I have a serious question /o/
I'm looking around to buy my first vehicular device and I stumbled across this turd for $900. the guy lives in middle of no where and considering the factors I feel like that price could come down a bit. anywho, should I even go and look at This turd or not and if so what do I look for and what should I pay?
it's a 75 jeep mail truck (CJ5 with 2 wheel drive and right side steering. it has the AMC straight 6 in in and an automatic 3 speed transmission.) I'm not looking to restore it or anything. most likely gonna chop the roof and paint it olive drab like a 40's willy. what do???
also pic related
also, General "craigslist wonders" thread
Haggle it down to 400.
Spend the other 500 on an aftermarket afternoon with complementary ls1.
>>14215945
so don't go over 400?
It's semi rare, I would definitely not chop the roof. You can probably haggle because it has no title. That would be a deal killer if you plan on road driving it.
>>14215998
you could probably get it for around 550. I doubt he'd do 400.
>>14215998
Oh you thought i was serious
Make a deal with him
Runs - 800
Doesnt - 300/400
Take a look under the car check how much rust is on the chassis and if theres any oil spots under it, if youre not a good mechanic bring a friend who is who will give you a good rundown on the condition of it as a bargaining tool
I had one of those at work as a "hack"- i.e. drive around the place for assignments.
Drafty. Crude- like forklift-tier controls. Rolls EASILY- had it up on 2 wheels despite being careful with it.
ok. I'm pretty good with checking them out but is there something in particular that goes out on them? like I know Cherokee always have transfer case seals go out. also, why should I chop the top? I've seen chopped ones and they look just like CJs. does it affect the integrity of the truck?
>>14216137
don't chop the top. it wouldn't matter, they are BOF construction.
You can do WAY better for $900 believe it or not.
>>14216155
not in southern Ga. all the cheap winter bombers are a few more states north.
I mean this is my idea of what to go for. but is the main reason for no chop the fact that they're rare?
>>14216199
Because you're killing 'Merican history. Why yould you turn a mail truck into a plain CJ instead of getting a CJ?
>>14216265
>Mail truck is $895
>CJ is $12,000 if your lucky
I don't have the extra 11k to throw into something older than mother
>>14216291
It has no title
>>14216291
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/5391102438.html
>>14216295
I live in Georgia. so as long as it predates 1985, I only need a bill of sale for legal representation of ownership
>>14216313
with as much time, gas money, plane tickets and bullshit I would have involved in flying across the country, it might as well be 12k
