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[82Datsun]

81' auto 2x4 runs. 59K original miles. He's asking $600. Opinions?

[bundy26]

I'd buy it in a hurry

[82Datsun]

I'm going to check it out next weekend! I just really wish it was 4x4 and a 4 speed. Oh well…. If the transmission goes i'll swap in a manual transmission.

[bundy26]

Good luck.

[82Datsun]

Good luck.

lol thanks, i assume i should be looking for rust when i check it out, what else?

[flinterman2000]

Good luck.

lol thanks, i assume i should be looking for rust when i check it out, what else?

Oil leaks, leaks in the cab, cracks in the body, broken or missing vacuum lines, you know the usual.

[82Datsun]

Oil leaks, leaks in the cab, cracks in the body, broken or missing vacuum lines, you know the usual.

yeah i figured, i was just wondering if there was anything out of the ordinary.

[captainzeros]

A cylinder compression test might be a good idea, the only things that seem to "kill" these trucks are collisions and head gaskets.
I have an '81 auto trans 2wd truck myself (standard cab longbed though) with just a few more miles than that one and I love the hell out of it, all mine's miles are hard miles though, it was a farm truck and lots of those miles were bouncing around in ruts and being backed into fenceposts and the like, it sort of ate my suspension.

[82Datsun]

A cylinder compression test might be a good idea, the only things that seem to "kill" these trucks are collisions and head gaskets.
I have an '81 auto trans 2wd truck myself (standard cab longbed though) with just a few more miles than that one and I love the hell out of it, all mine's miles are hard miles though, it was a farm truck and lots of those miles were bouncing around in ruts and being backed into fenceposts and the like, it sort of ate my suspension.

How would i be able to do a compression test without taking it to a shop or taking it home?

[flinterman2000]

How would i be able to do a compression test without taking it to a shop or taking it home?

Know anyone with a tester? Take a borrow, make the checks and return.

[82Datsun]

Unfortunately i don't, oh well...