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texanidiot25 · 06-13-2009, 12:17 PM

God be with Craigslist, as I think I've found a donor truck for me. As my cab is rotting to hell and it's way beyond my skill and wallet to fix. And I don't want to ghetto-job it...

But, here is a LWB truck, who according to the seller, has rust behind the gas tank and in the rockers, but is solid else where. And for 200 bucks, I can't argue too much. Not quite 100% on the deal yet, still gotta talk my father into letting me park another truck, but I'd like to get this lined up.

Not sure what class my bumper is good for, but my truck is strong enough to pull and stop a loaded trailer. But, if my bumper class isn't good enough, then I have no tow rig ATM. But, I'm sure a few neighbors can also offer up theirs. Pulling this home with a 67-72 isn't a biggie. But if you've got a tow rig and want to join in the adventure, let me know.

But, as far as the trailer, I'm SOL. No body I know has a trailer big enough.

http://houston.craigslist.org/pts/1193001267.html

mbgmike · 06-13-2009, 12:26 PM

You can borrow our trailer

mbgmike · 06-13-2009, 12:36 PM

if needed we only charge $55.00 for roll back service if towing it close by.

72freak · 06-13-2009, 12:51 PM

A valuable lesson is being learned here..............a good friend told me 25 years ago when I started playing with automobiles.

"If you are going to have old vehicles, project cars, or vintage rides or just like to tinker........before you buy the first one.........use that money to buy a car trailer and something to pull it with"

Great words of wisdom!

big_al_71 · 06-13-2009, 12:55 PM

If you were in South Florida I would be able to help you...Go to Uhaul and rent a trailer 29.00 and you are set. you can definetly pull it with your truck..

CG · 06-13-2009, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72freak

A valuable lesson is being learned here..............a good friend told me 25 years ago when I started playing with automobiles.

"If you are going to have old vehicles, project cars, or vintage rides or just like to tinker........before you buy the first one.........use that money to buy a car trailer and something to pull it with"

Great words of wisdom!

There is a problem with owning a trailer...Its way to easy to drag stuff home when you have one.

texanidiot25 · 06-13-2009, 01:02 PM

What class is this bumper? I got into an debate with my dad about it a few months ago when talking about car-dollying a '69 Cougar.

MGB: What do you mean a roll back? Basically, the trip is from NW Houston/Cypress, to you for the trailer, to beasly, to cypress, and then back to you if we used your trailer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72freak

A valuable lesson is being learned here..............a good friend told me 25 years ago when I started playing with automobiles.

"If you are going to have old vehicles, project cars, or vintage rides or just like to tinker........before you buy the first one.........use that money to buy a car trailer and something to pull it with"

Great words of wisdom!

Valuable words, but I'd be towing too much home

mbgmike · 06-13-2009, 01:22 PM

Roll Back is a tow truck where the bed slide back and you winch the car on.
That bumper should work but don't get me to lying as to what class it is. They just bolt on like a reciever hitch

The problem with U-Haul is that they only rent the trailer if your truck is a 3/4 ton or more Otherwise you have to rent a truck from them.

sleepertruck72 · 06-13-2009, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72freak

A valuable lesson is being learned here..............a good friend told me 25 years ago when I started playing with automobiles.

"If you are going to have old vehicles, project cars, or vintage rides or just like to tinker........before you buy the first one.........use that money to buy a car trailer and something to pull it with"

Great words of wisdom!

Aint that the truth !

texanidiot25 · 06-13-2009, 01:29 PM

Not going the U-Haul route, just seeing if the bumper is rated for the weight I'm looking to pull. Would this trip be too long for the $55 roll back?

Once I get more funds for this cab, I'm getting my rockers threw you as well, best prices that I've found.

mbgmike · 06-13-2009, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texanidiot25

Not going the U-Haul route, just seeing if the bumper is rated for the weight I'm looking to pull. Would this trip be too long for the $55 roll back?

Once I get more funds for this cab, I'm getting my rockers threw you as well, best prices that I've found.

Yeah too far
$55.00 would get it out and down the road 10 miles or so

texanidiot25 · 06-13-2009, 01:39 PM

All right, I'll see what I come up with as far as trailers. Webster is SE of houston, right?

mbgmike · 06-13-2009, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texanidiot25

All right, I'll see what I come up with as far as trailers. Webster is SE of houston, right?

Yes.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-13-2009, 08:21 PM

Hope ya score a truck and trailer for this adventure...

texanidiot25 · 06-13-2009, 08:23 PM

Any more opinions or facts about the load capacity of the bumper? I know theres a lot of ones on this site like it.

Longhorn Man · 06-14-2009, 09:56 PM

legally, that bumper isn't good enough.
reality, you texans will pull anyting with anything

68C15 · 06-15-2009, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

legally, that bumper isn't good enough.
reality, you texans will pull anyting with anything

it's not just a Texas thing. remember back a few months?

I don't know what your cab is like but the one listed makes me wonder if it's worth a swap. I may consider taking the $200 and put it towards a welder.

texanidiot25 · 06-14-2009, 10:39 PM

Does it count that it's been used to pull me out of the mud, and several times towing flooded cars?

Half the reason I haven't commited to finding a stock bumper is this one has been so damn useful, even if it is ugly.

Legality aside, if there is structural concerns, I'll go another way. Got a neighbor with a Cummin's powered dodge, but he's off on a honey moon, so pending if he wants to go road trippin' to pull it. Not to mention a diesel with a modern tranny will save a lot of fuel, even if the cool factor of towing it with my truck is lost.

Still would like to find a local trailer, so I don't have to cover all of houston in one day. North west, to south east, to south west, to north west, to south east, and back to north west...

But, trying to set up a meed to go check the truck out this week.

dfwright · 06-15-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by texanidiot25

Does it count that it's been used to pull me out of the mud, and several times towing flooded cars?

Half the reason I haven't commited to finding a stock bumper is this one has been so damn useful, even if it is ugly.

I have that exact same rear bumper on my truck! Cool!

When I brought my truck home from Oklahoma, I rented a trailer from a local place that just rents trailers. Cost me $75. Our suburban does have a hitch on it though.

idonutn0 · 06-15-2009, 08:18 AM

If you get the new cab and want to part out the old one Id like to see if your cab has any panels that I need. I could use a roof and some pieces around the cowl.
Let me know when/if you want to part out the old cab. Im local and Ill cut it up myself. If there is enough good metal that I need I could probably take the whole thing.
Thanks

63 & 64 Bowties · 06-15-2009, 09:16 AM

Shop around for new ones. Somtimes you can buy a new one for very few dollars more than what some used ones are going for. But, stay away from the ones that are homemade with mobile home axles. Those have brake linings that were made for one trip only.

**americanmusc1e** · 06-15-2009, 10:09 AM

sorry Texan, I'd think about pulling it for you (2 hr drive to houston), but my tuck is in pieces for the 383 swap. and I don't think my Dad will let anyone but me or him pull his trailer.

Good luck!!!!

Shyguy · 06-15-2009, 10:00 AM

If I was closer I would be happy to help you.

My son and I often go on road trips to drag something or other home, but Southeast Missouri where I live is too far away from you.

Good luck.

Danny

**kev2809** · 06-15-2009, 11:01 AM

i rented a car hauler from u haul for 60 bucks, and that includes insurance on it. i pulled my 67 suburban all the way from dallas to houston with my 02 tahoe. i told em i was pullin a truck because the suburban wouldnt have let me because of the weight. and i also didnt mention i was going to dallas lol. i had to go 55mph on the way back but it worked. 4 hours up there, 6 1/2 back lol. just a thought....

texanidiot25 · 06-15-2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kev2809

oh, also there is a dude in splendora selling 4 lwb trucks with a lot of good parts for 600. or he can part em out. i got some stuff from him, hes a pretty cool guy

He has a craigslist ad right? Gotta email him, his ad wasn't up while looking this weekend

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68C15

it's not just a Texas thing. remember back a few months?

I don't know what your cab is like but the one listed makes me wonder if it's worth a swap. I may consider taking the $200 and put it towards a welder.

It has rust in much easer spots. Kick panel is flat pieces of sheet metal, and the work behind the tank doesn't have to be overly pretty, just good. Rockers are cheap. I have rust in all the PITA spots, cowl, windshield, a-pillar, bondo'd rockers, drip rail, etc etc.

That's the worst, and getting worse fast.

With the donor cab, can sit and fix it up while still driving and working, and then swapping cabs over the course of a few days and get back on the road.

Quote:

Originally Posted by idonutn0

If you get the new cab and want to part out the old one Id like to see if your cab has any panels that I need. I could use a roof and some pieces around the cowl.
Let me know when/if you want to part out the old cab. Im local and Ill cut it up myself. If there is enough good metal that I need I could probably take the whole thing.
Thanks

I'll let you know

Now, Titles will be a fun part... considering this one doesn't have one. Not sure if swapping VIN plates would be frowned upon in this case.

06-13-2009, 12:17 PM	#1
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	HOUSTON:: Need a trailer, and probably a tow rig... ;) God be with Craigslist, as I think I've found a donor truck for me. As my cab is rotting to hell and it's way beyond my skill and wallet to fix. And I don't want to ghetto-job it... But, here is a LWB truck, who according to the seller, has rust behind the gas tank and in the rockers, but is solid else where. And for 200 bucks, I can't argue too much. Not quite 100% on the deal yet, still gotta talk my father into letting me park another truck, but I'd like to get this lined up. Not sure what class my bumper is good for, but my truck is strong enough to pull and stop a loaded trailer. But, if my bumper class isn't good enough, then I have no tow rig ATM. But, I'm sure a few neighbors can also offer up theirs. Pulling this home with a 67-72 isn't a biggie. But if you've got a tow rig and want to join in the adventure, let me know. But, as far as the trailer, I'm SOL. No body I know has a trailer big enough. http://houston.craigslist.org/pts/1193001267.html Last edited by texanidiot25; 06-13-2009 at 12:21 PM.

06-13-2009, 12:26 PM	#2
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: HOUSTON:: Need a trailer, and probably a tow rig... ;) You can borrow our trailer

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mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: HOUSTON:: Need a trailer, and probably a tow rig... ;) if needed we only charge $55.00 for roll back service if towing it close by. Last edited by mbgmike; 06-13-2009 at 12:38 PM.

06-13-2009, 12:51 PM	#4
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: HOUSTON:: Need a trailer, and probably a tow rig... ;) A valuable lesson is being learned here..............a good friend told me 25 years ago when I started playing with automobiles. "If you are going to have old vehicles, project cars, or vintage rides or just like to tinker........before you buy the first one.........use that money to buy a car trailer and something to pull it with" Great words of wisdom! __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

06-13-2009, 12:55 PM	#5
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: HOUSTON:: Need a trailer, and probably a tow rig... ;) If you were in South Florida I would be able to help you...Go to Uhaul and rent a trailer 29.00 and you are set. you can definetly pull it with your truck.. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

06-13-2009, 01:22 PM	#8
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: HOUSTON:: Need a trailer, and probably a tow rig... ;) Roll Back is a tow truck where the bed slide back and you winch the car on. That bumper should work but don't get me to lying as to what class it is. They just bolt on like a reciever hitch The problem with U-Haul is that they only rent the trailer if your truck is a 3/4 ton or more Otherwise you have to rent a truck from them. Last edited by mbgmike; 06-13-2009 at 01:24 PM.

06-13-2009, 01:29 PM	#10
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: HOUSTON:: Need a trailer, and probably a tow rig... ;) Not going the U-Haul route, just seeing if the bumper is rated for the weight I'm looking to pull. Would this trip be too long for the $55 roll back? Once I get more funds for this cab, I'm getting my rockers threw you as well, best prices that I've found.

06-13-2009, 01:39 PM	#12
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: HOUSTON:: Need a trailer, and probably a tow rig... ;) All right, I'll see what I come up with as far as trailers. Webster is SE of houston, right? Last edited by texanidiot25; 06-13-2009 at 01:39 PM.

06-13-2009, 08:21 PM	#14
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06-13-2009, 08:23 PM	#15
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: HOUSTON:: Need a trailer, and probably a tow rig... ;) Any more opinions or facts about the load capacity of the bumper? I know theres a lot of ones on this site like it. Last edited by texanidiot25; 06-13-2009 at 08:23 PM.

06-14-2009, 09:56 PM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: HOUSTON:: Need a trailer, and probably a tow rig... ;) legally, that bumper isn't good enough. reality, you texans will pull anyting with anything

06-14-2009, 10:39 PM	#18
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: HOUSTON:: Need a trailer, and probably a tow rig... ;) Does it count that it's been used to pull me out of the mud, and several times towing flooded cars? Half the reason I haven't commited to finding a stock bumper is this one has been so damn useful, even if it is ugly. Legality aside, if there is structural concerns, I'll go another way. Got a neighbor with a Cummin's powered dodge, but he's off on a honey moon, so pending if he wants to go road trippin' to pull it. Not to mention a diesel with a modern tranny will save a lot of fuel, even if the cool factor of towing it with my truck is lost. Still would like to find a local trailer, so I don't have to cover all of houston in one day. North west, to south east, to south west, to north west, to south east, and back to north west... But, trying to set up a meed to go check the truck out this week. Last edited by texanidiot25; 06-14-2009 at 10:40 PM.

06-15-2009, 08:18 AM	#20
idonutn0 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cypress TX Posts: 126	Re: HOUSTON:: Need a trailer, and probably a tow rig... ;) If you get the new cab and want to part out the old one Id like to see if your cab has any panels that I need. I could use a roof and some pieces around the cowl. Let me know when/if you want to part out the old cab. Im local and Ill cut it up myself. If there is enough good metal that I need I could probably take the whole thing. Thanks

06-15-2009, 09:16 AM	#21
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06-15-2009, 10:09 AM	#22
americanmusc1e Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,079	Re: HOUSTON:: Need a trailer, and probably a tow rig... ;) sorry Texan, I'd think about pulling it for you (2 hr drive to houston), but my tuck is in pieces for the 383 swap. and I don't think my Dad will let anyone but me or him pull his trailer. Good luck!!!! __________________ -- Josh Instagram: @americanmusc1e OLD SKOOL-- 1970 C10. 454/Th400/3.07 posi Build Thread FARM TRUCK----1949 Chevrolet 3800 Power Wagon Hauler Build Thread 1999 4wd OBS Tahoe - daily. DM me if you can't see photos i posted



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06-15-2009, 10:00 AM	#23
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: HOUSTON:: Need a trailer, and probably a tow rig... ;) If I was closer I would be happy to help you. My son and I often go on road trips to drag something or other home, but Southeast Missouri where I live is too far away from you. Good luck. Danny __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

06-15-2009, 11:01 AM	#24
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: HOUSTON:: Need a trailer, and probably a tow rig... ;) i rented a car hauler from u haul for 60 bucks, and that includes insurance on it. i pulled my 67 suburban all the way from dallas to houston with my 02 tahoe. i told em i was pullin a truck because the suburban wouldnt have let me because of the weight. and i also didnt mention i was going to dallas lol. i had to go 55mph on the way back but it worked. 4 hours up there, 6 1/2 back lol. just a thought....

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