M764 Deuce

[Howlin Mad Murdock]

Got a question for you awesome guys... What would a complete M764 be worth? I know a deuce with winch is worth around $6k from what I've seen but I get the idea that the M746 is a touch rare (and worth more?) from what I have been able to find. What do you guys have to say?

 

[Recovry4x4]

I've not heard of an M746. Could it be an M764 polesetter?

 

[jasonjc]

Rare does not always mean more$$$. People that want rare deuces are themselves rare and not always loaded. I for one would love to have one of each model made, but I fall into the unloaded. And its not just the truck , but all the little things that go with or should be on the truck that add to the cost. Cost does not mean value. I've seen rust bucket that some think are worth big $$ just because they are rare , but a person would have to spend so much MORE to get it right.

 

[TGP (IL)]

I've not heard of an M746. Could it be an M764 polesetter?

If this is what he means it's not a Deuce.
The M746 was an 8×8 22 1/2 ton tractor built by Ward LaFrance from 1975 to 1977
Powered by 12v71 and Allison Automatic.
Also called HET

Tom

 

[Recovry4x4]

Well, that makes sense now.

 

[wreckerman893]

Now that truck is tougher than woodpecker lips. I'd love to hear that Driptroit scream hauling a tank.

 

[TGP (IL)]

Well, that makes sense now.

Well your probably still right though.
He most likely means the M764 you mentioned or something else.
They only made 200 of these M746 trucks.

 

[73m819]

That would BE GREAT in my driveway, right next to my 911, because If I COULD afford the m764, I COULD afford a m911.

 

[Jeepsinker]

I figured he was talking about a pipeline deuce...

 

[Howlin Mad Murdock]

Talking about one of these things: http://olive-drab.com/idphoto/id_photos_m764.php
Doh! Just realized I switched the numbers... M764 type truck is what I'm talking about. I do like the look of the M746 though. I'll edit my post.

Is there any way to edit the thread title? I can't find it if there is.

 

[Jeepsinker]

Oh, there is a fella around here with a couple of those that are just sitting and rotting now. Apparently he used to drill shallow water wells with them before he retired from the business.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Polesetters are very specialized. They are a labor of love. Unless you find someone looking for one, they are a tough sale.

 

[Jeepsinker]

Or a cheap sale.

 

[m16ty]

Would be good for building fences.

 

[welldigger]

Oh, there is a fella around here with a couple of those that are just sitting and rotting now. Apparently he used to drill shallow water wells with them before he retired from the business.

Shallow is one way to put it.

 

[Howlin Mad Murdock]

So is it safe to assume that 764's are rare but little desired and are pretty much only worth whatever a person is willing to pay for it (or how fast the seller wants to get rid of it)?

 

[dilligaf13]

You are correct.

 

[jasonjc]

So is it safe to assume that 764's are rare but little desired and are pretty much only worth whatever a person is willing to pay for it (or how fast the seller wants to get rid of it)?

I'd like one , but then I'd like one of each deuce. It would be a neat truck to set up at a show. And have the other maintenance trucks there with it.