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| JRust |
 Dec 6 2011, 05:33 PM
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I just bought a 20x8 foot enclosed trailer. I have been through probably 5 different trailers. All of which my 914-8 wanted to bottom out & scrape loading. I was finally going to just give & buy a tilt trailer. I came across this on Craigslist today & went to look at it. Guy had it listed for $2250 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) . It is solid & has brakes on one axle. It needs a little TLC but not much at all. I asked if he had a title & he pulled it out. It was his uncles who passed away. I was immediately wary. He then pulls out all the paperwork the DMV will need for it. They have already sold 2 of his trailers & 2 cars. Haven't had a problem with the DMV yet. I'm ready to pay the guy as the trailer is easily worth the price & then some. I figured I may as well ask if he if firm on his price. He said well how about $2100 & before I could say okay. He says screw it $2000 & it's yours (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) . I jumped then & happily (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Had to borrow some cash to do it but to good a deal to pass up. Good thing I didn't buy that LS1 now.
Extra bonus is now I have an extra garage for winter (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Attached image(s)   
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| JRust |
Dec 7 2011, 02:09 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,317 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Albany Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Went straight to a trailer place down the road. Dropped it off to get the plug rewired & the bearings packed. Also just a general checkout to see if everything like the brakes are working properly. Just got back from the DMV & paying $177 for title/tags. Not to bad really (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) . The trailer is old though. Title says 1972 on it which is a little surprising (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) . Does it look that old?
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| r_towle |
Dec 7 2011, 02:18 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,705 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(JRust @ Dec 7 2011, 03:09 PM)  Went straight to a trailer place down the road. Dropped it off to get the plug rewired & the bearings packed. Also just a general checkout to see if everything like the brakes are working properly. Just got back from the DMV & paying $177 for title/tags. Not to bad really (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) . The trailer is old though. Title says 1972 on it which is a little surprising (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) . Does it look that old? no, Do the VIN tags match the title? rIch |
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| JRust |
Dec 7 2011, 02:29 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,317 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Albany Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Dec 7 2011, 12:18 PM) no, Do the VIN tags match the title? rIch I'm going to look into it some more when I get it back from the shop. Hopefully tonight but we will see. It may be tomorrow as they were fitting me in today. Are the Vin tags typically on the tongue somewhere? Everything went smooth but now I am a little worried I have the wrong one. Which will be a PITA since I just put it in my name at the DMV. I'll update later when I can verify it. |
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JRust OT: Finally bought a trailer my 914 won't scrape loading Dec 6 2011, 05:33 PM
mepstein Nice purchase! Dec 6 2011, 05:43 PM Tom_T Not only an extra garage on wheels, but a mini-sho... Dec 6 2011, 05:48 PM wingnut86 :beer3:
Very nice... Dec 6 2011, 05:49 PM JRust It has an electric winch up front but it's mou... Dec 6 2011, 06:23 PM
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It has an electric winch up front but it's mo... Dec 6 2011, 09:15 PM montoya 73 2.0
It has an electric winch up front but it's m... Dec 6 2011, 09:45 PM JRust
Jamie, great find! Oh, by the way wasn't... Dec 6 2011, 10:21 PM Valy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mTI9MsE-9g Dec 6 2011, 10:38 PM JRust Hey anybody know what registration is for these in... Dec 6 2011, 10:45 PM mepstein
Hey anybody know what registration is for these i... Dec 7 2011, 06:49 AM mepstein
Hey anybody know what registration is for these i... Dec 7 2011, 06:49 AM RobW Nice box. :cheer: Dec 6 2011, 10:59 PM VegasRacer Nice score for 2 grand. :headbanger: Dec 6 2011, 11:57 PM Tom Jamie,
Looks like a great deal! Guy I know ... Dec 7 2011, 07:25 AM aharder Sweet........ Dec 7 2011, 08:43 AM Krieger Extra mobile garage :Qarl: Dec 7 2011, 09:45 AM JRust I couldn't find a vin tag anywhere. The traile... Dec 7 2011, 09:03 PM computers4kids
What do you think if I can't find it anywhere... Dec 7 2011, 09:56 PM Lennies914 the vin should be stamped into the front A-frame s... Dec 7 2011, 09:15 PM messix It's probably an old travel trailer chasis reb... Dec 7 2011, 09:16 PM championgt1 :lol4:
Nice find! Dec 7 2011, 10:14 PM JRust Damn I tell you what. It has been so damn cold the... Dec 8 2011, 05:24 PM KELTY360 Nice score Jamie. That thing is screaming for some... Dec 9 2011, 01:23 AM JRust
Nice score Jamie. That thing is screaming for som... Dec 9 2011, 01:29 PM TC 914-8 Great score Jamie !!! Dec 9 2011, 09:53 AM PanelBilly Nice find Dec 9 2011, 07:47 PM NORD Nice find :first:
Nobody has asked yet; Can ... Dec 10 2011, 12:37 AM JRust I'd be happy to help any of my buddies move a ... Dec 10 2011, 11:40 AM |
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