M813 WW for $1640

[rumplecat]

Some times it pays to live in out of the way places, I started watching a Forestry auction on GSA a couple of days ago, the yard is about 80 miles from my cabin. The prices were low then under a grand, but i expected the snipers to show up the last hour or so? They never did, I won the 813 with winch for $1640 and with GSA I get a free title no tax and no fee! There was a really nice M51A1 with winch but I blew my money on the bird in the hand.

 

[timntrucks]

wow good things come to those that wait.. and watch too. good looking truck

 

[Vintage iron]

Nice truck and a great price too

 

[sigo]

Hard to beat that for a solid running 813 w/w. What's the scrap value these days? I'm NOT advocating scrapping it, but if you got it for less than scrap value...

 

[rumplecat]

That's what I was worried about, I just wanted a parts truck but from what I have seen in the area the 813 even without a bed should run at least 8 tons and that's about $2 K from what the junk yard guy told me. So I am amazed it and the two other 813s went from hundreds less than scrap value. This one was a steal for me, it has a complete winch setup and the tires aren't too bad. Only thing is it may be in too good a shape for parts?

 

[Flyingvan911]

That's a great deal. Patients always pays off.

 

[dc3coyote]

If its taking up too much room in your yard give me a buzz I will give it a home.

 

[bbf]

that a good deal

 

[SPCWarning]

I was watching that one and the others since I work in/around Searcy now. Only problem is, (well, besides the lack of MV funds right now) is I only have a 3/4 ton service truck when I'm in Arkansas that wouldn't pull anything like that to MS.
Congrats on a good deal!
Jimmy

 

[rumplecat]

They will let you make a pretty good inspection of the vehicles, they are all turn ins from local rural fire stations, the name is on the side give them a call, most were in regular service prior to being turned in. A little tlc and you can drive it home, I drove my 813 from a little north of Shelby (Mt.Olive) to NW Arkansas no problems.
I plan on tow baring this one home since I can drive the back roads most of the way to the cabin, but I will check it out for driving first.

 

[Guerre]

How does it feel to be a thief?
Great find!

 

[rumplecat]

I now wish I had spent the $1600 for the M51A1 with winch as well, both looks completed and I really need a parts truck for my M543! Maybe next auction?

 

[Armada]

Nice score! Congrats on the new addition to the MV family.

 

[Andydieselpower]

Nice find! SPC Warning- I went to college in Searcy, AR. I'd move back to Arkansas in a heartbeat. Although Summer school classes were a little toasty...

 

[rumplecat]

Not too loud, we are trying to keep Arkansas a secret! I still get surprised looks on plant tours: Concrete floors and no chickens in the plant?

 

[dburt]

Wow, what a deal! They say even a blind pig gets a lucky acorn every now and then!

 

[rumplecat]

Hey, I resemble that! Looks like recover may be Friday, GSA guy was not too friendly, old guy is gone! Now nothing runs and he doesn't know anything about anything! May have to break out the tow bar after all, but it won't be the first time!

 

[ARYankee]

Did you talk to Randy Pogue? Randy is usually very easy to deal with, at least when I have.

 

[rumplecat]

Maybe when I see him Friday he will warm up a little?