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Yaller 5-ton wrecker for sale
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wreckerman893
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If I am in the area I will assist any way possible. 
I have tools out the wazoo to include tanks and torches, tanker bar, 1-inch impact tools, etc.
I was considering floating a loan to buy the gasser until the old lady said "get enough to pay your lawyer"
.........I hate it when that happens.
I have tools out the wazoo to include tanks and torches, tanker bar, 1-inch impact tools, etc.I was considering floating a loan to buy the gasser until the old lady said "get enough to pay your lawyer"
.........I hate it when that happens. Well, I've given you guys some time. If you want the yellow wrecker, now's your time. If it isn't sold by Friday, I plan to be in Leesburg AL Sat morning the 12th. I talked to Mrs Battles and told her what my plans are. I don`t really need the truck(I do want it) but I couldn't sit by and see it scrapped. I could use some help getting it moved to somewhere I could leave it for a couple weeks.
If you want to buy it first, speak up before I make the trip. I would rather have the diesel, but I just can't tie up that much cash right now.
If you want to buy it first, speak up before I make the trip. I would rather have the diesel, but I just can't tie up that much cash right now.
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I'm in the same boat... I've talked about it, emailed wreckeman and have extra photos, and talked to Mrs. Battle, but I've got a yard full of stuff, and folks keep backing out of sales... Grab her and take care of her for us...
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Rick and other concerned folks: I would love to have the beast but I have too much going on this month. Miltary missions and vaccation.
I will be up there Thursday thru Sunday working on my shop but I can take time out Sat. to assist.
I know a wrecker guy (Larry's Towing) and he might let you store it there. He has a storage lot and big Kenworth wrecker. I will stop by his palce and ask. He also has a wrecked International truck that has a Cummings engine in it that would probably drop right in the gasser.
Mrs Battles might even let you store it where it is since she is closing the business and doesn't plan on renting the property out. There is a fenced lot behind the shop where it could be secured.
I live slightly east of Centre just off of hwy 411. Anyone coming from Atlanta will be passing within 2 miles of my place. PM me and I will send a phone number. If this operation is a go I'll bring the digital camera and take some pics to post.
I hate to pass this up but it just hit at the wrong time. Since I couldn't get it I wanted to pass the info on to someone who can give it a good home.
I will be up there Thursday thru Sunday working on my shop but I can take time out Sat. to assist.
I know a wrecker guy (Larry's Towing) and he might let you store it there. He has a storage lot and big Kenworth wrecker. I will stop by his palce and ask. He also has a wrecked International truck that has a Cummings engine in it that would probably drop right in the gasser.
Mrs Battles might even let you store it where it is since she is closing the business and doesn't plan on renting the property out. There is a fenced lot behind the shop where it could be secured.
I live slightly east of Centre just off of hwy 411. Anyone coming from Atlanta will be passing within 2 miles of my place. PM me and I will send a phone number. If this operation is a go I'll bring the digital camera and take some pics to post.
I hate to pass this up but it just hit at the wrong time. Since I couldn't get it I wanted to pass the info on to someone who can give it a good home.
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rice. if i ever get down there again, and you get it, i could get it this far for you. as long as i am delivering down that way, and not picking up.
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Rick, unless its been switched to full air, which I doubt, all the parts should be intercangable.
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so the 5ton and deuce have the same brake parts?Recovry4x4 said:
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Oooops, Big Ooooops! Back er up a bit. I misread the post and was thinking a multifuel 5 ton. None of the parts are the same as on a deuce. NONE of them except maybe some steel lines. Different master, different airpack, different wheel cylinders and all. Thanks for catching my error Kevin. SO SORRY
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I'm in Carrollton Ga., It can be left at my place for the time being. I have a towbar for my deuce, it would be a bit fun to pull without a "soldier B" in the towed vehicle to help in turns.
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I did not state it above, but I can help (depending on which day it is). Contact me if needed.
It looks like I have to call Mrs Battles and postpone my trip to AL. A pinched nerve in my upper back that I've been trying to get over for 2 months, decided to take 2 steps backward this week. Went back to the chiropractor this morning. Man I'm sick of this thing. I'll keep you updated.
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Rick
I feel for you, man. I just got over a back injury and it is no fun! My Bride tells me it is Gods way of telling me to slow down!
One of the few, Frank, now walking up right.....
I feel for you, man. I just got over a back injury and it is no fun! My Bride tells me it is Gods way of telling me to slow down!
One of the few, Frank, now walking up right.....
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Rick and all concerned. I'm going to pick up metal tomorrow and I will be going past the wreckers. I will stop in and talk to Mrs Battles.
If she will store it for me I may go ahead and buy it. My main reason for not buying is lack of room to keep it.
Once I get my shop completed I should be able to bring it over. I may have to sleep with it until the old lady gets used to it, but what else is new.
Thanks to all who replied and worked to save "Old Yeller" from the scrap heap.
I'll keep everyone posted on what happens.
If she will store it for me I may go ahead and buy it. My main reason for not buying is lack of room to keep it.
Once I get my shop completed I should be able to bring it over. I may have to sleep with it until the old lady gets used to it, but what else is new.
Thanks to all who replied and worked to save "Old Yeller" from the scrap heap.
I'll keep everyone posted on what happens.
wreckerman893
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I leave tomorrow for Hawaii. Taking the better half on a 20 year anniversery vaccation. If it puts her in a good mood I may be able to sneak "old yeller" into the back yard. If all else fails I'll buy her a new car. That usually lets me get a new "toy". That old wrecker will probably enbd up costing me 30 grand but hell.....ya can't take it with you.
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Update on "Old Yeller".
As of weekend before last he was still sitting on the hill looking out over the valley.
I would still like to have it but a deuce is more practical.
Hawaii didn't mellow out the old lady....if I buy it I have to sleep with it.
As of weekend before last he was still sitting on the hill looking out over the valley.
I would still like to have it but a deuce is more practical.
Hawaii didn't mellow out the old lady....if I buy it I have to sleep with it.