Would love to hear your thoughts on a M275A2

[Tlauden]

Hi guys.

Its been awhile since I have been on the board, mainly because I had sold the deuce I used to have. I know, I'm for doing that...

Anyhow, I have been eyeing this bad boy up for years now. The gentleman said they may be willing to sell it now since they no longer need it. It has been parked for a few years, but was running. Its not in the best of shape, but they do have a lot of M35's sitting around (parts trucks). I can purchase a new fender and hard top for it eventually from them.

What would you be willing to pay "ballpark" for something like this, running and/or non-running? I don't know what a fair value on this would be since they don't seem to come up for sale often.

 

[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

It looks to have all of the correct tractor parts except the taillight brackets which is nice. Non turbo with a sprag t-case. They’re cool and not super common but they typically always bring less money than a cargo truck.

 

[Tlauden]

It looks to have all of the correct tractor parts except the taillight brackets which is nice. Non turbo with a sprag t-case. They’re cool and not super common but they typically always bring less money than a cargo truck.

Thanks for your insight! I appreciate it.

 

[Katahdin]

I paid 4K for this last summer in decent running condition with a hard top:
https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?171328-Katahdin-s-New-M275A2

I've since replaced all coolant hoses, returned the mirrors to stock, bypassed the FDC, added a pyro, serviced the steering knuckles, replaced a few brake parts, etc. It doesn't really matter which deuce model you buy, they're all money pits, ha ha.

For the one pictured and if the drivetrain works as it should, I'd maybe try to start around $2000 and negotiate in the replacement parts and hard top as extras.

 

[Tlauden]

Thats a good looking truck you got there for 4K! I was thinking somewhere in the area of 11.5k-2k also. My last deuce i bought from these guys was in running condition, to the point i was able to drive it home, for 2.5K.

What do you mean if the drivetrain works as it should though? Im guessing your referring to it not having the air locker front end?

 

[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

If you do end up with I've got the correct taillight brackets. I had to cut one up last year for parts for my short wheelbase dump truck.
As far as what it's worth that's a tough question. If it was running and I was buying it I'd prefer to be in the 2-3k range. Another $500 more wouldn't bother me too much either if it's in good shape and I was really wanting one. The rear crossmember isn't an expensive fix and passenger side front fenders aren't too hard to find in PA.

Like most military vehicle projects it's probably worth more in parts than as a complete truck. So far I've sold about 2k worth of parts off the one I had. That's scrapping the cab, doors, front fenders, hard top, hood and the grille. The radiator was missing and I haven't sold or am keeping the engine, transmission, quarter fenders, fuel tank, deck plates, rear axle and other small parts. It adds up! Luckily the hard to find parts are there on the one you're looking at.

 

[Katahdin]

What do you mean if the drivetrain works as it should though? Im guessing your referring to it not having the air locker front end?

I meant that it should start and you can roll through all the transmission and transfercase gears.

 

[Shrapnel]

I think I’d try to offer <$2k if you can’t drive it home. The body on mine is cleaner than that and I didn’t pay much more than that. It was a complete non-operational vehicle, however. I have lucked out that hardly any $$$ was required to get mine running, driving, and stopping.

Also, I have a flatbed. I don’t need the 5th wheel, and was happy to buy one with the flatbed. To many people a flatbed might lower the value.

I love the shortbed look...

 

[MuleMac01]

Nice find now you need a M118A1 6 ton semitrailer to go behind it if you buy it. Or the box van version don't know the m number.