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eric67m · 01-09-2008, 03:19 PM

Hello,

I have found someone who is selling for $300 and will not separate

7 - 14 bolt full floater rear axles (a few are complete - others missing parts)
2 - Dana 44 3/4 ton fronts (one complete , one missing an axle)
1 - Gov lock rear end
1 - pair of 3/4 ton Dodge axles (F & R)
2 - turbo 350/np205
1 - sm465/np208

The problems are....

I would need to rent a U haul box. He is around 100 miles away. I figure I would have a $80 rental bill.

I would need to store stuff until I sell it.

My wife will kill me.

Sore back after moving 12 axles and 3 tranny/transfercases

I think this is a good deal. I could spend this much and drive just as far for a pair of axles. What do you think these are worth. I see prices on craigslist of 100-150 per 14 bolt or Dana 44 front. Trannys/transfer cases go for 200-400. I also wonder if those prices actually move items out of the sellers garage or it they are wishful thinking.

Sorry so long, Do you all think I should do this? Would you do it?

CG · 01-09-2008, 03:22 PM

Eric you are welcome to use my trailer if you need to. You can also stick your extra stuff out in the barn if you want. Call me if you wanna talk about it.

Walts_restoration · 01-09-2008, 03:43 PM

i would do it, then again i have a 17 year old back

dont worry though boys, my knees are already acting 60.

Fraser Beatty · 01-09-2008, 04:19 PM

I would go for it as well...then again, I too have a 17 year old back

70CST204x4 · 01-09-2008, 04:34 PM

eric do you know what year the dana 44 front s are and if one is a drum brake i need a right axle for a 70 if you dont buy do you know where i could get one

eric67m · 01-09-2008, 06:03 PM

So far it sounds like I should do it.

Cg - Mark, thank you for the offer but I'm afraid that my current transmission/transfercase with all the slop in it would not hold up. The tow bill for my truck stuck on the side of the road would be worth beating on a U-haul. I might be able to borrow my fathers Suburban possibly.I trust it as a tow rig.
Your barn is an interesting offer but if I get them I think that it would be better to have them in MY way so I am more likely to get rid of them faster. (free up money and space)

I do not know what year the 44's are. My truck has a closed knuckle so I am looking for a open knuckle/disk. I will contact him again.

Do my price guesses on what they are worth sound about right? High? Low?

**68350** · 01-09-2008, 07:21 PM

350/205 combo in nice condition should be worth in the 500-700 range. A local guy paid 500 for just an automatic 205. I would say it's worth it.

kxnomore · 01-09-2008, 07:23 PM

Well, for what it's worth I just paid 150 for a np 205. Not sure on the rest of it. You might be able to put an ad in Craigslist now, and if someone bites, then you would have the motivation to go get the parts!

I did that a long time ago with an ad in the paper when I wanted to buy a Camaro for parts and had to be sure I could sell what I didn't need.

CG · 01-09-2008, 07:39 PM

Just let me know if you need help. Id be glad to do what I can.

01-09-2008, 03:19 PM	#1
eric67m Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 298	should I do it / is it worth it? Hello, I have found someone who is selling for $300 and will not separate 7 - 14 bolt full floater rear axles (a few are complete - others missing parts) 2 - Dana 44 3/4 ton fronts (one complete , one missing an axle) 1 - Gov lock rear end 1 - pair of 3/4 ton Dodge axles (F & R) 2 - turbo 350/np205 1 - sm465/np208 The problems are.... I would need to rent a U haul box. He is around 100 miles away. I figure I would have a $80 rental bill. I would need to store stuff until I sell it. My wife will kill me. Sore back after moving 12 axles and 3 tranny/transfercases I think this is a good deal. I could spend this much and drive just as far for a pair of axles. What do you think these are worth. I see prices on craigslist of 100-150 per 14 bolt or Dana 44 front. Trannys/transfer cases go for 200-400. I also wonder if those prices actually move items out of the sellers garage or it they are wishful thinking. Sorry so long, Do you all think I should do this? Would you do it? __________________ 67 K10, lwb, fleetside, 327, 4spd, 205, cab and 3/4 frame swap, 14 bolt, big window, and a "rustoleum roll job"

01-09-2008, 03:22 PM	#2
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: should I do it / is it worth it? Eric you are welcome to use my trailer if you need to. You can also stick your extra stuff out in the barn if you want. Call me if you wanna talk about it.

01-09-2008, 03:43 PM	#3
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: should I do it / is it worth it? i would do it, then again i have a 17 year old back dont worry though boys, my knees are already acting 60. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

01-09-2008, 04:19 PM	#4
Fraser Beatty Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sarnia, Ontario Posts: 571	Re: should I do it / is it worth it? I would go for it as well...then again, I too have a 17 year old back __________________ 1961 GMC 930- SOLD 1979 GMC C35 Single Wheel Camper Special- SOLD 1980 GMC C25 Camper Special- SOLD 1983 Chevrolet C10- SOLD 1983 Chevrolet Camaro- SOLD 1985 GMC C1500 (Dad's truck) 1985 GMC C3500 Crew Cab Dually- TRADED FOR 61 GMC 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 V6 Shortbox- Daily Driver

01-09-2008, 04:34 PM	#5
70CST204x4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 16	Re: should I do it / is it worth it? eric do you know what year the dana 44 front s are and if one is a drum brake i need a right axle for a 70 if you dont buy do you know where i could get one

01-09-2008, 06:03 PM	#6
eric67m Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 298	Re: should I do it / is it worth it? So far it sounds like I should do it. Cg - Mark, thank you for the offer but I'm afraid that my current transmission/transfercase with all the slop in it would not hold up. The tow bill for my truck stuck on the side of the road would be worth beating on a U-haul. I might be able to borrow my fathers Suburban possibly.I trust it as a tow rig. Your barn is an interesting offer but if I get them I think that it would be better to have them in MY way so I am more likely to get rid of them faster. (free up money and space) I do not know what year the 44's are. My truck has a closed knuckle so I am looking for a open knuckle/disk. I will contact him again. Do my price guesses on what they are worth sound about right? High? Low? __________________ 67 K10, lwb, fleetside, 327, 4spd, 205, cab and 3/4 frame swap, 14 bolt, big window, and a "rustoleum roll job"

01-09-2008, 07:21 PM	#7
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: should I do it / is it worth it? 350/205 combo in nice condition should be worth in the 500-700 range. A local guy paid 500 for just an automatic 205. I would say it's worth it. __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

01-09-2008, 07:23 PM	#8
kxnomore Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CA Posts: 331	Re: should I do it / is it worth it? Well, for what it's worth I just paid 150 for a np 205. Not sure on the rest of it. You might be able to put an ad in Craigslist now, and if someone bites, then you would have the motivation to go get the parts! I did that a long time ago with an ad in the paper when I wanted to buy a Camaro for parts and had to be sure I could sell what I didn't need.

01-09-2008, 07:39 PM	#9
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: should I do it / is it worth it? Just let me know if you need help. Id be glad to do what I can.

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