Yeah or Neah M54 - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite

Seatyger · 01-05-2011, 17:56

An opportunity has arisen to check out a 1956 M54. Appears to be in pretty solid shape. The brakes have been done (Wheel Cylinders etc.) Has a winch. Included is an M105 Trailer and cover.

Not too keen on the Continental R6602 however, but a second brand new in the can engine is included. It also apparently has an air leak?

I'm more interested in a solid platform to build from, and will likely search for an alternate diesel powerplant if obtained.

Here are a couple photos so far. We likely make arrangements to view etc, this Sunday. The owner is asking 3500.00 obo would this be a fair representative price for the vehicle and trailer?

cornrichard · 01-05-2011, 18:33

Not a huge price. If you want to restore an older truck it may be right for you. If you are looking for something to put some miles on I think the gasser might be to expensive to fuel. The air leak is something you want to find before you seal the deal. It should not be a huge problem unless it is part of the system that controls the transfer case or runs the air pack. I would try to get into the $3000 range if possible. Also check your paperwork to make 100% sure you can get a plate on it. A couple of the other Canada members have had trouble with Canadian military trucks. The can get US trucks on the road easier. Go figure.

Seatyger · 01-05-2011, 19:11

Thanks for the input cornrichard. The owner has the 'title' and paperwork etc. Pretty lame where you can register a 55 year old gas hog (as long as it passes a safety inspection) but the newer out of service MLVW's won't be issued ownerships from the Federal Government.

Which is totally stupid because if I brought an M35 frame which had a Title, I could swap in all the MLVW running gear blah, blah bla and register it. A Canadianized M35 ! Talk about your dog chasing it's tail.!!

Appreciate the Head's up about the Air system.

Jim

joeM62 · 01-05-2011, 19:32

If you want to go with a dsl in it you can try green jim depo think he has a place on ebay for his site. He did have the lds for the 5tons for $1,400 in a can. Ask some of the Florida guys about him.

eldgenb · 01-06-2011, 02:13

sounds like a good price, engine swaps are a piece of cake so long as you have equipment big enough to do it.