Gypsyman

Well, I've thought about this long and hard. After looking around the field at all of the projects that I haven't started yet I've decided that one more is not what I need. I'll post up the contact info in case someone else wants to pick this up before it goes to the scrappers. http://medford.craigslist.org/cto/5352213767.html The guys name is Josh and his contact info is in the Craigslist ad.

What is an average transportation cost now days? I haul everything myself via gooseneck but I'm sure this is over my trailers weight limit. I may be way over on my transport estimate as the trucks is 620 miles one way from my shop.

I'm not a truck flipper if that's what you're getting at. One look around my field will tell you that. It will cost me twice that much by the time I have it transported home. According to the wife my motto is "Buy high and sell low". =) Unfortunately probably too long to save but I've pulled some pretty ugly ones back from the grave. If it's worth saving I can fix it. I deal with the smaller Cummins engines for a living. If I pass on it I'll post the contact info up here ASAP so someone else can get her. Is the cancer across the lower back of the cab and the small spot below the A pillar a known trouble spot for these cabs?

He's only sent me one shot of the cab interior so far.

I ran across this 1959 B-73S (according to the title) and I'm new to the Mack's. As near as I can tell it's been sitting for exactly 20 years with a bad engine. The engine in the truck appears to have no tag but is turbocharged. Two areas of rust/cancer that I can see in the photos. Low across the back of the cab and just below the drivers side A-pillar. The kid who has it is selling it since his Grandfather has passed and he doesn't know anything about diesels. Starting price is $2500 with a "running take out" NTC-350 included if I want it. I have serious doubts about the "running" part of that statement. Can anyone verify the model for me? Not sure what the S in the model # stand for. Unfortunately the cab tag is gone according to the seller. Wish it was closer so that I could go and look for myself. Is it worth saving? Is it worth the price? I'm pretty sure $1500 to $2000 would buy it. Less if I don't want the other engine.