a decent 87-91 would probly go for at least 3grand. but i would shoot for 89+. a clean 73-75 will probly go for double that. and i kinda doubt you'll find something that doesnt have a big rust problem in your area.
the efi from 80's definatly isnt the best system as far as efi's go, but i wouldnt say they should be avoided.by the late 80's they got the reliablity factor pretty much worked out. GM used basically the same system until mid 90's on trucks.early 80's stuff is probly more tempermental if you wanted to hot rod a TBI truck then maybe u should avoid it, since its tuff to get much more than 300hp out of them. but for DD truck duties, i think its perfect. i sure wouldnt trade my 89 EFI for a carb.
IMO the best way to get a good clean vehicle is to buy out of state. get something in a rust free area like CA or AZ/NV. its definatly worth it in the long run to get a better candidate to start with instead of doing a ton of repair work.
the efi from 80's definatly isnt the best system as far as efi's go, but i wouldnt say they should be avoided.by the late 80's they got the reliablity factor pretty much worked out. GM used basically the same system until mid 90's on trucks.early 80's stuff is probly more tempermental if you wanted to hot rod a TBI truck then maybe u should avoid it, since its tuff to get much more than 300hp out of them. but for DD truck duties, i think its perfect. i sure wouldnt trade my 89 EFI for a carb.
IMO the best way to get a good clean vehicle is to buy out of state. get something in a rust free area like CA or AZ/NV. its definatly worth it in the long run to get a better candidate to start with instead of doing a ton of repair work.
