Trying to obtain a M920...

[Bighurt]

So I've been looking for M920 parts and Centaur parts, its even hard to find CCC parts. Has anyone had luck finding sources for parts other than buying a second unit?

Wife wouldn't like another lawn toy, so I need to ensure I cna fix what I pull the trigger and bid on.

Wish they would disclaim the opperational status on every post.

 

[NDT]

Most of the parts are standard over the road truck parts, but there are some exceptions, such as the fan clutch. I have had good luck sourcing through my local heavy duty truck parts house. Items like fenders or body parts will have to come from a surplus yard that is parting out one of the 915/916/920 series. Luckily these trucks seem to be extremely dependable once they are running and in good shape. I have put thousands of miles on my M915A1 so far with no troubles whatsoever.

 

[Bighurt]

So I missed out on one by dumb luck. Auction ended on GL at my max proxy-bid but was awarded to the other bidder. I guess there's always next week...

 

[Preacherboy]

3 went yesterday in OH for $6000 something $5150 and $16,500 for the brand new looking one. If I had the money $5000 ain't bad, but it would probably take another $5000 to get it right.

 

[reb87]

Ive used my m915a1,915 and 818 to haul about 70000 bu corn and beans in the last few months. I kept good record of the mileage with my gps. Im averaging 4.3 mpg going 32miles to Columbus with corn and having to drive thru town and a lot of stop lights with 78000 lbs. Ive been getting 5mpg going to Lincoln with the same weight of beans but a lot less stoplights. Ive been heads up with a lot of commercial trucks loaded same as me in drag racing away from stoplights, so far I havent had a single truck even come close to keeping up with me because they are clutching while I am just going. THis is with the 915a1. I put tall tires off the m919 on and am able to run 68mph. I love this truck, Im putting in air conditioning this weekend so I can handle the heat and will think about ways to soften the ride this winter. If you are using the 915a1 with heavy weight its best to start in 1-2 range and wait for all of the shifts(lockup) up to 30mph and then shift manually up to 3rd,4th,5th as you reach redline.

 

[Bighurt]

3 went yesterday in OH for $6000 something $5150 and $16,500 for the brand new looking one. If I had the money $5000 ain't bad, but it would probably take another $5000 to get it right.

I bid on all three the 5150 actually closed at 5000 which was my bid.

I don't understand what you mean by it would need another 5K to get it right?

 

[Preacherboy]

I said "probably", what I meant was there might be $5000 worth of repairs to get it totally right. That is about the cheapest I have seen one go, and it was almost in my price range to go ahead and jump on it. I just figured to get it totally roadworthy you'd have to invest a few thousand, let us know though how it goes. Hopefully there is no problems with it at all!

I do think it would take all of $5000 to get it looking like the one that went for $16,500.

Sorry if I offended you, just an observation; like I said hopefully it is totally perfect and you do not have to put a cent into it.

 

[Bighurt]

I said "probably", what I meant was there might be $5000 worth of repairs to get it totally right. That is about the cheapest I have seen one go, and it was almost in my price range to go ahead and jump on it. I just figured to get it totally roadworthy you'd have to invest a few thousand, let us know though how it goes. Hopefully there is no problems with it at all!

I do think it would take all of $5000 to get it looking like the one that went for $16,500.

Sorry if I offended you, just an observation; like I said hopefully it is totally perfect and you do not have to put a cent into it.

No offense, I was just trying to get clarification, as in perhaps you knew something I didn't.

My limit is 5K because I have 10K available, item cost + shipping + repair + registration + insurance = I need more money. 10K should cover everything.

Cheers

I just trying to win...

 

[Preacherboy]

I guess I am waiting to find buried treasure in the backyard so that I can get one, along with an m870 trailer and then all the necessary licensing, titling, and insurance! I'll need at least $20,000!

 

[bulldog_mack13]

The ones in SC were real nice and went for 4,xxx 2 weeks ago. Most looked like cherry trucks and that started and drove with like new tires. 300 bucks in paint with a nice running truck.