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Matt Colie
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Registered: March 2007
Location: S.E. Michigan
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In my back yard is a 78, model unknown. I know the brakes are bad an we don't have keys for some and a title for any. One rear wheel is locked up probably because the wheel cylinder leaked. The disks look terrible, but they could be sanded enough to drive it somewhere. As said, all those things can be remedied if it is worth the effort. It still has pretty nice upholstery, but some of the rear bedroom is water damaged. This weekend, we pulled the engine through two full turns and it felt pretty good. I might have tried to start it, but some animal ate the ignition leads on the left side. And, the frame passes a hammer test.
Now, that we know the engine isn't locked up. (There were signs that it was driven to where it lay.) This may leave the possibility of salvage open.
It has no generator and as I can't get the service door open, I haven't been able to put power onboard to check out the the reefer. It does have two roof units, a ladder and a pod.
It arrived here as a stopover. It was purchased by the actual owner as a hedge. If it isn't going to leave here intact, he has parts he wants.
I am on the fence. I know about how much it will take to make it drivable. It can't be towed any distance and still be worth more than scrap. To scrap it, it has to be pretty completely disassembled, but if the big plastic parts have value, that might be it.
What is the opinion of experienced people as to the saleability of this as a unit?
Waiting all answers.
Thank You
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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