diggerfan99

Here is my dilemma guys, right now I need to buy my wife a new or slightly used vehicle first cause she is the one transporting the kids most of the time. So that being said, I need to find a used engine out of a wrecked truck or just find a good auction website and buy and fix up a repo or salvage truck. Cause there is no way anyone is going to buy my truck with a cracked block. Don't want to put 5 grand in a truck that is only worth 8 to begin with. Anyone know of any good auction sites that I don't have to drive 2000 miles to look at it?

SIXSLUG

It would help if we knew where you are.

Also, I would check out the government auction sites.

DodgeRam24V

aok

johnh

i thought ebay and craigslist are not allowed

DodgeRam24V

i didn't know that, i am not selling anything, just trying to help a brother out.

diggerfan99

I am in the St. Louis area, and I am not in a emergency situation where I need a truck or preferably an engine tranny combo. Just would like you guys expertise on where and what the best deals are.

Dane

I just completed a 1000 mile round trip with 4x4 offroad stints in the desert carrying a cabover camper and extended 70+ mph highway driving.

Zero leaks and the heater core worked great.

diggerfan99

Want to ask a question without trying to seem like I am selling something. I might be trying to sell my truck here soon, and I was wondering if there is anyone on here that would be in the market for buying it with the cracked block. This is not a for sale ad! I just want some advice as to if I should part the darn thing out or is there a chance that I could sell it as is? It is not a for sure thing yet but I have to decide what I am going to do, as I have other prospects on the horizon, If I have gone against the rules of the site, I apologize. Figured this site was the best place to ask.

DodgeRam24V

I'm sure someone would be interested, but with a cracked block the value is reduced by 3-5 grand.

I'm always in the market for not rusted fixerupers.

shoot me a PM if you decide to sell.

rickf

I went through the whole thread and not once did you mention where you are from. I would be interested depending on location. Lets face it anything over 1000 miles for a blown truck is probably not worth it for what you are going to want.

patdaly

Look at post #21, he is from St. Louis.

Redlinear

PM with a price. I'd buy it just so I can say I've finally seen a cracked 53. LOL.
Seriously, I'm interested.

DodgeRam24V

my bid $100

Dane

Nuther update -

I just travled 700 miles at mostly 65 - 85 mph and did not loose a drop of coolant. Give this stuff a try before blowing a bunch of cash -

http://www.amazon.com/Bars-1109-Liqu...s=block+sealer

diggerfan99

Use that 2 times a year, slows the leak a little but still no good.