Sylvanfan
09-17-2005, 03:26 PM
If anyone wants a good yard truck that you'll laugh at than I have just the thing for you. It's a 1979 Dodge D150. It's and extended cab, with a long box, and is nicely equipped with a nice towing package (capable of a 5th wheel in fact) and accessary box behing the cab. It has a 318 engine with a 3 speed auto transmission.
The bad news is it's hideously ugly. The sliding back window is smashed out. The heater needs to be re-wired in order for it to work (although I might go attempt to fix that one today). The front headlights only work when the high beams are turned on. It could likely use a new muffler support and the cable for the E-brake needs to be replaced. Also the Windshield looks like it's been shot at several times. I managed to sweet talk my broker into insuring it without an inspection. I can't guarantee you'll be as luckey.
Yes she needs a little bit of work, but it still runs and does admirable work as a yard truck. Last winter it started on the coldest day of the year without being plugged in (although it was a damn cold drive with no heat). But if someone with a little mechanical know how was to put like $500 into her she'd be a decent vehichle. As is, it is a great vehichle if you're moving into a new house because it can haul a lot of stuff and you don't shed any teers if you damage it.
Price is $400 OBO, and it's in Sylvan Lake. PM me if you have interest.
The bad news is it's hideously ugly. The sliding back window is smashed out. The heater needs to be re-wired in order for it to work (although I might go attempt to fix that one today). The front headlights only work when the high beams are turned on. It could likely use a new muffler support and the cable for the E-brake needs to be replaced. Also the Windshield looks like it's been shot at several times. I managed to sweet talk my broker into insuring it without an inspection. I can't guarantee you'll be as luckey.
Yes she needs a little bit of work, but it still runs and does admirable work as a yard truck. Last winter it started on the coldest day of the year without being plugged in (although it was a damn cold drive with no heat). But if someone with a little mechanical know how was to put like $500 into her she'd be a decent vehichle. As is, it is a great vehichle if you're moving into a new house because it can haul a lot of stuff and you don't shed any teers if you damage it.
Price is $400 OBO, and it's in Sylvan Lake. PM me if you have interest.