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Old 10-01-2014, 08:47 PM   #41
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The one Janet linked was from an archive. Yes I'm referring to the 3800 obo. While I agree it's been sitting exposed a trailer like the one Janet posted could easily go 8-10k. I will be checking subfloor and any exposed frame bumper areas for water damage and rust.
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Old 10-02-2014, 05:06 AM   #42
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The one Janet linked was from an archive. Yes I'm referring to the 3800 obo. While I agree it's been sitting exposed a trailer like the one Janet posted could easily go 8-10k. I will be checking subfloor and any exposed frame bumper areas for water damage and rust.
That trailer is overpriced. You are getting into the off season and the price does go down. Unless the belly pan is completely off, you will not know the full extent of any damage underneath. When you see lots of neglect on the topside and interior, its pretty much a certainty that there will be problems underneath.
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Old 10-03-2014, 12:58 PM   #43
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I'm looking at it now got him down to 3k he said that's what the junk yard offered, rear subfloor almost non-existent rear frames heavily rusted
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Old 10-03-2014, 08:17 PM   #44
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So I got it for 2900! Pictures to follow tomorrow
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Old 10-04-2014, 08:49 AM   #45
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Here she is, I'll definitely be stripping it down to the frame.
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Old 10-04-2014, 09:23 AM   #46
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Good luck with it. Start taking plenty of photos, especially before it all comes apart.
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Congrats! She looks good. Enjoy the build.

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Old 10-09-2014, 08:27 PM   #48
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Thank you everyone! I'll start a new repair post once I get started.
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Old 11-10-2014, 10:18 AM   #49
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Here's the rebuild thread, let the fun commence! http://www.airforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127683
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What you towing with? Looks like an 80's/90's GM van-
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Old 11-10-2014, 11:20 AM   #51
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94 Chevy G20 with 5.7 v8 just had the Tranny rebuilt. And with the high top there is very little extra wind resistance.
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That'll git-r-dun.
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