Duck the MANN or throw in the towel?

[N2BRK]

So FWIW I'm still unable to shit or get off the pot, LOL. I promised myself I'd wait until the '24 is out to decide between a new diesel, 6.6 gas, or an LB7. In the past 2 months, I've swung back and forth on each path. I've been getting by with riding my motorcycle more and taking the 64 Corvair to get my daughter around and go shopping etc. I have also borrowed my wife's '19 Traverse here and there, as well as others I can borrow now and then. I hate borrowing a car - even if it is my wife's... even if I paid for it, LOL.

Fearing the hassles of the new diesel emissions, I was pretty decided on a 2024 6.6 gas and then I had to borrow a 2017 E350 with a V10 to pull my little enclosed motorcycle trailer. I thought that it would be a good thing to feel what it would be like to drive a "big" gasser after so many years away from one - OMFG what a gutless pig!!!!!!! That made me afraid that I cannot go back to a gas truck, and I did a lot of searching for an LB7 that checked all my boxes - I found exactly ONE, and someone had dibs ahead of me. He looked at it that day and bought it. Worst part is that although it was a super example, it was truly $5K (at least) overvalued. Along the way I found a beautiful one-owner ZF6 - but after an injury and surgery I know I can't go back to driving sticks for a daily driver; damn. Unless I just in love with it and say the hell with the '24 idea, LOL.

Anyway, nothing new to report other than time and frustration putting a beat down on me, lol.

 

[2004LB7]

does James know about this ZF6 you've found?

 

[N2BRK]

I saw his post and he doesn't want one that the owner thinks is the holy grail, so I didn't mention it. This is firmly in that category. LOL

 

[N2BRK]

but James - if you want to spend $25k in MD, I can put you guys in touch.

 

[Chevy1925]

but James - if you want to spend $25k in MD, I can put you guys in touch.

Send me deets!

 

[Chevy1925]

I saw his post and he doesn't want one that the owner thinks is the holy grail, so I didn't mention it. This is firmly in that category. LOL

I mean, if it’s clean, decent miles and well cared for along with no rust, it might be worth it. You’d know more than me at the moment though

 

[N2BRK]

It's the neighbor to the guy that bought my truck. He texted me details. Lemme look for exact info:

Orig owner. 2004 LB7. 93k miles and bone stock. Leather swapped interior. Blue. Crew Cab. South Bend Clutch. No rust. Injectors replaced at 85k with Bosch. $22,500.

I'll get you a phone number. I haven't seen it in person.

 

[TheBac]

.........and Arrival Blue makes an appearance again.

"No rust" up here means checking the rocker panels with a magnifying glass.

 

[Chevy1925]

It's the neighbor to the guy that bought my truck. He texted me details. Lemme look for exact info:

Orig owner. 2004 LB7. 93k miles and bone stock. Leather swapped interior. Blue. Crew Cab. South Bend Clutch. No rust. Injectors replaced at 85k with Bosch. $22,500.

I'll get you a phone number. I haven't seen it in person.

10-4, send it on over.

 

[N2BRK]

I messaged my guy as I made the last post. As soon as he replies, I'll let you know.

 

[JoshH]

Fearing the hassles of the new diesel emissions, I was pretty decided on a 2024 6.6 gas and then I had to borrow a 2017 E350 with a V10 to pull my little enclosed motorcycle trailer. I thought that it would be a good thing to feel what it would be like to drive a "big" gasser after so many years away from one - OMFG what a gutless pig!!!!!!!

Those Triton V10s are gutless pigs! According to Google, the one in that van is rated at 305 HP and 420 lb-ft torque. That's a far cry from the 6.6 Vortec which is rated at 401 HP and 464 lb-ft of torque. I have an uncle recently swapped from a 2018 L5P to a 2022 with the 6.6 Vortec, and he says he is happy with the change. A gas truck is far different from a diesel, but with the way things are right now, I would have a hard time buying a new diesel unless I was hauling at the max weight ratings all the time.

 

[N2BRK]

Oh man, I thought it would have had a little more oomph than that, lol. Ok. This is why I'm not letting myself go wild until I can drive a 2024

 

[N2BRK]

oh, and James - he didn't give me the number yet because it may have been sold. He's going to check, but someone was coming to buy already.

 

[Dozerboy]

Those Triton V10s are gutless pigs! According to Google, the one in that van is rated at 305 HP and 420 lb-ft torque. That's a far cry from the 6.6 Vortec which is rated at 401 HP and 464 lb-ft of torque. I have an uncle recently swapped from a 2018 L5P to a 2022 with the 6.6 Vortec, and he says he is happy with the change. A gas truck is far different from a diesel, but with the way things are right now, I would have a hard time buying a new diesel unless I was hauling at the max weight ratings all the time.

I agree. I quit buying diesels and started buying gas trucks for work trucks back in '13/'14. My 6.0 GMs and 6.2 Fords pull 9,000lbs just fine. We still run diesels for our trucks dedicated to towing.

 

[Chevy1925]

oh, and James - he didn't give me the number yet because it may have been sold. He's going to check, but someone was coming to buy already.

no prob. good ones dont stick around

 

[N2BRK]

Yep. It’s gone. Sorry. The guy that bought my truck (Adam) called me a few mins ago to tell me.

Adam also told me that he was driving a friend home that just sold his lly (12mm stroker, 68mm Danville, trans, and nothing else - and blown head gaskets!) for $53k! Jaw drop.

 

[1FastBrick]

Yep. It’s gone. Sorry. The guy that bought my truck (Adam) called me a few mins ago to tell me.

Adam also told me that he was driving a friend home that just sold his lly (12mm stroker, 68mm Danville, trans, and nothing else - and blown head gaskets!) for $53k! Jaw drop.

The F you say... where the hell do they find these buyers...

 

[N2BRK]

No idea!!!

 

[TheBac]

Some people are just born salesmen, and others are born suckers. Sometimes they meet.