Posted by gmharris [71.105.44.68] on Monday, July 08, 2013 at 20:07:46 :
In Reply to: Re: Cab Replacement Options posted by Glen of Idaho [72.173.64.58] on Monday, July 08, 2013 at 19:43:27 :
This is an original 4.89, shock absorber truck that someone started to "restore". Most parts were scattered to the wind before I came across it. But, the running gear was never take apart. It's still original.
The frame was sitting on its original wheels with the entire steering system, including the steering wheel in place. But, the cab was butchered. The non-winch bumper is still on it, but the bed, if it ever had one, was gone.
I looked at the frame again and it's very solid with no rust, not even surface rust. The gas tank braces are in place as are all four shock absorbers, motor mounts and cab mounts.
Someone cut a couple bolt holes in the major cross member behind the cab, but that should be an easy fix. Other than some extra welded on things like a ball hitch mount on the rear, the frame is uncut and unmolested.
I pulled one suspension pin to use on another truck. Neither the bushing nor the pin showed any wear. I will replace the pin.
I can haul this frame north out of Vegas and could meet you somewhere in Nevada for mileage, but the trip to Idaho through Nevada and back is too boring for me.
I don't think there is any demand for the narrow wheels.
I don't have the correct email program on this computer. When I fire up the other computer I will send you my telephone number so we can continue negotiations, if you ar interested. I just included the details on the frame in case anyone here was interested in the story of what I found.