Can someone do this in Portland ASAP?

[Power Wagon]

I need someone to look at this truck, drive it, and do a thorough once over... . ASAP. Friday, today, if possible.



http://www.freemanmotorco.com/vehicle.php?vid=1003524724



The people who run the place are really nice and seem very straightforward. They also encourage you have a mechanic or inspector look at their vehicles before you buy. Seem pretty confident, actually.



Thanks



Mark

 

[KatDiesel]

Would love to, but its a bit of a drive for me... sorry

 

[Bob Wagner]

gibe me 10 minutes to call my friend in Portland



he only 2. 5 miles away

 

[Power Wagon]

Originally posted by KatDiesel

Would love to, but its a bit of a drive for me... sorry

Gotta tell you Kat, that if you came out here, you'd be in huge danger of never going back to being a flatlander.

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This one is near here... Comes complete with little "alpine village" like area, tram up the mountain, skiing in the winter, hiking in the summer, pack rides...



Here's the sunset view from Rob Hanson's retirement site...



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How's that for a view?





Omaha will seem like a distant bad dream

 

[Bob Wagner]

he out of the office until tuesday



shoot an email to Diesel Freak Cliff would do it

 

[Power Wagon]

Cliff's busy today. He can get to it on Monday, provided they are open.



I could probably DRIVE down on Monday, but that would mean leaving the monsters home to wreak havoc with the house...

 

[Bob Wagner]

try Bob Beachine(sp?) the members are listed in the travel companion



Bob works and lives in SE Portland (close by)

 

[ACoyle]

After looking at the pictures you posted vs the site of the former trade center, Coule a computer consultant make a living out there?

 

[BV]

Mark - You would have to pick a time when the outlaws (I mean inlaws) are coming for dinner. If you don't find somone for today/tonight then I can sneak down there Saturday AM.

Only 1 problem - I don't know how to drive an Automatic



Hey - Is that Wallowa Lake ?

 

[Power Wagon]

yup, it's wallowa lake.



They are open tomorrow. They close at like, 6pm or so...



Kinda hard to get there unless you don't have to do mundane stuff like... . work

 

[Power Wagon]

Originally posted by ACoyle

After looking at the pictures you posted vs the site of the former trade center, Coule a computer consultant make a living out there?

Yeah. Intel is in Portland. Lots of IT stuff in Seattle.



If you do telecommute stuff, who cares where you are?



Check out www.dice.com and search for your speciality in the OR, WA, ID area...



To see more of the NW, visit www.nwbombers.com and repeatedly click on the "scenery" and "members" links.



There will be more coming soon.

 

[KatDiesel]

Originally posted by Power Wagon





Gotta tell you Kat, that if you came out here, you'd be in huge danger of never going back to being a flatlander.

You game, yet How's that for a view?



Omaha will seem like a distant bad dream

Well remember before here I lived in CO for a while, and now I "dispatch" CO for the railroad. So I have had plenty of views when I would go out and ride trains in the mountains



So I know lil bit bout them thar mountains

 

[JConley]

Looks pretty cold to me... Good view, but I like to take the Jetski out in January

 

[F Simkowski (In Memory)]

Nice pictures Mark!

I'll save them on the PC and click them up from time to time.

Looks like there is no ocean, no beach, and no surf. Probably no surfing either.

Oh well... gotta stay here I guess.

Good luck on the truck.

Frank

 

[Power Wagon]

Originally posted by JConley

Looks pretty cold to me... Good view, but I like to take the Jetski out in January

You can windsurf on the Columbia in January. It's a little chilly, but what's a little chilly when yer having fun?

 

[hdm48]

Hey PW, you didn't say if some one will check out the truck for you. If you need it done e-mail me at -- email address removed --. OK?

I can be there in about 4 hours providing I don't have to squish some hyundai going through seattle.



let me know dave----- hdm48

 

[Power Wagon]

It's confirmed that BV is going over to check it out today.



I should have a response from him by this evening.



Thank you, Martin. Your help is GREATLY appreciated.

 

[Power Wagon]

The report is in from the truck... It is NOT acceptable.



It has serious wiring, suspension, clutch problems, oil leaks, and is rusty in several places, and quite beat, including welded sheet metal and bent box.



I won't be taking it.



Sorry about that, guys... .



But my public thanks to BV for his legwork and a very thorough examination of the truck. He did his better than good deed for the day

 

[BV]

The peacup

As PW mentioned:

Front fender ripped and "welded at home", front bumper the same, box was beat up and light rust (forgot to mention goose neck removed and covered by steel plate), cab was musty smelling with indication of moisture (mold and rust), seats replaced with captians chairs w/center folding consul that was improperly installed, wiring was hacked up pretty good under the dash and hanging loose, very sloopy steering, couldn't get passenger door open from outside, missing weather stripping, engine leaking oil (valve cover and timing cover) and fuel around pump and injectors, ran rough at what seemed a higher than normal idle, clutch was grabby like it had oil on it, coolant was changed but still had indications of rust, turn signals didn't cancel, hazards didn't work, light rust on frame, California plates and missing everything to change a flat tire (jack, handle, spare, wrench).



Oh - It did start right up and run fairly strong and it stopped okay (thank God).



I guess it's up for grabs if anyone wants it.



Hey - Find some more for me to go look at - This is fun