Possible donor truck, would you chance it?

Possible donor truck, would you chance it?

03-05-2004, 06:53 PM

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Paul Herioux

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Possible donor truck, would you chance it?

I have the chance to pick this up at an upcoming auction the boss can bid at. Its a 96 dually, 5 speed, 4x4. The plan is to us the entire drivetrain in my 73 crew cab. Axles would be installed with a custom 4 link front and rear.
The boss isn't sure if the engine could have survived. The truck is 800 miles away so it is going to be hard to get it inspected. In the picture I have of the interior of the cab the boots around the shifters appear to be intact but nothing else is left.
Any and all comments appreciated.
Paul

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