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[O-Gauge Steamer]

Maybe they're using the same math as these people:

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4471000828.html <-- A "new" motor = never getting that money back

Let me see if I understand this... Being both Old and Decrepid, I may have this wrong.

An engine is considered "new" with 10,000 miles on it....

And all this time I was labouring under the delusion that "new" meant, well, "new"...

Based off of this, my Heep is chock-a-block full of "new" parts. And, it should easily sell for $50,000 with this one as the $10k reference.

What are these people smoking? Oh, yah, right, we know what they are smoking...

 

[Squarecat]

Here's some for those with the haggling skills looking for a running 4.0 project...

Probably best chance at a good deal:
- $1200 '94 2 door manual - http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4492406265.html

A couple of 4 doors that allegedly have had various repairs done but are far overpriced:
- $2000 '93 w/working A/C - http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4494019972.html
- $1800 '96 probably mechanically OK but with torn/broken interior/exterior bits - http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4493055223.html

 

[XJNOOB93]

Looks nice.. other than the crunched door- http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/4499690007.html

 

[BeastMode]

Get it while its hot.....
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4483939767.html

 

[Squarecat]

Looks nice.. other than the crunched door- http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/4499690007.html

Six inch lift with no long arms probably means this was a budget build and thus not worth the $$$, which seems like more than the sum of its parts+labor. But maybe the fact it's a late model means something?

Speaking as someone with a 5.5" short arm daily driver though: ouch. (Wish I knew better when I bought it, but I needed transportation and it was $1200 and running, so...)

 

[tysonxj]

Looks like drop brackets-

Six inch lift with no long arms probably means this was a budget build and thus not worth the $$$, which seems like more than the sum of its parts+labor. But maybe the fact it's a late model means something?

Speaking as someone with a 5.5" short arm daily driver though: ouch. (Wish I knew better when I bought it, but I needed transportation and it was $1200 and running, so...)

 

[XJNOOB93]

Looks nice.. Could use some bigger tires and to have the fenders trimmed.. But that's just my opinion.

http://rockies.craigslist.org/cto/4498625262.html

 

[SolarBell]

Front fender looks like it took a good whack, and the front half of the carpet is missing for some reason. Stock steering. I'd take a hard look and ask a lot of questions.

 

[MyJeepXJs]

To good to be true? If not I sure wish it was tax time

http://ottumwa.craigslist.org/cto/4499709311.html

 

[XJNOOB93]

That thing is sweet

 

[SeeingSpots]

To good to be true? If not I sure wish it was tax time

http://ottumwa.craigslist.org/cto/4499709311.html

What?!.....

That has to be a scam, typo, or there's something seriously wrong with it. Otherwise, can I borrow someone's trailer for a day?

 

[MyJeepXJs]

Re: Re: Best of Craigslist

That thing is sweet

What?!.....

That has to be a scam, typo, or there's something seriously wrong with it. Otherwise, can I borrow someone's trailer for a day?

Ha I know right that's one freaking BAD A$$ XJ. I'm gonna try and get hold of him this weekend if I get any time off from work and take a couple hour road trip and take a look

 

[Elguapo]

Just went to Greely from the springs for a cl deal that was too good to be true. Nice waste of 5hrs/
Lsx anything for cheap tho/

 

[xj-grin]

yeah, but at least you got to go to Greality! :eyes:

 

[Starboard M]

Why do I want this? Think it would do well in rush hour traffic?

1991 BMY Military M923A2 5 Ton 6x6
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4505509639.html

 

[SolarBell]

In traffic or OVER traffic?

 

[Elguapo]

yeah, but at least you got to go to Greality! :eyes:

Never been before then, not a fan. Sorry to anyone from there, but it smelled like horse manuer like crazy, sad little towns along with way with unfreindly locals.
Made me appreciate home in the springs for sure!

 

[xj-grin]

LOL. I'm from there. I won't argue. Mexi food rocks, though.

 

[kastein]

Why do I want this? Think it would do well in rush hour traffic?

1991 BMY Military M923A2 5 Ton 6x6
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4505509639.html

Buy it.

The 900 series has a Cummins 6CTA8.3 as I recall. Automatic trans unfortunately, but IIRC you want one of those anyways...

They are a lot of fun to drive. Not very fast.

That is pricey, but it appears to have been thoroughly gone through and already has super singles on it.

 

[DutchVDub]

All the A2's ran the super singles. They also have CTIS, which is great in theory but a constant nightmare to keep working correctly.

The transmission is pretty power robbing, but it would probably work a lot better with ATF in it. The military runs 15w40 in the engine and trans for logistical reasons, and then we constantly replace transmissions because of their money saving idea.

That 6CTA8.3 is a gutless dog but I'm sure could be easily tuned for more power. It's turbocharged too. The older NHC-250 was naturally aspirated and made the same power, of course at 14l it has almost twice the displacement.

Those were in the A1 trucks and that mister engine combined with smaller tires always made those the power houses over the A2's.

Personally I hate the 900 series 5tons and am eagerly waiting for them all to be turned in. The new FMTV's are better in a lot of ways except for all the electrical crap on them. I honestly miss the old m35a2 2.5tons and 800 series 5tons. Tough as nails and easy to work on.