To buy a running wrecked 95 5spd 2500 or not.

[moparguy]

Guys, I've been longing for a 4BT conversion in a mid 80's 1/2 ton, 4X4 for a while now. Reading about the efforts here are not helping my resolve to not tackle another project I don't have time to finish.



Well, this conversion interest caused me to stop and check on a 95 std cab, 5spd, 2whl dr. CTD in a horse pasture the other day.



I found a truck with 125k miles that hit a tree just right of center, bent the frame, wiped out the aftercooler, radiator, grill ect. The wrecker service pulled the truck into a treelimb breaking the windshield and rain has been getting into the interior for a year now.



But it runs, will move under it's own power (however not driveable) and is complete.



I can buy it for $3500.



I'm open to suggestions, or might consider acting as a agent if anyone else is interested.



I'll try to put up a few photo's next week.



Ronnie

 

[Cooker]

$3500 seems a little steep to me.

 

[stacerbob]

The one I bought was an Auto & it had 165xxx. I gave $3000 for it but I drove it home. Where are you located-neighbor?

 

[moparguy]

Thanks for the price info, not a lot of easy information on salvage truck pricing.



I'll check with the guy and try and talk him down a bit.



stacerbob, sounds like you got a deal on your truck. Did it require extensive repairs, don't tell us you bought a driver for that amount. Please. .



I'm in south-central AR. about 20 miles SE of the little town of Sheridan.



RR

 

[BV]

I'm finding complete motors for 3000-4500 so the whole package might be worth it.

 

[stacerbob]

Mine was pulling a trailer like a little debbie snack trailer and got rear ended,popped the ball off wiped out the bed and tweaked the frame in the rear but yes I did drive it around for about 45-50 days before I finally took it apart. I bought it just for the front cap +coolers and sold the rest.

I am about 20 miles from MO line North of Batesville.

 

[powerwagon440]

i would say if u get it down to 3000 or maybe even 2500 since its been there for a year now it would be a steal for a conversion!!! since its a 5spd right? its got a dana 80! plus a 5spd that would be nice and the CTD with only 125k on it!! i would say it would be worth every penny for a conversion! i bought my 93 4x4 wrecked for 3500 and fixed it and i bought my 91 4x4 for 3250 so if u could get it for 3000 for a conversion it would be a well worth it!! in my opioion?

 

[KEENO]

Further info.....

Hey Moparguy.....



Any further information on pricing of this '95 donor CTD? I've been looking for a 4x4 "roll-over" w/ a fairly straight frame. I agree w/ a slightly lower price... ... this one might be a steal.



Is it still available?



Tim "KEENO" Keen

 

[moparguy]

Well, just as I decided to take a pass, the guy comes down to $2,700. Guess it's time to make a decision.



Story is he had the accident with no insurance on the turck, so had to make payments on a non-driver.



Later, RJR

 

[powerwagon440]

$2700 did u say $2700???????????? if u r even considering a conversion or something u r crazy not to buy it for $2700 the engine it worth that if not more!! plus u have a 5spd and a dana 80! buy buy buy buy buy buy buy buy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i think that is a steal!!

 

[stacerbob]

moparguy, do you have the engine out yet!?!?!