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**Already Gone** · 12-13-2009, 10:57 PM

I have a line on an original untouched 72 Burb with a small block, automatic and factory A/C. I am buying it from the Estate of the original owner. It has 175,000 miles but has maintenance records ( which I haven't seen) from day one including oil and filter changes every 3000 miles and for the last 10/15 years has only been driven short distances three or four times a year.

My question is... I live 1800 miles away do I fly there and drive it home
( when the weather is nicer) or trailer it home? If I did decide to drive I will put new tires on before I drove it home.

72 DIRTY RAT · 12-14-2009, 05:11 AM

1800miles....wow thats a long way! Personally I would drive if it were say 600-800miles away, but that seems a lot, but hey it would be a fun drive!

olblue60@aol.com · 12-14-2009, 09:23 AM

Get A AAA card and make it an adventure if you have the time. Shipping is cheaper safer and not as much fun!!

Longhorn Man · 12-14-2009, 05:27 PM

live a little... I say do it!

Long Roof · 12-14-2009, 07:22 PM

I don't know what your idea of fun is but hey good luck to ya.

CCCC · 12-14-2009, 07:43 PM

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.
CCCC

**Already Gone** · 12-14-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by CCCC

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.
CCCC

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.

463 · 12-14-2009, 09:42 PM

Greg: if it's a usa truck i would look a say ship it to Minot and the import it your self and then drive it to Saskatoon 600km or 400 miles. just a nice test run.

on the find of this burb.

**Already Gone** · 12-15-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 463

Greg: if it's a usa truck i would look a say ship it to Minot and the import it your self and then drive it to Saskatoon 600km or 400 miles. just a nice test run.

on the find of this burb.

Thanks for the tip. I have already thought of that possibility. I think I can get it shipped right to Saskatoon for a reasonable price but that wouldn't be much of an adventure now, would it ?

463 · 12-15-2009, 10:58 AM

thats a 800 mile adventure round trip, not to far out of the way.

LOW DOUGH · 12-15-2009, 11:35 AM

haven't we done this before? Now I say drive it.

**Already Gone** · 12-15-2009, 08:18 PM

I did some checking today and this time I think I'm gonna whoos out and have it shipped.

71swb4x4 · 12-15-2009, 08:29 PM

Where is it at?

**Already Gone** · 12-15-2009, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

Where is it at?

I don't really want to say at this time. When I have the deal secured I will tell all. Why do you want to know where its at?

71swb4x4 · 12-15-2009, 09:59 PM

I thought you already had the deal done. I was going to offer my help if it was close to me.

budder71 · 12-16-2009, 01:05 AM

I just last month bought a 68 4WD Suburban in Oregon, 2700 miles away from me, and I got it shipped/trucked to me for a very reasonable $1509.00 so I would say ship it and then take it for a more reasonable/safer trip once you get it home

2dwn4u · 12-16-2009, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

Where is it at?

Its in Los Gatos , I went and checked it out about 3 months ago when they where asking $2800 for it, then a couple of days later they had it up to $4500. I thought that was a big joke, I reviewed all the paperwork, noticed it had been in a couple of accidents repaired by Miracle and it shows. it would make a nice project Suburban because everything is there, just needs some love , The seats looked good they had them done. good luck with the new project . keep us posted

**Already Gone** · 12-16-2009, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 2dwn4u

Its in Los Gatos , I went and checked it out about 3 months ago when they where asking $2800 for it, then a couple of days later they had it up to $4500. I thought that was a big joke, I reviewed all the paperwork, noticed it had been in a couple of accidents repaired by Miracle and it shows. it would make a nice project Suburban because everything is there, just needs some love , The seats looked good they had them done. good luck with the new project . keep us posted

Yes that is the one. You know more about it than me. Why do you think no one would buy it for 2800.00, from your description it sounds like a righteous vehicle. What do you mean repaired by Miracle, is there someting wrong with Miracles work? I was gonna wire her the money and have it shipped to me here , but now I'm having second thoughts. I offerd her 3500. for it and she bumped me to 3700. and I said okay. I was thinking an original owner Burb with factory air and all the paperwork would be a good buy.

**Already Gone** · 12-16-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

I thought you already had the deal done. I was going to offer my help if it was close to me.

Thanks for the offer I really appreciate it and if I can ever help you up her please do not hesitate to ask. The numbers are crunched but I havent sent any money yet. I have bought a few motorcycles from the USA and have had them shipped to a warehouse in Minot N.D which is I believe closer to me than you are in South Dakota.

71swb4x4 · 12-16-2009, 10:28 PM

Minot is way up there. I have been there once. It's probably a solid seven or eight hours from me. If you ever find a vehicle around here just holler. I looked at a nice low mileage pickup for a Canadian boardmember, it was an old member, GMcee or something with GM in it. He was the guy with the super rusty Blazer that he brought back to life with lots of new/donor metal.
If you ship it to South Dakota you can meet a bunch of boardmembers here, and then a few more on your way up to the border.

capev86 · 12-16-2009, 10:53 PM

check all fluids, tire pressure, change questionable items, take lots of tools, have extra time and cash, AAA and go for it. make a good vacation out of it!

12-13-2009, 10:57 PM	#1
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,144	What do you Think ?? I have a line on an original untouched 72 Burb with a small block, automatic and factory A/C. I am buying it from the Estate of the original owner. It has 175,000 miles but has maintenance records ( which I haven't seen) from day one including oil and filter changes every 3000 miles and for the last 10/15 years has only been driven short distances three or four times a year. My question is... I live 1800 miles away do I fly there and drive it home ( when the weather is nicer) or trailer it home? If I did decide to drive I will put new tires on before I drove it home. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

12-14-2009, 05:11 AM	#2
72 DIRTY RAT Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 49	Re: What do you Think ?? 1800miles....wow thats a long way! Personally I would drive if it were say 600-800miles away, but that seems a lot, but hey it would be a fun drive! __________________ 1972 454ci Burb, C20 3/4T, T700, 2WD 1969 540ci Vette, 540ci Aluminum BB,755 BHP & 734 LbFt torque, No NOS, No Forced induction! Just BIG CUBES

12-14-2009, 09:23 AM	#3
olblue60@aol.com member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Silver Spring Md.20901 Posts: 2,031	Re: What do you Think ?? Get A AAA card and make it an adventure if you have the time. Shipping is cheaper safer and not as much fun!! __________________ 1967 C/K10 Chevy Panel 1968 C/K20 Chevy Pickup 1968 C/K10 Chevy Suburban 1941 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1960 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1972 Camaro SS 396 #s matching 1971 Harley FX Superglide

12-14-2009, 05:27 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: What do you Think ?? live a little... I say do it!

12-14-2009, 07:22 PM	#5
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: What do you Think ?? I don't know what your idea of fun is but hey good luck to ya. __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

12-14-2009, 07:43 PM	#6
CCCC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Pedro River, SE Arizona Posts: 734	Re: What do you Think ?? 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. CCCC __________________ CCCC 67 Sting Ray Coupe 327 4sp; 68 K10 Suburban 327 4sp; 69 K20 Lifted 383 4sp; 69 C80 Fire Truck 478 V6 5sp/2sp; 69 C20 Longhorn 327 4sp; 70 C30 Wrecker 350 4sp; 70 C30 Flat Bed 350 4sp; 71 C20 LWB 350 4sp; 72 K5 Blazer 350 4sp; 72 C30 Flat Bed Gooseneck Hauler with sleeper 350/TH400; 72 C20 Longhorn 402 4sp; 52 Mack LTL Supercharged Cummins 5sp x 3sp; 01 Dodge 5.9 HO Cummins 6spd; 02 Safari Trek 2430 8.1 Vortec on Workhorse Chassis; 03 Silverado 2500 HD 4wd Duramax/Allison Moved but still in the family 70 C20 Custom Camper 350/TH350; 72 K5 Blazer CST Highlander 350/TH350 Recently sent to new homes 72 C30 MoHome 402 4sp; 72 K5 Blazer Conv 350 4sp; 75 GMC 6000 Aerial 350 w Allison; 72 GMC 3500 Utility 350 4sp; 70 GMC 3500, 350 4sp

12-14-2009, 09:42 PM	#8
463 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sask Canada Posts: 1,666	Re: What do you Think ?? Greg: if it's a usa truck i would look a say ship it to Minot and the import it your self and then drive it to Saskatoon 600km or 400 miles. just a nice test run. on the find of this burb. __________________ Trueman

12-15-2009, 10:58 AM	#10
463 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sask Canada Posts: 1,666	Re: What do you Think ?? thats a 800 mile adventure round trip, not to far out of the way. __________________ Trueman

12-15-2009, 11:35 AM	#11
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: What do you Think ?? haven't we done this before? Now I say drive it.

12-15-2009, 08:18 PM	#12
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,144	Re: What do you Think ?? I did some checking today and this time I think I'm gonna whoos out and have it shipped. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

12-15-2009, 08:29 PM	#13
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: What do you Think ?? Where is it at? __________________ 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.

12-15-2009, 09:59 PM	#15
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: What do you Think ?? I thought you already had the deal done. I was going to offer my help if it was close to me. __________________ 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.

12-16-2009, 01:05 AM	#16
budder71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hattiesburg Mississippi Posts: 697	Re: What do you Think ?? I just last month bought a 68 4WD Suburban in Oregon, 2700 miles away from me, and I got it shipped/trucked to me for a very reasonable $1509.00 so I would say ship it and then take it for a more reasonable/safer trip once you get it home

12-16-2009, 10:28 PM	#20
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: What do you Think ?? Minot is way up there. I have been there once. It's probably a solid seven or eight hours from me. If you ever find a vehicle around here just holler. I looked at a nice low mileage pickup for a Canadian boardmember, it was an old member, GMcee or something with GM in it. He was the guy with the super rusty Blazer that he brought back to life with lots of new/donor metal. If you ship it to South Dakota you can meet a bunch of boardmembers here, and then a few more on your way up to the border. __________________ 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.

12-16-2009, 10:53 PM	#21
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: What do you Think ?? check all fluids, tire pressure, change questionable items, take lots of tools, have extra time and cash, AAA and go for it. make a good vacation out of it!



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