Its not a tractor

larry@stinescorner · Nov 14, 2019

Its not a tractor,,and I know this isnt the place to sell something,but we need some advice

where is a good place to advertise an old ford firetruck for sale?

and an even harder question..what to ask?

Mike M · Nov 14, 2019

There was a guy on here just the other day needing a fire truck to keep on the farm for fire prevention. He was thinking of converting an old fuel truck. That sure looks good for the age.
I have no idea of what it would be worth ?

Longknife · Nov 14, 2019

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Larry,. That's gonna be a tough sell!!! My Son is a fire fighter and he "collects" fire trucks. He currently owns five of them. Two are in that condition but they were original trucks from his fire dept. He paid very little for them and would not have got them at all except for their history. To be honest a plain jane ford FT is not worth much more than scrap price in that condition, Some fire trucks are worth a little more, if it were a Mac or a Seagrave it would be more desirable but still not much. Figure the weight, and calculate scrap price in your area to come up with a price. Then put an add on C-list and see what happens, Someone may want to save it!!!,,,Ed

dpendzic · Nov 14, 2019

to set the price it is whether it runs.pumps water, and tank holds water---than i would go 2x scrap price to start

Steve@Advance · Nov 14, 2019

As said, determine the weight, put a scrap price on the table.

Then decide, is it worth the extra cost to drag it out, get air in the tires, put a battery in, get it running and driving around the yard.

That will increase the value, but require an investment of time and money.

It's up to the owner from there.

tlock0331 · Nov 14, 2019

larry@stinescorner, i have no idea where on the planet you are but i would buy that in a heart beat! i love them old and older firetrucks!

some states will allow you to sell on an online auction without a title, ks however, wont, but an online auction may be your best bet. there is a facebook group,

https://www.facebook.com/groups/61776127093

that is nothing but old firetrucks, that may be a great place to get it sold also....unless you are close to kansas and dont need a lot of money for it, cause then im your guy!!

Jim in LA · Nov 14, 2019

Google ?antique fire truck owners groups?. Also Facebook groups.

FBH44 · Nov 14, 2019

Go on down to your Fire Department and ask them.

Tracy Brown · Nov 14, 2019

Some Fords like that came with aV12 engine. If yours did, that's where your money is. What is your location?

larry@stinescorner · Nov 14, 2019

its a v 8,in nj

marloweg · Nov 14, 2019

is that Bear Creek WI.?

JK-NY · Nov 14, 2019

The value will depend on condition of the truck, if it runs good
brakes work tires are decent and pump works it has collectors
value if it needs a lot of work it won?t be too valuable. The
truck can and chassis may also be desirable if in good shape
even if the fire fighting parts are not functional. You could look
on auctionsinternational dot com they sell a lot of surplus
equipment in the North east and you may be able to check
past prices for similar older fire trucks to get some ideas and
maybe list it there. I would also search online for vintage fire
truck collectors associations or clubs, they might be able to
help you with value and possibly another place to advertise
the truck. Also possibly look for Wheels of time magazine or online.

Traditional Farmer · Nov 14, 2019

Hemmings Motor News

JustIn Case · Nov 14, 2019

Neat Old fire truck!

Gene Davis (Ga.) · Nov 14, 2019

1939- 41 year model maybe?

Olliejunkie · Nov 14, 2019

Might check out American historical truck society.
There are several Facebook groups.

dr sportster · Nov 15, 2019

In Hemmings Motor news you can get pretty many words in an ad for 19 dollars [and it is nationwide].

BarnyardEngineering · Nov 15, 2019

Remember if you end up selling it for scrap it's going to have to be for LESS, about 1/2 of scrap price to get any takers. It costs money to haul the truck to the scrapyard, dispose of the tires and fluids. No scrap man is going to pay the same as he would get at the yard and work for $0.

Anyone that pays full scrap price for it is going to be the kind of person who is looking to part it out, preserve it, or restore it.

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