Buy it! Sounds like most of the hard work has been done for you. Buy the
remaining $1000 of parts or so and go use it! You can do the cosmetics later
as time permits, but at least you have a good running vehicle for now.
My rule of thumb: If it moves under its own power it is worth at least
$1000. If it has a nice body, $2000. If it is complete with most of the
small parts, $3000. Add to this any restoration work already performed.
Based on your description, it sounds like about a $3000-3500 truck to
me.....(not for my wife of course, but for someone who wants a Dodge, Jeep,
etc.).
Brandon
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brent McClearen" <brent@multipro.com>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Friday, September 01, 2000 4:10 PM
Subject: M37 found, value questions
Subject: M37 found, value questions
List,
Once again, I found an M37 nearby that I am considering buying. Owner asking
around $2,000 and is firm.
Here is the situation.
Runs and drives perfect and all 4WD stuff works perfect.
1963 Model, open cab
Very little rust except in the bottom panel of the bed.
Engine rebuilt, blasted and painted satin black, runs perfect
Engine compartment and cab interior sandblasted and painted desert tan
(semi-gloss, unfortunately)
All guages present and working
converted from 24 to 12 volt, battery box installed in engine compartment.
Oil bath breather removed and replaced by civvy filter (still has original)
Starter replaced w/12 volt
Distributor and wires replaced by civvy one
Absolutely no oil leaks
Brake master and wheel cylinders all new (left rear seems to be leaking a
bit)
Tires have 25% tread remaining
All glass present, but fogged a bit
Seat covers new, but made from civvy cloth
No top bows or canvas at all
Small troop seat (about 12" square) behind passenger seat (Is this a radio
truck?)
No spare tire
Missing both headlights and brackets
Missing bumperettes
Non-winch model
Floor boards almost perfect, one rustout size of a quarter
So what do you think, is it worth it?
Thanks,
Brent brent@multipro.com
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