Yeah German eBay is a great resource, but as you've indicated the shipping (and bank wire transfer charges for payment) are crazy. That said, I have usually found great bargains, so when you add picking up something really rare to a low sale price it still evens out in your favor. Did anyone check out the wheels on this DOKA? I want a pair!!!! Chris On 11/7/05, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote: > On 11/7/05, JORDANVW@aol.com <JORDANVW@aol.com> wrote: > > > > << the minor seam rust will prolly scare you WUSSY west coasters > > off but this is a good deal.. the canopys/tilts go for more than $1000 > > alone..and the rear sliding windows are worth good money too.. >> > > I got my canopy on German Ebay for $50. Shipping cost $150. The cab height > canopies are worth more than the ones on this truck. As far sliders, there's > always some at Buy-It prices of $159 each for black Tristar windows, less > for silver ones. As far as rust, you are right. We in the West see this as a > parts truck. Cheaper to find a cleaner example and pay a bit more. I'm sure > that makes sense in any coast. Tranny is bad. Body parts rotted. It's really > difficult to even consider it for parts. There are lots of nicer ones for > less money. > Just my 2 Cents, > BenT > |
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