84 Ram 4x4. Should I?

[lncoop]

Thinking about taking down a 1984 Dodge Ram 4x4 pickup. It's a short bed with a 318. Seller says it has "under 100k miles" and is ready to go. He's asking $800. What say ye?

 

[JRJ]

Re: 84 Ram 4x4. Should I?

A 1984 with less than 100K on it would be rare. What is "taking down"? I put 140K on an 85 3/4tn 4x4 360 work truck before the frame cracked. Good luck.

 

[lncoop]

Re: 84 Ram 4x4. Should I?

Taking down = buying.

 

[NYBo]

Re: 84 Ram 4x4. Should I?

Have you seen it? What are you planning to use it for?

 

[JRJ]

Re: 84 Ram 4x4. Should I?

Taking down = buying.

OK, if you take it down, what do you plan to do with it?

 

[642mx]

Re: 84 Ram 4x4. Should I?

I'm not a mopar expert... but would an 84 model have full time 4x4?... if so, keep in mind the gas mileage its going to get (or 'not going to get' depending on how you look at it)

 

[DECK SWABBER 58]

Re: 84 Ram 4x4. Should I?

If it's any truck at all it's well worth $800 in my neck of the woods.
Which is fairly close to "your" neck of the woods.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 84 Ram 4x4. Should I?

Anything that can haul stuff and pass inspection is worth more than $800. Add working 4x4 to the mix and it should be worth way more than that. Go for it.

 

[scipper77]

Re: 84 Ram 4x4. Should I?

I smell rust. If the body and frame isn't rotted out how can you go wrong.

 

[badkins50]

Re: 84 Ram 4x4. Should I?

I agree, it could be a great find if everything checks out. 27 years old though, don't expect a new truck. Check out the drive train (specially 4x4), could need more repairs than its worth. Good luck and keep us posted.

 

[lncoop]

Re: 84 Ram 4x4. Should I?

Thanks guys. Forgive the rookie mistake of not providing background regarding intended use. How many times have I admonished others thusly?:facepalm: This would by no means be my daily driver, just a camping, fishing, etc. truck. Need something to beat up so I can keep the Expy nice for family trips. Seems like a straight truck based on pics, but I haven't had time to meet up with the guy yet. Probably be gone by the time I can any way. I'll let you know if anything further develops.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 84 Ram 4x4. Should I?

Probably be gone by the time I can any way.

It certainly would be in my area.

 

[foodfisher]

Re: 84 Ram 4x4. Should I?

318's are bullet proof.

 

[badkins50]

Re: 84 Ram 4x4. Should I?

I'd say that truck would great for what you are looking for. Good luck and go get that thing, I know I would.

 

[swl]

Re: 84 Ram 4x4. Should I?

someone once told me- almost any working 4x4 could sell for a grand- jst my .02

 

[ehenry]

Re: 84 Ram 4x4. Should I?

If you can get it inspected and it will haul YOU up and down the road let alone other stuff its worth $800