help from the big boys/girls!?

meggiejoy · Post by **meggiejoy** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 11:09 pm

hey guys and grls. really thinking for buying a 1970 250xlt camper special from a local older man...but it will be the first truck that ive ever owned... anything to look for, watch out for, be cautious of, or to ask speicifically about? i would ideally like to keep this truck for years, and would like the thumbs up that this could be a wise investment. any advice that you can offer would be great!!!

OldBlue67 · Post by **OldBlue67** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 11:56 pm

look for rust in the usual places, which are the floor, cab mounts, drip rail, inner fender lip, bottom of the door (outside), bed...am I forgetting anywhere?

Since you've got one truck in particular in mind, do you have any more details on it?

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rjewkes · Post by **rjewkes** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 12:02 am

Pretty much what lizz said also look for obvious frame problems. and wiring(lights that don't work).

heep70 · Post by **heep70** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 12:49 am

Odd tire ware, Lose steering linkage, Blue or black smoke out the exhaust right when it fires.

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Joe Kriston · Post by **Joe Kriston** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 12:51 am

Also,check for tin foil were old blown fuses used to be....

I'm a real fan of original,somewhat unmolested vehicles...I'd rather have faded original paint than seven layers of Earl Schieb diamond-gloss covering up the bondo....I'd prefer a tired original motor to a truck that's on it's third or fourth engine...Even if you planned on customizing or hotrodding your XLT,IMNSHO,it's better to start with a clean original than a mishmash of early Ford parts being pawned off as "all original"...Old-timers can be good stewards of old trucks,and sometimes,if you're ready to buy when they're ready to sell,it can be a beautiful thing...you might come across a real gem...Good luck to you,and I hope you found yourself a nice truck that you can enjoy for years...

fordman · Post by **fordman** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 1:47 am

why i'll paint that for 39.95

flyboy2610 · Post by **flyboy2610** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 5:50 pm

Is that including the cost of the spray paint?

AmericanMuscle67 · Post by **AmericanMuscle67** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 5:59 pm

Ah spray paint, I know that well.

fordman · Post by **fordman** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 8:35 pm

yep. flat black rattle cans. from the dollar store

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