Second Time is the Charm

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chris_e

Jackstand Hero
Hello Fellas,

I have been a long time lurker on this forum and have lusted after many of the typhoons on this board. I put a deposit on one a couple years ago, but it caught on fire before I could take delivery. I have gone through sweeping life changes (got married, had a kid), all of which slowed my quest for typhoon ownership; until today. I just recently purchased Ty #2069, which has a short history on this site. Bought off Ebay, listing is here if you feel like looking. I am really excited and will likely ask a thousand questions. I also have a vette, which I have done some work on, and a Pontiac G8 GT, which I have not touched due to not wanting to void the warranty. I am located in Pcola, FL and will be looking for "local" events to roll to periodically, if any exist.
Well, that is about it. I will get some pics when I get her home.
 
jrigby

jrigby

New member
Re: Second Time is the Charm

Looks like a great buy. I just bought the red one that was on ebay a week or so ago :) gets delivered this wednesday! I'd get those rust bubbles taken care of ASAP, but I'm sure you know that. Congrats!
 
T-Bone

T-Bone

Active member
Re: Second Time is the Charm

You didn't get hurt on that buy at all IMO. Congrats and enjoy.
 
Injected1

Injected1

Member
Re: Second Time is the Charm

Hey Chris I live in Destin and here is a link to my almost completed truck. Been building it for 3.5yrs total and never driven it farther than Bryant Racing to pick up my 6AL-2.
http://www.syty.net/forums/showthread.php?t=74379

There is another local on here.... JLcolvin lives in C-view and works in Mary Esther.

There is a meet coming up in Savannah, Ga that My fiance, my dad, and I are planning on going to. Here is the link. Oh yeah and if everything works out we should have a 3 car hauler and only my dad's Ty and my Sy on it. Could be room for yours.
http://www.syty.net/forums/showthread.php?t=77665
 
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chris_e

Jackstand Hero
Re: Second Time is the Charm

Injected1 said:
Hey Chris I live in Destin and here is a link to my almost completed truck. Been building it for 3.5yrs total and never driven it farther than Bryant Racing to pick up my 6AL-2.
http://www.syty.net/forums/showthread.php?t=74379

There is another local on here.... JLcolvin lives in C-view and works in Mary Esther.

There is a meet coming up in Savannah, Ga that My fiance, my dad, and I are planning on going to. Here is the link. Oh yeah and if everything works out we should have a 3 car hauler and only my dad's Ty and my Sy on it. Could be room for yours.
http://www.syty.net/forums/showthread.php?t=77665
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Checked out the link to your Sy, that thing is going to be SICK. I don't know about the Shingdig thing yet, although it looks like a great time. I will have to make a decision soon though to save myself $10. I am hoping to have a better idea of the condition of the truck and if it will be ready for an event like that in a couple weeks.
Speaking of which, I bought it off of a guy here who goes by Yeti so I am hoping for the best as far as condition. If anyone has any further background on the truck I would love to hear it. It seems like a great buy, but I have been around this forum long enough to know that these trucks take alot of wrenching and time.
 
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chris_e

Jackstand Hero
Re: Second Time is the Charm

Well, got her home and she died in the driveway. I really hope this isn't a sign of things to come. Looks to be the shifter cable, but while I was under there I found oil and tranny fluid on the frame and dripping. Looks like I have some work cut out for me. I expected to get my hands dirty with this one. Thank goodness the Ty isn't my daily driver. I will be in the vault if anyone needs me.


Chris

PS Pics will be posted when I can get some daylight pics
 
asmo

asmo

Sy #2918
Re: Second Time is the Charm

It is a good buy, the market been so soft on these, a year or two ago that would been 9-10k truck .
Not a fan of the wheels, but different is good.
 
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chris_e

Jackstand Hero
Re: Second Time is the Charm

asmo said:
It is a good buy, the market been so soft on these, a year or two ago that would been 9-10k truck .
Not a fan of the wheels, but different is good.
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The wheels came with it, and for now they will have to do. Once I get all the engine and drivetrain issues figured out, I think a nice set of C5 or C6 wheels will make their way on to the truck.

STORM TROOPER said:
congrats, now go get your self some jack stands :tup:
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I had the truck one day and already had jackstands under it. Looks like I am going to spend as much time under the truck as in it.
 
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tydye

Banned
Re: Second Time is the Charm

chris_e said:
Hello Fellas,

I have been a long time lurker on this forum and have lusted after many of the typhoons on this board. I put a deposit on one a couple years ago, but it caught on fire before I could take delivery. I have gone through sweeping life changes (got married, had a kid), all of which slowed my quest for typhoon ownership; until today. I just recently purchased Ty #2069, which has a short history on this site. Bought off Ebay, listing is here if you feel like looking. I am really excited and will likely ask a thousand questions. I also have a vette, which I have done some work on, and a Pontiac G8 GT, which I have not touched due to not wanting to void the warranty. I am located in Pcola, FL and will be looking for "local" events to roll to periodically, if any exist.
Well, that is about it. I will get some pics when I get her home.
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yours was built 1 truck behind mine on the line :)
 
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chris_e

Jackstand Hero
Re: Second Time is the Charm

TNPhoon said:
Damn...$6500? NICE. IMO, you got a deal on that truck.
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Thanks, I think so too. There is def some general cleaning up to do and some leaks to plug, but she runs and I can't help smiling when the turbo winds up.
 
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