should i buy this truck?

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randyeperkins@yahoo.com - 11 Apr 2006 06:24 GMT

I have a chance to buy a nice loking 3/4 ton 1970 Ford PU w/a 360 and
auto trans for just $1000. It seemed to run okay, sounded good,
supposedly has 91,000 miles. However, its leaks fluids likes crazy. AT
fluid, engine oil. I am not a mechanic type. There's oil all over
then engine from the valve cover gaskets to the complete undercarriage
of the truck. Should I even take a chance on this truck? Thanks in
advance

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Backyard Mechanic - 12 Apr 2006 04:13 GMT

> I have a chance to buy a nice loking 3/4 ton 1970 Ford PU w/a 360 and
> auto trans for just $1000.

> It seemed to run okay, sounded good,
> supposedly has 91,000 miles. However, its leaks fluids likes crazy. AT
> fluid, engine oil. I am not a mechanic type. There's oil all over
> then engine from the valve cover gaskets to the complete undercarriage
> of the truck. Should I even take a chance on this truck? Thanks in
> advance

I suggest you pass.. unless you want to LEARN mechanics, in which case that
might be a good starter car to do it. 1000 for the truck, 1000 for various
tools and you're set to go.

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fireater - 13 Apr 2006 02:21 GMT

>> I have a chance to buy a nice loking 3/4 ton 1970 Ford PU w/a 360 and
>> auto trans for just $1000.
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> might be a good starter car to do it. 1000 for the truck, 1000 for various
> tools and you're set to go.

those motors always leak oil... even if you replace the gaskets they
start to leak again in a few years. however they are very long lasting
and make good stump pullers.... as for the transmission leaking, a new
pan gasket and seals should fix that up.

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