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Title: Thoughts on this rig?
Post by: BigMike on September 10, 2019, 08:59:06 AM
I saw this on Hardline.  I’d like to hear what you think.  Looks like a lot for $8k.


http://www.hardlinecrawlers.com/forums/index.php?topic=61149.0 (http://www.hardlinecrawlers.com/forums/index.php?topic=61149.0)

Title: Re: Thoughts on this rig?
Post by: TravisMac on September 10, 2019, 09:15:44 AM
I've heard that mounting the ram to the front diff cover typically causes leaks - looks like a good little puddle underneath it and tires don't look like they have a ton of life left in them. But looks like a lot of fun for the $$ though! The brand new crate motor is nice at that price point.
Title: Re: Thoughts on this rig?
Post by: 8lugLJ on September 10, 2019, 09:39:26 AM
old skool, a little tall, lincoln/lunchbox lockers, not enough gear, needs tires, not streetable, no creature comforts.... meh.  semi-decent. WNB.
Title: Re: Thoughts on this rig?
Post by: Trailabite on September 10, 2019, 09:51:10 AM
If you could get it for $7500 I think that would be a good price for a beater rig like that. Given that it has a 4 speed manual the 4.56 gears should be plenty when everything is locked in low. The only change I would make would be get rid of the leaf springs and link it.
Title: Re: Thoughts on this rig?
Post by: BigMike on September 10, 2019, 10:38:01 AM
Thanks for the feedback.  I’d look at it as a starter rig to build upon. 

Agree about the height.  Would definitely redo the front to coilovers.  I’d probably pound on it a couple rides then strip is down to the frame and start from there including spending $1k on vintage a/c kit.  I think it has the components to build upon.  $7500 would be a decent price - there is a reason nobody has grabbed it up.  It’s not an LS but I know SBC’s as I grew up building them. 
Title: Re: Thoughts on this rig?
Post by: Big Dave on September 10, 2019, 04:22:52 PM
It's a long haul to Pennsylvania to pick it up.
I thought about inquiring about it until I realized where it was located.
Title: Re: Thoughts on this rig?
Post by: Trailabite on September 10, 2019, 05:21:06 PM
It's a long haul to Pennsylvania to pick it up.
I thought about inquiring about it until I realized where it was located.

Maybe another $900. Use it as part of your negotiation with him.
Title: Re: Thoughts on this rig?
Post by: tcdawg on September 10, 2019, 05:24:13 PM
It's a long haul to Pennsylvania to pick it up.
I thought about inquiring about it until I realized where it was located.


Drive up to Pa.  Take that thing to Rausch to shake it out.  You’ll know if it’s worth a damn then
Title: Re: Thoughts on this rig?
Post by: BigMike on September 11, 2019, 10:44:58 AM
It's a long haul to Pennsylvania to pick it up.
I thought about inquiring about it until I realized where it was located.


Drive up to Pa.  Take that thing to Rausch to shake it out.  You’ll know if it’s worth a damn then

Just talked to the guy on the phone.  He bought it bone stock and built it over the past 10 years.  He’s works as a metal fabricator and is a mechincal engineer.  I got the full scoop on the rig both good and bad.  He said it’s been on every trail at Rousch which is close to where he lives. 

Going to give it some thought this weekend. 
Title: Re: Thoughts on this rig?
Post by: Jeepster1407 on September 11, 2019, 10:54:05 AM
Did he mention cup holders?


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Title: Re: Thoughts on this rig?
Post by: clark123456 on September 11, 2019, 11:34:51 AM
Did he mention cup holders?


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Sleeve holders?
Title: Re: Thoughts on this rig?
Post by: BigMike on September 11, 2019, 12:48:59 PM
Did he mention cup holders?


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Sleeve holders?

We don’t need no stinking sleeves.
Title: Re: Thoughts on this rig?
Post by: Danny Kinder on September 11, 2019, 03:28:53 PM
old skool, a little tall, lincoln/lunchbox lockers, not enough gear, needs tires, not streetable, no creature comforts.... meh.  semi-decent. WNB.

I agree
Title: Re: Thoughts on this rig?
Post by: Big Dave on September 11, 2019, 04:11:04 PM
Did he mention cup holders?


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everyone loves cupholders