new to the deuce

[tgabby1968]

I purchased my 1st deuce last weekend. It is registered as a 1955 Reo. The PO purchased it from an auction 5 years ago here in Washington State. The motor and running gear are all tagged with 1986. The motor is a LDS 465. The only rust on it is a small quarter size hole on the inside of the passenger door. Everything seems to operate/function properly. The ID number on the frame doesn't look like others I've seen (0525 2165S), but the dash plate does say it was manufactured by Reo motors and has a 195X year on it and a part# of 2320-835-8463.

Any idea of what all these #'s mean.

Oh yeah purchase price of $3200, seemed like a good price.

 

[phil2968]

0525 2165S, are you sure that last digit is an S and not a 5? Any bumper numbers? Take all the numbers you have and put them in Carnacs vin thread. Follow his instructions on his first post. He may have info on your truck.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/members-rides/62871-2011-vin-info-thread.html?highlight=vin

 

[AaronW]

Welcome to the nuthouse tgabby. We have quite a few Western WA folks here. Just search PNW to see what we have been up to.

And.......we are going to need pics of your new truck!

 

[tgabby1968]

Thanks for the welcome.
I made a mitake on the motor, it is a LDT465.

 

[tco3129]

 

[m16ty]

0525 2165S, are you sure that last digit is an S and not a 5? Any bumper numbers? Take all the numbers you have and put them in Carnacs vin thread. Follow his instructions on his first post. He may have info on your truck.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/members-rides/62871-2011-vin-info-thread.html?highlight=vin

I bet 100 bucks it's a 5.

With that frame number it's not a '55 REO either. More than likely a early '70s Kaiser Jeep, General Products Division, or AM General.

 

[goodguyzy]

welcome from another PNW member

 

[scoutmanadam]

welcome to the site, always nice to get new members

 

[tgabby1968]

Regardless of year and make, it sure is fun to drive around. It sure draws alot attention and get alot of thumbs up.

Oh yeah I forgot to mention, it has a heater and air assist stearing. Also came with an extra 4 new tires with rims and 2 new loose tires (9.00x20). I'll try to post picks of it soon.

 

[SteveKuhn]

I vote 'good deal' and 2nd the fun part. Welcome.

 

[Fort Powell]

Welcome From Tacoma!

 

[tgabby1968]

Here's a few pic's, sorry for the quality they are from my phone.

 

[goodguyzy]

sweet, lots of parades coming up on the 11Th.