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[WIDESIDE72]

It looks like a nice one to me! Welcome to the board!

[dondb]

Originally Posted by davischevy

Forget the shipping quotes, that looks like a fun road trip to me.

There are plenty of us that will support you along the way, in the event you do have problems.

Damn nice people on this board

I think for a 1K shipping it will be cheaper then hotel and gas money? The only thing missing would be finding new friends along the way.

[bill3rail]

She looks sharp!

Welcome.

Bill

[davischevy]

I'm telling you, you would have $2,500 worth of fun.

[dondb]

Originally Posted by davischevy

I'm telling you, you would have $2,500 worth of fun.

LOL...I think Billy Joel made a song about a trip in an old truck!

A bottle of Red, a bottle white and add lib a few beers!

[stsalvage]

I would think any one of these guys that like to drive these trucks would love to drive your truck to your house.For one they know a lot about the trucks.Plus they can note anything that might need fixing.Plus if it dose brake down they would know how to fix it.I knew of this company that was bonded and INS that would drive your truck cross country.To get this type of INS would be less then paying 800-1500 Its just a thought.

If i wanted to take on this drive.I put a camper shell on the bed to house my tools if needed and spare parts.Then i buy a set of stock 16 inch rims I already have the tires i would run on his truck witch would be the 235/85/16 Michelin rib tires they ride like caddy's and they get up words to 200K per set of tires I buy a set of snow chains and cloths for the long trip take 3-5 days.

I would never use a set of tires i did not know anything about plus you check at a shop all the workings of your truck.Then its smooth sailing

[Foot Stomper]

Originally Posted by dondb

You know my wife She doesn't like anything that has a gas smell, so she doesn't join me often when I drive my old vehicles. The truck is sitting at my brother's house in Houston as i'm getting shipping quotes. The picture of the original owner, was owner #1 in Georgia. I bought the truck from Owner #2 who lived in San Antonio Tx. He states he changed the wiring and put in front wheel disc brakes. Truck was driven with no problems from San Antonio to Houston...the only thing the driver complained about was no a/c. Always taking a chance buying online unseen, I'll update this thread hopefully in about another week when the truck arrives. But with my friends help, pictures and speaking to the gentlemen ,I had some what comfort on making the deal....fingers crossed.

You had a message to me? I can't read it for some reason.
Post it here perhaps?

[dondb]

I was asking your opinion on what paint system you would recommend to do the frame with. I will be doing a frame on restoration in sections as things get taken apart while still driving. I do not have a spray gun so it would be painted on or rattle cans. Probably should start a thread in the paint section

[Foot Stomper]

Originally Posted by dondb

I was asking your opinion on what paint system you would recommend to do the frame with. I will be doing a frame on restoration in sections as things get taken apart while still driving. I do not have a spray gun so it would be painted on or rattle cans. Probably should start a thread in the paint section

Yes, I agree. Post the question on the paint and body section. There'll be lots of replies. Just ignore the poor 15 ones! Lol