oldschool90 Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Hey all, just dropping in to say that I've got a chance to buy an 82 4X4 720. Problem is, the guy doesn't want to make me an offer, he wants me to make him an offer. I don't know how much it's worth. The one pic I've got for now, I'll get more tomorrow: The good: recently rebuilt motor (z22, unknown miles) has new carb new radiator body is in fairly decent condition. No major rusting (all surface rust where there is rust, as far as I can tell) or dents besides what looks like a fender bender on the front lower drivers side runs (apparently) has camper shell has light bar that sits right behind cab king cab The bad: front axles seem to have some side to side play in them, and couldn't seem to find new ones in the 20 mins of searching I did needs 4 new tires needs shocks needs rear leaf springs. Totally flat, if not starting to bend the other way 4WD shift handle missing a few things needed to be reinstalled in engine bay (rad, fuel lines etc.) unknown state of registration. Tags expired in 2000, unknown if it was put on non-op, or if it's racking up back-reg fees what looks like a fender bender on the front lower drivers side interior looks pretty worn will need to be smogged (in CA) I was talking to the guy, it's been in his family since new, but he now has no time to work on it, or a place to put it to work on it. He tried selling it a 'few' years ago for $4000 :blink: (may have been in better condition?), but obviously that didn't work out for him. I took a look at it after work today, won't be able to start it up without doing some work on it (rad & fuel lines disconnected, fuel in unknown state etc.) I really want a Datsun 4X4, and hopefully I can take this off the guys hands for a good price. Any ideas on what it's worth? Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 make him an offer of 300$ or just over scrap price because thats where its headed.... sounds like a head ache and you have 2 more bad than good on the list's but if you really want a 4x4 datsun i almost want to say keep looking.... 1 Quote Link to comment
'70dime Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 x2 Keep looking find one you can drive while you work on it. 1 Quote Link to comment
dr.feltersnatch Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 A couple years ago I bought an 84 that was lifted with a fresh rebuild that had a warranty from the shop who did the work, had all paperwork provong work that was done, brand new tires for $1500. $4000 is way too much. I wouldnt spend a dime over a grand for that truck. Keep looking you will find a micer truck for cheaper. 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 If you can't drive it you can't evaluate the suspension, brakes, engine performance. Does the transmission, trans case shift properly or growl, does the rear end growl. Does the 4x4 work, front axles? Does the engine overheat, restart when warm. Steering worn out? Electrical problems? How many times have I heard "it was recently re-built" It should be sold to one of his family members that know more about it. If this was free you could go broke fixing it up. You want a 4x4? keep looking for a runner. 1 Quote Link to comment
CGS1948 Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 If you can't drive it you can't evaluate the suspension, brakes, engine performance. Does the transmission, trans case shift properly or growl, does the rear end growl. Does the 4x4 work, front axles? Does the engine overheat, restart when warm. Steering worn out? Electrical problems? How many times have I heard "it was recently re-built" It should be sold to one of his family members that know more about it. If this was free you could go broke fixing it up. You want a 4x4? keep looking for a runner. This!!! Old saying: "Sometimes cheap can get VERY expensive" Like Mike and '70 dime said, buy a vehicle that you can drive while you are working on it. It will saves lots of headaches and $$$. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 It's worth whatever scrap is worth. If you can get it for that it would maybe be a good parts truck. BTW the front axles are NLA and rare as rocking horse shit to find. Quote Link to comment
CGS1948 Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 "BTW the front axles are NLA and rare as rocking horse shit to find". :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: !!! Quote Link to comment
oldschool90 Posted July 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Thanks for the replies. I figured it wouldn't be worth much. I have no idea where in the hell he got $4k from. gess I'll keep looking. There was another one driving around here, haven't seen it recently though. I'll have to see if I can hunt him down. Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 i would still offer him scrap if you have the room for a parts truck....it is a datsun Quote Link to comment
oldschool90 Posted July 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 I do have the room, but I don't think he'll let it go for that though. Sounds like it's got some sentimental value to him. We'll see. Besides, I'd probably try to fix it if I got it anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 make an offer and walk away if he didnt like it Quote Link to comment
RatVonDude Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 4g??? A mint one for $2200.00 or less is still very possible. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 If $4k was asked previously just leave your number and walk. He's fishing and obviously not desparate enough yet Quote Link to comment
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