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AJ 
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 Topic: Model C Deal or No Deal?
Posted: 04 Sep 2011 at 7:25am |
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I have found a c that a guy has that he wants to sell but it will need some work. tires all around(anyone have used tires for a c?) radiator, engine hasn't ran in 15 years he said but i check oil and it seems so so for the oil that is in there for 15 years. will need some sheet metal, seat and some odd and ends. Rims seam to be in great shape. and it will need a starter. I'm just wondering if it seem like a good deal for 200 bucks or am I wasting my time?
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Aj
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powertech84
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Posted: 04 Sep 2011 at 7:39am |
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Hard to go wrong for $200, its probly worth that in scrap, however buying all that stuff will add up quickly. The question is how badly do you want to build a tractor.
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Brian G. NY
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Posted: 04 Sep 2011 at 7:46am |
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You'll probably wind up like a lot of us; you'll buy another "parts" tractor for a coupla hunnerd and you'll be well on your way to being an A-C "junkie". LOL
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jaybmiller
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Posted: 04 Sep 2011 at 7:56am |
AJ
Too bad you're not on my side of the boarder! I've got a C with good tires/bad rim,unstuck engine/good rad and good starter...
Between the two of us we'd have a GREAT C !!
Jay
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Hubert (Ga)engine7
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Posted: 04 Sep 2011 at 12:27pm |
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You are looking at $1,000 in tires and parts if you have to buy new. If you can find used items or another parts tractor you will have less invested. Those parts tractors seem to make the orange fever worse.
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SHAMELESS
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Posted: 04 Sep 2011 at 12:31pm |
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isn't that part of the fun??
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Ken in Texas
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Posted: 04 Sep 2011 at 10:19pm |
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I was givin a free C . Just to get it running on decent tires and replacing leaky seals will cost more than it's worth. Grab it and join the rest of us. It's a hobby with little financial rewards. You can find them complete and restored with 5 to 6 grand invested in them for 2500 or 3000
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AJ
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Posted: 05 Sep 2011 at 8:09pm |
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Well I think I am going to buy it. Since I'm a rookie at this does anyone have any of the parts that I may need? I'm not looking for perfect, just useable for cheap? I think a want to join the orange club. thanks everybody.
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