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Might be worth looking at auctions then. You got anything that can tow a rented vehicle dolly?
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literally a fish posted:Honestly given the absolutely ridiculous speed at which you can spend thousands on nickel and dime crap, I would really like to buy a running and driving donor vehicle, because that guarantees almost every part needed is already present $700? https://albany.craigslist.org/pts/5502692167.html
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Ah, I forgot to mention, I need a title. It looks a bit shady to strip an out of state vehicle and try to send it to a wrecker without the title. Also, no photos, and nowhere near any of the current players unless you're offering to go check it out (in which case be my guest but I really need a title)
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Is this one of the trucks getting looked at in DC? http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/cto/5569746171.html also this: http://fredericksburg.craigslist.org/cto/5572341401.html e: guess they're too old, herp derp Splizwarf fucked around with this message at 04:30 on May 7, 2016 |
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May 7, 2016 04:25
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  https://baltimore.craigslist.org/ctd/5571729998.html 2 hours from adiabatic, and some sweet lockable toolboxes for him once the chassis gets scrapped.
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May 7, 2016 04:38
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literally a fish posted:Anyone live in/near Norfolk, VA? http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/5528223645.html It's now on a salvage auction site. "Buy it now" price is $1,125. Nobody has bid on it yet, so it could possibly be had for much less.
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Lockable toolboxes hell, find another truck with a good Duramax diesel and a hosed up bed, swap with the work bed, have a goddamned service truck.
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May 7, 2016 06:06
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some texas redneck posted:It's now on a salvage auction site. well HELLOOOOOOOOOO. 250k miles though. Might be a problem. E: I've been searching through salvage auctions in general and I think this might be a goer, actually... Plenty of repo'd or rear-ended things with LM7s and LQ4s. literally a fish fucked around with this message at 08:16 on May 7, 2016 |
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May 7, 2016 07:54
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250k on an LM7? *shrug* Yep. Tough little fuckers. A friend of a friend's truck is at 450k and still doing fantastic (single owner, near perfect maintenance though).
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May 7, 2016 10:29
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Ja, it's not that i'm concerned about 250k on an LM7, it's that I'm sliiiiiightly concerned about 250k of abuse and neglect on a 4L60E and to a lesser extent the LM7 itself.
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literally a fish posted:Ja, it's not that i'm concerned about 250k on an LM7, it's that I'm sliiiiiightly concerned about 250k of abuse and neglect on a 4L60E and to a lesser extent the LM7 itself. Also, when you ask a motor that's gone 250k at 290HP and ask it to put out 450HP, it might get angry at you. Not necessarily, but you'd certainly run a higher risk.
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Remember that a lot of salvage auction sites require a dealer license. My schedule is shot to hell. I might be able to get an engine still, but at this point it will probably be *another* replacement for my loving Forester, because I have the worst luck with EJ25s.
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May 7, 2016 13:17
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We can always tear down the engine relatively easily and measure poo poo. New gaskets and whatnot can't be too expensive, and we can inspect the water and oil pump clearances while we're there.
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Denmah's cores are all 200k plus mile engines and they seem to make the boosts fine. Sometimes they need a good cleaning if the PO didn't keep up with the oil changes but otherwise they seem to be quite solid.
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Doesn't he also re-ring them all, though? I thought he did bearings too but it looks like not, so maybe I should worry less 
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Pretty sure he re-rings just to gap them properly for boost (and it's cheap), he uses original bearings, rod bolts, and everything else shamelessly, even proudly. It'll be fine.
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I thought he usually just filed the original rings down a bit to open up the gap? I know for drat sure I've heard him mention doing that before on an engine, but I have no idea if he still does that.
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So my brother has a 22' (I think thats how long it is) flatbed car trailer (and he is a goon). We are near Baltimore/Annapolis--so whatever you find around this area can be brought to Richmond....
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alternate.eago posted:So my brother has a 22' (I think thats how long it is) flatbed car trailer (and he is a goon). We are near Baltimore/Annapolis--so whatever you find around this area can be brought to Richmond.... Awesome! There's actually a couple of donors i've seen on CL up around there but blew off as too hard to physically get to/inspect, so that's a great help (now if CL people could just reply to texts and/or emails...) I guess drop me a PM with your contact info? 
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literally a fish posted:Awesome! There's actually a couple of donors i've seen on CL up around there but blew off as too hard to physically get to/inspect, so that's a great help (now if CL people could just reply to texts and/or emails...) I'm also a Baltimore area goon if extra set of eyes are needed. don't have a trailer though.
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Hmmmm. Does anyone happen to be in Raleigh, NC with a truck/trailer that could tow an Express van? VA won't let Adiabatic buy salvage titled vehicles without a broker in between but NC will and there's an express up for auction in four-ish days that would be perfect (2004, RWD, 6.0, rear-ended so not worth a lot to people looking to repair/flip) Alternatively (heh) alternate.eago, would you/your brother be interested in a daytrip to raleigh with wes? E: oh also if there are any goons in VA who happen to have a dealer license, hit me up! literally a fish fucked around with this message at 07:25 on May 27, 2016 |
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May 27, 2016 07:14
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FWIW we only need the trailer, though logistics would make truck/trailer combo easier.
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May 27, 2016 07:31
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literally a fish posted:Hmmmm. Does anyone happen to be in Raleigh, NC with a truck/trailer that could tow an Express van? My uncle lives there with the truck part covered. No car trailer though. Could give him a ring if you got something good.
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I used to have an auto dealer license but it's expired. Sorry dude.
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May 27, 2016 14:24
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I know Phone has a truck, not sure about a trailer.
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My RV could tow a trailer for added hilarity but no trailer. Also this is totally masturbatory because I'm in ATL and I don't trust that thing to make it past Lake Murray e: I just like this thread a lot and want y'all to do cool stuff carry on.
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Adiabatic posted:FWIW we only need the trailer, though logistics would make truck/trailer combo easier. I can't drive a trailer. But I can probably borrow the truck/trailer. Gas would be a bitch though. I'll have to talk to him about using it. He does have a winch on it so we can drag stuff up. And I know it has electric brakes.
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alternate.eago posted:I can't drive a trailer. But I can probably borrow the truck/trailer. Gas would be a bitch though. I'll have to talk to him about using it. That would be awesome  can we add you on Telegram or somesuch so Wes can discuss possibilities?MrsAdiabatic posted:My uncle lives there with the truck part covered. No car trailer though. Could give him a ring if you got something good. this is the van we're looking at since it is RWD with a 6.0 (perfect combo) and probably won't sell for a lot as nobody wants a beat up old van Plus it's kind of poetic to use a van as a donor for the van you know
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My friend might sell us his old 5.3 powered work truck for cheap too if the van doesn't work out, and it can be delivered directly.
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Hey alternate.eago, would you be able to give this guy a call / check this out for moi? http://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/5611834394.html E: if it's close enough to be convenient I mean, I am bad at US geography literally a fish fucked around with this message at 05:23 on Jun 3, 2016 |
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literally a fish posted:Hey alternate.eago, would you be able to give this guy a call / check this out for moi? http://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/5611834394.html Man that almost looks too nice.
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I HAVE PUT A DEPOSIT ON AN ENGINE AND TRANS. Buckle the gently caress up boys and girls
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gently caress you this is 'murrica you can't tell me to buckle up. 
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Excellent! Sorry I haven't been available for transport, but it looks like things are finally headed in the correct direction.
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Sorry I didn't get back to you guys.... I got sick for about a week, then work picked way up.
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alternate.eago posted:Sorry I didn't get back to you guys.... I got sick for about a week, then work picked way up. Totally OK, poo poo happens sharkytm posted:Excellent! Sorry I haven't been available for transport, but it looks like things are finally headed in the correct direction. Indeed! Also okay, see above. I don't suppose you'd be available to transport it down to RVA from Ken's (if that's even something you'd consider doing) somewhere in the next few weeks? E: heh I forgot to add the actual post content. Engine seller will be delivering engine to Ken's place on Sunday. IDS HABBENDING. FUGG. literally a fish fucked around with this message at 00:22 on Jun 18, 2016 |
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I'm reasonably certain the current plan is the engine will be brought down by Adiabatic or iForge after NEFR. If you guys can move it sooner that's fine with me too.
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Yup, that's the current plan - but if it can be got down sooner that's all the better, post-NEFR cuts things a bit fine for my liking (but it will be what it will be)
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I am excited to finally begin Phase 2 of Operation Vantasy. 
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So who's going to do the honors of breaking in the rear suspension with LaF?
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