Going to look at a Deuce tomorrow - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite

sewerzuk · 03-16-2010, 17:51

I'm planning on going to take a look at a Deuce tomorrow; thought I would post some pics of it up here and get your guys' opinion on what it is worth, things to look out for, etc.
It is a 1971 model; the owner claims it has a little over 16k original miles and runs/drives perfect, no leaks, etc. The only thing he could tell me about it is that is has the multifuel diesel in it...he doesn't know which model (I wouldn't know by sight, either). He's asking $3k for it, and it is only a little over an hour away from my shop. He claims to have the gov't paperwork necessary to get a title/registration.
So...what do you think? Good deal? Average deal?

AceHigh · 03-16-2010, 17:57

1. Original miles usually means nothing.

2. "Government paperwork" usually means nothing. You need a clear title.

3. $3,000 is too high without a title, still $1,500 too high with one and no bed.

Good luck!

emr · 03-16-2010, 17:58

All true above.

...oh original miles ALWAYS means nothing, The owner is a noob at best..

sewerzuk · 03-16-2010, 18:10

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Originally Posted by emr

The owner is a noob at best..

Well, that makes 2 of us...but before I went to take a look at it I figured I would do some due diligence and ask the pros

The appealing thing was the close proximity to my shop. Saving $1500 doesn't mean much if I have to take a 1000 mile roundtrip to get it.

But, if the consensus is that I should pass on it, I'll take the advice and keep looking...

AceHigh · 03-16-2010, 18:11

The title is the big issue. Ask him to get the title and then transfer it. Otherwise you could be buying scrap metal.

sewerzuk · 03-16-2010, 18:19

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Originally Posted by AceHigh

The title is the big issue.

I have never purchased a vehicle from a government entity (just some tractors and a diesel generator).

When one buys a vehicle that needs to be titled from a site like GL, I would assume that no title comes with the vehicle...there must be a standard gov't form that goes with the vehicle that the DMV accepts for title/reg paperwork. Anybody have experience with this in Oregon?

quarkz · 03-16-2010, 18:46

Short answer is to ask the DMV if they will accept a SF-97 (govt title) and a bill of sale and maybe a notarized letter of transfer from the seller to you for application of an Oregon motor vehicle title. Otherwise its title agencies or better yet some searching, using the search function at the top of the page, to find othe OR owners experiences that may help you plead your case with DMV.

If you do get it you'll need mud flaps for the rear tires to drive it home.

Also don't take this as don't buy it, take it as don't pay $3K for it.

There will be more rtuck and if you rush it's called an impulse buy.
For the 1st one it should be an educated decission.

Also welcome to the site/sigkness/site!

wsucougarx · 03-16-2010, 18:53

Definately not worth $3k without a bed. In WA state, the SF97 with a Bill of Sale is good to go to get something titled
Oh and welcome aboard!! Great to see anothe PNW'er

Preacherboy · 03-16-2010, 19:14

You definately have some knowledge now to bargain with. If the guy doesn't want to listen, consider passing. I have passed on several because I am waiting for just the right deal to come along. One will, I just have to be patient.

Digger09 · 03-16-2010, 19:16

That's pretty high priced for a truck with no title or bed. Keep searching and im sure you will find something closer than you think. Good luck and welcome to S S