Derr5151
Member
So as you all know, I'm selling the DV-72 to fund part of the purchase of a classic truck. I have not decided on what one. Most likely a mid 60's F100 or Chevy C-10, I have no allegiance to either. I wen't and test drove it today. My thoughts and pics to follow. Hopefully you guys can chime in on some things that I should have been looking for. I have no experience with classic cars, but I did stay at a holiday inn last night so..... I will be learning alot if i do decide to buy one. Plus i live on a Army base with access to a great DIY car shop on base. My intent with this would be to have a fun weekend cruiser that i can work on and learn, pick up my wood from the lumber yard. I will not be doing a 20K restore or anything crazy like that so keep that in mind.
Here is the details:
2 owner Farm truck from NJ
66 Ford F100 Long bed
240 Inline 6
has aprox 115k
3 on the tree
Says its all orig.
I have never driven a vehicle with no power steering or brakes. Yikes, gotta stop early thats for sure. Truck is very basic which is good i guess, no ac no radio. At some point it has had some paint work done to it. Orig it was a sahara tan color i think. Based off of the VIN Code. Paint and outside body work looks pretty good. a small bit of bubbling around the roof tops. Like with guitars you never think about what you wanna take pics of until you get home. Plus i felt a little uncomfortable poking around to closely. Its like taking the neck, bridge and pick-guard off a vintage tele or start to check dates, unless your ready to pull out the cash after it checks out its kinda taboo. Truck started right up, ran well. I took it for a spin around the block no issues with the 3 speed. Didn't stall it out so that was good. All i could think about was i hope i don't have to stop quickly. Had some rust on the floor pans. I would probably need to replace those at some point. The interior had to have been repainted as well and seems to be in good shape. Im sure you guys can spot some signs of shotty work, if they are there. From what i have read these trucks are great because they are easy to work on, parts are plenty, and the interior is small.
Any tips on pricing, he is asking 5k or best offer.
And now for the pictures
Thanks for looking and for any feedback!
Here is the details:
2 owner Farm truck from NJ
66 Ford F100 Long bed
240 Inline 6
has aprox 115k
3 on the tree
Says its all orig.
I have never driven a vehicle with no power steering or brakes. Yikes, gotta stop early thats for sure. Truck is very basic which is good i guess, no ac no radio. At some point it has had some paint work done to it. Orig it was a sahara tan color i think. Based off of the VIN Code. Paint and outside body work looks pretty good. a small bit of bubbling around the roof tops. Like with guitars you never think about what you wanna take pics of until you get home. Plus i felt a little uncomfortable poking around to closely. Its like taking the neck, bridge and pick-guard off a vintage tele or start to check dates, unless your ready to pull out the cash after it checks out its kinda taboo. Truck started right up, ran well. I took it for a spin around the block no issues with the 3 speed. Didn't stall it out so that was good. All i could think about was i hope i don't have to stop quickly. Had some rust on the floor pans. I would probably need to replace those at some point. The interior had to have been repainted as well and seems to be in good shape. Im sure you guys can spot some signs of shotty work, if they are there. From what i have read these trucks are great because they are easy to work on, parts are plenty, and the interior is small.
Any tips on pricing, he is asking 5k or best offer.
And now for the pictures
Thanks for looking and for any feedback!