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Hi guys, new here
I am considering purchasing a '80 Luv, 1.8, 4 spd, longbed, i know the engine has a dead miss, and there is bad blowby out the valve cover, which leads me to believe there's a hole in #4 piston . it has non functioning A/C, and a LOT of rust in the usual areas, and the guy wants $300 for it. i know where there's a 80's Isuzu truck, with a good engine that i can get for almost free. is it worth it? or should i just keep looking for another truck? Jay B.

It comes down to how bad do you want it. It looks like you have a good game plan going into it with a replacement motor so you must be seriously considering the project. It's tough to turn down an almost FREE motor. The plus is you will now have a motor to rebuild to your likeing. Let your concience be your guide. It's never a bad thing to build up a truck.

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$300 for a non running luv is a hard call. I would say its worth it, but i have no doubts that there are better deals out there. It all depends on how bad you whant the truck.

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1980 LUV 4x4, going under re-construction...

hey well i just bought an 80 luv just like the one ur looking at i paid 300 for it it has AC but dont know if it works i havent tried it. trucks does run, it did have rust on the floor where u put ur feet on the passanger side, has a lil carb leak, and one relay is bad. heres some pics

It also depends on where you live. I searched for quite awhile before I found a Luv near my area. I drove a little over an hour one way w/trailer and shelled out $500 for a 75 w/350/350 that needs some work. I had a Luv a few years ago and wanted another one so I was willing to get one that needed help. Mine is a summer/weekend cruiser. Wouldnt have bought it if it was for a daily driver. Wouldve waited for a stock one for that.

You paid only 300$ for that red truck!?! you gotta be kidding me. Where did you find a deal like that....crazy....

i actuly found it online bought it from an old retired cop here not too far away from my house. it was in an ad online i wasnt looking for another truck but i came to see this so i couldnt pass it up.

and you had doubts

It realy just all depends on if you have the cash for it, if so jump on it. There realy arent too many luvs in good hands around anymore. Most that i see are neglected, but there are some that are showroom quality still...

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1980 LUV 4x4, going under re-construction...

300 for that little red luv!!! what a deal