Oh No It Was An Accident! REALLY!

[CaliforniaDaddy]

Well i was messing around on E-bay again and decided to place a bid on something because the price was low and a never thought I would get it. Then today I got this funny email from E-bay saying "Congrats YOU WON" My first thought was???? What the heck did I bid on, then it came to me..... my eyes opened up and I thought ON NO WHAT HAVE I DONE!!!! Well here is what I won for the total amount of $535.00

A 1950 Chevy 3100 Pickup truck + an Extra Bed. Please guys tell me I did a good thing

[thebebop]

Looks like a heck of a deal to me !!

[ghettoluxury]

You stole that truck for that price!

[ArkGL01]

If you don't have to take it a long ways prob not bad....

[thebebop]

bring it to me in TX and triple your money? lol

[CaliforniaDaddy]

Thanks guys, I was having buyers remorse after I won the auction. But you guys are making me feel better. I plan to go pick it up myself with a large heavy duty tow dolly. I'm going to throw a good set of 15" rollers I got of a an 86 Nissan truck 6 bolt 5x5.5 with low offset. Also going to bring some fluid for the rear diff, and adjust the rear brakes loose so they wont drag. Also wondering if I need to remove the drive-shaft.

[NEWFISHER]

I wouldnt worry abou tthe drive shaft, doesnt look like much compression in the engine lol!

It should be a closed drive system and I believe the tube slides toward the trans to get to the rear ujoint to disconnect it. Or just jack it up and slide the trailer under it

[CaliforniaDaddy]

Originally Posted by NEWFISHER

I wouldnt worry abou tthe drive shaft, doesnt look like much compression in the engine lol!

It should be a closed drive system and I believe the tube slides toward the trans to get to the rear ujoint to disconnect it. Or just jack it up and slide the trailer under it

would it be better to tow it backwards on the tow dolly?

[Highsider]

Totally CONGRATS!

I missed exactly how far you have to go to get it.
I know where Hesperia is.

[Larry58gmc]

I'd pull the drive shaft just to be on the safe side. Don't know what kind or shape the transmission is in. It should have had an enclosed drive shaft but with the V8 it may have been changed. Larry

[mr48chev]

Not sure that one has a drive shaft in it rather than the torque tube that came with it.

I'll say one thing it beats the tar out of some high prices rigs I've seen posted lately, Ya did good on that one. Lots of dents to pound out of the fenders but they usually pound out and work out pretty easily.

[CaliforniaDaddy]

Thanks guys you are all making me very excited!!! Maybe it would be best to borrow a flatbed car trailer and get all 4 off the ground. I'm just worried about weight. I have a 98 Chevy silverado extended cab 4x4 with the 5.7L in it. Think it would be safe to pull this truck on a car trailer?

[CaliforniaDaddy]

Originally Posted by Highsider

Totally CONGRATS!

I missed exactly how far you have to go to get it.
I know where Hesperia is.

Its in Pinedale Wyoming, about 880 miles from me.

[lowrodderchev]

Dam that's what the bed alones worth sweet deal

[Highsider]

Originally Posted by CaliforniaDaddy

Its in Pinedale Wyoming, about 880 miles from me.

Hmm, okay...less than $600 for fuel.

[CaliforniaDaddy]

Originally Posted by lowrodderchev

Dam that's what the bed alones worth sweet deal

Yeah im thinking I will mix/match the good parts from both the beds, and then clean up the extra bed and try and sell it for $$ to buy more parts for the truck.

[CaliforniaDaddy]

Originally Posted by Highsider

Hmm, okay...less than $600 for fuel.

Yeah I did some math and If i take my time, im looking at 450.00 in fuel
Here is another picture that I just got from the seller. I dont know if its just me or what, but the seller seems a little bitter about the sale. Im guessing he thought it was going to go for way more. The rear fender looks like its pretty bad.

[starterman99]

Originally Posted by CaliforniaDaddy

Thanks guys you are all making me very excited!!! Maybe it would be best to borrow a flatbed car trailer and get all 4 off the ground. I'm just worried about weight. I have a 98 Chevy silverado extended cab 4x4 with the 5.7L in it. Think it would be safe to pull this truck on a car trailer?

When I got my 1950 I rented a uhaul car trailer and towed with my 97 silverado 4x4.towed great,Its probably a good idea to get all 4 wheels off ground for long tow as you dont know condition of bearings or differential.nice score on an old truck though.

[Purcell69]

What Starterman said ^^^^^. It may be cheaper to rent a U-haul flat bed for a one-way tow than it would be in gas towing empty on the trip over.

-Joe

[gearhead2069]

That is an amazing stroke of luck! Congrats! If all else fails, you could sell it and make way more than you spent.

[tiddlar]

Buyers remorse????? Holy smokes! Here... I've seen nothing for less than 2000. Lady wanted 2800 for one, offered 1500 there was rust in typical areas needed work. A lot of work. You got a Ganga deal congrats!!!!

[CaliforniaDaddy]

Originally Posted by Purcell69

What Starterman said ^^^^^. It may be cheaper to rent a U-haul flat bed for a one-way tow than it would be in gas towing empty on the trip over.

-Joe

Yeah I checked with U-haul and they wanted almost 700 bucks to rent a car trailer from wyoming to California!!

[CaliforniaDaddy]

Originally Posted by tiddlar

Buyers remorse????? Holy smokes! Here... I've seen nothing for less than 2000. Lady wanted 2800 for one, offered 1500 there was rust in typical areas needed work. A lot of work. You got a Ganga deal congrats!!!!

Well my "Remorse" is fading from all the positive feedback im getting from all of you. At first I was like OH NO,,,WHAT DID I DO. Now I can't wait to get her home!

[71swb4x4]

Check with towing laws in each state you are passing through. Some states do not allow dolly towing. Some states require you to stop at weigh stations any time you are pulling a trailer. Some may require trailer brakes (a great idea regardless). Check out the laws so you know what to expect.

[CaliforniaDaddy]

I need to start learning about parts, what is all interchangeable?
47-53 truck parts? There is a local guy selling fenders doors running boards from a 53 5 window for cheap and the parts look clean. I was wondering if they would work on my 50??