Opinions on this auction truck

[billharrison]

I'm interested in this truck and want anyone's opinion before I bid- I'm looking for a truck and this one is only about 2 hours away - the bad is they show a broken drive shaft - no biggie if it's a u joint but could this be a sign of a bad axle? Secondly the drivers step looks mangled and it says does not run - but only 500 hours 15k miles. Is this a "we put the key in and it didn't start" thing or do they try to start them. It's at 1200 now and best price I can find a running ready truck for is 3500 so if I can get it around 1500 I think it's worthwhile. I am a mechanic just no experience with these. I know you can't diagnose it through pictures but educated opinions are welcome! Ends tommorrow . Thanks
http://www.govliquidation.com/auction/view?id=5039655&convertTo=USD

That's the link.

 

[steelsoldiers]

Bill,

I deleted your link per site rules: Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite - Forum Rules

As for the truck, buyer beware. The bad stuff you see may only be the proverbial tip of the iceberg. If you haven't inspected the truck personally, then bid to scrap value and stop.

 

[doghead]

A quick review of the rules you recently agreed to(when you joined), will let you know it is against the rules to post about current or upcoming GL items(especially links).

Please take note and try this slightly differently.

You could share such info in Chat, with others, or in PMs. Just not in the open forums.

 

[billharrison]

Ah ok thanks will keep that in mind

 

[det rebel]

what if it is not a gl auction i have seen them in auto auctions all over the place

 

[doghead]

Read the rules. No posting of auctions or sales listings unless they are your own.

 

[det rebel]

didnt see the edited post

 

[Beerslayer]

Generally speaking, if a truck has broken or bent drivelines and a mangled step, it has been moved by a careless forklift operator. This is very common.

All kinds of damage that is hidden is also quite likely.

If you haven't personally inspected it and verified otherwise, expect the worst.

 

[auron]

those blasted fork lifters

 

[86m1028]

I bought one awhile back (no inspection).
It starts & runs great, but is missing parts ( all sorts of small parts ) has no brakes.
Like said earlier, expect the worst.

I did choose to have it hauled ( about 40 miles). Glad I did, it was well worth the price.