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Old Apr 6, 2010 | 08:48 AM
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its an -82 army blazer.

ANything i should look for in particular?
 
Old Apr 6, 2010 | 09:23 AM
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Depending on where you're from I'd be weary of the old Masking tape and Bondo body work trick... I'll take a speaker magnet with me sometimes and when the guy's not looking I run my hand along the rocker panel with my fingers between the magnet and the steel. If there's steel missing you'll feel it.

I don't know how the old K5's were, but I'd check to make sure the carpet's dry in the back, if its wet, that roof leaks.
 
Old Apr 6, 2010 | 09:33 AM
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Wrap the magnet in a thin cloth. I would`t worry about hiding what you are doing. That`s obviously a newer paint job, ask about body work. Since it`s black body work is usually easy to spot unless it was done very well.

Jack up the front, floor jack preferred, and check for play at both wheels. While it`s in the air check the exhaust, floorboards, etc.

Check the oil, does it smell burnt? Same with the trans fluid if it`s an auto.

Drive it out on the highway at speed. Just around town is`t enough.
 
Old Apr 6, 2010 | 10:18 AM
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Thanks guys, the body seems to be in really great shape, accordig to the owner aswell. il be checking tho

its a th400 box, was it default for these ?
 
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looks like a really nice find if its not just a big coverup job. How much $$?
 
Old Apr 6, 2010 | 10:51 AM
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Its about $3k USD

But its in sweden, these trucks are not that common here

its a 82 was imported to sweden 88

6.2L th400 new bats, new glowwire
 
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New Bats? As in batteries? That`s a nice little extra, especially in a cold climate.
 
Old Apr 6, 2010 | 12:13 PM
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New Bats? As in batteries? That`s a nice little extra, especially in a cold climate.
yeah batteries and especcially since its not 1 but 2 batteries :P
 
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aaaaaaaaaa what a beuty!
il be meeting with the owner tomorrow for a test ride, if all goes OK il be buying it
 
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Good luck. Hope it works out for you.
 



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