Re: '65 Scout Commanche

["Myron Ware" <cmw@domain.elided>]

Michael,
  It sounds like a great truck for the price.  Yes, the gearing is 
low, at's what's in my '68 800, and it's not a freeway cruiser at 
all and your mileage will show it (I think my best is 16-17mpg).  But 
when you get to any sort of offroad spots, the gearing gives it 
mountain goat ability.  For a truck that is in that good of shape 
with so few miles on it, I'd say that your offer is fair, and you 
could still throw a couple hundered more to the guy and come out on 
top.  I have no experience with teh Comanche package, but I'm sure 
others will chime in with info.
HTH,
Myron

Original message: 
> Okay, guys, anyone that is reading this, I need some input.  I just
> looked at a 1965 Scout 80 w/152, manual, two stick transfer case, and
> 55,000 original miles. He is asking $1400/obo it started right up, ...