Well, according to the PO they had to pull start it (starter probs???) in order to drive it behind the barn, so it was running when parked. My guy at the office and I came up with the idea that I might just rent the hauler, we'll tow it up with his truck and hold it in reserve. If I can't get it running then we'll winch it up on the trailer (rather than a dolly in case the rear diff or halfshafts are bad). If I get it running I'll drive and we'll have the trailer available in case of any problems. Still get the adventure with a safety net. Then the only problem is getting that extra engine out of his truck...but I have an idea on that.

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Mike Tangas
'73 280SEL 4.5 (9/72)- RIP
Only 8,173 units built from 5/71 thru 11/72

'02 CLK320 Cabriolet - wifey's mid-life crisis

2012 VW Jetta Sportwagon TDI...at least its a diesel

Non illegitemae carborundum.