Somebody STOP me!!!

[1ton-o-fun]

I either need to be talked OUT of this, or possibly talked into it.
It's an '82, diesel, Allison transmission, working '64 Holmes wrecker bed on it.
I've seen this thing sitting in that spot for 25+ years. I saw the old fellow on his porch, so I whipped in and asked if he'd sell it. He gave me a REALLY low price and said "go start 'er up." I walked around, snapping these pics and then turned the key for about 4 seconds, pumped the pedal ONE time and tried it again. This time it took half a second to fire up and purr like a kitten! I wasn't expecting it, so I didn't video the darn thing till it was running.
Crazy to consider buying it? Money maker?
Anyone?

 

[1ton-o-fun]

More.

 

[618 Syndicate]

You won't....

 

[Supercharged111]

You should have picked a different thread title.

 

[454cid]

Money maker? I would think that would bring all kinds of liability and licensing..... Where's Someotherguy?

 

[df2x4]

Do it!

 

[MIHELA]

I love those stubby wrecker setups. I'd just drive it as is!

 

[618 Syndicate]

Money maker? I would think that would bring all kinds of liability and licensing..... Where's Someotherguy?

Not as a working wrecker, more as a cool rod.
That's way too old to use as a working truck, even though it works.
On another note, wreckers and rollbacks aren't too awful to insure, least not around here.

 

[1ton-o-fun]

Money maker? I would think that would bring all kinds of liability and licensing..... Where's Someotherguy?

As in flip it, not a wrecker service. I like the "idea" of this old thing, and it looks great. But I have ZERO use for it other than bringing it out into view of people who love it more than I do. Someone will LOVE this thing!

 

[1ton-o-fun]

I love those stubby wrecker setups. I'd just drive it as is!

Did you happen to notice that it's a 8.2L? Lol!