RISK versus reward
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: northeast Ga
RISK versus reward
We have come to a point where many will need cash to live while their jobs are shut down . A lot will start selling off their toys and projects , For someone that is looking for parts or complete trucks this will be a good time to buy . So how far would you go to get these buys , Would you go to someones home to pick up , or go to another town or state ? I have already passed on a motorcycle , that I would have grabbed 3 or 4 months ago . Does anyone know if you can get a shipper to bring you a truck ? How are you guys that are working on projects doing with parts ?Can you order anything or have places like Carpenter and Mid Fifty shut down ? Has anyone shut down their projects , because they think maybe they won't live to finish it ? I have some yard projects that are a lot more work then my back want's to do so I have put them on hold . I hope everyone is doing good and make it through this mess .
Fleet Owner
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From: NM
I check the ads regularly, mostly to kill time, and have seen few vehicles that are "fire sale" priced so far. I do see a lot more of the less popular classic cars on the market compared to 6 months ago, but it's also Springtime when many come on the market in normal times. It would have to be a screamin' deal, and close to me, for me to get very excited.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Maryland
This is a double edged sword. While you sit and see the things you want at a great price I am also laid off and watching
how i spend money not knowing when i will go back to work. I have been trying to get alot done while home but you always need things. It seems like if all who owed me paid half i could stay out for years.
how i spend money not knowing when i will go back to work. I have been trying to get alot done while home but you always need things. It seems like if all who owed me paid half i could stay out for years.
Laughing Gas
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Dave
I think it will be a while before that stuff really starts getting cheap. I bought some stuff from carpenter in last week and they are open for shipping but show room closed. I am ordering in parts from amazon instead of going to my local oreillys to get stuff. I am letting the shipping boxes sit for 3 days after I get them to be sure any virus has died before handlelng them.The guy across road from me hauls cars and he is still moving semi loads as I see him coming and going. On that note I wouldn't let him haul a brick for me. On distance I went to NC last fall to get a car and that's a pretty good run from SW Missouri. I don't know if I would go today for the same deal today. Glad to see you and Ross are well and kicking
Larry
I think it will be a while before that stuff really starts getting cheap. I bought some stuff from carpenter in last week and they are open for shipping but show room closed. I am ordering in parts from amazon instead of going to my local oreillys to get stuff. I am letting the shipping boxes sit for 3 days after I get them to be sure any virus has died before handlelng them.The guy across road from me hauls cars and he is still moving semi loads as I see him coming and going. On that note I wouldn't let him haul a brick for me. On distance I went to NC last fall to get a car and that's a pretty good run from SW Missouri. I don't know if I would go today for the same deal today. Glad to see you and Ross are well and kicking
Larry
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The current situation is temporary. Life will return to normal. Like Ross said, I haven't seen anything worth having at fire sale prices yet, and really, I don't expect it. I've got a couple things I've been planning to sell, but will wait it out because I don't want to be lumped into that 'must sell-fire sale' category.
As far a distance to get something, I have gone at least 2-300 miles to get something I wanted. But that's kind of the way it is out west compared to other parts of the country, especially the more crowded east. You've got to go a ways to get anywhere or anything. It's no big deal to us. I have a truck and trailer so I have no issue taking a road trip.
As far a distance to get something, I have gone at least 2-300 miles to get something I wanted. But that's kind of the way it is out west compared to other parts of the country, especially the more crowded east. You've got to go a ways to get anywhere or anything. It's no big deal to us. I have a truck and trailer so I have no issue taking a road trip.
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: northeast Ga
Nice to hear from you Larry, I don't think I need anything that can't wait until this is over . Would like to hear from of the old truckstock group , haven't seen anything from Ray or Gary in some time . Maybe we should plan something for when this ends ,
Laughing Gas
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From: SW Missouri
Dave
That sounds like a great idea. I don't say much on here any more but do look at post every day. I've sold both my trucks. I still have the 46 merc and the 39 ford hotrod. I have become obsessed I guess with 53 mercurys. I have one I am driving and building one now with a 5.0 grand marquis fuel injected and aod trans. I plan on it becoming my daily driver. Have several for parts cars so well stocked on 53's. I havent seen or heard anything about Gary in quite a while. Saw Ray had posted something but its been a while. I thought that group fit well and I
really enjoyed the get togethers
That sounds like a great idea. I don't say much on here any more but do look at post every day. I've sold both my trucks. I still have the 46 merc and the 39 ford hotrod. I have become obsessed I guess with 53 mercurys. I have one I am driving and building one now with a 5.0 grand marquis fuel injected and aod trans. I plan on it becoming my daily driver. Have several for parts cars so well stocked on 53's. I havent seen or heard anything about Gary in quite a while. Saw Ray had posted something but its been a while. I thought that group fit well and I
really enjoyed the get togethers
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Tuned
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It would not be considered a real project to me if it did not involve at least three road trips with the trailer.
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I have plenty of time thanks to the shut down, don't have any work or money that's to the shut down so the projects I have are still gathering dust.
Cut my reply. I won't be driving distances to pick up projects or parts, not because I'm worried about contracting some awful decease. Just don't have the money.
Cut my reply. I won't be driving distances to pick up projects or parts, not because I'm worried about contracting some awful decease. Just don't have the money.
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From: W. Central FL.
This current shut down will end. Has the damage to the economy been done? I am afraid it has. Many will never recover. I am afraid we may have shut things down based on bad data, but what do I know. Tough job being at the top and making the hard decisions.
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From: Swan River Valley M.B Can
I don't doubt for a second that there will be extra stuff showing up eventually as there are allot of people living paycheck to paycheck . I'm sure they will holdout as long as possible . As far as road trips it's not happening here . The deal would have to be staggering for me to have to self issolate for 2 weeks even though that's pretty much what I'm doing now .
Tuned
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From: Metro Detroit, MI
I know most folks are careful, but as people get more desperate scams and thefts become more prevalent as well.... That steal of a deal might cost ya more than the list price.
That being said - I'm still looking, haha
That being said - I'm still looking, haha
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