GM Guy
Manual Trans. 2WD Enthusiast
Well folks,
I called the seller, and inquired about the identically speced junker to see if I could buy the 6 speed manual, and he commented that he had not gotten a paid invoice yet, nor had they picked it up, so I called the auction company. The gal looked it up, and I could hear her murmur "no contact" so I guess no check has been received, no communication of any sort, etc.
Unfortunately I am bidder #4 (should have bumped it once or twice more so I could be backup bidder) so my chances are slim of aquiring it, but hopefully they run it through again and I can have a second chance. I was able to get her to tag my account and the item so that if the seller lets it go to bidder number 2, I can still inquire about the transmission.
SO, I ask you guys, what do you think this old gal is worth?
https://www.purplewave.com/auction/160428/item/L2182
In all reality, I would be smarter trying to buy it strictly for parts, mostly the 6 speed manual, as the reason it was parked and then attacked for parts was that the engine was having issues, trans is presumed good.
They needed brake parts off the rear axle, as well as leaf springs, and so with the rotor removal the hubs are MIA. I am confident the axle is OK, but to play it safe, I know the exact location of a 05 in a salvage yard not far from the Idaho farm, and I bet I could get the axle and springs for less than 750, hopefully less than 500. (obviously the 05 is also a chassis cab)
Then one has to deal with the weathering of the interior due to missing back window (who the heck hires a window guy to cut out the good used one I cant imagine they saved much $ doing that) and the missing drivers seat.
They did harm it a little moving it around with the wheel loader, all I can see is the trans crossmember, a couple dents on the cab, and maybe the fuel tank. one rear crossmember also was damaged, but I think the salvage 05 in Idaho would be fine. cut rivets, install with bolts. they might have even robbed the rear fuel tank too.
Also, the one bumper mounting tab on the frame rail is also broke off.
I could put a back window in it and then try to slowly fix it up, as long as the title was still clean, and worse case if I buy it right, the transmission and clutch and flywheel would hopefully be able to recoup any costs. The only reason I am considering is taht it comes from a warm, arid climate, so there is no rust on it at all.
Any idea on value would be welcome,
Thanks!
I called the seller, and inquired about the identically speced junker to see if I could buy the 6 speed manual, and he commented that he had not gotten a paid invoice yet, nor had they picked it up, so I called the auction company. The gal looked it up, and I could hear her murmur "no contact" so I guess no check has been received, no communication of any sort, etc.
Unfortunately I am bidder #4 (should have bumped it once or twice more so I could be backup bidder) so my chances are slim of aquiring it, but hopefully they run it through again and I can have a second chance. I was able to get her to tag my account and the item so that if the seller lets it go to bidder number 2, I can still inquire about the transmission.
SO, I ask you guys, what do you think this old gal is worth?
https://www.purplewave.com/auction/160428/item/L2182
In all reality, I would be smarter trying to buy it strictly for parts, mostly the 6 speed manual, as the reason it was parked and then attacked for parts was that the engine was having issues, trans is presumed good.
They needed brake parts off the rear axle, as well as leaf springs, and so with the rotor removal the hubs are MIA. I am confident the axle is OK, but to play it safe, I know the exact location of a 05 in a salvage yard not far from the Idaho farm, and I bet I could get the axle and springs for less than 750, hopefully less than 500. (obviously the 05 is also a chassis cab)
Then one has to deal with the weathering of the interior due to missing back window (who the heck hires a window guy to cut out the good used one I cant imagine they saved much $ doing that) and the missing drivers seat.
They did harm it a little moving it around with the wheel loader, all I can see is the trans crossmember, a couple dents on the cab, and maybe the fuel tank. one rear crossmember also was damaged, but I think the salvage 05 in Idaho would be fine. cut rivets, install with bolts. they might have even robbed the rear fuel tank too.
Also, the one bumper mounting tab on the frame rail is also broke off.
I could put a back window in it and then try to slowly fix it up, as long as the title was still clean, and worse case if I buy it right, the transmission and clutch and flywheel would hopefully be able to recoup any costs. The only reason I am considering is taht it comes from a warm, arid climate, so there is no rust on it at all.
Any idea on value would be welcome,
Thanks!