95 K2500 w/ 305 & th400?

[treegump]

I'm trying to trade an 86 F150 for, well, something else...

This guy has a 95 K2500 with a TH400 (maybe) and 1989 305 motor. 4wd.

According to his text "drive it every day fresh clean title 305 idk for trans 400 something auto 4x4"

From a quick google scan, it appeared the 305 is comparable to the 6.2 (maybe future swap possible?) - what are your thoughts on the combo?

http://muncie.craigslist.org/cto/5755337029.html

(I never know where to put general questions on a complete vehicle - so admins - move it if it needs moved please.)

 

[treegump]

Some updates

 

[schiker]

Looks like a semi floater rear axle so its a light 3/4 ton IMO its a heavy half ton. 3 speed auto I wouldn't expect very good fuel mileage 11-13 MPG depending on how you drive???? How many miles on the rig? Its kind of ugly so under the hood and drivetrain would have to look really clean and I doubt it. I would look at what its going to need over the next 50K miles brakes, tires, front end parts, and what little things you might like fixed ? Guestimate $1,000-1,500???. Really any used vehicle should have $1000 in reserve for unforeseen repairs. But at $1,200 value who wants to put another 1K into it. Typically trucks like this end up being a jalopy, scrap, or parts trucks kind of where this truck is at IMO. OK for a guy with a few parts trucks already or as a farm truck otherwise its likely a money pit unless you are willing to drive it to death and walk away.

 

[treegump]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

 

[tanman_2006]

I'd check and see what trans it has for sure but I'd just be looking at it as a rolling chassis.

When people shove carbed engines and old school trans into a newer EFI truck I start wondering what other corners were cut. It's not hard or impossible to straighten out a TBI truck with a 4l60 or 4l80. I've got one I'm working on too.

 

[treegump]

I don't know if it matters, but this is what I'm trading with: http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/5756806678.html

But it is a good reminder of what I might be getting into. I realize that almost anything I trade for, I might need to work at it, but if he's driving it daily, 20 miles each way, that's a little more encouraging.

Also, and more so, is your guys opinion.

Thank you.

 

[treegump]

Ended up selling the truck to some guy in Shelbyville for $775. So, I'll skip the trade and figure something else out.