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What happened...I saw the CG ad on Sunday around 5 PM... Promptly emailed the guy saying that I was very interested in getting his truck and could have bought it from him first thing in the morning. He replied within an hour with his phone # and we got to talk on the phone at around 7 PM. Trip...

Well, when I called the seller today (it was within an hour of his posting the CG ad), I was told that there was one person who had called ahead of me and who was going to check this truck out first thing tomorrow morning. So, even if I wanted to jump on it, the seller wouldn't let me. I can...

Thanks for the feedback, guys! And those are good points, Kaisen....is the NV4500 and parts from the gas rig suitable for a cummins one? I thought there would be differences.... On the other hand.... What do you guys think of this deal? I'm posting it because, though initially very appealing...

Thanks, holding out...

Well my girl will be in town for a few months.....that's a lot of $$$ to rent a SUV for that long. On the other hand ... I've just concocted a crazy idea :) fueled by momentary desperation :) You guys tell me what you think of it, hopefully dissuading me from pursuing it if it doesn't make much...

OK, thank you :) And sorry for the misunderstanding. My ultimate goal remains a '92-'93 W250 manual. However, should a great deal come up locally on a 1st gen 2WD auto (like the one mentioned in my previous post of yesterday seemed to be), I'd definitely go for it, but I'll always keep...

:) Not sure about the meaning of your ^^^^^ , but if you were pointing to my expectation of finding a W250 manual in that price range being unrealistic, last December I came across a low miles one (4x4, manual) being sold very locally for $3,400 by an elderly gentleman. Foolish me, I should...

This is a pretty good looking '90 W250 auto for $8K...I'm really waiting for an intercooled W250 manual, with a budget of $3-5K, but perhaps others can take advantage of this deal. Thanks.

I don't quite understand the concept of Super Single wheels that you mentioned just by looking at the picture you posted. It seems to me a regular DRW truck with a service body. I didn't state that a Dana 70 has less maintenance needs than a 14-bolt GM axle......I wrote that a 14-bolt GM is...

This would be really great! ...if feasible. I've looked at those tires and they are indeed economical. Do we know of anybody who is running H1 hummer wheels on their first gens? I'm eager to learn more about this, because it could be an excellent solution for running affordable, strong 37"...

Well, I've seen that many of the trucks on sale come with tires in poor condition, so replacing four tires is more economical than replacing six, for one. And was also thinking that it would make the truck a bit lighter, more agile. I don't intend to carry a heavy camper or huge loads.......just...

It's a 2WD auto, though very clean. I've passed on a similar deal (truck in very clean condition) just two days ago, the owner wanted $3,800 and it included a shell matching the body of the truck. This guy wants $4,900 cash. I could have gotten a 1989 2WD auto just a few days ago for...

Thanks Metcalf for the precious feedback and pictures...it's all very helpful. The 4.10 gears likely to come with a dually would for sure be a plus when running large tires. Actually, I don't have a specific truck that I'm considering at this time. I was just considering the various...

As a matter of fact, that's precisely the feedback I've got in another forum in this regard, that running only the outer dual wheel will exert a lot of force on the lugs, which is fine provided the truck's bed is driven unloaded with this setting. The load of a heavy camper would overstress the...

Thanks. The only thing I might want to compromise on, I think, is getting a DRW (if everything else checks out fine and it's an attractive deal) instead of an SRW, though an SRW would be ideal for my purposes. The reason for my willingness to compromise on this point runs along these lines: I'm...

Thanks for the good advice! Lately, I was debating, once again: do I wait (God knows how long) for what I really want (intercooled, 4x4, manual) or grab one of the tempting deals on autos 2WDs (sometimes in pretty good overall condition and in my price range of $3-5K) right now? They are...

Truck with salvage title was sold this morning before I got there.

I much appreciate your input guys. I'll need to talk to my insurance company and DMV with a few questions on Monday before deciding whether to pull the trigger on this one, but it is very tempting... :) Unfortunately, I don't have a driveway to park it in... I'm looking into the possibility of...

Here is my dilemma: The damage seems to be just to the body, the engine isn't damaged. However, the damage to the front of the body is extensive: on the right corner, the headlight is gone, the hood bent, much of the front grill, bumper, etc. is no longer there. Now, I don't have a garage or...

Has any of you ever bought a salvage title truck and fixed it? It's a bit adventurous, but there is a very local to me, damaged 1992 Cummins Ram 4x4 manual. According to the owner it can be started and driven. The truck, apart from the accident damage looks in very good condition, no rust...