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You can sell the ambulance body for more than scrap value, too damn bad they remove the doors or I might buy one.
Sorry I cannot speak about the holes.
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You can sell the ambulance body for more than scrap value, too damn bad they remove the doors or I might buy one.
About how long have the wait times been recently? And how much are the fees? Is it a flat rate or % of the sale?Like Mainsail asked.
What is your end game with truck.
Trucks are plentiful in allot of variants.
Are you going to try and restore it?
Are you going to modify it?
What amount of patience do you have sourcing parts?
If you want anything with a functional turret in it in the end your better off buying something from a private party.
If you're in a hurry to get a truck, then you probably should find something from somebody that has already done all the waiting game part of the auction.
You plan on driving it on the road? Better check into it where you live and get an understanding of the process, you're going to possibly face trying to get it registered. Sometimes it might be better to buy one from a private party in the state you live in that's already plated for the road.
Live in a HOA. Might be required to park it inside.
Insurance might also require it be parked inside.
Like wrenching on things? not every part is available at the local auto parts store.
Not every local mechanic is used to working on them especially the electrical system.
No dealerships to take too for service.
Need it to be watertight? Best buying a civy H1
Want to be able to carry on a conversation and listen to music or answer a phone while driving it. Buy a JEEP or a H1.
But if you still want one at auction, remember the related fees, as well as transportation cost to get it from the auction site to.
Factor all that in then the long wait to get your paperwork.
Mine also never had armor.That’s what I liked about my M1165. It never had armor.View attachment 884113
Yes, we have twins. I seen maybe 10 trucks like ours at auction. I like the roof better and I prefer the truck over the modern slant back.Mine also never had armor.![]()
I have seen this truck at veterans parades and the New Orleans Air show.So I would have to assume its wear and tear is very light?!?!
I like that. Never seen that kind of top on itThat’s what I liked about my M1165. It never had armor.View attachment 884113
I have only seen one at a surplus store in Tx. I was tempted but had no practical use for it. I wonder if we shopped the same storeMy helmet top, it is about as aerodynamic as a brick.
If anyone has one and they are not 6'6" I highly recommend flipping the side doors.
It has been swapped in its parking bay with the DuraVee as it's guna be in the 40s tomorrow and I have to go to town.
I have seen those doors on a couple helmet tops and wondered what they were for, I know where there is one of those mounts but mine does not have that door.
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Possibly, depends on what parts you need. Dont forget that auction fees, tax, and shipping add up fast. And its more expensive to ship a non runner.Is it worth it to buy a seconds parts truck? Seems like enough of the non runners sell for under 5k and could save you that much on new parts.
but I guess what I’m wondering is… are the parts even worth it? In my experience junk yard parts or used often fail so fast buying new is worth the cost.
I used to horde parts for every vehicle I owned. I literally had thousands and thousands of dollars of parts, mostly NOS. I had all kinds of stuff, some very rare and highly desirable. I decided when doing a mental inventory that it made much more sense for me to just buy what I need WHEN I NEED it, even if I have to pay a bit more at that time. If you can get both trucks home for close to the shipping of one truck, it may make sense to grab a second one.Is it worth it to buy a seconds parts truck? Seems like enough of the non runners sell for under 5k and could save you that much on new parts.
but I guess what I’m wondering is… are the parts even worth it? In my experience junk yard parts or used often fail so fast buying new is worth the cost.
Curious what people pay for shipping? I’m about 450 miles from the Albany Georgia location. I’d get it myself but I’d need to rent a trailer and can’t find a company locally.Possibly, depends on what parts you need. Dont forget that auction fees, tax, and shipping add up fast. And its more expensive to ship a non runner.
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