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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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Having trouble findin' a w350...

Been lookin' for 90-93 w350 for a while without much luck. don't look like many are left within 400 miles or so of east tn. in fair condition. if we can't locate one soon, it looks like we will have to find something else. everyone keep your eyes open.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 08:08 PM
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Just buy a W250 and steal the decals off a W350 .. instant 1 ton!
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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I got lucky finding my W350 SRW truck.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by thebabybrahma
Been lookin' for 90-93 w350 for a while without much luck. don't look like many are left within 400 miles or so of east tn. in fair condition. if we can't locate one soon, it looks like we will have to find something else. everyone keep your eyes open.
Any reason you're not looking for an '89?

You know, as soon as you buy something else, a flawless first gen will show up right next door. Thats how it always works.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 08:39 PM
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You'll prob have to drive a bit. I'm in west Tenn. and I've not seen but three 1st gens around in several years. There is one for sale in Alabama in the classifieds. Not that far from east Tn., bout 4.5hr.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by thebabybrahma
Been lookin' for 90-93 w350 for a while without much luck. don't look like many are left within 400 miles or so of east tn. in fair condition. if we can't locate one soon, it looks like we will have to find something else. everyone keep your eyes open.
ad removed Where are you? You dont have a location! There out there! There is 2 awesome W350 single wheel trucks within 10 min of me! DuallY 4X4'S are hard to find around me! It depends on what you consider nice shape and how bad you want it! I would take a 300k truck if it had absolutly no rust! I wouldnt buy a 50k truck if it was rusty! Mechanical issues are nothing, but rust is cancer!
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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Here's one in Raleigh NC

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/1012546202.html
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 10:06 PM
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i know a guy here that has three of them just sitting at a ranch. too bad your not around here
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 03:14 AM
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 09:30 AM
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There is a 92 W-250 in Winchester, TN, that is pretty nice> I think the price is 6200 dollars.
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 11:57 AM
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Last I knew Manureman had his posted in the classifieds again, wish I had the money! 3200 bucks is a good deal for it. I know of another in UPstate NY for 2500 bucks with a bad auto tranny. Well, no reverse anyway. Both W350 CC dually LE's and '93
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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thanks for the uplifting info guys, I have done some contacting, will let you know how it turns out...
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 10:06 PM
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Manuremans W350 is sold. I bought it. Hope to have it delivered soon.
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 06:43 AM
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Ive got one to sell (found a drw i really like)
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 07:43 AM
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Trouble is, these trucks are approaching 20 years old. Seems like everyone I've looked at in the north has issues with rust and rot.

Cab corners

Rockers

Door bottoms

Floors

Roof gutter

Spring shackles

Cross member that the rear shocks attach

Spring hangers

Frame in the fuel tank area

Go south!

As far as I'm concerned, the $400-$800 it will cost you to ship it is well worth the investment. Besides, these truckers who haul cars will pratically beat down your door with low prices because they need the work. I'm speaking from experience.
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