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Old 12-14-2009, 08:43 PM   #7
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Re: What do you Think ??

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Originally Posted by CCCC View Post
To an extent the decision may depend on the ratio of your "want to enjoy driving the new truck" to your ability/willingness to deal with the potential troubles enroute In my case, have always driven them home as purchased (after a thorough pre-drive checkover).

Examples: 1972 GMC 3500 with big Lincoln Welder on the deck - almost 3,000 miles from NJ; 1969 C80 Fire Truck - 1,500 miles from Illinois (in a blizzard); 1969 C20 Longhorn - 1800 miles from Seattle; 1970 GMC 3500 - 800 miles from CA.

So far, so good - they all ran great the entire way. Our trucks are GOOD trucks. But, if you aren't knowledgeable/prepared to deal with the many potentials, or do not like new adventures in old trucks, shipping may bring you comfort.
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Wow all those heavy duty trucks and no problems. I can do most small things on a vehicle so I'm noy woorried about that but blowing the trans or motor is a concern.

Chatting with my wife this afternoon she is up for flying down and driving it home and she has no mechanical knowledge at all.
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