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Found this crane, thinking of buying...

carguy455

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Truck runs and drive, actually has brakes, runing off a gas can, owner has not had the crane running, says it has a Datsun engine..truck has front driveshaft removed [ comes with truck though ] so I am assuming it probably has a bad sprag...thats about all I know so far.
 

maddawg308

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You might have a hard time getting parts for the Datsun engine on the crane. Though it may be a good candidate for a repower to a diesel.

For $2K or best offer, GO FOR IT! And paint it GREEN!
 

Towerguy1

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Looks like you have a winner Garry. When are we picking it up? I gave it some thought but it doesn't fit my battle plan. Still looking for a crane though...
 

carguy455

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Towerguy1 said:
Looks like you have a winner Garry. When are we picking it up? I gave it some thought but it doesn't fit my battle plan. Still looking for a crane though...
I dunno, when are YOU able to get a "hall pass" ? lol ! Your deuce isn't road ready yet this year so I don't know of anything else I could tow it with unless we con someone out of a lowboy and a tractor. Well if we had me , you , Colyork, con patch into it [ he's close ] maybe Boatcarpenter..THAT would be a big enough crew to DRIVE it under power...lol , all take turns driveing !!

Theres no law that says we have to leave that crane on that deuce Mike, we can come up with a 5 ton or a commercial truck somewhere...
 

colyork

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went and checked out(no pics) doors need to be repaired/ replaced bottoms are rotted,most of the tires aren't very good. Cab looks to be in good shape. Air pack has been moved to where fuel tank should be, The truck has potential.
 

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And I have an M37 I need transported down my way on the return trip... Gary, I think you need to buy this, lemme know how I can help! Jon Kelley
 

carguy455

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Well my 80 year old dad was down that way today and stopped to check it out, usually ol' dad is very negative about me accumulating more "stuff " , however, he seems to like this one ! Thinks its a winner....not sure if I should take that as a vote of confidence or as an omen ? :roll:
 

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Stop debating and get it, or I'll come up and get it before you do! :twisted:

Then you would be really mad! Even if you don't keep it in the long run, you'll have fun with it while you have it.
 

carguy455

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Ferroequinologist said:
Stop debating and get it, or I'll come up and get it before you do! :twisted:

Then you would be really mad! Even if you don't keep it in the long run, you'll have fun with it while you have it.
I just bought a bunch of Lionel stuff off Ebay so I guess I beat you to some trains ! :lol:

If I get that crane I'm gonna get in trouble with it, I WILL pull some foolish stunts with it ! :twisted:
 

DDoyle

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carguy455 said:
I just bought a bunch of Lionel stuff off Ebay so I guess I beat you to some trains ! :lol:

If I get that crane I'm gonna get in trouble with it, I WILL pull some foolish stunts with it ! :twisted:
I guess I need to bring some of the books I've written about Lionel to Aberdeen, along with the MV books!

Regards,
David Doyle
 
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