Oilbrnr
1/2 ton status
I'm going to look at an AZ original '84 K5 later today or tomorrow, and would like some input from the crowd.
The Good:
SM465 (I really want a manual)
Second owner, 150k miles, Carfax verified
Working A/C
Silverado package
Interior appears to be in excellent condition via pictures, will verify
Exterior also looks to be excellent
No suspension modifications, all stock other than aftermarket factory sized rims
The AZ color combo that I’d most desire, white ext., saddle interior.
The Bad:
305
Will not pass Maricopa County emissions, registered in another county for the past five years
Passenger window won’t operate. (yawn, no biggie)
Asking price $6500
I’ve only spoke with the wife so far, but it sounds like it needs a new cat for emissions. They have a second house up north, and that part of the state does not require testing. I *could* do the same thing, but I can use that as a bargaining tool. The 305 really nags at me though, maybe more so the carb nags at me. I’d really like this same package in a ‘87+ but I think the odds are going to be pretty high finding a 4 speed in such great condition. Regardless, I’m thinking somewhere around $3,500 plus or minus 500 as a more realistic starting price, would you concur?
If I were to put a new 350, or more likely a 383, does anyone have a clear idea what Maricopa County’s rules are regarding fueling it? I.E. could I go with some sort of fuel injection and pass from a component standpoint?
I plan on using this as my DD instead of my ’05 Duramax CC LB that is racking up the miles! I have a 36 mile round trip commute in north Scottsdale that consists of 8 lights and 6 miles of dirt/washboard. I’d also use for hunting and light off-roading like I’ve done here in AZ for the past 40 years. No rock crawling or mudding.
Thanks for any input.
The Good:
SM465 (I really want a manual)
Second owner, 150k miles, Carfax verified
Working A/C
Silverado package
Interior appears to be in excellent condition via pictures, will verify
Exterior also looks to be excellent
No suspension modifications, all stock other than aftermarket factory sized rims
The AZ color combo that I’d most desire, white ext., saddle interior.
The Bad:
305
Will not pass Maricopa County emissions, registered in another county for the past five years
Passenger window won’t operate. (yawn, no biggie)
Asking price $6500
I’ve only spoke with the wife so far, but it sounds like it needs a new cat for emissions. They have a second house up north, and that part of the state does not require testing. I *could* do the same thing, but I can use that as a bargaining tool. The 305 really nags at me though, maybe more so the carb nags at me. I’d really like this same package in a ‘87+ but I think the odds are going to be pretty high finding a 4 speed in such great condition. Regardless, I’m thinking somewhere around $3,500 plus or minus 500 as a more realistic starting price, would you concur?
If I were to put a new 350, or more likely a 383, does anyone have a clear idea what Maricopa County’s rules are regarding fueling it? I.E. could I go with some sort of fuel injection and pass from a component standpoint?
I plan on using this as my DD instead of my ’05 Duramax CC LB that is racking up the miles! I have a 36 mile round trip commute in north Scottsdale that consists of 8 lights and 6 miles of dirt/washboard. I’d also use for hunting and light off-roading like I’ve done here in AZ for the past 40 years. No rock crawling or mudding.
Thanks for any input.
