My truck and 2 car trailer!

**Focker** · 09-20-2013, 04:04 PM

Got 4 picked up and hauled it today.Got there 5 minutes before they closed to get 2 more to haul them in tomorrow morning but they had the gate shut.**** i was pissed so now i ave 6 on monday to get picked up and hauled in and 2 on tuesday.

**Focker** · 09-23-2013, 08:48 PM

Picked up 6 today got 4 processed and hauled in.Had a taurus with factory wheels popped the center cap off and there was 1 locking lug nut on each wheel.Needless to say the lock wasnt't anywhere in the car.The loader guy tried to break them for me but no luck.I may try to take a socket to try to get them off or i might just say forget it.I will still make over $100 on the car but another 60-70 would be nicer lol.

I have 2 on the trailer to haul in tomorrow morning then 2 more to pick up and process and 1 to pick up on wednesday the i am taking alittle break.When i haul my wheels,cats and stuff in i will take a picture and post what i have in everything.

I have a question i need advise on building some racks for my truck.What do i need to build them out of?

**sawmilleng** · 09-23-2013, 09:44 PM

I've always used 1-1/2" square tubing for pickup box racks, in 1/8" wall. It cuts nicely with an abrasive cutoff saw or metal cutting bandsaw and is heavy enough to weld easily.

**Focker** · 09-25-2013, 06:52 PM

i am talking wood.

**JohnC4X4** · 09-27-2013, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by Focker

i am talking wood.

As you can see in my photo
I use 2X4's and 2X6's
I place the front to back 2X6's inside the up & down supports
so when there is a load it is pushing against the 2X6's holding them tighter against the supports verses trying to push them off the supports and rip the nails/screws out if they were on the outside

**Focker** · 09-28-2013, 08:50 PM

Jordo here is what i have bought in the last few weeks with prices.
1995 FORD WINDSTAR WAGON $430
1995 NISSAN STANDARD E/XE $305
2000 FORD CROWN VICTORIA LX $455
1999 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE $405
1999 FORD TAURUS SE/COMFORT/SP $455
1995 CHEVROLET LUMINA LS $455
1998 FORD TAURUS SE COMFORT $405
1997 BMW 528I AUTOMATIC $380
1998 FORD EXPLORER $480
2001 FORD TAURUS SES $430
1991 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS GS $430
2004 BUICK LESABRE LIMITED $465
1997 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM $480
1999 OLDSMOBILE 88/LS $430
1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER $525
1999 BUICK CENTURY CUSTOM $390
95 accord and 85 f250 $700 from person
95 grand prix $400 for person
All the other cars are from the auction in the last 2 weeks.

**cummins** · 10-07-2013, 07:35 AM

Originally Posted by Focker

Jordo here is what i have bought in the last few weeks with prices.
1995 FORD WINDSTAR WAGON $430
1995 NISSAN STANDARD E/XE $305
2000 FORD CROWN VICTORIA LX $455
1999 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE $405
1999 FORD TAURUS SE/COMFORT/SP $455
1995 CHEVROLET LUMINA LS $455
1998 FORD TAURUS SE COMFORT $405
1997 BMW 528I AUTOMATIC $380
1998 FORD EXPLORER $480
2001 FORD TAURUS SES $430
1991 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS GS $430
2004 BUICK LESABRE LIMITED $465
1997 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM $480
1999 OLDSMOBILE 88/LS $430
1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER $525
1999 BUICK CENTURY CUSTOM $390
95 accord and 85 f250 $700 from person
95 grand prix $400 for person
All the other cars are from the auction in the last 2 weeks.

thats about a 100 higher right across the board then i'd pay a chance on. i haven't payed more then 200 for a car or van in months, but at 140-160 i need my gas and time covered.

**taterjuice** · 10-12-2013, 08:37 AM

Originally Posted by Focker

Jordo here is what i have bought in the last few weeks with prices.
1995 FORD WINDSTAR WAGON $430
1995 NISSAN STANDARD E/XE $305
2000 FORD CROWN VICTORIA LX $455
1999 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE $405
1999 FORD TAURUS SE/COMFORT/SP $455
1995 CHEVROLET LUMINA LS $455
1998 FORD TAURUS SE COMFORT $405
1997 BMW 528I AUTOMATIC $380
1998 FORD EXPLORER $480
2001 FORD TAURUS SES $430
1991 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS GS $430
2004 BUICK LESABRE LIMITED $465
1997 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM $480
1999 OLDSMOBILE 88/LS $430
1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER $525
1999 BUICK CENTURY CUSTOM $390
95 accord and 85 f250 $700 from person
95 grand prix $400 for person
All the other cars are from the auction in the last 2 weeks.

You can send all them crown Vic's/ grand mar my way ! People love them for demo derby cars around here, trust me it's a huge deal around here. Went to a demo last year and someone was running a 2005 crown Vic!

**Need4racin** · 10-16-2013, 08:34 AM

Originally Posted by Focker

1998 FORD EXPLORER $480 - 8.8 has disc brake and is a popular swap into jeeps. 5.0 explorers have gt40 intake and heads (97.5+ heads are gt40p) 95-early 97 are gt40. Leather seats are popular to swap into older trucks. limited and eddie bauers steering wheels are better than the xlt models.
2004 BUICK LESABRE LIMITED $465 -Pull off all limited parts and sell as a kit to upgrade from a custom. If the engine is a series 3 3800, sell the intake updates off of it to put on the series 2. trans might have updates too, not sure.
1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER $525- all the same parts listed above on explorer
crown vic p71s. The upgraded heavy duty parts, including silicone hoses.
Tauruses (130 amp 3g alternator (get wiring harness for alt), window motors (w/ pigtail), and efan (best jy efan swap (get wiring and relay), pushes most air).

5.0 explorers are becoming a popular swap into older trucks. engine, wiring harness, ecu and trans. 8.8 axle too. I see lots of posting on classicbronco about them. Why? explorer was last to use the 302 so it is a roller 302, maf, obd2. best flowing heads ford has made for the small block. distrubitorless ignition, more efficient.

look through steve83s supermotors for popular ford vehicle modifications. http://www.supermotors.net/registry/2742/73981-4

**Focker** · 10-16-2013, 07:42 PM

John i kind of got my a template going i am going to get one going and i will show you.I like it pretty good but any tips for me i am listening lol.

**Focker** · 09-26-2013, 03:34 PM

So today i got a 99 300m with 4 flat tires and the rear driver side tire was wrecked and bent in and wouldn't turn.Had to break the ignition so i could get the wheel to turn since there was not a key.Get all of that done and put the wife in there steering start winch get it almost all the way on the trailer and here a boom a bolt had come out of the front of the winch and it twisted and **** near broke the winch in half almost.So needless to say now i need a new winch.
Luckily they had a back hoe and helped me finish loading the car up.

**JohnC4X4** · 09-27-2013, 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by Focker

So needless to say now i need a new winch.

I just picked up a spare 12K Harbor Freight for $300.00 last night

**sledge** · 09-29-2013, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by Focker

So needless to say now i need a new winch.

Try ENGO brand.. Mile Marker Quality with Badlands (HF) Prices!!
My 10K winch has served me well!

**jord0690** · 09-26-2013, 04:46 PM

How much are you buyin cars for at the auction? If you dont mind me askin. Iv thought about it but with the price of shed here (140/ton) it just doesnt seem worth it. After taxes and buyers premiums. Iv checked the run lists of previous auctions and the cheapest ones i could find where like 400 bucks.

**SuperDave** · 09-26-2013, 04:52 PM

Forget about buying cars up here at auction for scrap, better off concentrating on the gp (general public) they are far superior customers in my opinion.
At 140$ it really sucks, just remember, let the customers be aware that scrap is low and lower your buying price accordingly. Others have already.
Sitting on a few till the price goes up myself. 155$ here.

**jord0690** · 09-26-2013, 05:07 PM

Originally Posted by SuperDave

Forget about buying cars up here at auction for scrap, better off concentrating on the gp (general public) they are far superior customers in my opinion.
At 140$ it really sucks, just remember, let the customers be aware that scrap is low and lower your buying price accordingly. Others have already.
Sitting on a few till the price goes up myself. 155$ here.

People around me dont care what prices are at. I tell them and have had a few say "ya so?" they dont get it. Had someone tell me another guy offered him 340 bucks for an explorer. Too much. Offered 220. Said no thanks lol

**Focker** · 09-28-2013, 08:43 PM

yeah i built some cheap quick ones with a some 2x2's and some pressed board for a temporary setup for my load yesterday.Also yeah i plan on getting the 12k winch from harbor freight also.Dont really used it much but if i get 4-5 cars lined up from people then i will go ahead and get it.They load them for me at the auction so i can kind of hold off if i need to for alittle while.

**jord0690** · 09-29-2013, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by Focker

Jordo here is what i have bought in the last few weeks with prices.
1995 FORD WINDSTAR WAGON $430
1995 NISSAN STANDARD E/XE $305
2000 FORD CROWN VICTORIA LX $455
1999 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE $405
1999 FORD TAURUS SE/COMFORT/SP $455
1995 CHEVROLET LUMINA LS $455
1998 FORD TAURUS SE COMFORT $405
1997 BMW 528I AUTOMATIC $380
1998 FORD EXPLORER $480
2001 FORD TAURUS SES $430
1991 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS GS $430
2004 BUICK LESABRE LIMITED $465
1997 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM $480
1999 OLDSMOBILE 88/LS $430
1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER $525
1999 BUICK CENTURY CUSTOM $390
95 accord and 85 f250 $700 from person
95 grand prix $400 for person
All the other cars are from the auction in the last 2 weeks.

The way prices are up here I wouldnt even break even if I paid those prices.. Except maybe the BMW. That was a nice score. Id pay that today. Everything else is way outta my range.

**Focker** · 09-29-2013, 12:46 PM

Yeah i can pay higher since i get 245 per ton.I hope you the best man and that your prices go up

**Focker** · 09-29-2013, 01:57 PM

i think i am going with the badlands one sooner or later.

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