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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 09:49 AM
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I have a chance to buy a 1988 truck with running 454, nothing special probably peanut ports but its a MKIV, so for a grand is it worth it??? I already have an intake, oil pump and alum water pump.
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So, you'll be spending $1k for a 454 shortblock that needs rebuilt. Seems high to me.
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 10:09 AM
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If you want to take the time to part out the truck and make your money back plus more I'd say it would be worth it.
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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The doors, hood and bed will get you your money back if they're not damaged, plus it may have a THM 400 trans. Even if it's a 700r4, it's probably the heavy duty one found in cabs and cruisers.

Like the DJCom said, a little work gets you a free core. Steel is pretty high as well, so the scrapper may pick up the pieces for free.

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Does it have a title Peace,,,Moosie
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Yes, its got a title and has a 3spd auto. I figure with the rear and trans i could make atleast half my money back easy. I don,t have a truck either so with a little work can be inspected to drive if needed. Thanks for the replies, sometimes you just need some reassurance...... I'm gonna try to get it.
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