GrettaGreen Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 1984 Nissan 720 pickup 4x4 - $750 http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/4829392024.html Isn't it a nightmare to fix if the exhaust bolts are stuck in the block? Quote Link to comment
GrettaGreen Posted January 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Is it worth it* Quote Link to comment
nismo dr Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I'd be more hesitant of the salvage title, but cant get much for under 1000 these days. Broken exhaust studs are as common as anything, just take patience and good drill/extractors. 60,000 miles is not " fresh" or "recent" on a rebuild........ 2 Quote Link to comment
GrettaGreen Posted January 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Thanks doc. Anyone else have 2 cents to throw in? Quote Link to comment
dr.feltersnatch Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Set of junkyard seats and fix the exhaust leak and you have a decent truck. I have had a bunch of 720's and they are good trucks. If it runs and drives good I would buy it. Quote Link to comment
Z-train Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 My only issue is that if it is a "recent rebuild",then why are the exhaust studs snapped?If it was run like this for an extended period,teh valves could be burnt. 1 Quote Link to comment
GrettaGreen Posted January 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 What would be some good questions to ask the current owner? Quote Link to comment
Z-train Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Does it run? If it runs smooth but nosiy,then the valves are O.K.Ask him to explain the snapped bolts/studs.Watch his face as he explains.If he hems & haws and looks off and then comes up with the story-he's full of shit. Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Eh.. probably worth it. If it's worth your time to fix. Quote Link to comment
john510 Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 What would be some good questions to ask the current owner? Ask why it has a salvage title. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Take for a drive. Try the shifts and the 4x4 gears. Front hubs loc/unlock? You sure they work????? Check the front rubber covers on the CV joints. Broken, the CV as likely shot by now and they aren't cheap to replace. Oil all over the front suspension? oil leak on trans? the differential? Brakes work ok? The broken exhaust studs are in the head not the block so I don't think the sellers knows much and maybe why it's a salvage title and he's flipping it (@$750 not much of a flip unless he got free).. maybe they broke them when it was 'rebuilt'... and yeah 60k is long past calling it rebuilt. It may still be a decent running engine though just the same. Running a header or without a muffler would be worse than a few broken studs. Assuming everything is OK then this is a gem as a parts vehicle. With a door and some seats a good daily. Quote Link to comment
GrettaGreen Posted January 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 I was thinking of making it my daily commute truck for work. How hard is it to bore out the old bolts and get new ones? Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 A commuter? Shitty mileage, not all that comfortable. Two wheel drive would be better and a Civic best. 1 Quote Link to comment
510freak Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Maybe the salvage is due to different fender(passenger side)? not sure how that all works down there Quote Link to comment
poopypants720 Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Good deal. Would be bought in a heartbeat in socal Quote Link to comment
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