Off Topic - 3208 Inspection

[Gregory OConnor]

Call the Osceola Napa or Cat Dealer, get to the parts clerk and ask
for the name of an independent mobile mechanic. Surprizing how many
individual parts stores in the same area give you the same name. In
the 80's I turned a 62 pumper into a Hydroseeder rig. I tried to
keep it looking like a fire truck but the California DMV wanted it
painted, and changed as to not resemble a emergancy vehicle. I
Understand the reason why but, took the fun out of the project. I
paid extra for the firetruck because I wanted to dawn a yellow
hardhat and raincoat. Changing the fire truck to a normal truck and
selling the dalmation proved the extra money spent to have a
firetruck a waste.

United limo may just be a name of a mini-bus or taxi service?. Doubt
the driver would be standing at baggage claim in a cap holding a
placard. I would do a car rental to opt out of the deal or get parts
prior to the return trip. Then return the car and find a way back to
your pumper. Some of the car rentals have remote rental car
returns.

Ebay has a seller grading system that flaws on allowing after the
sale transcaction input to show up in the rating. If the user has a
unique seller name, a google search of his name (handle) may shed
some light when a previous buyer vented on another site.

You can post the $500. in ebay escrow and cash out on the balance
inperson. A $500.00 cash deposit is realy no protection of a
contract if the performance of the contract ( condition) is
misrepresented. I think wholesome sellers want the $500 to ward off
bad bidders and buyers remource. You may be able to just fax the guy
a copy of your airline tickets as a deposit. If he says OK it is as
good as the $500.00 in holding the deal.

I dont know what your mechanical needs of the pump are but it seems
like a vacumn truck is the ticket. I find market value( not
advertised price but actual sold price) of equipment by looking at
completed construction equipment auctions around the country. This
site is the best. navigate "auction results search"

http://www.machinerytrader.com/

GregoryO'Connor
94ptRomolandCa

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Al" wrote:
>
> I know this is not close to what we discuss on the Bluebird Forums
> but I need some help. I have made a purchase on Ebay for a Pump
> Truck for my new Biodiesel Venture. It has a 3208 Cat rebuilt
engine
> with 12k miles since the factory rebuild. I need someone familiar
> with big trucks to go by and do an inspection. So a
recommendation
> would be greatly appreciated. It is located in Osceola, IN. I
have
> emailed the seller trying to find out what airport to fly in.
> Looking at the map, Chicago seems like the one to fly in. My next
> problem is what transport service should I call for a ride from
the
> airport to him? He gave me United limo Service but I don't think
a
> limo is appropriate. I am still trying to get a phone number for
him
> so that I can coordinate the transaction. He is really not
> cooperating at this point and I am not going to send $500 deposit
> till I have more information and allowed the inspection!
>
> Ebay Auction 300208534224
>
> Al Johnson
> '96 BMC B100
> Mandeville, Louisiana
>