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Snoopy · 06-03-2005, 09:16 AM

Ok I'm considering a trade for my Terra

for this:

Should I do it?

CSmith · 06-03-2005, 09:20 AM

I vote for the Terra.

Brandon · 06-03-2005, 09:23 AM

why?

If it's to haul more stuff I guess. 4 door is cool but that's a beast!

Old Scout · 06-03-2005, 09:29 AM

Is that a frt 44 in that thing???

mrutledge · 06-03-2005, 09:32 AM

Is that a Pennsylvania plate? I don't think I'd own something from the NE where they use salt and stuff in the winters.

-matt

Diesel Smoke · 06-03-2005, 10:00 AM

Don't you need a tow rig?? I say go for it!

Snoopy · 06-03-2005, 10:00 AM

I need something to tow with, I also need more doors for foster kids.

The plan was to sell the Terra, my Scout II and a Bronco and put some $$ down on a 2002 F350 crew cab. But then this shows up as a possible trade.

Has 4 doors, minimal rust, and old enough I can throw collecter plates on it, then FI on it and a DUI and still have an IH rig. I kinda dig the service bed, has twin 55-gallon tanks, D60/D44 w/ 4.10 gears and powerlocks, 5-speed with granny low. newer 37s, about the only down side is that its a 345 ~ I'm sure I can dig up a 392 for it if I look.

Snoopy · 06-03-2005, 10:02 AM

Perhaps I should clarify this WONT be for wheeling. It'll be for towing and winter driving. The Scuggy is for wheeling.

CSmith · 06-03-2005, 10:09 AM

I guess if you need to tow and bring a bunch of kids with you it would be a good ride.

nwmud · 06-03-2005, 10:30 AM

I like it!

go for the beast - Its big and IH. what more could you want?

Joe V · 06-03-2005, 10:36 AM

If I am not mistaken, that truck is originally from cali, how many trucks from PA have a CA4WDC sticker on the windshield? Jeff Ismail originally traded it to Paul Treichel who traded it to Dooley Paula who sold it to a guy in San Diego who did not know how to work on it. That is a chevy front with chevy superlift springs. It used to have a shell on top of the service bed that resembled a 21 window vw bus. Dooley had very bad luck with the engines he put in this rig, he thru 3 of them, some used, some rebuilt. I considered buying it from Dooley at one time but I needed a DD at the time.

Overall, it is a totally bitchen truck and needs an owner that will put up with its quirks.

BTW, the truck's name is Goldie.

Ben Segrest · 06-03-2005, 10:57 AM

I dig the truck. That could make one

mall crawler.

Joe V · 06-03-2005, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snoopy

~ I'm sure I can dig up a 392 for it if I look.

Your just the guy the that should find a powerstoke for this.

Shadow man · 06-03-2005, 11:22 AM

You know, I am convinced now that you are spying on me.

I actually have a Dodge Ram Dually 350 CTD with a service bed. I REALLY like the service bed. It is great to load it with tools and parts. Even loaded I still have room. I like to leave my junk and tools in the truck, locked up. I'm probably going to add a Crane, air compressor, gen set and other goodies on mine. It is a great support rig. Once all of these other wheelers find out about these great service rigs, they will be getting scarce. As you can tell, Im VERY pleased with mine. They are great.

Did I tell you how great a service truck is?

Snoopy · 06-03-2005, 12:48 PM

Engine trouble eh? Do you think it was the driver? Do you think the engine thing is worked out? I'd hate to get an engine that 'finally' lasted...its a 345 now, out of a Scout II.

ChiScouter · 06-03-2005, 01:15 PM

I say trade, it would probably be a lot easier to find another terra than a rig like that

Joe V · 06-03-2005, 01:20 PM

It was owner error then rebuilder error then just bad luck, it just started getting old after a while so he sold it...I'm sure you know what I'm talking about.

Just get it, you have the talent to find something that'll stick.

Snoopy · 06-03-2005, 01:45 PM

Who did the lift on it?

Joe V · 06-03-2005, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snoopy

Who did the lift on it?

Dooley.

Snoopy · 06-03-2005, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe V

Overall, it is a totally bitchen truck and needs an owner that will put up with its quirks.

What kind of quirks does it have. Its current owner told me of the t-case mounts needed replacement, and a slight driveline vibration. Do you know anything else?

rfrankb4 · 06-03-2005, 02:52 PM

Id do it. The body looks good has huge gas tanks and a cool bed. What could there be wrong with it that isnt fixable easily with junk yard parts and the ih stuff you are sure to have laying around.

dukguy · 06-03-2005, 03:13 PM

I saw that truck on ebay a while back. I think it's cool. If you don't end up trading I want it!

GRMhick · 06-03-2005, 03:27 PM

I dig it. If you think the price is right, jump on it.

Then start looking for a totaled power stroke, and swap the motor in.

Binder · 06-03-2005, 04:11 PM

I bet there's a reason for those two huge gas tanks.

IHREDRIDER · 06-03-2005, 04:14 PM

I say trade, you can always find another terra. My 13 year old son says trade too, and he has a terra.

06-03-2005, 09:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
Snoopy Banned Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5650 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 4,520	What ya'll think.... Ok I'm considering a trade for my Terra for this: Should I do it?

06-03-2005, 09:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
Brandon Registered User Join Date: Mar 1975 Member # 6 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 13,666	why? If it's to haul more stuff I guess. 4 door is cool but that's a beast! __________________ This Space for rent!

06-03-2005, 09:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
Old Scout IH/Rover Moderator Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 17 Location: Aptos,Ca Posts: 13,398	Is that a frt 44 in that thing??? __________________ I like beer. On occasion, I will even drink beer to celebrate a major event such as the fall of communism or the fact that the refrigerator is still working." BUY MY BOAT http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/misc-...e-history.html

06-03-2005, 10:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
Diesel Smoke "Official" Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27575 Location: Oregon, Our voters are that Dumb Posts: 3,364	Don't you need a tow rig?? I say go for it! __________________ Wheeling?!?!? WTF is that?

06-03-2005, 10:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
nwmud Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6690 Location: Everett, WA - the edge of civilization Posts: 419	I like it! go for the beast - Its big and IH. what more could you want? __________________ Fire Good

06-03-2005, 09:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
CSmith Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Member # 31658 Location: Deer Park, WA Posts: 667	I vote for the Terra.

06-03-2005, 09:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
mrutledge Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 21257 Location: Colorado Posts: 53	Is that a Pennsylvania plate? I don't think I'd own something from the NE where they use salt and stuff in the winters. -matt

06-03-2005, 10:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
Snoopy Banned Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5650 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 4,520	I need something to tow with, I also need more doors for foster kids. The plan was to sell the Terra, my Scout II and a Bronco and put some $$ down on a 2002 F350 crew cab. But then this shows up as a possible trade. Has 4 doors, minimal rust, and old enough I can throw collecter plates on it, then FI on it and a DUI and still have an IH rig. I kinda dig the service bed, has twin 55-gallon tanks, D60/D44 w/ 4.10 gears and powerlocks, 5-speed with granny low. newer 37s, about the only down side is that its a 345 ~ I'm sure I can dig up a 392 for it if I look.

06-03-2005, 10:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
Snoopy Banned Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5650 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 4,520	Perhaps I should clarify this WONT be for wheeling. It'll be for towing and winter driving. The Scuggy is for wheeling.

06-03-2005, 10:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
CSmith Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Member # 31658 Location: Deer Park, WA Posts: 667	I guess if you need to tow and bring a bunch of kids with you it would be a good ride.

06-03-2005, 10:36 AM	#11 (permalink)
Joe V Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Member # 2243 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 900	If I am not mistaken, that truck is originally from cali, how many trucks from PA have a CA4WDC sticker on the windshield? Jeff Ismail originally traded it to Paul Treichel who traded it to Dooley Paula who sold it to a guy in San Diego who did not know how to work on it. That is a chevy front with chevy superlift springs. It used to have a shell on top of the service bed that resembled a 21 window vw bus. Dooley had very bad luck with the engines he put in this rig, he thru 3 of them, some used, some rebuilt. I considered buying it from Dooley at one time but I needed a DD at the time. Overall, it is a totally bitchen truck and needs an owner that will put up with its quirks. BTW, the truck's name is Goldie. __________________ "After all is said and done, a hell of a lot more is said than done." Clark Olmstead

06-03-2005, 10:57 AM	#12 (permalink)
Ben Segrest Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Member # 13467 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 3,638	I dig the truck. That could make one mall crawler.

06-03-2005, 11:22 AM	#14 (permalink)
Shadow man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Member # 1956 Location: SD Posts: 1,667	You know, I am convinced now that you are spying on me. I actually have a Dodge Ram Dually 350 CTD with a service bed. I REALLY like the service bed. It is great to load it with tools and parts. Even loaded I still have room. I like to leave my junk and tools in the truck, locked up. I'm probably going to add a Crane, air compressor, gen set and other goodies on mine. It is a great support rig. Once all of these other wheelers find out about these great service rigs, they will be getting scarce. As you can tell, Im VERY pleased with mine. They are great. Did I tell you how great a service truck is? __________________ Obama: "I am constrained, by a system that our founders put in place." Last edited by Shadow man; 06-03-2005 at 11:28 AM.

06-03-2005, 12:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
Snoopy Banned Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5650 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 4,520	Engine trouble eh? Do you think it was the driver? Do you think the engine thing is worked out? I'd hate to get an engine that 'finally' lasted...its a 345 now, out of a Scout II.

06-03-2005, 01:15 PM	#16 (permalink)
ChiScouter Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 9835 Location: Chicago Posts: 4,079	I say trade, it would probably be a lot easier to find another terra than a rig like that

06-03-2005, 01:20 PM	#17 (permalink)
Joe V Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Member # 2243 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 900	It was owner error then rebuilder error then just bad luck, it just started getting old after a while so he sold it...I'm sure you know what I'm talking about. Just get it, you have the talent to find something that'll stick. __________________ "After all is said and done, a hell of a lot more is said than done." Clark Olmstead

06-03-2005, 01:45 PM	#18 (permalink)
Snoopy Banned Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5650 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 4,520	Who did the lift on it?

06-03-2005, 02:52 PM	#21 (permalink)
rfrankb4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Member # 44331 Posts: 17	Id do it. The body looks good has huge gas tanks and a cool bed. What could there be wrong with it that isnt fixable easily with junk yard parts and the ih stuff you are sure to have laying around.

06-03-2005, 03:13 PM	#22 (permalink)
dukguy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29450 Location: houston,tx Posts: 714	I saw that truck on ebay a while back. I think it's cool. If you don't end up trading I want it!

06-03-2005, 03:27 PM	#23 (permalink)
GRMhick Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 87 Location: I live in hotels tear out the walls I have accountants pay for it all Posts: 7,203	I dig it. If you think the price is right, jump on it. Then start looking for a totaled power stroke, and swap the motor in.

06-03-2005, 04:11 PM	#24 (permalink)
Binder Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Sep 2000 Member # 1684 Location: Everett Wa USA Posts: 2,759	I bet there's a reason for those two huge gas tanks. __________________ S.N.O.R.T.

06-03-2005, 04:14 PM	#25 (permalink)
IHREDRIDER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Member # 24295 Location: Knoxville Tn Posts: 68	I say trade, you can always find another terra. My 13 year old son says trade too, and he has a terra.

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