From: Steve Hughes (hughe029@tc.umn.edu)
Date: Tue Jul 22 2003 - 09:33:55 PDT
Turns out I need to buy an M35A2 2 1/2 ton cargo truck. Who knew?
This may have been handled in the past on this list, but I have been
unsuccessful in finding the topic in the archive, so here goes.
I've seen a number of these vehicles for sale by outfits that clearly
are targeting a more retail than wholesale market. The going price
ranges from about $3000 to $5500, depending upon features, paint, and
general cleanliness. I don't need something pretty, I need something
cheap and drivable!
Obviously these vehicles frequently come up at auction, and that may be
the way I'll proceed, but I do not have ready access to a flatbed for
transport. Frankly, if I do get one, I'm going to have to drive it
home. Plates etc aside, is this actually practical? I'm turning to the
list to get a sense of how drivable these trucks typically are when
bought at auction. The pictures I've seen suggest a range of
conditions. Before I head off to inspect, I'd appreciate hearing what
experiences others have had.
In general, if a vehicle looks complete, has good tires, and is
basically clean, what is the likelihood that it is drivable?
Thanks for any help,
Steve
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