I've been looking at an M-54A1, and being kinda new to the MV game, I
was hoping somebody could help me figure out what a reasonable price
would be for the vehicle. Here's the scoop on it:
Equipment:
1968 Kaiser M54A1 6x6
Fording Kit
Winch (Didn't see it operate)
Continental (I think) Multifuel Turbo Engine (I'm sure about that part!)
Bed, with troop benches
Observations:
The truck is in basically good condition, certainly not pristine.
- There is one and possibly two leaking axle seals (oil on the inside of
the inner tire).
- The tires (11.00x22) are servicable, but worn and somewhat cracked.
- New canvas on the cab, seller claims to have new canvas and bows for
the bed (I didn't see them)
- Steering recently worked on, had new pressure and return hoses
- Seller claims 10k miles since drive-train refurb, the odometer read
about 10k.
- It drove quite nicely, steering seemed smooth, the brake pedal was a
little mushy. Gutless, but I suspect that's normal. :} Shifted well,
didn't pop out of any gears. I didn't try low range.
- Batteries probably shot, they were flat dead when we tried to start
it.
- Already registered 'historical vehicle'. That would save me weight
fees here in California.
- The guy seems motivated to sell. His price was way high, and I was the
only person to look at it. (I just wanted to drive one!)
So that's it. I'm hoping for any advice I can get from you folks. What
is a reasonable price? what specific things I should look for on the
truck? (things that are often missing/broken), you know what I mean. :}
Thanks in advance!
JIM :}
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