mark farkward
Newbie
Well thanks all. And, i concur with this truck being good for nothing with the exception of possibly the drive train, glass, etc. I believe it was originally a California truck and shortly after it was bought the owner moved to N.Y. where it was used until 3/23 when the owner got a replacement title and drove it back here a few months ago and gave it to the person I bought it from.
I have a huge dilemma at this point. it has been suggested to me that I could probably sell the truck for as much as I paid for it. That is if I didn't say anything about what I know. But for me this isn't even a consideration. (Well, if it doesn't come up, you're not lying right?) No, wrong. I'm 60 years old and have nothing of value, nothing but my integrity. I have been very surprised by some of the ppl I know who would have me solve this problem by passing it on.
What I have to consider. Not making this move by the third of January leaves me living in the truck in winter. On the other hand I have to consider the possibility that the matrix of the rust doesn't hold, the rear end twists flipping the laden truck and it rolls into on coming traffic killing a mother and her 3 year old child.
So here's what I think I'm going to try to do. If I can have some confidence that the truck will not experience some hazardous catastrophic failure, I'll go with great caution something like the old miner caring nitro in the wagon and hoping the horses don't get spooked.
How, you may ask would I possibly mend the structural integrity of the frame, basically the foundation of the truck when the bedrock has oxidized away to nothing? Well, I have a couple of ideas. I will keep you informed of my progress.
PS: pictured a chunk of the frame which I think might make an interesting keychain encased in a clear resin. If I can figure a way to get safely to my destination I'll make a few and send one to anyone that wants one.
I have a huge dilemma at this point. it has been suggested to me that I could probably sell the truck for as much as I paid for it. That is if I didn't say anything about what I know. But for me this isn't even a consideration. (Well, if it doesn't come up, you're not lying right?) No, wrong. I'm 60 years old and have nothing of value, nothing but my integrity. I have been very surprised by some of the ppl I know who would have me solve this problem by passing it on.
What I have to consider. Not making this move by the third of January leaves me living in the truck in winter. On the other hand I have to consider the possibility that the matrix of the rust doesn't hold, the rear end twists flipping the laden truck and it rolls into on coming traffic killing a mother and her 3 year old child.
So here's what I think I'm going to try to do. If I can have some confidence that the truck will not experience some hazardous catastrophic failure, I'll go with great caution something like the old miner caring nitro in the wagon and hoping the horses don't get spooked.
How, you may ask would I possibly mend the structural integrity of the frame, basically the foundation of the truck when the bedrock has oxidized away to nothing? Well, I have a couple of ideas. I will keep you informed of my progress.
PS: pictured a chunk of the frame which I think might make an interesting keychain encased in a clear resin. If I can figure a way to get safely to my destination I'll make a few and send one to anyone that wants one.