[KEWLKATDADY]

I just went through this with a 2004 2500 HD.
It wasn't wrecked but the tranny was weak. I thought "no biggie" on the tranny as I'm going to rebuild it anyway.

I pulled the motor, tranny, ecm and wiring harness. I tried to sell the 14B ff rear end on CL's with no bites.

I eventually sold the diesel transfer tank and pump, and the plumbers rack. Once all that was stripped the salvage yards would offer me $300-$400 for the truck. Full rolling chassis with working AC components and all.

I paid $1000 for a 182K running truck. I took what I wanted sold the rest for $800, but I didn't take the time to part the truck out. If I would have, I would have easily made money.

The only thing I regret not pulling is the hydroboost system.

By time I get done with having the lower end of the motor and the tranny rebuilt, I figure I'll be in a fresh motor/trans(4L80e) with everything to go with it for around $2000-$3000 including 243 heads/ intake and cam to match.

IMHO, that's pretty cheap for a reliable 400HP+ motor/trans.