Spares run June 30th to July 2 2023

 


Seemed like a good deal and a local who was a Russell from way back before me guy checked it out for me in person before I went. Seller was a gentleman as was his helper and the load was via fork lift ! 

Legit parts and a great drive in the hot southeast of California 






Peaceful 


U Haul open 5x7 towed like a dream 
Del Taco stop at Baker 

Palm Desert stop at mom in laws was toasty 
Back home and cleaning the rust with the electrolysis process 



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