- City
- Livingston
- State
- AL
Not sure of the year, but this big rig has been sitting outside a local shade tree mechanic's shop for several years. Finally went over to take a closer look today to ask questions and snap some pics. Would've gotten one of the VIN, but since temps have elevated, there were some agitated wasps guarding it pretty close. In fact, felt lucky to have escaped without harm. Goes without saying, will be packing heat next trip.
So, what I do know- two-barrel 360, engine looks mostly intact with accessories, a/c, p/s, smog, cruise, etc. Has the original turbine wheels from what I can tell, complete interior - leather, although worn in some places. No broken glass, although the crappy window tint film has wrinkled. So my question is this, is this worth the $1000 the guy is asking? Obviously, I could part it out and recoup the expense, but would rather put it back on the road. Wasn't able to pull back any of the carpets to see what pans look like. The guy even said he'd throw in another 360 (performer intake, no carb) and transmission for an additional $200. That engine also has the full compliment of brackets, compressor and pwr steering pump, etc. Wanted to see what you FSJ experts could see in the images, and what pearls of wisdom or words of caution you might share-
Thanks,
Hoov
And, yes, the cell phone is included
So, what I do know- two-barrel 360, engine looks mostly intact with accessories, a/c, p/s, smog, cruise, etc. Has the original turbine wheels from what I can tell, complete interior - leather, although worn in some places. No broken glass, although the crappy window tint film has wrinkled. So my question is this, is this worth the $1000 the guy is asking? Obviously, I could part it out and recoup the expense, but would rather put it back on the road. Wasn't able to pull back any of the carpets to see what pans look like. The guy even said he'd throw in another 360 (performer intake, no carb) and transmission for an additional $200. That engine also has the full compliment of brackets, compressor and pwr steering pump, etc. Wanted to see what you FSJ experts could see in the images, and what pearls of wisdom or words of caution you might share-
Thanks,
Hoov
And, yes, the cell phone is included
But Randy drives the big point home- that waggy is a staggering amount of real estate when it come to thinking through a restoration, or even a refurb at minimum. Even looking at how 'full' the engine compartment is gives me slight pause, and that's the easy stuff. However, I'm glad to know there are waggy resources available, even if they are 10 hours away! Appreciate the heads up on that, Ag4Ever. Like 93, I'm thinking the parts alone make it worth it, just trying to get my head wrapped how the process would play out.
. Not sure if that's up for sale, but will certainly ask. It's a sweet vehicle. Given the current health condition, I'm betting he would be willing to put a price tag on anything he has, but betting the Scout would take more than $1200. Thanks for all the feedback and thoughts on this. I'll be heading out there again to talk with the seller next week, inquire and take a few more pictures (broncos as well). Anticipating bigger and meaner wasps, too.
