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Yup, I noticed that. Vin comes back to a 2003. $600 was the deposit, for a total of $1075 delivered to NJ from Pa. Anyone have access to a free carfax? Says only 2 owners.
Ah. Damn. I was hoping it was $600 out the door! Apparently they do know what they have! D’oh! Yes, a verified car fax would be nice. Was that car fax provided at the salvage yard? Is it just a picture of the car fax, or how did they show it to you? (Looks like they pulled the car fax July of 2019.. )

ETA: I was able to at least confirm the provided vin is from the listed vehicle, a 2003 K2500.. but not much help really:
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Ah. Damn. I was hoping it was $600 out the door! Apparently they do know what they have! D’oh! Yes, a verified car fax would be nice. Was that car fax provided at the salvage yard? Is it just a picture of the car fax, or how did they show it to you? (Looks like they pulled the car fax July of 2019.. )

ETA: I was able to at least confirm the provided vin is from the listed vehicle, a 2003 K2500.. but not much help really:
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I did everything over the phone, since they're in Pa. Told them I needed proof of mileage, and also the veh vin#. He sent the snap shot of the carfax through email. Hopefully it's legit and it's a good motor.
 

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I did everything over the phone, since they're in Pa. Told them I needed proof of mileage, and also the veh vin#. He sent the snap shot of the carfax through email. Hopefully it's legit and it's a good motor.
Hopefully. Looks pretty good. I might ask them about the 2003 / 2006 discrepancy, just to see. And if you wanted to look at the car fax for the provided VIN, it’s only $40.. I’d consider it.
 
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Hopefully. Looks pretty good. I might ask them about the 2003 / 2006 discrepancy, just to see. And if you wanted to look at the car fax for the provided VIN, it’s only $40.. I’d consider it.
I just called them, gave me the 'ol "I must've hit the wrong key typing out the receipt" deal. As long as it's a good motor from an 03-06, and the mileage is in the ballpark, I'll be happy. And the vin does come back to an 03.
 

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I just called them, gave me the 'ol "I must've hit the wrong key typing out the receipt" deal. As long as it's a good motor from an 03-06, and the mileage is in the ballpark, I'll be happy. And the vin does come back to an 03.
Yessir!! I think you’re good!! I know your buddy can’t do the work for a long time, but maybe at least pull some covers off and have a look at some things as soon as you get it, to make sure it looks decent..? I remember how your Express’ motor looked after pulling the front cover.. [emoji35]
 
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Yessir!! I think you’re good!! I know your buddy can’t do the work for a long time, but maybe at least pull some covers off and have a look at some things as soon as you get it, to make sure it looks decent..? I remember how your Express’ motor looked after pulling the front cover.. [emoji35]
So true!
 

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whats kinda sad is that 6.0 has under 300 hp new. where the not so much newer 5.3 have 335. but the 6.0 is a tq'y sob. my 03 2500 hd 4x4 with 4.10 gears was a beast.
 

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Got another one. Supposed to be delivered tomorrow. My buddy is gonna do this one, but he's not gonna be able to mess with it for another 2-3 months. That's fine with me, as it'll let me get some $$ together--as I blew my ***--again--on this one. Thx guys :waytogo:View attachment 240370
EDIT--I'm thanking you guys for helping me get to where I'm at. Without you guys I'd be up ***** creek without a paddle lol!



YEAH BABY!!!!!!! :chewie:
 

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