Re:update is it a basket case? and when is it OK 2 part


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Posted by mike a on Sunday, April 10, 2005 at 2:08AM :

In Reply to: When is it a basket case? and when is it OK 2 part posted by mike a on Thursday, April 07, 2005 at 6:30PM :

got to do some work on it today, very nice weather. removed the transmission to transfere case drive shaft . and got it rolling again. removed the stearing arm so that it can be steered. removed the hood that realy was about to fall off anyway.couldn't turn over engine by hand. didn't look quite so bad today.
i have a 68 camper special that i am converting to 4x4 and have this job about 80% done. so this is what i need to finish first.
i have the tools and skill to do all things mechanical. i don't really enjoy body work much and don't have the time, should i paint it to slow futher rusting?
i could do this.
i am looking forward to the churchville md show.
so maybe i'll bring it up there.
heres a list what takes up all my time in addition to work.
the truck fleet:
1941 wc
1952 m37
1953 m37 w pto winch
1968 camperspecial
1973 concord rv
1980 jeep cherokee chief
1981 crew cab 4x4 airforce w250
2000 jeep wrangler
2003 dodge cummins 4dr ram 3500 dually
and the cars:
2 1964 polaras
1968 polara sw
1968 polara convert
1972 dodge demon atmotbs
1983 dodge mirada
1983 mercedes turbo diesel
1985 thunderbird
1985 reliant sw
1992 taurus wagon
1995 ford contour sold (waiting for pick up)
2 car trailer
a stingray boat that needs a engine swap.
thanks for the advise,
i think i'll to hang on to it for now if i can.
mike



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