oklacowboy
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As the title says, I'm a noob with the Deuce Fever. I just hope this is the correct place to ask for such opinions.
I'm looking for a multi-fuel turbo, that i can rely on. The use of multiple fuels will be mandatory at times. I'm aiming to set up a response vehicle for emergency communications. It is possible that I could set up in a location without good fuel supply, Ill need to be able to run just about anything I can salvage from wrecked and abandoned vehicles or donated supplies etc. As a storm spotter and ham radio guy, my hope it to set up the truck to get into areas that are in bad shape. Either I will convert the bed to a shelter or I'll set up a trailer to be towed in to house the radio shelter. But the truck has to be SOLID, ugly I can handle... but it must be something i can rely upon to jump in, go and potentially aid in a disaster.
My initial budget is capped at $4000. There are less capable vehicles (retired u-hauls) that could be converted over under this mark. But the loss of ability to access some areas and the likelihood of mechanical failure stopping the truck is infinitely higher.
I've located a cheap deuce about 600 miles away. '71 is the advertised year. It's being offered to me for $2500, but i know it needs some work. I have limited resources to fix things on my own. Thus far I have been a write checks kinda operation. I can fix minor things, or beat things into submission to get operational in a hurry. But I don't know that I'm comfortable with a large scale repair. Here is what I know so far, i have not seen the truck in person as its 9 hours one way just to see it:
The Noted Bad:
no wiper blades
The rear axles leak, but aren't pouring or anything like that.
broken radiator mount, It pulled about 1/16" away from the radiator and caused a small pin hole where it tore loose. Unknown how long this has been like this.
decent rust spot in a bed corner.
passenger windshield frame is rough
Unknown if SCA's have been used in coolant
Unknown last time overhauled (engine or trans)
Guy traded some stuff for it and it has essentially been sitting. The guy he bought it from also let it sit. 5 years or so total is my guess, maybe more.
The Noted Good:
The truck runs good, stops good, steers good (as much as possible anyway), the locker works.
Gears don't grind, clutch feels good.
It's full of new looking anti-freeze.
The engine oil stays full and looks pretty good.
Paint is faded, but looks pretty good.
All the lights seem to work.
Heat works in cab. Both feet and defrost.
Has new soft top and cargo top
Still has the troop seats
Has two new batteries
It is a D turbo and is "quieter"
The Questionable:
"No title on these... you can get an antique tag and insurance with only the bill of sale."
Owner is unsure if it could drive top speed for 600 miles. My only option is to drive my purchase back, I can not tow a rig home. no option to borrow a rig capable of it either.
I've linked a couple of images and a youtube video of the truck. Some of you may be familiar with the truck, it is in Alabama.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NgJB49JYEU
![c8a459ea.jpg c8a459ea.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/277/277100-b810861e3ba923cd3b60962f71eee3d8.jpg)
![de1825f0.jpg de1825f0.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/277/277101-7467a9d7fff1a25434296ca2683705dc.jpg)
I'm looking for a multi-fuel turbo, that i can rely on. The use of multiple fuels will be mandatory at times. I'm aiming to set up a response vehicle for emergency communications. It is possible that I could set up in a location without good fuel supply, Ill need to be able to run just about anything I can salvage from wrecked and abandoned vehicles or donated supplies etc. As a storm spotter and ham radio guy, my hope it to set up the truck to get into areas that are in bad shape. Either I will convert the bed to a shelter or I'll set up a trailer to be towed in to house the radio shelter. But the truck has to be SOLID, ugly I can handle... but it must be something i can rely upon to jump in, go and potentially aid in a disaster.
My initial budget is capped at $4000. There are less capable vehicles (retired u-hauls) that could be converted over under this mark. But the loss of ability to access some areas and the likelihood of mechanical failure stopping the truck is infinitely higher.
I've located a cheap deuce about 600 miles away. '71 is the advertised year. It's being offered to me for $2500, but i know it needs some work. I have limited resources to fix things on my own. Thus far I have been a write checks kinda operation. I can fix minor things, or beat things into submission to get operational in a hurry. But I don't know that I'm comfortable with a large scale repair. Here is what I know so far, i have not seen the truck in person as its 9 hours one way just to see it:
The Noted Bad:
no wiper blades
The rear axles leak, but aren't pouring or anything like that.
broken radiator mount, It pulled about 1/16" away from the radiator and caused a small pin hole where it tore loose. Unknown how long this has been like this.
decent rust spot in a bed corner.
passenger windshield frame is rough
Unknown if SCA's have been used in coolant
Unknown last time overhauled (engine or trans)
Guy traded some stuff for it and it has essentially been sitting. The guy he bought it from also let it sit. 5 years or so total is my guess, maybe more.
The Noted Good:
The truck runs good, stops good, steers good (as much as possible anyway), the locker works.
Gears don't grind, clutch feels good.
It's full of new looking anti-freeze.
The engine oil stays full and looks pretty good.
Paint is faded, but looks pretty good.
All the lights seem to work.
Heat works in cab. Both feet and defrost.
Has new soft top and cargo top
Still has the troop seats
Has two new batteries
It is a D turbo and is "quieter"
The Questionable:
"No title on these... you can get an antique tag and insurance with only the bill of sale."
Owner is unsure if it could drive top speed for 600 miles. My only option is to drive my purchase back, I can not tow a rig home. no option to borrow a rig capable of it either.
I've linked a couple of images and a youtube video of the truck. Some of you may be familiar with the truck, it is in Alabama.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NgJB49JYEU
![c8a459ea.jpg c8a459ea.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/277/277100-b810861e3ba923cd3b60962f71eee3d8.jpg)
![de1825f0.jpg de1825f0.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/277/277101-7467a9d7fff1a25434296ca2683705dc.jpg)
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