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No Regretz · 01-13-2011, 05:55 PM

so my parents arent letting me keep my truck (72 chevy Cheyene 2wd), bad winters, but i found a 70 truck 4wd without an engine. And i was wondering if it would be smartest to take my engine out of my truck clean it up and put it in or sell my truck whole, and try and buy a new engine. Should add that my funds are pretty limited and there is only so much i know how to do.

Any thoughts are good as always...thanks

sameyrasmea72 · 01-13-2011, 06:27 PM

I would sell your truck with the motor because it won't bring near as much as a running/driving truck.

Mayo · 01-13-2011, 07:15 PM

I would sell it complete too. A lot of people want something they can get in and drive, not something that needs a motor.

57larry · 01-13-2011, 08:27 PM

parents won't let you? time to move out

BlazinC5 · 01-13-2011, 10:38 PM

I noticed you were local to me No Regretz. I think you should just keep your 2WD. What your getting into with the 4x4 is a basket case... and you won't fully know what you will be getting till it's together.. I drove my 79 Ford f-150 2WD for years around here... including Ice storm in 97'... Just put some heavy weight in the back, carry a shovel, buy some Knarley tall skinny tires for the back and if ya want a lil more security, buy a set of chains. I grew up out where the snow issues were worse and drove that Ford all over the place and we did just fine. Just avoid the south hill if possible. If you are set on a 4x4,, winter is almost over,, buy the extra truck and keep your eyes out for the parts to fix it this summer. I feel you would be better off going that direction, plus you will not have down time for your tranportation.

No Regretz · 01-13-2011, 11:12 PM

[QUOTE=BlazinC5;4409603]I noticed you were local to me No Regretz. I think you should just keep your 2WD. Just avoid the south hill if possible.

lol i live right on browns mountain south hill is all i know

BlazinC5 · 01-13-2011, 11:22 PM

Chains then,, Yup definatly chains.

.. Seriously though,,, I used to go over to maple up the hill and party with my college romates all the time in the winter. Your only looking at about 3 months of hit and miss weather, 4x4 has it's place,, Mine mostly holds my 94 in the driveway parking spot so it don't slide into the middle of the street. Yup it has happend.. driveway is kinda steep. I hate it.

01-13-2011, 05:55 PM	#1
No Regretz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Spokane,WA Posts: 27	heres my dilema so my parents arent letting me keep my truck (72 chevy Cheyene 2wd), bad winters, but i found a 70 truck 4wd without an engine. And i was wondering if it would be smartest to take my engine out of my truck clean it up and put it in or sell my truck whole, and try and buy a new engine. Should add that my funds are pretty limited and there is only so much i know how to do. Any thoughts are good as always...thanks

01-13-2011, 06:27 PM	#2
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: heres my dilema I would sell your truck with the motor because it won't bring near as much as a running/driving truck. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

01-13-2011, 07:15 PM	#3
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: heres my dilema I would sell it complete too. A lot of people want something they can get in and drive, not something that needs a motor. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

01-13-2011, 08:27 PM	#4
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,162	Re: heres my dilema parents won't let you? time to move out

01-13-2011, 10:38 PM	#5
BlazinC5 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cheney Washinton Posts: 378	Re: heres my dilema I noticed you were local to me No Regretz. I think you should just keep your 2WD. What your getting into with the 4x4 is a basket case... and you won't fully know what you will be getting till it's together.. I drove my 79 Ford f-150 2WD for years around here... including Ice storm in 97'... Just put some heavy weight in the back, carry a shovel, buy some Knarley tall skinny tires for the back and if ya want a lil more security, buy a set of chains. I grew up out where the snow issues were worse and drove that Ford all over the place and we did just fine. Just avoid the south hill if possible. If you are set on a 4x4,, winter is almost over,, buy the extra truck and keep your eyes out for the parts to fix it this summer. I feel you would be better off going that direction, plus you will not have down time for your tranportation. __________________ 71 2wd Blazer My build, Restarted 05 Buell firebolt 94 1500 Z71 No rice for me,,, I'm full

01-13-2011, 11:12 PM	#6
No Regretz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Spokane,WA Posts: 27	Re: heres my dilema [QUOTE=BlazinC5;4409603]I noticed you were local to me No Regretz. I think you should just keep your 2WD. Just avoid the south hill if possible. lol i live right on browns mountain south hill is all i know

01-13-2011, 11:22 PM	#7
BlazinC5 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cheney Washinton Posts: 378	Re: heres my dilema Chains then,, Yup definatly chains. .. Seriously though,,, I used to go over to maple up the hill and party with my college romates all the time in the winter. Your only looking at about 3 months of hit and miss weather, 4x4 has it's place,, Mine mostly holds my 94 in the driveway parking spot so it don't slide into the middle of the street. Yup it has happend.. driveway is kinda steep. I hate it. __________________ 71 2wd Blazer My build, Restarted 05 Buell firebolt 94 1500 Z71 No rice for me,,, I'm full



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