M764 Earthboring rig. Worth getting?

[ColonelSanders]

Only a month ago a bought my first deuce, and now of course I'm looking at more. I know of this M764 which I could probably get for cheap, the question is, is it worth it. Either for fixing up or reselling. (I'm not to attached to the earthboring part of it). I know nothing about this truck, besides what is in the pictures.

Just trying to get a feel from you all about what you think of it.

 

[Recovry4x4]

That is a prize for the right person. David Doyle was looking for while.

 

[gimpyrobb]

We have a thread about one here somewhere. I thought they were a vtmq18 or something.

 

[yolner]

Looks really clean so just the truck part would be worth some money.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Jon (screen name escapes me at the time) was working on a nice dry example of a gasser V18A/MTQ.

Found it.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?8367-1952-Studebaker-V18A-MTQ&highlight=

 

[swbradley1]

I have a use for it now. Buy and bring it over and I'll test if for you free of charge.

 

[HanksDeuce]

I could use that to dig out for fence posts. Of course each post would need 2 yards of concrete, but the fence wouldn't go anywhere!

 

[jasonjc]

Jon (screen name escapes me at the time) was working on a nice dry example of a gasser V18A/MTQ.

Found it.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?8367-1952-Studebaker-V18A-MTQ&highlight=

The gasser were V18A/MTQ. They were some other with odd numbers/letter like that , the telephone line truck is one. When the A-2's came out they when with a straight M number.

I'd love to have that. I'd like to get one of each Deuce.

 

[NDT]

I had one of these years ago. Thought I could sell it into the foundation drilling industry. They took one look at it and said no way, it has no turntable that allows you to spin the bit to remove the spoil away from the hole. Ended up removing the bed and making a wicked M48A2 tractor leaving the behind cab winch and headache rack in place. Truck sold that way and went straight to Africa for mission work.

 

[Ferroequinologist]

I sure could use a rig like that, I have several pole buildings getting ready to go up for myself and others, bet I could find a way to use it on the railroad too.

They are a rare truck so I am not keen on the buy too convert but it is your truck after you buy it so do whatever makes you happy!

 

[wreckerman893]

I agree with Ferro....the last time I saw one of those it was on GL in FL and it was a rustbucket. I'd try to save it for the novelty.

They are not common.

 

[AZK9]

Pretty cool!

 

[cattlerepairman]

A specialty truck without cargo space or multi-use....I would think that while they might get rusty from sitting around, they were not driven much while in service. Perhaps less wear and tear on it.

 

[Karl kostman]

Its one of those things that to the RIGHT PERSON its a priceless item and they are willing to pay a premium for it! To the average guy all its doing is adding to much weight to my Deuce so I cant offroad like I want to! I think its a very cool item but I learned a long time ago that I could have a whole warehouse full of very cool items that I will never use. It would sure be fun to play around with though!
KK

 

[DDoyle]

That is a prize for the right person. David Doyle was looking for while.

And I STILL would like to acquire one as clean as the one in these pictures - but until I nail another book contract (or sell a massive stack of books), no cash for toys!

Best,
David
www.DavidDoyleBooks.com

 

[rmgill]

Quick, everyone buy some of David's books!

 

[ColonelSanders]

Well I'm certainly intrigued. I'm taking my truck for its first long drive this weekend, so I'd like to make sure that all goes well. Assuming it does I'll investigate this m764 more. Will update if there is any new news.