What model is this?

[SandBar]

They say its a 1983 AM General, which model would this be? M929 ?

 

[fuzzytoaster]

M51A1 or M51A2 depending on the engine. This truck is 60's-70's era and made by Kaiser-Jeep. Anything else may be rebuild or replacement plates.

 

[SandBar]

Thank you. what would be a fair price? Supposedly starts up and runs, just leaks hydraulic oil.

 

[SandBar]

Another photo that may help narrow it down.

 

[fuzzytoaster]

M51A2 for sure. That's the LDS multifuel. In my limited opinion $2500-ish. She looks rough but it's a dump truck, but it's prone to the same issues as the M35A2s, it's missing the tailgate, how bad the oil leak is, and title (if it exists), leave a lot to determine exact value. It has a hard top so that's a plus.

 

[SandBar]

My goal would be to use around the property and the local parades. Looks like I can snag it for about 1500. How difficult is it going to be to find a drivers door? Do they whistle like a deuce?

 

[Recovry4x4]

Doors are fairly easy to find. I have a 1967 M51A2 and it does have a little whistle to it.

 

[SandBar]

I'm thinking it's gonna be a long day sandblasting and painting this beast. I read they were sometimes outfitted with bows and crew seats in the bed?

 

[eric67camino]

I'm thinking it's gonna be a long day sandblasting and painting this beast. I read they were sometimes outfitted with bows and crew seats in the bed?

They were. Looks pretty cool, in my opinion.

EDIT: I guess that actually an m817, but same bed.

 

[SandBar]

I need to find that setup!

 

[simp5782]

I need to find that setup!

@Csm Davis has the seats and covers.

 

[Floridianson]

PM sent.

 

[Jbulach]

I need to find that setup!

There where a bunch of them around, people couldn’t hardly give them away. Drivers doors should be plentiful as well.

 

[SandBar]

Am I thinking correct that a truck this old is NOT CARC painted? Fingers crossed, it would make painting it so much easier if not.

 

[Jbulach]

Oh, and $1500 “should” be a steal!

 

[Ajax MD]

Man, that old soldier is rough.

If you have the time and space to mess with it, $1500 is good. I wouldn't try to drive it home though, not without going through the brakes. The dump mechanism is an additional system to go through, for safety.

 

[SandBar]

I found transport for about 1000.

 

[Ajax MD]

I found transport for about 1000.

That's a bit of an "ouch." How far away is it?

I never owned one but I do have a bit of a soft spot for dumpers.

 

[SandBar]

A whole 14 miles give or take depending on what roads you choose. Can't find anything cheaper.

 

[NY Tom]

You could try a posting here just in case someone can help you for less but is not looking at this thread.