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| | | | Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 22 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 22 | got the chance to buy a 46 2 ton stakebed tipper. Love to own it but just a bit worried how available parts are for these things. Just from a quick look I will need things like window seals, Small trim for the side of hood and brakes. It has no brakes so thats one of the major things that worries me. Any one who can give me advice? Here is a picture of the beast in question. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Matt. Picture!
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,960 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,960 | That is a very nice example of a 46 model. I don't know what the seller is asking or what you are expecting to pay but it looks really nice. If it was built in the US, either NOS, reproductions, or good used are available. Is the truck in a barn in the US or is it in the UK? | | | | | Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 22 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 22 | The truck is in the uk. The guy wants about £3000 for it. Dont really know what its worth but im interested none the less. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,960 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,960 | I paid 4500 USD for one a little newer in about the same condition. And of course that was here in the US. I haven't spent much time in the UK, but I have spent a lot of time in the rest of Europe and "old timers" are a rarity. It looks like it was built in the US or Canada because it has the wiper on the left side. If a truck is worth 4500USD over here I would think one be worth 1000 USD more over there. And maybe the seller is negotiable. | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,714 Bond Villain | | Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,714 | Matt,
Looks like a pretty solid truck from the photo. The hard parts to find for that truck look to be mostly there -- the sheetmetal, bumper and grille. Stuff like brakes and other mechanical bits are available here in the States. Check out our LInks page and the Swap Meet and you can pretty quickly get a feel for what's available. Plus, most of us have not had too much problem finding mechanical parts for the Big Bolts from our NAPA chain of parts stores.
If you decide to get the truck, your fellow 'Bolters here will be able to help you find stuff, I'm sure.
Regards,
John
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 22 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 22 | Well I have taken the plunge and bought it. Just cant wait to get it home. Cant start straight away because I need to build my workshop. Once the w'shop is sorted the project starts. Hope you are all ready for 101 questions. Thanks, Matt | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 6 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 6 | Congratulations! That truck looks nice. And for where you are I think you did not overpay for it. Keep us posted! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,960 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,960 | Good to hear someone across the pond having the same interest as us guys over here. I know you will enjoy it. | | |
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