I am sure many of you must have seen this site, but I hadn't yet.
Is it me, or are the prices on many of these trucks really kinda high?
http://www.vintagemilitarytrucks.com/M715.htm
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I am sure many of you must have seen this site, but I hadn't yet.
Is it me, or are the prices on many of these trucks really kinda high?
http://www.vintagemilitarytrucks.com/M715.htm
I especially like how he tried to coverup the for sale sign painted in the front window of the yellow truck. The first pic says 600.00 then it magically said 2850.00, I smell a fish!
This guy has knocked me out of several truck over at the OK/MO forestry sale for the last few years, I can see why with some of the markups he can afford to bid them up. But overhead is a monster that has to be paid!
James G.
He is a really nice guy and fun to talk to. I almost bought a deuce from him when I was looking. We just did not get right on the money. I have been to his place in Waxahachie Texas, just south of Dallas and looked at some for his trucks. He has on place along IH35 and one down town where his business is. When you own your one fuel / oil distributor ship you can bank roll your hobby. I know some of his prices have doubled over the last couple years. He was selling deuce trans a year or so ago for $75. Last I checked they went to $300. Scrap cabs were almost free, now $300. He must have someone else running the business which is giving him more time to play in the hobby. I just wish he was more into keeping it a hobby and not trying to make a killer profit. I really want a M715 but can’t afford $2,500- $3,000 on a truck that still needs rebuilding and paint.
I just thought that the cheapest truck at $2,500 was kind high since I only paid $1300 for mine in better condition. Granted it needed a total overhaul, but many of these trucks on his site need beds, floors, etc....Big ticket items in my opinion.
The dump was kinda cool though.....
The GIF is mine :confused: I made that four years ago.
http://www.vintagemilitarytrucks.com/mikelavatar.gif
Some nice trucks, all too expensive though. Sermis there are two trucks for sale up here in Washington for $1,500.00 off of the craigslist post Amphi posted. That sounded like a pretty sweet deal. Sucks he stole your GIF Mikel
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Originally Posted by Mikel
Sue him for say $900.00.... :)
I thought his prices were a tad on the high side.
That is a relly cool little animated GIF! I love the mud on his face and the suspension flex......Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikel
I would love to have one and $1,500 is in the ball park but unless someone wants to bring it to Texas for $50.00 I cant swing it.
i have been cruising that site for a while. i am in the market for a M715, and since the only ones i can find that are runners and in decent condition seem to be in the 4000-6000 range i can't say they are too bad. i am however keeping my eyes peeled for a better one. i would love to find one closer to home than texas or salt lake city. i surely don't want one that is rusted to beat all hell and beat to snot. total originality is not a huge concern for me either
Ryan
That shouldn't be too hard here in CO. I nabbed a near perfect original m715 for a great price in Denver. Since a summer has passed, I have seen four or five others come and go for under 3,000. The dump truck on that guys site came from the Springs I believe. The person who posted it wanted like a 1000for it as I recall. I never checked it out because I couldn't dig up any info on the dump option and I avoid driving to the Springs unless it's absolutely neccessary.
Since cars don't rust here, it's been happy hunting for my car habits.
well if you see any in the state of colorado, be sure to toss me a bone. i really would like to find a more cost effective option.Quote:
Originally Posted by generalcuz
Ryan