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The jepp is my baby. Its a 1985 Jeep Cj7 with a 1968 Chevy 327. It sits on 35" tires and is an absolute monster. Dont go fast but it could rip and oak tree out of the ground. I'm currently finishing up a rebuild on the motor and a bunch of other parts replacements. The cabrio is a very rare 1979 BMW 320/6 Baur. Very special kind of convertible. Also was lucky enough to have the baby 6 in it with a 4 speed. Probably my favorite car I've ever driven. There was some body damage repaired incorrectly with a gallon of bondo and I couldn't fix it. I sold it to a shop doing a full resto on it. Miss it everyday.

Lol, I need him to answer those questions first because I'm not having him drive 2 hours to my address for a truck that isn't what I think it is. If he lies about any of the questions and I find differently when he brings it up here then I just turn him around and send him home. This is more of a thing to benefit the seller so I don't waste his time. I've been buying and selling cars for years, I know what I'm doing....just not specifically related to this model of vehicle.

Nw I am just waiting on more photos and a bit more info on it to really make that decision. If it is set mechanically and it just needs some body love, I can be happy with that. I just don't want a clusterfuck of a project sitting in my driveway putting me further back than the jetta did. I feel like there is much more listed that the jetta needs then what this truck needs to be a fun toy. Though I may be wrong. I'm assuming these are very simple machines to work on.

I gotcha, yeah those are basically the reasons I'm kicking the deal around. I feel like I would definitely be trading down, but am I getting fleeced is my main question. Doesn't seem like it though, but again not an even trade.

Second one is way out of my league for a trade. That needs to be kept in mind, what I am offering for a trade that is. The other problem with the one in NY is that he put a bunch of stuff in the truck but has no idea if it will really run. I'm very leary of engine swaps in anything. Amateur work is exactly as described, amateur. I'm not looking for a mint truck, I just want to know the value is there, I'm not totally shooting myself in the foot and that I'll be able to fix the nissan up reasonably. As I said the lack of Bed doesn't really bother me. Most metal bed on trucks are the least desirable part for me. This is more than likely going to be a toy as opposed to a workhorse and actually being used as a truck. Though I may haul a mini bike, or quad around in it at some point. Or tow something small with it. **Most of all I'm curious as to why you don't like the one without a bed Thanks for the help so far guys!

Well did you see the extra photos in my Photobucket? I'm not sure mine is in better shape? So far he is willing to add 150 bucks on top which is negligible. My Jetta definitely has rust repairs in its future. **Also was going to build a bed from wood. I imagine it could save me some money? And not be too difficult, I'm a very handy person.

Here's my money dump: http://burlington.craigslist.org/cto/5238566454.html Thanks for the help guys, hard part with my jetta is I've put a ton of money into fixing it mechanically but the rust is a drawback for many. Thus i've had to curtail my asking price several times. Also not looking for fuel economy anymore, I daily a new TDI jetta and get 55mpg :)

The other thing to consider is location. I'm not too worried about a bed, In fact I'd like to do a wood bed or maybe something a bit more creative. Anywho, I am located in Vt and it is nigh impossible to find an old nissan/datsun truck in New England. That kingcab you got though looks to be in mint body shape. Send it my way, I don't need a title!

Man this list of questions is valuable for any classic bought. I was just worried that there is a point on these trucks where the body can be too far gone. Not worried about looks, I could totally go for a ratsun by the time this is done. Rat-Truck frankenstein kinda deal. I just don't want it falling apart. Thanks for the questions though, basically gave him your list and said go.

It really does come down to what tools are available. I have been in that situation before; buy a welder and all the materials, or fix it for 30 bucks. If the price paid for the truck is under 1k then I could see someone choosing the latter. Generally if I can't afford to buy the welder and get the car/ truck fixed properly I will just sell the vehicle to someone who can. Another way to see it is he will definitely have another shot to repair it in 2 years when the bondo seperates from the real metal.

Hi Guys! I may be coming into a 720 off of a trade and I am wondering what the value is off the 720. I am trading a 1992 Jetta turbodiesel that I have shelled quite a few pennies into and I want to make sure I am not getting a scrap heap in trade. Here is the link to the ad, he said since the ad he has had the frame sandblasted and painted with rustoleum black and some other crap (which I am not too keen on but if it was sandblasted, who cares). I can't weld yet but this would probably be a great truck to learn how on. He said he tried to bondo the rockers but it didn't come out well (obviously). Hes willing to throw in 150 bucks on top of his nissan for my Jetta. Like I said I have no idea if this is worth it but I have wanted a nissan/ datsun truck for a while. I think a nice lowered truck with a good stance would be a blast. Just afraid the rust may be out of control or I am being ripped off. Link is here: http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/5229155108.html Thanks guys!