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Old Jun 6, 2019 | 12:48 AM
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Me and a few work colleagues often visit the local Pick N Pull. Saw this poor girl in the restricted area. Talked to the manager and it had come in on a vehicle abatement after being abandoned I ask him about purchasing it and he told me the paper work would be messy and wasn't sure if it could be sold as a complete vehicle. He told me to give him about a month to figure if it could be put back into DMV's system. After about 3 weeks he called me and told me to come and get it!

Has a 360 and after some elbow grease and a few weekends, I got her running! Still a long rode ahead to go through her, but I've been wanting a shortbed effie for a while so I'm pretty pumped.


 
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Old Jun 6, 2019 | 03:02 AM
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Welcome to the forum! And congrats on the great find and save!!!!
 
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Old Jun 6, 2019 | 08:26 AM
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Congrats on the new addition. Cool story to go along with the truck.
Looks like a pretty good starting point.
Have fun.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2019 | 12:05 PM
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Welcome to the forums.

Got a question: What about late fees on license? I've heard Cali is horrible about that stuff. Have you tried to get plates for it?
 
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Old Jun 6, 2019 | 12:20 PM
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I know a guy with a grill for that in Ramona, Ca. , not mine , where are you.. anyway I'll send his contact number if you want it.
Welcome.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2019 | 11:01 PM
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Nice find! Straight and at least from the photos serious-rot free. If you have a line on a grill grab it, there pretty hard to get. Looking forward to seeing your progress.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2019 | 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by uncle champ
I know a guy with a grill for that in Ramona, Ca. , not mine , where are you.. anyway I'll send his contact number if you want it.
Welcome.
What year is the truck? 1970 grille and inserts are 1970 only. 1971/72 grille frame is the same, 1971 uses different grille inserts than 1972.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2019 | 02:11 AM
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Welcome to the forums.

Got a question: What about late fees on license? I've heard Cali is horrible about that stuff. Have you tried to get plates for it?
In this case, it had been removed from DMV's system. After a break and lamp inspection, I can register it without any back fees. Plates are like 20 bucks for standard ones, and I believe around 70 for the new black/yellow plates. Also, 1975 and older are smog exempt in Cali!

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I know a guy with a grill for that in Ramona, Ca. , not mine , where are you.. anyway I'll send his contact number if you want it.
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I'm in Chico, Ca. About an 1 1/2 hours north of Sacramento. I travel down to the SD area a lot for work though, so that would be cool!

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What year is the truck? 1970 grille and inserts are 1970 only. 1971/72 grille frame is the same, 1971 uses different grille inserts than 1972.
She's a 72
 
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Old Jun 7, 2019 | 02:22 AM
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Originally Posted by clocinnorcal
I'm in Chico, Ca. About an 1 1/2 hours north of Sacramento. I travel down to the SD area a lot for work though, so that would be cool!
Check to see if Mike at Big M Automotive in Williams has any parts for your truck.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2019 | 02:37 AM
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Check to see if Mike at Big M Automotive in Williams has any parts for your truck.
I've been there! He's really particular about letting people explore his lot. Went there looking for parts for my 67 Cougar years ago. I drive past all the time. As I work on a list of stuff I need, I'll definitely get back over there.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2019 | 10:44 AM
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I sent you the grill owners number, good luck.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2019 | 11:03 PM
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I love those trucks. Esp the short bed and short wheel base. Great off road with it's impressively short turning radius. I did 3,000 miles off road down in Mexico and would find another truck like it if I was going down there again.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2019 | 07:23 AM
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Great find! Best of luck in turning her around and look forward to see the progress!
 
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Old Aug 7, 2019 | 09:17 AM
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Congrats on saving that !!
She don't look to bad , What's your plans for her ?
 
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