jaw818
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Ok, So I have wanted a 6x6 for a long time. Just thought they are cool, and I will be honest, it will be 80% toy, 20% work. That being said, since I don't actually NEED one, I was in no rush to run out and buy the first one I found. I sat around and searched for a deal, which I think I found... but since 6x6s are a bit out of my area of knowledge, I figure it can't hurt to ask.
First, It would be cool to have a diesel... but they are more expensive, so maybe at another time, or maybe a motor swap project... but if the price is right, gas is fine.
I found a 1952 M211, and I have talked the guy down to $1100. It runs and drives, it has one leaky wheel cyl. and the tranny is temperamental about 3rd and 4th. He said the truck sat for a long time, he changed the fluid and that helped some, and said maybe it just needs another change.
Does anyone know if this is a common problem? Does it mean the trans is junk? And if it is, being a GM motor, would the 400TH trans I have laying around be a suitable replacement or not?
Beyond that, everything works. Winch is there, and works. just has a flat bed on it.
I figure $1100 is not to far off from scrap price, so its probably hard to go too wrong (except I do have to drive a ways to pick it up), what are the axles worth, and does it have a divorced t-case? I know those are generally popular with mudders, and in the case of catastrophic failure could I at least recoup my investment that way?
Finally, if the truck holds out, what is the m211 off-road capability? how is it to drive? Anything I should know before diving into an old truck like this?
Thanks in advance for the help.
First, It would be cool to have a diesel... but they are more expensive, so maybe at another time, or maybe a motor swap project... but if the price is right, gas is fine.
I found a 1952 M211, and I have talked the guy down to $1100. It runs and drives, it has one leaky wheel cyl. and the tranny is temperamental about 3rd and 4th. He said the truck sat for a long time, he changed the fluid and that helped some, and said maybe it just needs another change.
Does anyone know if this is a common problem? Does it mean the trans is junk? And if it is, being a GM motor, would the 400TH trans I have laying around be a suitable replacement or not?
Beyond that, everything works. Winch is there, and works. just has a flat bed on it.
I figure $1100 is not to far off from scrap price, so its probably hard to go too wrong (except I do have to drive a ways to pick it up), what are the axles worth, and does it have a divorced t-case? I know those are generally popular with mudders, and in the case of catastrophic failure could I at least recoup my investment that way?
Finally, if the truck holds out, what is the m211 off-road capability? how is it to drive? Anything I should know before diving into an old truck like this?
Thanks in advance for the help.