August '23 Chat -- Will Jason find his DragTruck? -- Stay Tuned!!!!
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I'm currently inquiring about this one. Crossing my fingers hopping there is a living person on the other end 
Cross posted here too: https://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/d/guffey-2004-chevy-pickup-truck/7653410171.html
States the head gaskets are bad from a blown radiator. Would probably have to tow it back. Anyone have experience attaching tow bars to one of these trucks? Seems like it shouldn't be too hard to remove the hooks and secure it to that location. Didn't really want to attach it to the bumper but I may have too if I'm trying to hook up in the middle of nowhere and don't have the means of fabricating a bracket to use the tow hook location. Is the front bumper even strong enough to use to tow it? Seems like you could in a pinch but not recommended for that distance. Didn't really want to add the expense of renting a trailer or dolly if I could avoid it
Maybe someone could get me the bolt spacing and I can fabricable an adapter to use. Unless the dimensions are the same for the lmm trucks. Then I could just use mine as a template
Cross posted here too: https://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/d/guffey-2004-chevy-pickup-truck/7653410171.html
States the head gaskets are bad from a blown radiator. Would probably have to tow it back. Anyone have experience attaching tow bars to one of these trucks? Seems like it shouldn't be too hard to remove the hooks and secure it to that location. Didn't really want to attach it to the bumper but I may have too if I'm trying to hook up in the middle of nowhere and don't have the means of fabricating a bracket to use the tow hook location. Is the front bumper even strong enough to use to tow it? Seems like you could in a pinch but not recommended for that distance. Didn't really want to add the expense of renting a trailer or dolly if I could avoid it
Maybe someone could get me the bolt spacing and I can fabricable an adapter to use. Unless the dimensions are the same for the lmm trucks. Then I could just use mine as a template
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Did you not hear back on the LLY deal???I'm currently inquiring about this one. Crossing my fingers hopping there is a living person on the other end
Cross posted here too: https://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/d/guffey-2004-chevy-pickup-truck/7653410171.html
States the head gaskets are bad from a blown radiator. Would probably have to tow it back. Anyone have experience attaching tow bars to one of these trucks? Seems like it shouldn't be too hard to remove the hooks and secure it to that location. Didn't really want to attach it to the bumper but I may have too if I'm trying to hook up in the middle of nowhere and don't have the means of fabricating a bracket to use the tow hook location. Is the front bumper even strong enough to use to tow it? Seems like you could in a pinch but not recommended for that distance. Didn't really want to add the expense of renting a trailer or dolly if I could avoid it
Maybe someone could get me the bolt spacing and I can fabricable an adapter to use. Unless the dimensions are the same for the lmm trucks. Then I could just use mine as a template
Nothing. I would prefer an LLY but I'm sure LB7 will work just as well for want I want it for.
The lady for this last one did email back. Just stated that the shop told her it had blown head gaskets. But it does start and run. But would have to tow it. It would be nice to fly in and drive it back. But I don't know the condition and if it would survive the trip without further damage. Anyone close by that would like to take a look at it for me?
178 Carl Rd, Guffey, CO
The rental yards want $200 a day. With taxes and everything else it's going to be $1000 just for a dolly. For flat bed it's twice that. I remember them being a lot cheaper only a few years ago.
I know tow bars have their issues but I'm thinking it's my best option right now
I have not. She doesn't have any photos of the engine. I'd be pleasantly surprised if it was in fact an LLY.
If you're buying a race truck, you'll need a trailer anyway. Seems like a good excuse to buy one.
I don't plan on making it a race only vehicle. Yet...
. It would be road legal and possibly a daly driver. But I would want it to have the capability to put down decent numbers at the track. Within reason of my budget. I'm thinking 6-800hp and whatever that will net me in the 1/4 at however much it weighs. A car hauler trailer would be nice to have but I'm running out of space to store one.
And depending on the price, a vehicle transport service might make more sense. It's just over 2300 miles round trip so fuel alone will probably be $700. It might be less because that's based on California prices
. It would be road legal and possibly a daly driver. But I would want it to have the capability to put down decent numbers at the track. Within reason of my budget. I'm thinking 6-800hp and whatever that will net me in the 1/4 at however much it weighs. A car hauler trailer would be nice to have but I'm running out of space to store one.And depending on the price, a vehicle transport service might make more sense. It's just over 2300 miles round trip so fuel alone will probably be $700. It might be less because that's based on California prices
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Can you convert that Canadian Price and how many liters please?I don't plan on making it a race only vehicle. Yet...
And depending on the price, a vehicle transport service might make more sense. It's just over 2300 miles round trip so fuel alone will probably be $700. It might be less because that's based on California prices
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That would be about $950 Canadian dollars for 116.5 imperial gallons, It's also 3701 km round trip
I'm probably estimating a bit high because I'm basing it on California prices. Probably should use $4.5 (6.11 CAD) since I'm likely to only fill up once in California.
I'm probably estimating a bit high because I'm basing it on California prices. Probably should use $4.5 (6.11 CAD) since I'm likely to only fill up once in California.
Got the mirror tint on the GS removed. Much gooder! 
Have the engine torn down to the head, too.
Have the engine torn down to the head, too.
Bumping this back up being that the month end is closing fast
Here are two more potential vehicles. Because the previous one stopped responding and looks to have sold it
This one is just over 2k miles away from me. So probably would have to arrange a transport to deliver it. Or spend a few days driving out and towing it back. Sounds like the only issue is maybe a fuel leak/loss of prime but don't know for sure as it is a no start condition. But it's listed for a really good price. Anyone local to Wilmington IL that would be willing to go look at it for me?
And one that is much closer to me. Drives. Can pick it up over a weekend and drive it back easy. But it cost twice what I was hoping for. But maybe it's worth it due to the condition, location, not having to pay for shipping, etc. Those wheels got to go though
. Bonus points if it truly is an LLY
What are the chances at least one of these people actually responds?
Here are two more potential vehicles. Because the previous one stopped responding and looks to have sold it
This one is just over 2k miles away from me. So probably would have to arrange a transport to deliver it. Or spend a few days driving out and towing it back. Sounds like the only issue is maybe a fuel leak/loss of prime but don't know for sure as it is a no start condition. But it's listed for a really good price. Anyone local to Wilmington IL that would be willing to go look at it for me?
And one that is much closer to me. Drives. Can pick it up over a weekend and drive it back easy. But it cost twice what I was hoping for. But maybe it's worth it due to the condition, location, not having to pay for shipping, etc. Those wheels got to go though
. Bonus points if it truly is an LLYWhat are the chances at least one of these people actually responds?
I like the White one but i agree on the wheels... not sure what extras it comes with but if he has some decent stockers maybe he can sell his baller wheels and drop the price...
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