First truck I went to buy was 4 or 5 hours away, found the ad in one of those trader magazines. Sounded great and pictures the guy sent looked good. We took cash and trailer out and back.... was a complete pile of rust, junk.
So be sure what youre going after is worth it to start with. Have a fellow stovebolter thats closer give it a look for you first. Dosnt sound like you have enough to go on yet (I wouldn't without more info).

Now how far have I gone, always from Virginia?
I've driven to Colorado and driven a 72 chevy 1 ton back. My Dad flew and drove my current (modern) car back too come to think of it.
Flew to California and drove a 61 f350 home.
Trailered my 48 from south Dakota.

Have hauled parts from Nevada and on two occasions western IL as well as many shorter trips.

Grigg


•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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"First, get a clear notion of what you desire to accomplish, and then in all probability you will succeed in doing it..." -Henry Maudslay-