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Here's the deal...#24 has a bad motor. I bought it without it running and I got it to start but the motor is shot. What do you think...
 
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i would put the truck on CL and test the waters...if it doesnt sell then i would do what you normally do to the trucks you buy
 
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Do you have a motor for it?
 
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I could use the one from the frame
 
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Well if you have the stuff to replace the motor then I probably would. Whats your reasoning for not wanting to do it?
 
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I just figured its going to be worth more with 4wd and I already have the frame.
 
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Since you already have the other frame and engine I say go for it.
 
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shoot, i didnt realize that you already had the frame with the 4x4....id say swap the body over
 
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