Worth the Money? (88 w350 360)

JSchni · Dec 15, 2013

I have been looking to sell my current 99 dodge in order to fix up a late 80's dodge. I found this and thought it looks pretty good. just wanted thought or questions i should ask the guy before meeting him. I know its a plow truck, but im not planning on having this as a everyday driver, just a fixer upper. I might offer between $1500 and $1800 (want $2200) depending on the shape and see where it goes from there

craigslist link:
88 ram w350 with plow
(not much info posted)

JSchni · Dec 15, 2013

here is 3 more pictures

Dieselholic92 · Dec 15, 2013

I think it would be worth it. You could turn around and sell the plow set up for $800 I would guess

DodgeAddict · Dec 15, 2013

Use that plow to make money to fix it up

I would imagine there would be a use for a snow plow in MN

W350 would mean D60 front & rear

That's a pretty tough drivetrain there

dodge dude94 · Dec 15, 2013

I see a lot of rust in your future, but I do agree with the above posters.

IMO, any decent 1st gen (or older) is worth it as there aren't many out there...AND WE NEED TO PRESERVE THESE THINGS!!!

:imo:

JSchni · Dec 16, 2013

if he want 2200 and wont budge is it worth it still

crazzywolfie · Dec 16, 2013

if the body is solid then it is worth it but if the cab supports are rotted out and above the windshield it rusting then no it is not worth $2200.

JSchni · Dec 16, 2013

one last question if body is fine what do u think would be causing the bogging out at 35 problem and how hard and expensive would it cost to fix

crazzywolfie · Dec 16, 2013

may not be getting enough fuel. could be a bad fuel line/pump

JSchni · Dec 16, 2013

k thanks for all the help

JSchni · Dec 16, 2013

just talked to the guy and does this make sense for the bogging problem
he said the gas was not changed in the last 2 years could that be the problem

JSchni · Dec 16, 2013

just called him and he said that the gas hasnt been changed for 2 years, could this be causing the bogging problem

crazzywolfie · Dec 16, 2013

gas has not been changed. lol. that sounds pretty funny. if it has been sitting for 2 years with the same gas in the tank some things could possibly be gummed up and preventing enough fuel from being sucked out of the tank.

JSchni · Dec 16, 2013

i guess i did word that in a funny way, im going to drive over and look at the truck with my grandpa on saturday and ill tell you what i thought after that

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