Things to look for when buying used?
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Things to look for when buying used?
Hey guys its me again, I posted earlier about pricing on the 84 F-150 and now I'm curious as to what I should look for when I go and check it out. Common problems, ect that may surround these trucks. Thanks
Assuming the body, body mounts and frame are solid the big thing is that the truck is over 30 years old.
Any parts that move that aren't new are probably going to need to be in the forseeable future.
I generally look at an older truck and try to see what's been done recently so that I won't have to do it. If the truck looks to be in good shape and fairly well maintained it'll have a base value for a good truck that doesn't need to be "rescued" body and frame - wise.
I then try to figure the cost of all the newer stuff on the truck and see if that comes close to adding up to the asking price.
Or think about what I will have to do and subtract that from the value of a mint one.
That's not exactly what you asked but the point is that everything on the truck wears out and after 30 years anything that hasn't been replaced or rebuilt is probably going to need some attention.
Usually you're better to pay more for one that's already been gone through rather than have to do it all yourself. You generally find they go for 1/2 of what the guys spent on it, and the labour was free.
Any parts that move that aren't new are probably going to need to be in the forseeable future.
I generally look at an older truck and try to see what's been done recently so that I won't have to do it. If the truck looks to be in good shape and fairly well maintained it'll have a base value for a good truck that doesn't need to be "rescued" body and frame - wise.
I then try to figure the cost of all the newer stuff on the truck and see if that comes close to adding up to the asking price.
Or think about what I will have to do and subtract that from the value of a mint one.
That's not exactly what you asked but the point is that everything on the truck wears out and after 30 years anything that hasn't been replaced or rebuilt is probably going to need some attention.
Usually you're better to pay more for one that's already been gone through rather than have to do it all yourself. You generally find they go for 1/2 of what the guys spent on it, and the labour was free.
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Assuming the body, body mounts and frame are solid the big thing is that the truck is over 30 years old.
Any parts that move that aren't new are probably going to need to be in the forseeable future.
I generally look at an older truck and try to see what's been done recently so that I won't have to do it. If the truck looks to be in good shape and fairly well maintained it'll have a base value for a good truck that doesn't need to be "rescued" body and frame - wise.
I then try to figure the cost of all the newer stuff on the truck and see if that comes close to adding up to the asking price.
Or think about what I will have to do and subtract that from the value of a mint one.
That's not exactly what you asked but the point is that everything on the truck wears out and after 30 years anything that hasn't been replaced or rebuilt is probably going to need some attention.
Usually you're better to pay more for one that's already been gone through rather than have to do it all yourself. You generally find they go for 1/2 of what the guys spent on it, and the labour was free.
Any parts that move that aren't new are probably going to need to be in the forseeable future.
I generally look at an older truck and try to see what's been done recently so that I won't have to do it. If the truck looks to be in good shape and fairly well maintained it'll have a base value for a good truck that doesn't need to be "rescued" body and frame - wise.
I then try to figure the cost of all the newer stuff on the truck and see if that comes close to adding up to the asking price.
Or think about what I will have to do and subtract that from the value of a mint one.
That's not exactly what you asked but the point is that everything on the truck wears out and after 30 years anything that hasn't been replaced or rebuilt is probably going to need some attention.
Usually you're better to pay more for one that's already been gone through rather than have to do it all yourself. You generally find they go for 1/2 of what the guys spent on it, and the labour was free.
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Assuming the body, body mounts and frame are solid the big thing is that the truck is over 30 years old.
Any parts that move that aren't new are probably going to need to be in the forseeable future.
I generally look at an older truck and try to see what's been done recently so that I won't have to do it. If the truck looks to be in good shape and fairly well maintained it'll have a base value for a good truck that doesn't need to be "rescued" body and frame - wise.
I then try to figure the cost of all the newer stuff on the truck and see if that comes close to adding up to the asking price.
Or think about what I will have to do and subtract that from the value of a mint one.
That's not exactly what you asked but the point is that everything on the truck wears out and after 30 years anything that hasn't been replaced or rebuilt is probably going to need some attention.
Usually you're better to pay more for one that's already been gone through rather than have to do it all yourself. You generally find they go for 1/2 of what the guys spent on it, and the labour was free.
Any parts that move that aren't new are probably going to need to be in the forseeable future.
I generally look at an older truck and try to see what's been done recently so that I won't have to do it. If the truck looks to be in good shape and fairly well maintained it'll have a base value for a good truck that doesn't need to be "rescued" body and frame - wise.
I then try to figure the cost of all the newer stuff on the truck and see if that comes close to adding up to the asking price.
Or think about what I will have to do and subtract that from the value of a mint one.
That's not exactly what you asked but the point is that everything on the truck wears out and after 30 years anything that hasn't been replaced or rebuilt is probably going to need some attention.
Usually you're better to pay more for one that's already been gone through rather than have to do it all yourself. You generally find they go for 1/2 of what the guys spent on it, and the labour was free.
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I look at the owner too. A man with a family and a real job is more likely to spend money on maintaining his truck than putting in a kick *** stereo, if you know what I mean.
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You are correct about the mileage, but it just seems to be in too good of shape to have 196xxx or more. Not saying it couldn't have had major work done in the past but I'm feeling 96xxx is correct
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Just picked it up today! Upper class family, has proof of repairs done, ect. Really liking the truck
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