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Feb 3, 2013 | 09:02 PM

#21

stewie01

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From: Fredericksburg, Virginia

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Originally Posted by HeyYou

Because mine is.

I am looking specifically for a 96 or 97 2500, QC/SB, 360... and probably auto trans. The body needs to be good. The drivetrain can be falling apart. It doesn't even need to run. Just needs to all be there.

Well, between my truck and your truck you have everything you need to make a nice 1500 4wd 3/4 ton.

It's just not 96/97.

Feb 3, 2013 | 09:04 PM

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dlyter09

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I cant seem to find the one I was talking about.. But here is a nice one..

http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/cto/3585184604.html

Feb 3, 2013 | 09:06 PM

#23

HeyYou

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From: Clayton MI

Don't wanna spend more than 1500-2000 on a parts truck either.

Feb 3, 2013 | 09:08 PM

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dlyter09

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Its a replacement truck lol... Not sure why he said parting it out.

Feb 4, 2013 | 02:27 AM

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dodge dude94

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Originally Posted by HeyYou

I was trying to find one of the places that imports good body parts from places like arizona, and texas, but, have failed miserably.....

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Originally Posted by VWandDodge

Check Craigslist or AutoTrader in Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico for a truck. No rust issues, and even shipping will yield a far better result than finding something worthwhile in the Rust Belt.

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Originally Posted by HeyYou

Excellent Idea. Thanks Vdub. Hadn't thought of that.....

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One of the main reasons I don't miss living in the Rust Belt.

Damn Yankees stealing all our good trucks!

tf?

Feb 4, 2013 | 08:41 AM

#26

Gary-L

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From: Central Oklahoma

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Damn Yankees stealing all our good trucks!

tf?

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Feb 4, 2013 | 09:16 AM

#27

jmbishop

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Originally Posted by HeyYou

I was trying to find one of the places that imports good body parts from places like arizona, and texas, but, have failed miserably.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by VWandDodge

Check Craigslist or AutoTrader in Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico for a truck. No rust issues, and even shipping will yield a far better result than finding something worthwhile in the Rust Belt.

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Originally Posted by HeyYou

Excellent Idea. Thanks Vdub. Hadn't thought of that.....

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Originally Posted by VWandDodge

One of the main reasons I don't miss living in the Rust Belt.

Damn Yankees stealing all our good trucks!

tf?

The more they rust our trucks out, the more ours will be worth when they are old enough to be classics.

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Feb 4, 2013 | 02:21 PM

#28

BIGRED97

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From: Houston, TX

i keep wrecking my own truck! i dont need a yankee to do it for me! just the other day i found a stupid yellow pole that was to low and i could see while i was backing up. its not to bad. luckily i know a good body man who is pretty cheap.