whistlinwolf Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Against my better judgement I have found myself looking at Jimmys :? SWB soft cab with winch and engineering crane fitted under the canvas rear,good condition and runs well. What sort of money are they worth in your opinions?? I know they vary a bit but ball park figures will do and then I can apply my vehicle buying logic/ Yorkshire cash carefulness to it Tim(1) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Obviously hard to say without seeing/trying it but between 2,500 and 4,500. They seem to be in demand at the moment and prices hav e hardened for good vehicles recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karoshi Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Wolf when you say "engineering crane" do you mean a No7 set with an extended rail out over the back, and a sliding chain block?. Or sort of a wrecker crane with a raisable jib? Full canvas set, doors, cab top and cab back, full tilt? Whats the rubber like? Banjo or split axle? Wood bed or steel? Brakes working? Gun ring? Throw all those in the melting pot first? Then we'll magic up a figure for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest matt Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Also adds if it started life as a soft cab,there are quite a few earlier trucks which ended up with open cabs later in their life.also look at the set 7 (if that's what it has) and see if the block is an American or French made unit. see if it has the original data plates in the cab as these can cost to replace if you wanted it 100% correct. Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlinwolf Posted November 2, 2005 Author Share Posted November 2, 2005 bums/a270/whistlinwolf/000_0441.jpg[/img] A few photos to steer you in the right direction. Tim(1) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest matt Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 The grill is from a very early truck but it's been modified to have the extended left light guard,the fuel tank filler cap also looks like the earlier small type,the steering wheel is the earlier type too but many trucks did get these fitted post war.with it having those early features and a steel cargo body I think it could be as I suggested,a hard cab truck with a later open cab fitted.the only way of knowing for sure is to get the chassis number. Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karoshi Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Nice. May not be 'pure' as Matt says but any tidy drivable Deuce will hold its price. The No 7 set is not everybody's choice, but there are few around and makes it interesting. Limits usable space though. Tyres look tidy and the canvas complete. Why it even has two mirrors, that alone would turn Jack green with envy. If the brakes don't need attention, no overnight loss of fluid and she stops. I'd say its a tidy buy. The few small ' errors' would not deter others from buying at a later date. If the brakes are however dodgy, they could be expensive in time and parts to service. Check the exhaust manifold for blowing, £250 to replace and hard to find. On a comparative basis, I'd put it on the high side of £3.1/2 plus. Min. Be pepared to pay more. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 It won't off-road as well as the jeep did! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karoshi Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 It won't off-road as well as the jeep did! Steve Oh but they do. Need s a bit more thinking power but so much more fun ! Karoshi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Did you read HOW he off-roaded the jeep???? I don't think off-roading "Wolf Style" is really recommended!!!! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Perhaps Tim wants the wrecker "Just in Case"; for the next time he takes the jeep out in the winter!!! Come on Tim, does the Banana Jeep really have a future with you, or is the GMC in addition to the Jeep?? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karoshi Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Ah yes I remember now, That TIM. Oh he needs the GMC just for the wrecker set. Handy to have just in case. Karoshi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlinwolf Posted November 3, 2005 Author Share Posted November 3, 2005 Ah yes I remember now, That TIM. Oh he needs the GMC just for the wrecker set. Handy to have just in case. Karoshi You got it :wink: Tim(1) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlinwolf Posted November 3, 2005 Author Share Posted November 3, 2005 Hi Steve,you want some tickets for the Normandy 44 christmas dance at Seaton Carew ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Against my better judgement I have found myself looking at Jimmys :? At last, Tim has seen sense..........why did it take so :roll: You know that God only made a few perfect vehicles, the rest where Jeeps, Dodges and Land Rovers :shock: As Karoshi said, not to happy about it having TWO mirrors and I would also be concerned that we it is green...........GMC's should be red, shouldn't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlinwolf Posted November 4, 2005 Author Share Posted November 4, 2005 It can soon be red Jack, I'd hate to be the odd one out Tim(1) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Tim Don't take any notice of Jack regarding colour, he's been worrying about what colour to paint his for so long he's now gone colour blind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 TimDon't take any notice of Jack regarding colour, he's been worrying about what colour to paint his for so long he's now gone colour blind. Cheers Degsy :oops: .............you do know red oxide is the new green :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlinwolf Posted November 7, 2005 Author Share Posted November 7, 2005 So does that mean that when I see green its really red?? Oh well its going to make my working life as an electrician a bit exciting then :lol: Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Wiring is easy - Red to Earth, Green to Live, and blew to F*** ( pieces! ) Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlinwolf Posted November 7, 2005 Author Share Posted November 7, 2005 Red to red Black to black Blue to bits...........easy peasy. Tim(1) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Of course, if Jack was doing it, it would be green to red ( oxide ) :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Just as I said,colour blind,hate to be crossing traffic lights with Jack coming from the other direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudsonboy64 Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Hi Tim, Seeing as you are now looking at GMC's, do you want to sell your jeep??????????? (in its present condition!!!!) Noel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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