Is this M43 worth anything?

[jvrotter]

I have had this M43 for probably 25+ years. In fact it was my first military vehicle. When I got it the previous owner had gutted the interior, taking out the front seats and removed everything in the back. I'm talking completely stripped. The person had also cut the roof to raise it for standing room. The engine isn't even original, its a Plymouth motor. When I got it, I didn't restore it per say but built it into a camper with my specs. I had to seal up the cut in the roof, insulate and line the back area, put down new flooring and some other things. I did add a ventilation system from another ambulance and had a PRC-10 and PRC-25 to the back so it was kinda a radio truck. The dash was the only thing the first owner left alone. I did also change out the tires to LAV ones. Anyway I hardly use it anymore as I have gotten other vehicles that are more user friendly. Also since I'm retired now and slightly disabled any thought of a total restoration is out of the question. Now I'm trying to par down my collection and would like to sell it but don't know if its worth the hassle. Any thoughts on this situation?

 

[duffman1993]

Looks in pretty good shape. If I had the money, I'd give ya 2,500 for it. But Like I said, no $$$$$ Good luck with things man!!

 

[maddawg308]

That truck is in better shape than a couple I have owned. If you part with it, make sure it ends up in good hands!

 

[jets1959]

Well worth the trouble of selling it. If I had the extra cash I would be happy to relieve you of this burden!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[ODdave]

I would love to buy it, but your a little far away for a weekend trip, Good luck.

 

[jvrotter]

Thanks for the input. Seems like it is worth it. I'll probably go ahead and fix the little things that need fixin'. Have a leak in the brake system and seal in the rear axle needs to be replaced.

 

[zout]

All I gotta tell ya is - if you don;t fix that one up something is wrong - buy it and bring it to me and I will fix it for you.

Check out the 43 I started with and where I am at now and mine was a gem when it was handed off to me. There is a thread I have going on the entire build.

 

[rednckii]

looks good enought to mess with to me

 

[Stan Leschert]

Just fix it. That thing is way better than some of the projects that I've seen.
This isn't Barrett Jackson, where all of the numbers have to match!

Our crew like things that are original as possible, but unless you have a contract from a musem....

Put it back together, run it and have fun!

 

[jvrotter]

Good thing I'm retired. After I fix up the M43, I've got my 69 Road Runner to restore, not to mention the Toyota Land Cruiser and keeping the M35's goin'. Also have to build another rifle when my barrel comes in. And we can forget all the honey-do's. If I had to work, don't think I would have the time!!

 

[waayfast]

I think I have a pair of original seats for that rig. I got these at an estate auction (out of vehicle) but there were enough parts laying around (big red cross on pair of rear doors in close proximity) to lead me to believe these seats were from either a m725 Jeep or the M43 Dodge.

Plus after seeing interior pics of Oldfart and Ghostdriver ongoing build thread of their M43 I think thats what these are.

SO, these would be available if they are correct and you want them. I don't need these and would like them to go to whomever needs them rather than being junked.

This hopefully will not be construed to be a "stealth" classified but rather more data for you for deciding if you are going to tackle the project.

Since we are both out here in the west, getting them from where they once was to were they ought to be should be doable.

Jim