Is this a good deal?

[Squeaky_Wheel]

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/1659034887.html

I realize the alternator is missing but do not understand why it wouldn't fire up unless the batteries were dead. I am not concerned about the tranny or the alternators since I have a spares for both.

 

[jperecko]

Bring 2 fresh batteries and if it fires up and sounds healthy- should be a good deal for the engine and body at least.

Not sure on the tranny... I'll let others chime in on that.

Obviously check the FAQ for questions regarding common things to check with a new IDI.

 

[Silver Burner]

It's loaded up with all power options and cruise. Has a stack of gauges, but they don't list the mileage. I would at least go over there and take some jumper cables with you. See if you can fire it up and run it off your other rig's alt. If it runs, buy it. Then put a dana 60 under the front and have yourself a superbeast!

 

[Squeaky_Wheel]

I have contacted the seller in hopes they call me to make arrangements to see the truck.

 

[towcat]

that's a "ray charles" deal. don't care what it looks like, it's sold on the price alone.
for that price, I'm there with a towtruck and cash in hand. The turbo is worth the purchase price.

 

[Darrin Tosh]

Heck Yea, GO BUY THAT THING!

Even if there is an issue with the trans it is a C6 and will only be about $500.00 max to rebuild it. But chances are it is a prob with the VRV.

GREAT DEAL!

 

[Devilish]

If it was local to me I'd be ownin it

 

[Ottoparts]

That was available roughly a month ago. But the guy never called or email be back. I hope you have better luck

 

[junior20762003]

dang super cheap part that thing out a really make some cash

 

[plywood]

That was available roughly a month ago. But the guy never called or email be back. I hope you have better luck

Yep, I didn't inquire, but when I saw it again at that price I figured something was amuck.

 

[6 Nebraska IDIs]

I'm having a similar issue with a guy that has a Mustang for sale on CL. Trying to set up a friend of mine with a mustang project and the guy never calls me back.

 

[Squeaky_Wheel]

No word yet on this. I will update you all if and when I get contacted.

 

[dave186]

I found a deal like that and couldnt make it happen either. guy had a 93 f350 4x4, told me it was a powerstroke but it was an IDI. said it was missing the starter but had a rebuilt engine and a flatbed for $700. All I wanted was the front axle so I hooked up to the trailer and had cash in my pocket. Got to his house and he said it was sold already!

 

[plywood]

If he does call he'll say " I was out of town and so busy and da da BS." or " I had another guy interested and da da BS" and then you go look and it turns out it's the biggest turdbucket and you'll see it for weeks re-posted, especially if you drive 40 miles to look at it.

 

[rckslash2010]

Like towcat said, just the turbo is worth that. I look at it this way. If you look at the speedometer, brand new there $350, factory tack's are $180. Things can add up fast. I know that you can buy a whole cluster on ebay for $30 but I was just giving some examples. More then likely it would have a dana 60 front end in it, so there you go.