Turning dually to a welding rig

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Hey I'm thinking bout get this and turning into a welding rig gettin it for cheap very cheap just got to put a motor and trans in it also it's a lincoln sa 200 welder in the back that I might just get for a package deal....all for a 1,000 just got to fix some rust under the door the rocker panels....truck has original miles which is 74,000
Reply:Go for it put a crate motor in and trans  probably around $4,000, is there a motor in it now ,then could be less. What year is it ?Last edited by gxbxc; 11-01-2014 at 12:32 PM.
Reply:He is taking the motor out it's a 454 thinking about getting the same motor it's a 1983 I think only want 300 for the truck and 700 for the welder
Reply:BUY IT! Put 800 cash on ghe hoid and see what happens,  better if you do in it in front of his wife, the money will be gone before you blink.sent while goofing off at workLong after the price is forgotten, the quality will remain.Both of my Poppy's 1954 Short Hoods -Third generation to weld with it and teaching a fourthSA 2## - Bought and sold more than I can remember or care to list, 8 in the shop right now
Reply:Originally Posted by Adam ArcBUY IT! Put 800 cash on ghe hoid and see what happens,  better if you do in it in front of his wife, the money will be gone before you blink.sent while goofing off at work
Reply:Its probably worth a thousand dollars with a working tranny and engine. Not something I would buy.
Reply:Welder could be worth a grand. Go for it truck like that makes the same pay check as a new one. Get an old 12 valve cummins and drop in there be a great welding car.
Reply:Nothing wrong with the truck at all just rust spots
Reply:With only 74,000 actual miles on it, it is still practically brand new mechanical wise. So it should be a good candidate to turn into a welding rig. You can install the engine/transmission package of your choice too. Replacement sheet metal panels for the rusted areas are available from some suppliers.
Reply:What's the story on the welder? With the welder (running condition) I'd be all over that. I'd find a sbc 400 or 383 to replace the bbc unless you plan to do a bunch of heavy towing.
Reply:Originally Posted by BistineauWith only 74,000 actual miles on it, it is still practically brand new mechanical wise. So it should be a good candidate to turn into a welding rig. You can install the engine/transmission package of your choice too. Replacement sheet metal panels for the rusted areas are available from some suppliers.
Reply:Originally Posted by lighttekkuOh yeah that'll go over well. I can see the conversation now:"Hey I'm back, I think I want to make you an offer.""Alright what is it?""Can you ask your wife to come outside first?""My wife? What does she need to be here for? Wait just a second, I see what's going on here! I knew she was shagging someone, but why would she want a mangy mutt like you? Lets she if she still finds you better than me when I'm done with you..."Yeah...about that... :laughing:
Reply:Looks to be in very good condition, even the Van Halen paint job.That is an excellent candidate for an LS swap with a 4l80 trans.I'd buy it.
Reply:Originally Posted by BistineauWith only 74,000 actual miles on it, it is still practically brand new mechanical wise. So it should be a good candidate to turn into a welding rig. You can install the engine/transmission package of your choice too. Replacement sheet metal panels for the rusted areas are available from some suppliers.
Reply:Originally Posted by lighttekkuI hate it that people always assume that the seller is being honest about miles when a vehicle of that age only has an odometer that goes up to the 10,000s. Seriously. How do you know it hasn't rolled over and it's 174k miles with a nice paint job? I mean at that price it's probably not a deal breaker but still. If you look on Craigslist every car that you see that's pre 6 digit odometers supposedly has under 100k miles. Hell, there was a 1980 camaro a few weeks ago for $1500 and it only had 76 miles on it! Pictures of the odometer proved it too! Yeah right. If it truly had 76 miles he would have sold it to some collector for some outrageous stack of money. Just like my aunt did when she sold her '69 charger for almost $100k. Why did she get so much? It had a legitimate 17 miles on it. The total it took to get it to her house from the dealer. Then she drained all the fluids and put it in her garage with an industrial dehumidifier. The whole reason she bought it was to eventually sell it for retirement money. But most used cars are used. Really used.
Reply:Even if the truck needs suspension or steering work,  try buying something fairly new for what would be put into this one. It would be a solid truck for a decent cost.sent while goofing off at workLong after the price is forgotten, the quality will remain.Both of my Poppy's 1954 Short Hoods -Third generation to weld with it and teaching a fourthSA 2## - Bought and sold more than I can remember or care to list, 8 in the shop right now
Reply:That big daullie bed will carry the old welder across the bed behind cab ,mount it on a skid with the O/A set and leads attached , put on some rail mounted tool boxes and a small knack box and go to work
Reply:It really wouldn't matter much the miles as that truck can still be built out of a box if need be. There are very, very few parts not available new and aftermarket so whatever is worn would be easy to replace. With a 15 year old comparable truck pushing or higher than 20k in price, there is a lot of room on this one unless is a really rusty mess under layers of body plastic. The old Chevy and GMC brands were pretty good although really rode hard in comparison to later models but you could really pack on the weight to even that out. The four door pickups were a bit unwieldy to maneuver into tight areas and I replaced a lot of rear fenders and bedsides because of it in years gone by.SlobPurveyor of intimate unparalleled knowledge of nothing about everything.Oh yeah, also an unabashed internet "Troll" too.....
Reply:I'd buy it.  If it were me I'd probably just go with a 454 and TH400- although a 4L80e would be nice.