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**smokinn** · 02-12-2006, 11:11 AM

Been looking at a mint shape cab and front clip thats 45 mins away. Well the guy said he would bring it to me and thats been 4 days ago. Just called him this morning and he said he dosent know when he will be able to come this week. Is he given me the run around or what? If I could get a trailer id go get it myself but I dont know of anyone with one.

Jason

Army_Dude · 02-12-2006, 11:21 AM

did you pay him already?

SSC's76 · 02-12-2006, 12:54 PM

I'd run down to U-haul and rent a trailer or see how much a tow truck would charge to go get it. Waiting is always a bad sign.

71swb4x4 · 02-12-2006, 01:10 PM

Do you have a pickup? Make two trips. I put a cab in the back of my shortbox. It was a 67-72 so dimensions are probably different but you may get it to work with the newer cab too.

**smokinn** · 02-12-2006, 01:22 PM

I didnt pay him but we had a understanding. He first told me that he would be coming down Thursday and to call him the night before. Well I did and he said that he wont be able to come down till saturday and to call him friday night. I did, then he says that Sunday will work because he has his kids Saturday and to call him Saturday night. I did and no answer l left two messages no call back. So I called this morning. I think hes waiting for someone to buy it that can haul it away because he dosent really want to bring it down. If thats the case why cant people be honest and just say hey listen I really dont feel like bring it down if you want it find a trailer and come get it? Id respect him more if thats the case then given me the run around.

Do you think a 85 cab will fit in the back of a 79 SB truck?

Jason

piecesparts · 02-12-2006, 01:24 PM

Don't expect those that you don't know to do something for you, do it yourself and do it better.... A rented trailer or a friend is an optimum thing here. 45 minutes in Nebraska is almost next door and an easy drive. Make two trips if necessary. I drive further than that to go to dinner sometimes.

hotrodhomi · 02-12-2006, 01:25 PM

"Do you think a 85 cab will fit in the back of a 79 SB truck? "
yes

**smokinn** · 02-12-2006, 01:43 PM

Ok since it might fit in the back of my truck the only other problem would be getting it out. LOL

71swb4x4 · 02-12-2006, 01:44 PM

We removed mine with two other people. Four people total would be ideal, but it's not too bad with three total. If you had some equipment it could be done with one or two. A tractor with loader, or even an engine hoist would help a lot.

piecesparts · 02-12-2006, 02:03 PM

So how did you plan on getting it unloaded if the guy delivered it?

hotrodhomi · 02-12-2006, 02:46 PM

you could do it yourself if it is gutted. if not, make a few friends.

**smokinn** · 02-12-2006, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piecesparts

So how did you plan on getting it unloaded if the guy delivered it?

Well him and I and my neighbor would be able to lift it off.

02-12-2006, 11:11 AM	#1
smokinn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: omaha,Ne Posts: 619	How long do you wait? Been looking at a mint shape cab and front clip thats 45 mins away. Well the guy said he would bring it to me and thats been 4 days ago. Just called him this morning and he said he dosent know when he will be able to come this week. Is he given me the run around or what? If I could get a trailer id go get it myself but I dont know of anyone with one. Jason

02-12-2006, 11:21 AM	#2
Army_Dude Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 187	Re: How long do you wait? did you pay him already?

02-12-2006, 12:54 PM	#3
SSC's76 No No Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pueblo Colorado Posts: 1,781	Re: How long do you wait? I'd run down to U-haul and rent a trailer or see how much a tow truck would charge to go get it. Waiting is always a bad sign. __________________ 1976 Custom Deluxe SWB Med FMB.3/4 Drop. Gen VI 454, Muncie HD 3 speed With Modified OE Hurst Shifter, 3.73 12 bolt, GMPP HO roller cam, Hooker headers, Performer intake with modified Q-jet, Accel distributor. Best 1/4 12.3 @108. Funnest run 19.84 @88 full 1/4 mile burn out. 1997 K1500 ext cab 5.7 stock except muffler

02-12-2006, 01:10 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: How long do you wait? Do you have a pickup? Make two trips. I put a cab in the back of my shortbox. It was a 67-72 so dimensions are probably different but you may get it to work with the newer cab too. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

02-12-2006, 01:22 PM	#5
smokinn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: omaha,Ne Posts: 619	Re: How long do you wait? I didnt pay him but we had a understanding. He first told me that he would be coming down Thursday and to call him the night before. Well I did and he said that he wont be able to come down till saturday and to call him friday night. I did, then he says that Sunday will work because he has his kids Saturday and to call him Saturday night. I did and no answer l left two messages no call back. So I called this morning. I think hes waiting for someone to buy it that can haul it away because he dosent really want to bring it down. If thats the case why cant people be honest and just say hey listen I really dont feel like bring it down if you want it find a trailer and come get it? Id respect him more if thats the case then given me the run around. Do you think a 85 cab will fit in the back of a 79 SB truck? Jason

02-12-2006, 01:24 PM	#6
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: How long do you wait? Don't expect those that you don't know to do something for you, do it yourself and do it better.... A rented trailer or a friend is an optimum thing here. 45 minutes in Nebraska is almost next door and an easy drive. Make two trips if necessary. I drive further than that to go to dinner sometimes.

02-12-2006, 01:25 PM	#7
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: How long do you wait? "Do you think a 85 cab will fit in the back of a 79 SB truck? " yes __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

02-12-2006, 01:43 PM	#8
smokinn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: omaha,Ne Posts: 619	Re: How long do you wait? Ok since it might fit in the back of my truck the only other problem would be getting it out. LOL

02-12-2006, 01:44 PM	#9
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: How long do you wait? We removed mine with two other people. Four people total would be ideal, but it's not too bad with three total. If you had some equipment it could be done with one or two. A tractor with loader, or even an engine hoist would help a lot. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

02-12-2006, 02:03 PM	#10
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: How long do you wait? So how did you plan on getting it unloaded if the guy delivered it?

02-12-2006, 02:46 PM	#11
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: How long do you wait? you could do it yourself if it is gutted. if not, make a few friends. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

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