- 1,925
- 30
- 48
- Location
- Irmo, South Carolina
The long purchase and delivery plan is complete. I bought this truck in March of this year from Ft. Meade. Fellow SS members stored it and assisted with some needed parts. Thanks again to you guys for stepping up and making things happen!
I drove it from MD. down to Port Everglades in October, only to find out the VIN on the SF97 did not match the truck. After a months delay, the corrected documents arrived and it shipped out to Costa Rica early this month. I live on the Pacific Coast, and the port is on the gulf, so I drove it cross country to home last week.
In general the truck I bought sight unseen is a winner. I selected a drivable dropside truck with hardtop and winch. There are cover patches on the cab, with some rusty panels and structures under the fender. The mechanical condition is very good. I am beginning to work through the details and have posted some pics for reference for seeking your assistance in information.
First picture is the truck in Port of Limon. It was not a photographic day or moment: It was the end of the day, the port was closing, plus a rain squall was coming in off the gulf as we were preparing to leave. (truck has no working wipers!)
Second picture is of the end of a 4x4x16" piece of wood that was stored in the tool cubby under the driver door. The end is cut with a Vee grove that appears intentional. Any idea what this is designed for?
Third picture is a tool also found in the cubby. It is apparently for removing the special nuts holding the inner dual wheels. I took the tool apart and cleaned and oiled the friction plates. I am missing some external parts apparently, like a compression spring, bolt and removable handle. What is this tool and what TM covers the operation?
Forth picture shows a subtle, but annoying misfit: The driver side motor panel is tapered, slimming down 1" at the front. It's 81/2" at the rear and 71/2" at the front. Before I source another panel, iam I correct to assume that the panel should match the other side which is not tapered?
Thanks to all and when the weather turns sunny, I'll get you guys some pictures of the truck in our exotic locale.
Rick
I drove it from MD. down to Port Everglades in October, only to find out the VIN on the SF97 did not match the truck. After a months delay, the corrected documents arrived and it shipped out to Costa Rica early this month. I live on the Pacific Coast, and the port is on the gulf, so I drove it cross country to home last week.
In general the truck I bought sight unseen is a winner. I selected a drivable dropside truck with hardtop and winch. There are cover patches on the cab, with some rusty panels and structures under the fender. The mechanical condition is very good. I am beginning to work through the details and have posted some pics for reference for seeking your assistance in information.
First picture is the truck in Port of Limon. It was not a photographic day or moment: It was the end of the day, the port was closing, plus a rain squall was coming in off the gulf as we were preparing to leave. (truck has no working wipers!)
Second picture is of the end of a 4x4x16" piece of wood that was stored in the tool cubby under the driver door. The end is cut with a Vee grove that appears intentional. Any idea what this is designed for?
Third picture is a tool also found in the cubby. It is apparently for removing the special nuts holding the inner dual wheels. I took the tool apart and cleaned and oiled the friction plates. I am missing some external parts apparently, like a compression spring, bolt and removable handle. What is this tool and what TM covers the operation?
Forth picture shows a subtle, but annoying misfit: The driver side motor panel is tapered, slimming down 1" at the front. It's 81/2" at the rear and 71/2" at the front. Before I source another panel, iam I correct to assume that the panel should match the other side which is not tapered?
Thanks to all and when the weather turns sunny, I'll get you guys some pictures of the truck in our exotic locale.
Rick
