on top of that it should be worth the $1k you put into it after all any good running Toyota is worth $1k
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 09:57 AM
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EFI?

either way i'd buy it for a grand and make some money back in scrappin that rotted box
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 10:04 AM
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 10:04 AM
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Looks like a good start to me. I'm sure it will need some TLC to get it up to par. What are you planning on doing with it? Daily Driver? Trail Rig? alot depends on that. Check that frame really good with a screwdriver or something. Look for soft spots. If it has some surface rust...no big deal. If it has large holes in it...may want to think twice before you go throwing good money after bad.
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 10:08 AM
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Well it wouldn't be my daily driver i've got a corolla, but since here in new hampshire there are no 4Wheeling Parks there are olny class Six roads so it will have to be street legal. Probably put on some 33'' Radials replace the bed with a flat bed or a Jobox. get new marker lights, im in luck cause i can get things for cost at Napa Auto Parts.

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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 10:12 AM
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frame rot = hard to get inspected

not impossible. especially if you are handy with a welder.
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 10:22 AM
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Apparently it's from South Dakota, http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/1333866318.html
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 10:29 AM
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x100 on the frame. IMO any frame repair is not the same as original. If it's good, you could take it home and beat it like the dog after a bad day and it'll keep coming back for more.
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 10:37 AM
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The Guy said his kid is going to call me about the truck when he gets home from work. Hope he takes me seriously. im olny 16 lol.
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 11:09 AM
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Also, Does Anyone know how i can get this home..

I have Access to a Dodge 3500 Cummins and this Trailer..will it fit?

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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 11:13 AM
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It looks like you could put two of those pickups in that trailer!
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 11:15 AM
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thats a pretty big trailer. If i had to guess i would say yes. Just make sure you get the weight positioned correctly. Saftey first
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 11:20 AM
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Width wise? and yes i know all about putting the load in the right spot, i know it's bad but i love watching people that don't know what there doing have a trailer swaying back and forth.
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 11:34 AM
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As long as it runs well and the frame is good like he says and not rusted out, i would definately go for it. But try to talk him down since your gonna drive an pick it up... I wouldn't mind all that body rust, the cab looks to be in pretty good shape. But if i was you i would definately buy/build a flatbed
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