Long time reader, first time member....got a question

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I have been enjoying these vehicles for the past 10+years and have always wanted to own one but never had the funds (wife) to treat it the way it deserved to be...due to recent circumstantial changes (not that I am proud of) I may be open to it. Any ways, there is a local auction house that has one http://www.klode.com/Kws/Napplications/InventorySearch.aspx (Input GMC Typhoon)

and I am curious about things that I have heard about how expensive parts are for these vehicles. Please, have a look at this site and tell me if rebuilding one would be worth the investment. I don't care about time because that's part of the joy.

Thanks for your input.
 
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Re: Long time reader, first time member....got a question

how much for the truck?

IMO you will spend way too much time dealing with parts being available, price off parts i.e. cladding

search for a complete truck instead, if you don't have the resources don't waste your time on this one. keep an eye out, you will get one.
 
JSM

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Without knowing what how much they want for it, and knowing you would enjoy fixing it up, the truck might be worth it.

I wouldn't go that route if you think it will SAVE you money as in the long run it won't.

Not knowing the condition of the engine and transmission makes things difficult.
 
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Re: Long time reader, first time member....got a question

JS Manufacturing said:
Without knowing what how much they want for it, and knowing you would enjoy fixing it up, the truck might be worth it.

I wouldn't go that route if you think it will SAVE you money as in the long run it won't.

Not knowing the condition of the engine and transmission makes things difficult.
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good call. i would give props to you if you saved this one!
 
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Re: Long time reader, first time member....got a question

Good questions...however I don't know the answers yet. If the title is clean and the motor runs, which I would guess would be the case since it was stolen, then it might be worth while to work on it. I won't know any details until they post the auction date and I can then look at the vehicle in person. But if I can get if for $1-2000 then maybe...that is if you guys/girls think it would be worth the investment. Of course I could be completly wrong...open to suggestions.

I guess my main concern is how available are parts OEM or After market for these trucks and how expensive are they? The delima is buy a truck w/low miles and pay high dollar $13-18000 or buy a trunk w/high miles and needs some work for $6-10000.
 
Jimmy

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Re: Long time reader, first time member....got a question

You'd be money ahead in the long run by buying a complete and working truck.
HERE"S
a good one for cheap.
 
T-Bone

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It's a theft recovery and for them to sell it, it will no doubt come with a salvage title (or notarized bill of sale and you have to apply for a rebuild title). It's a shame to see one in this shape but if I were you, I'd pass on it for a project. It would make a great investment for $2,500 MAX though. You could part it out and easily double your money. Have fun deciding what to do.
 
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Re: Long time reader, first time member....got a question

its alot of work, as for my first typhoon i wouldn't buy one in that condition, but thats just me.
 
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Jimmy said:
You'd be money ahead in the long run by buying a complete and working truck.
HERE"S
a good one for cheap.
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I agree with Jimmy. I would check this one out. If its a good truck it'll save you money in the long run.
 
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Re: Long time reader, first time member....got a question

So...what I'm gratefully reading is that regardless of the condition of the motor, due to the exterior it would probably be too expensive...it's a sublte message being presented but I think I figured it out...
 
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Storm Watcher said:
So...what I'm gratefully reading is that regardless of the condition of the motor, due to the exterior it would probably be too expensive...it's a sublte message being presented but I think I figured it out...
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If it runs and drives,it might be a decent buy.But it will never be worth much since it has 113k on it and a salvage title.If you want to buy it to fix up and keep,with no regards to the time and money that you will be basically throwing down a rathole,go for it.

The truck looks pretty good,but you know that they are moving it around with a front end loader.
 
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