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Am I just a cheapo or what

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john

12-17-2003 10:19:49

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Went to the auction today to try and find me a project. They had 6; 1976 to 1981 ford 2600's like the one in the picture.

gas motor that did not run
no water in radiator (maybe head gasket; cracked block)
oil over full (see above)
3 speed w/ high low trans
major surface rust
rust through spots
fair to bald with cord showing tires
3 point w/ and w/o arms
loose steering
missing grill and other parts
ECT..... .

OK so what is it worth?????
They went for $1800.00 each

So my question is AM I JUST A MAJOR EL CHEAPO???Or is this junk worth that much????
How can any one pay that much for this and make money at it. One guy bought at least 3 of them. Only thing I can figure is he is selling part by part to make money.
YOUR IDEAS AND COMMENTS.....
THANKS..... .

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john -- questions answere

12-18-2003 12:00:02

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Re: Am I just a cheapo or what in reply to john, 12-17-2003 10:19:49

To answer some of the questions and comments ....
These are one owner tractors owned and matained by the city of new orleans and used to cut grass.
These tractors would have been used 40 hrs per week. 20 hours to cut grass and 20 hours as a park bench. The only cover they would have seen was under a shade tree for the park bench time.
Thought you like to see this
MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL
JOHN

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Gary Mckenzie

12-18-2003 05:43:24

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Re: Am I just a cheapo or what in reply to john, 12-17-2003 10:19:49

He didn't do that bad, he'll probably spend $2-3,000.00 on it and sell it to a hobby farmer for $6,500.00. It happens every day where I live, it's practically an industry in the south!

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Ebayers dream!!!!!

12-17-2003 19:49:35

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Re: Am I just a cheapo or what in reply to john, 12-17-2003 10:19:49

LOL They will be on ebay next week!!!!

You are not cheap just smart..
I felt bad spending 400.00 for an old case two weeks ago. Or mabey I am just cheaper....LOL

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wdTom

12-17-2003 17:52:37

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Re: Am I just a cheapo or what in reply to john, 12-17-2003 10:19:49

I would say you are smart, maybe cheap too, I don't know. But in this case smart. Don't mean an insult by cheap either. I am basically cheap too.

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paul

12-17-2003 17:00:47

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Re: Am I just a cheapo or what in reply to john, 12-17-2003 10:19:49

What are you complaining about, it has one nice looking headlight???? :) I'm sure in the post below about reselling for $3500 needs a little work, they will aslo mention 'good lighting'. :)

What did they do, store them in a salt mine for 10 years? Would have to go for parts, but man if the engine is in that bad a condition, isn't the rest?

--->Paul

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ShepFL

12-17-2003 15:17:13

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Re: Am I just a cheapo or what in reply to john, 12-17-2003 10:19:49

Parts is parts is what I see them selling for. More of a project than I would care to tackle.

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Brokenwrench

12-17-2003 13:50:21

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Re: Am I just a cheapo or what in reply to john, 12-17-2003 10:19:49

Those tractors were most likely sold for parts. Even in the condition they are in,they can be broken up for parts and most likely return $3-5000 per tractor. They are a popular model and there is alot of interest in parts to keep them running.

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12-17-2003 12:45:06

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Re: Am I just a cheapo or what in reply to john, 12-17-2003 10:19:49

If you had the right connections to move the parts you could make some money, If you were just wanting a tractor to fix up to use would probably not be economical to buy one in this shape. Heck I see good tractors (by the description) in the classifieds for slightly more than 1800 every day.

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Ray

12-17-2003 12:32:07

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Re: Am I just a cheapo or what in reply to john, 12-17-2003 10:19:49

The tranny's alone will bring 2 grand or more.

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Why?

12-17-2003 16:40:27

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Re: Re: Am I just a cheapo or what in reply to Ray, 12-17-2003 12:32:07

Tell us why. Im ignorant

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hay

12-17-2003 11:37:13

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Re: Am I just a cheapo or what in reply to john, 12-17-2003 10:19:49

heck, i have given away better looking junk than that. looks like a real mechanics nightmare.

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J Mann

12-17-2003 11:23:51

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Re: Am I just a cheapo or what in reply to john, 12-17-2003 10:19:49

My guess would be they will be dismantled for parts, all internals etc run through a bead shot then sold really clean as a good replacement part. Sometimes these "good" parts aren't so good. Totally dismantled they are probably worth a small fortune.

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rustyfarmall

12-17-2003 10:48:45

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Re: Am I just a cheapo or what in reply to john, 12-17-2003 10:19:49

Judging from the general appearance of these tractors, I have serious doubts as to whether there is $1800 worth of parts in each one. Looks to me like they have all been ridden hard and put up wet!

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No,

12-17-2003 10:43:47

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Re: Am I just a cheapo or what in reply to john, 12-17-2003 10:19:49

they will be in the classifieds in a few months..."needs a little work- $3500 obo"
:-)

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Garry

12-18-2003 07:07:25

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Re: Re: Am I just a cheapo or what in reply to No,, 12-17-2003 10:43:47

.....or ran when parked

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ROFLMAO!!!!!

12-17-2003 15:14:33

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Re: Re: Am I just a cheapo or what in reply to No,, 12-17-2003 10:43:47

I just burst out laughing at that! Thanks for the chuckle!

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jdemaris

12-17-2003 10:43:33

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Re: Am I just a cheapo or what in reply to john, 12-17-2003 10:19:49

I've had the same sort of experiences lately at auctions. I don't get it, but there it is. Seems like the only bargains that exist at auctions anymore are either at the auctions I don't go to, or the ones where I'm trying to sell something.

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old

12-17-2003 10:35:44

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Re: Am I just a cheapo or what in reply to john, 12-17-2003 10:19:49

I'd say they went to high also

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RB/CT

12-17-2003 14:10:50

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Re: Re: Am I just a cheapo or what in reply to old, 12-17-2003 10:35:44

Looks to me that they are not economically rebuildable. Must have been nice when new.

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Alvin n Ms.

12-19-2003 11:50:10

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Re: Re: Re: Am I just a cheapo or what in reply to RB/CT, 12-17-2003 14:10:50

The price sounds about in line with what salvage dealers will pay. They have far more contacts and ways of making profits than most of us do. alvinnms

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