Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
08-30-2016, 06:41 PM | #1 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Alaska
Posts: 517
|
Mistakes may have been made
Some of you may have seen pictures of my '75 hv70 that came along with another purchase. It was included as a "parts" truck. It runs but needs a lot of help. I got the bright idea that I would put it to work hauling some logs off of a lease for a sawmill me and some buddies own.
Turns out having a truck that you can run and listen to and tinker with is a far site cheaper and easier than putting one back to work in a reasonable amount of time. Trying to replace all the wheels and tires with decent used 22.5" is the first order of bussiness and expense....then brakes steering and tilt bed all will be addressed... ..$$$ are adding up quick. |
08-30-2016, 06:43 PM | #2 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Alaska
Posts: 517
|
Re: Mistakes may have been made
I have bought complete trucks for less than I spent on oils and filters for this one....granted it was a project truck....but still
|
08-30-2016, 07:27 PM | #3 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Moneta, VA USA
Posts: 3,087
|
Re: Mistakes may have been made
It's hard not to keep one going. It should pay off in the long run though. They are work horses.
__________________
'60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan |
08-30-2016, 09:27 PM | #4 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Iredell, Texas
Posts: 582
|
Re: Mistakes may have been made
I know your pain. I just hate to see them left to rot and end up ground up and shipped to China as scrap. Thanks for not letting it die.
-Richard
__________________
I may have too many Chevys... Is that possible? 68 c50 pickup build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=704713 |
08-31-2016, 12:06 AM | #5 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Alaska
Posts: 517
|
Re: Mistakes may have been made
I need to start getting them before they have rotted quite so long.....most of mine are going to be on a long road to recovery.
|
08-31-2016, 03:21 PM | #6 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Alaska
Posts: 517
|
Re: Mistakes may have been made
Yup, I am committed now....just dropped 2 grand on converting it over to tubless 22.5".
|
09-01-2016, 01:13 AM | #7 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Vashon WA
Posts: 969
|
Re: Mistakes may have been made
Quote:
I'm with you and best said.... I personal save more then I should I do...it what we do not everyone has this affliction If your money makes you happy save it if trucks make you happy save them.! .
__________________
My Spelling is Not Incorrect...It's 'Creative' . . 1966 C-20 .....Swap 91 G-30(5.7 FI)/4L80E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789617 59 Viking Revival .. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632341 |
|
Bookmarks |
|
|