the little int trucks were great for just about anything. i have owned and been around several of them,like i said they were good trucks. the 6. 9 was a tad week if you are the kind that loads one hard,but they would get the job done and hold up well. the 7. 3 was a better match,but under some situations,they were weak too. [i have a habit of loading them to the max]. i have seen many of these engines hit the 200k mark in a bus or single axle dump. do a inspection of the hoist,the sisscor type is fairly popular,but does not hold up well if abused. what type of wheels does it have?if it has 10 hole budds,thats a plus. take it for a drive,most i have been in had a top speed around 65mph,thats about right. some had a top speed of 55,not so great if you have it going up and down the highway. usually one that has that low a speed has had a rear end swap out,usually from a similar trk with a gasser. price,the price you post is a bit high for the year model,this will vary by the region,but unless very clean and has ac,its a little to high,dont know if you are dealing with a dealer,but they have a habit of setting a higher price[asking]. for what its worth i have seen these trucks sell regualary at auctions for 3 to low 4grand,buying from a individual 5 to 6 grand in good condition.