found a M35A2

[shadowrwolf]

so i was poking around my local area and came across this guy on the market here is the info.

Year:1970
Miles: 11000
Hrs: Unknone
Multi Fuel
New batterys this year
Upper radiator hose leaks


i have not had a chance to look at it in person, hopefully will have time this weekend from the pictures it looks like it was bought and just sat around rusting.

hes asking $5750 sounds a bit high.

i will take my camera with me and bring back some more info soon.

 

[wreckerman893]

No winch and no hardtop with obvious mechanical issues.

I'd lowball him at 3500 and see if he bites.

Deuces are slowing increasing in value.

 

[shadowrwolf]

i was thinking about hitting him for 3k cash in hand

and i just noticed the mushroom is on a bend pipe is that stock or something someone tinkered with.

also il look close at all the canvis.

 

[Heath_h49008]

It still has the safety wire over the smoke screw... at least it wasn't cranked up and beat like a mule in that regard.

I wouldn't go over $4000. Start at $3k.

 

[ryan77]

If its only minor repairs i would go $4,000 grand tops like Heath said!!!

 

[shadowrwolf]

thanks thats the price range i was thinking for it.
i need to run by the base hobby shop to see if they will let me work on it there
and stickers to get on base... i wonder if security would even look for stickers on a old mil truck lol

o and the engine looks like it needs a paint job to prevent rusting. can it be done in the bay or would i have to pull it

 

[cattlerepairman]

Good advice already. The elbow for the mushroom is actually a good thing; helps to keep rain and snow out.

Upper rad hose is an easy enough fix; I'd use it as an excuse for a coolant flush and do the lower rad hose at the same time as cheap insurance.
Just check it out carefully with the engine running to ensure it is really just the hose and not the neck of the radiator. Fixing that is a little more involved/expensive if done right.

The rust on the engine does not appear major. If you drive it enough, it will coat itself with oil for rust prevention!

Good luck!

 

[Sephirothq]

In 2 years you would be wishing you could buy one for 5K. I doubt at 3K he would return your call. I know I wouldn't.

 

[shadowrwolf]

In 2 years you would be wishing you could buy one for 5K. I doubt at 3K he would return your call. I know I wouldn't.

well i only offer that low when i have cash in hand, and speculation on future price dose not determined todays price.

 

[DeucesWild11]

I would go $4k, maybe even 4,500 if the brakes are 100%..

 

[91W350]

well i only offer that low when i have cash in hand, and speculation on future price dose not determined todays price.

You might be correct, however, I have been approached by several well to do guys in their early 40s that know way too much without knowing anything about the multifuels. There must have been an article in some popular rag about how great they would work as a survival machine with their ability to burn different fuels. I sold a solid, but ugly deuce for 4500 and the guy was tickled to find one. Glen

 

[shadowrwolf]

You might be correct, however, I have been approached by several well to do guys in their early 40s that know way too much without knowing anything about the multifuels. There must have been an article in some popular rag about how great they would work as a survival machine with their ability to burn different fuels. I sold a solid, but ugly deuce for 4500 and the guy was tickled to find one. Glen

lol dont know if i would want to be driving the deuce in a SHTF situation, natural disaster maby.
what makes me wonder is the deuce is parked at a mechanic shop that he works at. i will admit it i dont know a lot about engines most of my experience is on Buell motorcycle engines, and fixing any kind of electronics and wiring. but that is why im not buying a pristine Deuce something to learn and fix on.

i have quite a few more years till i hit 40 lol

and looks like there is a few posts on the survivalist forums.

 

[Bob H]

In 2 years you would be wishing you could buy one for 5K. I doubt at 3K he would return your call. I know I wouldn't.

I have a parts truck that I wouldn't let go for $3k.

 

[shadowrwolf]

I have a parts truck that I wouldn't let go for $3k.

this is all speculation i need to get my hands on it to get a proper number i will bring back many pictures and see what everyone thinks.

 

[MtnDuece]

I got mine from a guy asking 4500 1970 kaiser m35a2 wo/w in decent condition needs a little tlc talked him down to even 2k cash talks

 

[fuzzytoaster]

I wouldn't budge over 3K. (Don't forget to ask for all the papers. No title = walk). I saw a M35A2 W/W (no top or canvas) sell for $2500 just last week. Prices are on the climb but you might still have some luck on a good deal.

 

[shadowrwolf]

no whistler turbo
rotten canvis roof
troop cover is newer and no holes.
he has done no work on it since buying except the batterys
i did fire right up but when i was inspecting it before he did it was warm and no air buzzer on start up so think he already warmed it up so no idea about a cold start

clutch was proper free play and felt right, engine ran fine from my ears i have a very crappy vid shaky and all over the place but i did it more to see if anyone can hear anything i cant. will upload soon.

yes the pix are not as hi rez as they should be my good cam decided to start smoking when i put the battery in so had to use my indestructible dive cam that is a bit old.

 

[shadowrwolf]

more pix

 

[197thhhc]

Looks like a decent old deuce. More important it looks unmolested. Looking at the underside pics I would say it has several wheel cylinders leaking. Make sure you check the brakes over well before you drive it

 

[shadowrwolf]

last pix and vid.
vid is very very very very very bad! i know!