How many R-2 crashtrucks still alive?

[bigugh20]

As the title says, "how many R-2 crash-trucks are known to be still in existence? I know that the trucks are rare, but how rare?

Thanks in advance for any feedback

 

[citizensoldier]

They only made 300 and some change of them to begin with.. I have one but its been hacked up by the forest service... I know of about 10 scattered around the country in various stages of dis-repair to mint..
Did you get one?

 

[bigugh20]

No, but I have a line on one that is pretty hacked up. I can't stop thinking about it.

 

[sirmrtow]

I know of one in Souix City Iowa that is just mint
It's in there air museum.

 

[Derrickl112]

1953 Dodge R-2 Crash Truck 4 X 4

 

[bulldog_mack13]

I know of 2 seperate ones within 45 min from me that could be restored. They are rare but , ive seen alot lately for some reason. Trick is not over paying for a bad one and finding all the things for the inside of it..

 

[Recovry4x4]

There is one around the corner from me. Complete exterior, some interior mods made, no BII. Extra motor and parts with it.

 

[WarrenD]

There was a mint one for sale a few months back, I just don't recall where I saw the ad. Maybe Supply Line?

 

[citizensoldier]

If your not trying to completely restore one they do make very fun, tough trucks. The longer wheelbase rides better than the shorty M37. With some creativity you can make a real cool trail truck out of one.

I eventually took the plow off it and put some HUMMV troop seats in and other M series stuff.. I love my "Argyle"!

 

[bigugh20]

I don't know if this one is actually restorable or not. I believe that the inside is gutted and the shell has at least one big hole cut in it. The rest of the truck is rusted to heck too. The word is that a previous owner was trying to make a camper out of it. I'm just trying to establish how much of an obligation I have to restore it if I do get it.

 

[Recovry4x4]

If you buy it you have no obligation to restore it. Others can complain when they have a financial stake in it.

 

[citizensoldier]

Buy it! Get it running and drive the **** out of it! If its missing all the goodies its very hard and financially draining to find them. They are out there or were out there when I was looking but spread in all 4 corners of the universe. I put one foot on the resto road and quickly changed my mine. I rather have something to enjoy and use every day. Post pics if you get it. You can also check in the G741 site. Roby keeps a detailed list of trucks around the country "world" and you can access the list. There are also some M37 gooroos on it and if you prod them just right they very helpful.

 

[maddawg308]

There's one at John Winslow's place in NC. It's pretty well modified in the ass end.

 

[bigugh20]

Yea Mike, that's the one that I have in mind. It is kind of cut up isn't it? I was just up that way a couple of weeks ago. I looked at a bunch of trucks, but that is the one that I keep coming back around to.

 

[Recovry4x4]

The one at Winslow's has been there for many years.

 

[citizensoldier]

The one at Winslow's has been there for many years.

Yes that one has been there for a while.. I kicked it around but logistical error played a big part..
OD iron Mike picked this one up in FL about a year ago.. I am not sure what he did with it??

 

[Recovry4x4]

Mike's is still sitting in the side lot at his house.

 

[bigugh20]

Man I should have just let it lie until the truck was at my house. That thing has been there for years, but I open my mouth and someone else is gonna decide that they have to have it.

 

[CGarbee]

In addition to the one at Winslow's, there is another one (in much better shape) within thirty miles of Raleigh...
Photos of it are on my website (along with some other info on the type).
See;
Photos of R2 Crash Trucks

 

[tamangel]

Thought I'd put pics from the link in post #5 above just in case it disappears..

I also put a link to this conversation on the mil fire truck thread, page 5..

Mike