M5Clive Posted May 29, 2011 Posted May 29, 2011 (edited) http://www.milweb.net/webverts/57548/ Where do these people actually dream up such ideas and prices? I bought one of the finest GMC's I've owned (and I've had 11 over the years) back in March for around 1/3 of the price this guy is asking and it came with a new set of the correct tires, a new canvas and almost enough spares in the back to build another, and these were not via 'separate negotiation' either. Mind you, in fairness, I didn't have two telegraph poles strapped to the side and some Austin Maxi velour seats................which probably makes all the difference! That said, if he gets nearly 17k for "a unique opportunity to aquire probably one of the finest G.M.C.s currently available" then all credit to him and who am I to pass judgement? Picture included however to show what can be purchased in recent weeks for a realistic price, but it is certainly not 'currently available!' Sticky Six is unloaded upon arrival in East Anglia - Easter 2011 Edited May 29, 2011 by M5Clive Quote
N.O.S. Posted May 29, 2011 Posted May 29, 2011 ....Another dreamer on Milweb.... Well yes, I have a look on there quite often Quote
Great War truck Posted May 29, 2011 Posted May 29, 2011 I think you might be paying for all the extras. Did they ever have radios in the cab? is that a US navy gunnery helmet on the seat? Lots of other odds and ends i dont recognise. Quote
onthecorner Posted May 29, 2011 Posted May 29, 2011 Is there a particular reason for having twin wheels on the front axle? Quote
Gordon_M Posted May 29, 2011 Posted May 29, 2011 Looks like there is quite a nice truck under all the junk? Maybe it's just a decimal place wrong on the price too. Quote
M5Clive Posted May 29, 2011 Author Posted May 29, 2011 Is there a particular reason for having twin wheels on the front axle? All GMC CCKW trucks have the ability to double-up the front wheels for increased traction in difficult driving conditions, and they do look very impressive when the extra front wheels are fitted, but I imagine the steering is pretty heavy also! Quote
M5Clive Posted May 29, 2011 Author Posted May 29, 2011 Well yes, I have a look on there quite often Yes but you don't just dream - you spend! Quote
onthecorner Posted May 29, 2011 Posted May 29, 2011 All GMC CCKW trucks have the ability to double-up the front wheels for increased traction in difficult driving conditions, and they do look very impressive when the extra front wheels are fitted, but I imagine the steering is pretty heavy also! Thank you Quote
Lewis Garner Posted May 30, 2011 Posted May 30, 2011 That looks WAY too overdone, as if a Jimmy would ever look like that in service . Quote
mash Posted May 30, 2011 Posted May 30, 2011 That looks WAY too overdone, as if a Jimmy would ever look like that in service . I Have seen a lot more jimmy's with twice that hanging off. Quote
M.Rimmer Posted May 30, 2011 Posted May 30, 2011 is that a US navy gunnery helmet on the seat? The helmet looks like a USAAF M3 Flak Helmet. It's a shame considering the amount of work which has obviously gone into the truck and collecting all the crap on it that more attention wasn't paid to getting the details right. Quote
deadline Posted May 30, 2011 Posted May 30, 2011 Technically the dual front wheels are specific to the 352 prime mover. That's the *only* reason why the 352 has dual tire carrier. Yes you can bolt on extra wheels to the 353, but you only have one spare.. so its really not on option unless you have access to another tire... the 352 is read to go right out of the box. That Milweb 'vert is typical of the pie in the sky dreamers that post adverts in 'Supply Line' and Military Vehicle Magazine. 'Straight from the Norwegian army CCKWs for $18,000US.. only needs a full restoration and off you go! :nut::nut::nut: They've been listed for years... The owner must of used that HORRIBLY DREADFUL CCKW book by David Doyle.... where else will you find a 'reference' with gray engines, Norwegian mods and plastic inline fuel filters and still be called 'restored'. Quote
Mk3iain Posted May 30, 2011 Posted May 30, 2011 Lets own up, who does not enjoy kitting out their vehicle! its part of the fun and thats what its all about really. There are many vehicles out there that are over kitted (eg. Jeeps with sirens etc!). Maybe not a good idea when you are trying to sell, a case of less is more (like de-clutering a house at sale time) but it does seem much loved if overpriced. Lots of overpricing at the moment ie. 432s at 8-10k, seriously!:nut: Iain Quote
deadline Posted May 30, 2011 Posted May 30, 2011 Properly done it really makes a truck look the part. Problem is that rarely is any thought given to it. Quote
Johnh Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 How about the 'dreamer' on fleabay Reo M35 starting price £8k then goes on to say requires attention ???????:nut: Quote
Adrian Barrell Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 Anyone noticed it is a tipper?! I did but after seeing all the 'bling' thought I wouldn't bother mentioning it..... Quote
Lewis Garner Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 They should've mentioned it in the advert then :-D Quote
private mw Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 better take my johnny seven off my jeep then ! :red: Quote
Mk3iain Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 better take my johnny seven off my jeep then ! :red: Now there is a real gun!! I used to have one of them, how the memory floods back......oops:embarrassed: Quote
private mw Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 yes i had one they fetch a fortune now i was like rambo when i was a toddler running round the streets with a gun bigger than me ! :blush: Quote
antar Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 He has convinced at least one other person that it is good as you can call for "independent verification". Just dialling now .... Quote
M5Clive Posted June 1, 2011 Author Posted June 1, 2011 This thread has really got me giggling out loud..................Some great comments! Quote
rhj999 Posted June 2, 2011 Posted June 2, 2011 Am I missing something here but isn't this a truck? Why hang stuff off the wagon when you can shove it in the back!!!!!!!!!! Quote
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