Countdown Begins...........

[willam]

Well tomorrow begins my countdown. I have two weeks to get my truck off my buddies property in Wa., on the back of a truck and shipped to the east coast. Currently it is listed with a broker, we will see what happpens.

[jeeping1974]

good luck with that. why do you have to move it?

[willam]

good luck with that. why do you have to move it?

Simple. I have an insane need to tinker with worthless hunks of rust. Actualy, it's something my buddy found for me. 1963 J200 shortbed. going to get it up and running and use it as a hual stuff, go camping, tow small stuff backup rig. It will be a fun project. My friend Brian is career army, will be back home for two week's and that's my window. He need to be there to get the rig on a truck (his wife cannot help) Tried to do this last fall, had no luck. We'll see what happens this time.

[willam]

Today makes it 1 week and one day the rig has been listed with the broker. I have heard nothing. Previously had it on Uship for a while. Nothing, re-listed it with Uship today..

How much can I expect to pay? Olympia Wa. to Montclair NJ.?

[grand_wag_85]

Expect to pay between $600-$800 to get it cross country. Just be careful on Uship, some people don't have insurance and are not registered thru the DOT so if something happens you could end up in trouble or out of a rig.

[willam]

Expect to pay between $600-$800 to get it cross country. Just be careful on Uship, some people don't have insurance and are not registered thru the DOT so if something happens you could end up in trouble or out of a rig.

Truck doesn't run. Will be higher than that. Right now broker has it listed for 1000. Seems low. I'm thinking this becuase I'm not hearing anything.

Updates tommorow.

[willam]

No news....

[Big-wagon87]

I got a truck shipped fron Ca to Ky for about $780.00 it took about a week and a half. it was worth it I have never seen a jeep with no rust!!!

[chrisnsarah]

Don't wait for them! Get on the horn with a transporter directly.

Posting on U-Ship is like shooting an arrow blindfolded. You'll never know if you get a lead, nor where it is.

At least call a reputable one up, preferably an interstate one.


If you really want it bad enough and time is not on your side, then you may have to resort to what I did.

1 ton truck+trailer=roadtrip.

[willam]

It's listed with a car transporter/broker. Uship listing was just to see what happens. I don't think the current broker is working this at all. Will talk to him on thursday. Anyone know of a reliable transporter (aside from DAS, their qoute was $2700)? This is going to happen one way or the other. I've got a decent budget. Time will tell.

[H Callaway]

See if you can find someone local to tow it to a storage place or find a member here to keep it for a few months. Nothing worse than being under the gun to ship a truck. Tow should be about $60-$80 and storage outside $50-$80 per month. This might buy you some time for an independent to carry it. If it will not run, I think it really jacks the price up with DAS and other big carriers. I just shipped a MC to WA from VA $650.00 is what it cost the new owner. Just an idea? Good Luck!

[willam]

See if you can find someone local to tow it to a storage place or find a member here to keep it for a few months. Nothing worse than being under the gun to ship a truck. Tow should be about $60-$80 and storage outside $50-$80 per month. This might buy you some time for an independent to carry it. If it will not run, I think it really jacks the price up with DAS and other big carriers. I just shipped a MC to WA from VA $650.00 is what it cost the new owner. Just an idea? Good Luck!

That is plan B.............Always have a backup. If nothing happens by the 14th then plan B goes into effect. When I tried this last fall I had no storage, that has since been solved. BTW, commercial storage yards won't store non op vehicles outside, at least the ones I talked to out there.

[H Callaway]

Why would most people want to store a running vehicule outside? Seems like that is what storage should be about. I guess a running vehicule looks better than a parts car. Glad there is a plan B, now what about plan C? D? E? ....

[willam]

Why would most people want to store a running vehicule outside? Seems like that is what storage should be about. I guess a running vehicule looks better than a parts car. Glad there is a plan B, now what about plan C? D? E? ....

This was commercial storage joints. RV parking, storage buildings etc....I have know idea why? Maybe they wanted to make sure they had a large profit if you stopped paying storage.

Plane C,D,E don't exist. Plane is get truck back here and start fixin'. It will not end up as nice as your's. But it will end up solid, bulletproof drive train and good paint. The storage I have as backup is a heavy truck repair shop/welding joint just off Trosper Rd where it links up w/I5. Good access for big trucks, someone is there during buisness hours and they are willing to work with me, for $ of course.

[chrisnsarah]

That is plan B.............Always have a backup. If nothing happens by the 14th then plan B goes into effect. When I tried this last fall I had no storage, that has since been solved. BTW, commercial storage yards won't store non op vehicles outside, at least the ones I talked to out there.

If you can't store it outside, then can't you rent a ministorage space, maybe 12 x 24 to park it in? Also, most ministorages have outside RV/Boat parking adn I do see the ocasional project car out in one.

For $2700, I would think again about fetching it yourself if you have the means.

[willam]

If you can't store it outside, then can't you rent a ministorage space, maybe 12 x 24 to park it in? Also, most ministorages have outside RV/Boat parking adn I do see the ocasional project car out in one.

For $2700, I would think again about fetching it yourself if you have the means.

Storage issue is solved, if it comes down to that. Trying to hook up with a reliable transporter without being taken to the cleaners can be a bear. I figured I would post up just to vent frustrations and illustrate the problems that can be encountered.

[willam]

Today nothing happened....again. Spoke w/the broker this morning. His feeling was that the holiday threw a spanner in the works for everyone. His feeling was that the load is paying good money and to let it ride another day or two. If nothing happens at that point it might be time to up the price a little. Tommorow is another day.

[willam]

Today I spoke with the broker again. We adjusted the amount of money being paid to the truck upward by a couple of hundred. I don't know if this guy is actively pursueing this. Hope something happens over the weekend.

Enjoy

[willam]

No news today, again. Talked to my buddy in Washington. He's enjoying being home w/the wife and kid. Nothing will happen tommorow. I'm getting frustrated. Enjoy the weekend, I'm about to do battle with the digifant fuel injection on my Jetta (It's been hunting real bad).

[willam]

Today I got a call from the broker, good news. A truck will be picking up the J200 on wednesday or thursday. WooHoo........... this takes a big load off. I guess my decision to throw some more money at it paid off, or maybe not. Anyhow, I got a comitment to pick it up. There is always the outside chance that this whole thing could fall through, so now I have to call up my fall back position and inform them of the progress. Looking forward to having this part behind me. After this comes the hard part.

Fixin it.........everything needs extensive help. Doors have fitment issues and the windows need new regulators, tracks and rubber. Windshield has milk, who knows what kind of rust is under it. The interior is non-existent.
The only electrical is a start/charge circuit. Brakes are good, but no e-brake. The drive train will need to be replaced. Currently I have a Buick 350/Th400 and a Dana 20 with no adaptor. These will all need to be gone through, I bought them as cores ( although the people I bought them from swore the ran good) Paid core prices.

Thats it for today, updates if anything changes. PS - To all the members w/their offers of help. Thank you...you guys are the best.

[willam]

Today my friend Brian shot me some pictures for me to print up (post transport inspection)

I figured I would share the wealth. Fairly clean, just needs everything replaced/refurbished. As it stands it won't start (ignition issues) and needs the rest of the electrical (lights,horn,etc..) replaced. No heat/defrost. no wipers. Seats need to be modified (my 6'3" 230 lb. self won't fit behind the steering wheel) I'm so psyched.. Tommorow or thursday it will load.

The little girl in the pictures is Brains daughter, Delany. She's a firecracker. Brian will be in hell in a few short years.

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[willam]

Pictures of engine (pontiac 347, a one year engine. Used only in 1957) and bed.

[willam]

It's on it's way........SWEET

Just got the phone call. The J200 is loaded and chained down, on it's way east. Brian said it damm near fell off the trailer due to the width of the tires (35 x14.5 interco TSl Thornbirds, they came with the truck and may be for sale) His wife is jumping for joy now that the truck is off HER property) Still friends though.

Pic's to follow. I kept expecting this whole deal to fall through. expected delivery is next week (7 days, maybe less)

[willam]

Pictures of loading....on it's way to Jersey. Top load, driver and helper don't look to happy. Notice how rear tires are sitting.......kind of scary.
We'll see if it rides ok. When I talked with Brian he told me that most likly the head gasket is blown, drivers side bank. Thank god I've got the buick to swap in. I don't even want to think about how many bolt's I'd snap trying to dismantle the relic motor thats in it now.

Long story on this one. Brian found this a while back. Summer of 2005. Went out to visit and help him move in Nov. Tried fixin it then, needed a lot of welding and fabrication. No welder, no tools etc... found a shop who did the work I needed done. Meanwhile Brian was moving to a new spot. I helped put up the pole barn. Construction delays meant Brian and family had to move into an Apt. Everything went to storage, truck went to shop.

Fast foward to Feb 2006. When back out to help him move into new spot.
Total mud pit from fresh construction. Got the truck back out to his new spot. Did some more work to try and get it road worthy. No go. Had to cut my visit short to go back for my grandfathers funeral (96 years old, I was very close with him) Truck sat since then. Brians wife got back from Kuwait, Brian had to go to Ft. Riley. Had to wait until now. You can see why I'm a little stoked.

[NVJEEPER]

cool truck i'm diggin the front bumper:thumbsup:

[AlsChopShop]

nice looking rig, but please get rid of those thornturds!!!:eek::thumbsup:

Al

[willam]

Thanks guys. The front bumper might be useful, might be replaced. The rear bumper is spoken for. Will be replaced with something HD that has extraction points on it and a class 3 reciever. Lots of work, lots of time. The only thing I'm lacking is lots of money.

[willam]

Got title in the mail today. No news from the transporter. Should be here next week.

[londonhogfan]

like the paint job. never thought of doing the cab like that... Very Cherokee looking.

Those fender flares have gotta go!

nice truck. :drivin:

[willam]

Paint on the cab is epoxy primer. The roof had a bad case of surface rust, had this done to preserve what was left. Tires, fender flares etc.. are all left over from the PO. It was a father-son project gone wrong, when I got it there was no steering, no brakes, no radiator,a bent frame and lots of other stuff.

Has brakes now, radiator is out of an old FJ, sports a nice saginaw power steering conversion. Still a lot of work. The father/son offroad bling will all go..elsewhere. Frame is fixed (sort of, although I have a frame from an 81 J10 shortbed if needed) It's basicly a roller at this point. I have to gather a few more parts and save some $$$. Should be up and runing next spring at latest.

[willam]

The truck arrived yesterday @ 6.15 AM. The body was undamaged, although I think something bent/twisted the front steering stabilizer.

So far it doesn't want to run. Plugs/wires/cap/roter/points/new fuel filter have not made much of a diffirence, better but not good. When I get my camera I'll post some pic's and end this tread. Thanks all. Looking foward to being able to drive it someday.