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[mcbuck]

Question - what would it take to replace the entire floorboard of a 715? I've found a '67 sitting in a pasture parked for 8-10 years. The floors are completely rusted out behind the seats (6 ft briars growing through). Everything else seems solid - some rust in the rockers, bed looks good, no canvas, windows are milky, weather seals are shot. We did hook to it after I managed to get it in gear and pulled it just enough to comfirm the engine is not locked up (stock 230 Tornado).

I know it would be hard to say without more info or photos, but what could I reasonably expect to pay for it? It has not been modified in any way except for paint and has the blackout lights, d-rings, gerry can holders, bumperettes, etc. Someone stole the radiator. It has 17,366 miles.

Just trying to get some idea of what it will take to get it running before I take it on. Thanks!!

[wrecker]

Top of my head, I'd offer 300-400 bucks and then expect to spend about 4000 at least to get it nice again.

[Binford]

All the little odds and ends needed to fix is up are what's going to be hard. Floors are pretty much the same as those in a J-truck though. It's the engine that worries me. Sounds like you're leaning toward getting the stock engine running. Some parts might be hard ($$$) to find.

I agree with no more than $500. Perhaps more if you're going to part it out (the brushguard can fetch $100 and the tailgate $200 or more, etc.)

[mcbuck]

Thanks for the replies. I think I can get it for $400-500. If it turns out to be more than I want to put into it, I can alway part it out. I'm kinda' excited - I'll post pictures if I get it.

[kaiser715]

AB Linn used to have some NOS replacement floor pans, might still have some. You could pull the cab, jig it up, cut and weld.

On mine, I just cut out the bad and welded in new sheetmetal on the floor where needed, probably replaced 25% of the floor. Didn't pull the cab, did it in place.