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What to look out for when buying a 47 series ute?

Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2010 9:42 pm
by dano80
Hey Guys, I'm looking at buying a diesel 47 series ute and was wondering if there is anything to look out for?

So far I've read that sometimes they can crack chassis's behind the cab and/or leaf hanger mounts, and something about wet feet....suspect body joins or something?

Any info on coming over to the dark side appreciated!!!! ;)

Cheers, Dano.

PS. It's an 82 model. Pretty sure its a 2H.

Re: What to look out for when buying a 47 series ute?

Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 12:03 pm
by hj 45
Check for rust everywhere in the body, have a good squizz underneath. also inspect the chassis crossmember under the radiator for rust.

Re: What to look out for when buying a 47 series ute?

Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 6:52 pm
by 84sloth
mainly rust and body cracks. if they have had a rough life. like the one im building. they crack on the door pillar/ firewall. there is a factory join. myne is split i have to reweld it. mainly rust but. up under the dashboard u can see pretty good with a torch. and for rust where the windscreen folds down. along the firewall there. also where hj45 said. radiator support is a bad spot for rust. for certain it will be a 2h diesel thats if its the original motor.

Re: What to look out for when buying a 47 series ute?

Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 10:29 pm
by dano80
Thanks guys, I've got to have a look at a few this weekend, as I've sold my ute and need to get into something ASAP.

Cheers, Dano.

Re: What to look out for when buying a 47 series ute?

Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 4:49 am
by 84sloth
where bouts u located mate. because my mate knows of 1 for sale at beenleigh. pm me if u want the fellas number. he only wants a grand for it. its pretty tidy he reckons.

Re: What to look out for when buying a 47 series ute?

Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 2:20 pm
by cruiser60series
RUST!

Under floor mats, base of door pillar, bottom of join of rear curved quarter panels, join at roof.

There are great condition ones out there though.

Re: What to look out for when buying a 47 series ute?

Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 7:39 pm
by dano80
Thanks heaps guys.

Thanks Sloth, but I've already got a good one to look at! If it all goes pear shaped I'll PM!

Cheers, Dano.