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RickC
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 17, 2006 2:42 pm    Post subject: Should I buy it??? Reply with quote

Stumbled accross an M38 about 5 miles from my house. Has a plow and is pretty rotted and has an F head engine. Has stuff like shakles. underhood battery box and really straight fenders. Is it worth 300+ bucks?????
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 17, 2006 4:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 17, 2006 9:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The F engine is worth $300 if it runs decent. Whats the serial number of the M38?
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 17, 2006 10:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rick,
Here's an engine for it right in your neighborhood!

http://www.g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=77926
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 8:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I didn't see any data plates to get a serial number. Body is pretty rusty but grill and front fenders are good. Has warn hubs on it. Never dealt with them but can't get them to unlock......
Going to negociate tonight.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 8:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

good luck
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 6:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

So did you get it?
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 23, 2006 4:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Haven't had time to get back there between work and wedding planning.....
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