All,
I appreciate everyone that has helped with either advise, technical knowledge, or just moral support with the pig. The Niland household has unfortunately been dealt some financial setbacks recently. We have had about $10k is unplanned expenses this spring, and we found out not too long ago that our foundation will require about the same in repairs.
The pig has come a long way, but it still has a ways to go. I cant in good conscious keep putting money into it, when their are more important priorities on the home front. When I bought the truck sight unseen I was told it just needed a new clutch. This turned out to be far from the truth, and I quickly reached, and exceeded my project budget.
I would like to keep this truck local and in the club so I will start a FS thread in ONSC first. If it doesn't sell here, ill post it in the general classified forum. I am
asking $4,250 for the truck and all the spare parts. I will have more details in the FS thread but if anyone is interested, please let me know. I have been struggling with this decision for a week or so, but it is the right thing to do for the family.
Details:
Truck is a 1971 with a 78 engine and transmission. It also has a front axle with disc from a 79.
@NCFJ rebuilt both front and rear axles, new rotors, shoes, pads, cylinders, etc. All steering ends have been replaced the steering relay rod with one with serviceable ends. The carb was rebuilt by Jim C, it has a new fuel pump, clutch slave cylinder, rebuilt ebrake with new cable.
Known issues. Its rusty, It needs a new brake master cylinder, its rusty, it has not been baselined, it is missing an air filter nut and carb stud, its rusty. The rear gate handle is broken, and the lock is missing. It also comes with a few spare parts and a new 4speed clutch kit. Please let me know if you have any questions.