Well, I done did it. Won a m1078. Need to get it home... In Wahington - any suggesti

[MGKMartin]

PM Sent

 

[spankybear]

How tall are these with the bows and cargo cover on?

 

[porkysplace]

9 ft 4 inch according to the shipping calculator in the GP listing.

Olive drab lists it at 112 inches.
https://olive-drab.com/idphoto/id_photos_m1078.php

 

[spankybear]

9 ft 4 inch according to the shipping calculator in the GP listing.

Olive drab lists it at 112 inches.
https://olive-drab.com/idphoto/id_photos_m1078.php

Right I am looking for the top of the cargo cover with the bows

 

[Suprman]

Pic taken at same angle as the trans one in question.

 

[coachgeo]

Yes 3800 bucks must be the one with the hole in the trans Not that I can't replace a trans... just something I do not like doing. ......

Considering a NOS tranny is up to 3x the cost of what you bought that truck for.. you don't want to go that route. A good used one can run you from 1.5 to 2x the price you bought the truck for.

Parts to fix it.. and labor...... whewww... still going to hurt pretty bad. Suprman/Will in here is great guy to get parts from though am not sure he has a tranny to sell parts off of but may have a whole one. A fellow I have worked with for parts and find to be massively knowledgeable about Allison's including these AWD trannies is Ted, owner of https://www.allisontransmissionpart.com/ He'd be your best shot IMHO for individual tranny parts.
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[Suprman]

I dont think there is a hole. From looking at a trans and taking the above pic I think its a trick of the light.

 

[coachgeo]

I dont think there is a hole. From looking at a trans and taking the above pic I think its a trick of the light.

for his sake, certainly hope your right.!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[mkcoen]

How tall are these with the bows and cargo cover on?

130” give or take an inch or 2. Because the back curtain on mine is rolled up it’s sticking out too much to hook the tape on the top of the cover so I had to ballpark it. There are also tread depth considerations (I have Goodyear’s with about 98% tread so taller than something with worn tires).

 

[NDT]

Mkcoen is correct. Close to 11'. When I recovered my 1078, it was way over 14 on my trailer, requiring me to remove the rear cover and bows by myself, an ordeal I recall.

 

[spankybear]

I dont think there is a hole. From looking at a trans and taking the above pic I think its a trick of the light.

I will know Monday...

 

[spankybear]

Pic taken at same angle as the trans one in question.
View attachment 723612

WOW... Maybe maybe not...

Thanks... !!!!

I'll know Monday

 

[MrGoodwreck]

I'm watching this thread, Spanky,

Let me know if you need a spare hand. I'm not that far away.

 

[snowtrac nome]

I agree I went and looked at mine I think it is a trick on the eyes.

 

[Tracer]

Spanky, I agree with Superman. I think the hole is an illusion, otherwise GP would have listed something so obvious. Plus there would be trans fluid on the drive shaft and surrounding area. Let us know what you find when you get her home. Pics please.

 

[Nomadic]

Good luck with your new rig!

 

[Bulldogger]

WOW... Maybe maybe not...

Thanks... !!!!

I'll know Monday

If the pick up point is within 100 miles from home, sign up with AAA Premium a week minimum before pickup. Then get to the base early, before your arranged pickup time and call AAA and tell them your truck (true, you bought it) won't start (also true) tell them you're sure it's not a jump start issue and you want it towed . Tell them it's on base and their contract driver needs to be familiar with getting past the instant background check .Tell them the tow truck needs to be able to handle a Hummer H1 (sort of true).

Worked for me! I got my M998 home for $125 plus a nice fat tip for the driver considering the extra time he spent getting on base and probably lost a call while fiddling with me so long .

Bulldogger

 

[98G]

If the pick up point is within 100 miles from home, sign up with AAA Premium a week minimum before pickup. Then get to the base early, before your arranged pickup time and call AAA and tell them your truck (true, you bought it) won't start (also true) tell them you're sure it's not a jump start issue and you want it towed . Tell them it's on base and their contract driver needs to be familiar with getting past the instant background check .Tell them the tow truck needs to be able to handle a Hummer H1 (sort of true).

Worked for me! I got my M998 home for $125 plus a nice fat tip for the driver considering the extra time he spent getting on base and probably lost a call while fiddling with me so long .

Bulldogger

Strikes me as unethical.

 

[mkcoen]

If the pick up point is within 100 miles from home, sign up with AAA Premium a week minimum before pickup. Then get to the base early, before your arranged pickup time and call AAA and tell them your truck (true, you bought it) won't start (also true) tell them you're sure it's not a jump start issue and you want it towed . Tell them it's on base and their contract driver needs to be familiar with getting past the instant background check .Tell them the tow truck needs to be able to handle a Hummer H1 (sort of true).

Worked for me! I got my M998 home for $125 plus a nice fat tip for the driver considering the extra time he spent getting on base and probably lost a call while fiddling with me so long .

Bulldogger

Strikes me as unethical.

yes that’s called insurance fraud.

 

[spankybear]

I have found a person that can move this thing. Found him off Craig's list. I'll let you know how this works out. Maybe a go to guy for people here in Washington?