The Saga Begins...

Okay, I always wanted a G but could never find the right deal... well, I'm not a rich man either so I've been looking for a project.  As luck would have it, a clean 280GE SWB popped up in a neighboring state with a blown engine.  After a pathetic offer on my part, and a few days to think about it, the seller accepted!  Off I went with my pickup (soon to be replaced by the G), a trailer, and a small envelope of cash.  It was a long drive, but well worth it.

Now the fun starts.  There were some nice surprises, such as a brand new stereo, amp & speakers, both rear jump seats, all new upholstery, all new exhaust, original alloys & good tires and only 98K on the clock.  The speedo is in MPH, which suggests this car came in and got federalized, and the ID plate confirmed this with an import date of 1983 - all very good things, especially if you live in California where its becoming increasingly difficult to register imports.  Oh, and did I mention the "barn doors" in the rear?  Oh yeah...

One of the less-nice surprises was the missing front driveshaft... why was it removed???  Now the modified exhaust header is routed in that spot, which is okay because it will have to go when the new engine arrives anyway.  Still, the question remains: why was it removed?  Bad transfer case?  Bad front axle?  The front locker is all there but the hydraulic fluid is gone.  I'm starting to worry.

Overall it's a great truck.  With some mechanical attention and a paint job it will come back to life!