I picked up an M35 deuce and half for a friend of mine a few weeks ago and he came by today to drive it back to Texas. Well, he didn't make it very far and I believe he threw a rod out the side of the engine over in Alabama. We are going to figure out how to get it back here tomorrow and then figure out what the best course of action there is for the truck. Fix the engine (replace) or just sell it as is with a bad engine. Any ideas on getting parts or another engines for these things? It's a 1971 model with a six cylinder.
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M35 trek from Florida to Texas=FAIL
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Westech
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you can buy used engines for $ 500-1000 or get a parts truck and use the engine out if that $500-1000 or a engine swap.
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Nice looking truck. Sorry about the issues. It's always good to get a few guys numbers off here that will be on your way on a long trip like that, so if something happens you can get some help. You do have the parts truck option. That way you would also have spare parts for it too.
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I would check for a place to store it as close to the mishap as possible till your friend can decide what to do with it and whats wrong with it. It could cost as much as its worth with a thrown rod, to transport it. You may be able to find a member here that has space to store it while you/he decide the best plan.
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Matt(greenarmygem) lives up in Live Oak, FL just off on I-10 he has a wrecker and many engine's /parts at his shop you might want to give him a call, you could probably leave the truck at his place if needed.
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I turned the engine over in the tanker I am parting out today.
Haven't tried to put fuel to it yet and see how runs.
If it is a good runner it will be for sale.
PM for details.
Haven't tried to put fuel to it yet and see how runs.
If it is a good runner it will be for sale.
PM for details.
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Moral of story: Don't buy trucks 4 states away from you when you can buy the same thing in your own state for the same price.
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Are we to assume that FWB is Fort Walton Beach? That's the only thing I can think of.
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I bought a truck 5 states away but was lucky it came all the way home with no problems. It was the adventure for me. If it had broke down it would just have to be transported home. Life on the ragged edge.
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yep, on the ragged edge.. Well sunbrn, try and get it somewhere safe, and if you are going to sell it, OK, but as with anything like this there are expenses large and small. Look at it this way - if the truck had no other problems, then you know it is good except for the engine. Replacing the engine could give you a truck with no problems and that is worth a very large peace of mind. That's the way I look at it.