Freightrain Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 At $1500, it's got that worth of parts. Title or not. Hope it all goes through for you. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/4/#findComment-180328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TozziWelding Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 For that kind of money I see 5 grand easy if you part it out. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/4/#findComment-180347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JTFormula Posted April 26, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 26, 2013 I made the deal! She is going to meet me at my shop tomorrow and we are going to finalize the exchange. She also said she is going to be able to get the title for me so that is a great relief. I have to figure out how the heck I am going to get it out of there now. Hopefully with a couple good batteries it will fire up and I can drive it to my shop. Then next week I'll give it a bath, air up the tires, and change the oil.I am going to bring my GoPro and film the whole thing then mount it in the cab so I can video my first attempt at driving a 13 speed. Looks like I'll be going to Macungie with this puppy! 3 Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/4/#findComment-180366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Congrats!!! Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/4/#findComment-180368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Congrats JT!!!! Hope all goes well for the pickup and drive home. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/4/#findComment-180369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TozziWelding Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 If it us anything like the old 3-53 my buddy has on his screening plant it should light as soon as the injectors see fuel. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/4/#findComment-180370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Cool!!! I need a GoPro camera for my helmet to film my old Honda three wheeler action. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/4/#findComment-180372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Congrats on the "new" truck! 13 speeds easy when you get the hang of it,last 4 trucks i've owned have all been 13's prolly would'nt want anything else,hope to see you and the General at Macungie!.........................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/4/#findComment-180373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Congratulations. Easier to shift if you don't use all gears. Start in third and don't use the splitter. Leave yourself plenty of room to stop when bobtailing. Especially if the pavement is wet. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/4/#findComment-180378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 2013-04-25_10-14-39_258.jpgThis one sold for $1500 today.The International sold for $2000. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/4/#findComment-180380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 if it's been along time since it's been started,you better have someone that knows Detroits check it over good BEFORE you try and start it.They are notorious for sticking injectors or rack and it will run away on you.Make sure the emergency shut off is working or have a board handy wide enough to block off the air. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/4/#findComment-180421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 if it's been along time since it's been started,you better have someone that knows Detroits check it over good BEFORE you try and start it.They are notorious for sticking injectors or rack and it will run away on you.Make sure the emergency shut off is working or have a board handy wide enough to block off the air.Thanks for the tip. I have read enough on this site as well as videos to know to make sure to block the air intake if she starts to run away. It was last started in November of 2012. I got a buddy of mine who is a diesel tech coming down to help me with it to check this thing out. When it doubt, I'll have to get it towed back to my shop where I can work on it easier. It only has to go 4 miles away. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/4/#findComment-180439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Congrats! Now the fun begins. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/4/#findComment-180444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Congrats! Now the fun begin$$$$$$$.Edited 1 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/4/#findComment-180467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DailyDiesel Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Awesome! Good luck on the journey home. Can't wait to see the video. Quote www.dailydieseldose.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/4/#findComment-180513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Congrats on the GMC, I like those trucks. Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/4/#findComment-180514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad_kelly Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Congrats, JT! Don't forget the bumpersticker - "I joined the Mack Trucks forum ... and bought this GMC!" ;o) Seriously, 8V-92 should have plenty of stink, and sound pretty darn cool. My fellow GM motorcoach nuts have a joke that they keep their Detroit engine manuals in plastic bags, since they tend to leak about a teaspoon a month. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/4/#findComment-180516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Congrats, JT! Don't forget the bumpersticker - "I joined the Mack Trucks forum ... and bought this GMC!" And don't forget the ball-peen hammer. You know, the one to smash the shit out of your left hand in order to keep your mind off the noise of the mechanical asshole under the hood.......... 2 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/4/#findComment-180517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck P Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Congrats on the purchase JT! I'm sorry I couldn't meet up with you at the swap meet as I was swamped on Sat & Sun. You'll be happy to know that a certain Macho T/A got a top 60 People's Choice trophy in a very tough field of show cars. Quote "If it's all the sime to you... I'll droyve that tankah" Max Rockatansky (The Road Warrior) Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/4/#findComment-180518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 Congrats on the purchase JT! I'm sorry I couldn't meet up with you at the swap meet as I was swamped on Sat & Sun. You'll be happy to know that a certain Macho T/A got a top 60 People's Choice trophy in a very tough field of show cars. Rich's T/A always does well. That thing is bad ass! I didn't get a chance to really get out on the show field to see the cars. Just selling my crap nd then seeing if I can find some parts for people. So it's official, the GMC is mine. The cash exchange had been done, a bill of sale signed and this sucker is mine. First big truck I have owned. I was shooting for a Mack but heck, this was too good to pass. The next purchase will be one with a bulldog though. I am going to grab the 4 batteries and see if there is a chance they will charge. I doubt it but at $130 a piece x4 I have to try. Then Sunday we are going to get it out of there. Then back to my shop for a bath then ill pull the ignition and a door lock and bring it to my locksmith for keys to be made. Hopefully the lady can get the title work done by the end of next month. I need to drive it to Macungie. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/4/#findComment-180545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 Rich's T/A always does well. That thing is bad ass! I didn't get a chance to really get out on the show field to see the cars. Just selling my crap nd then seeing if I can find some parts for people. So it's official, the GMC is mine. The cash exchange had been done, a bill of sale signed and this sucker is mine. First big truck I have owned. I was shooting for a Mack but heck, this was too good to pass. The next purchase will be one with a bulldog though. I am going to grab the 4 batteries and see if there is a chance they will charge. I doubt it but at $130 a piece x4 I have to try. Do i need all 4 or will this thing fire up on 2? Sunday we are going to get it out of there. Ill bring it back to my shop for a bath then ill pull the ignition and a door lock and bring it to my locksmith for keys to be made. Hopefully the lady can get the title work done by the end of next month. I need to drive it to Macungie. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/4/#findComment-180550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
smorse54 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Nice find!Glad you ended up with it.The Generals have always been one of my favorite trucks.I drove a Superliner with a 8v-92 for a couple of years.They are a powerhouse.You'll enjoy it. Steve Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/4/#findComment-180553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Rich's T/A always does well. That thing is bad ass! I didn't get a chance to really get out on the show field to see the cars. Just selling my crap nd then seeing if I can find some parts for people.So it's official, the GMC is mine. The cash exchange had been done, a bill of sale signed and this sucker is mine. First big truck I have owned. I was shooting for a Mack but heck, this was too good to pass. The next purchase will be one with a bulldog though.I am going to grab the 4 batteries and see if there is a chance they will charge. I doubt it but at $130 a piece x4 I have to try. Then Sunday we are going to get it out of there. Then back to my shop for a bath then ill pull the ignition and a door lock and bring it to my locksmith for keys to be made. Hopefully the lady can get the title work done by the end of next month. I need to drive it to Macungie.Does it got 4 12 volt batteries or 4 6 volt batteries? Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/4/#findComment-180554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuhlz Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Congrats JT - A good truck and price!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/4/#findComment-180555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1958 F.W.D. Posted April 27, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted April 27, 2013 I drove a Superliner with a 8v-92 for a couple of years.I just threw up 3 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/4/#findComment-180556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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