Wanted: M series vehicle in Canada

[Speedy]

I appreciate everyone that takes the time to read this over.

decided to steer towards an M series as a first resto.
student looking for a reasonable priced start in the hobby, moving away from restoring tractors, have a decent skillset mig welder, air tools. have rebuilt single cylinder engines and simple transmissions.

I would like to eventually get a MV with a goal to restore and parade in some veteran events and attend car shows.

would like a M37, but also love the flat fender jeeps MB, M38, M38a1-2 is also of an interest. M151 Mutts (tho difficult to find) basically anything with an engine!

if you have something that will keep me out of trouble in the summer months please send me a private message or an email

kindest regards
Michael.

[chris vickery]

Michael
I will keep my eyes open for you. A M38A1 is a relatively simple project and reasonably priced. There are several variants available from the 1952 model, the 1967 (CDN2) and 1970 model (CDN3).
I have seen several listed on Kijiji over the past year anywhere from $1500 and up, average being around $3000 for a project.
Lots of parts availability, good roads speeds and fairly straight foreward to work on.
M37s are similar with lots of parts around just a little harder to find a decent body and they take up some extra garage space.

[maple_leaf_eh]

Seconds on Kijiji. There are some guys who post their vehicles repeatedly, and wonder why no one pays top of the market. If you are worried about the price, give the seller a $100 refundable deposit and ask him to hold it for a week while you get a second opinion. Ask the collective wisdom what it/we think. If the guy is overpriced, you'll hear it!

[chris vickery]

I agree Terry. A $100 non-refundable deposit is cheap insurance from buying a total pile of s@#t...
I am suprised sometimes the amount of money some guys will shell out sight unseen without even making any attempt to check it out personally or even haqve someone locally look at it. We have enough members here on MLU from coast to coast that have some good advice to give. I for will gladly look at a veh and pass on my two cents worth. I have bought junk and I have bought great. It took a while to figure out how the game plays but now I feel qualified to be able to judge by asking the right questions and getting good pics. I have bought sight unseen and been very pleased with the end result as well. It just takes time to become educated.

[Frank v R]

Hi Michael, since you are new to the MV world please give one of us a call and come to see us so that you can learn before you spend , I'm close to you and would be more than happy to show you the ropes, you need to get into the pipeline, please feel free to give me a call , 705-437-3757
regards Frank

[Speedy]

I am thankful for the strong positive and helpful attitude from the membership of this wonderful forum!.

some great points and wisdom being shared by all.

I agree that I need to get more educated and familiar with prices and vehicles. I have some of those skills acquired from buying my tractors but that is because I know those inside out MV's not a whole bunch yet

what I have learned is that I actually turned down or didnt act fast enough on some past deals which were actually fantastically priced, but live and learn!

schools wrapping up in a week and I hope soon enough I can meet some of you and get some knowledge on these vehicles.

[chris vickery]

One of the best avenues to check out is to pay a visit to the Ontario Regt Museum in Oshawa or even better, come out to an OMVA Summer show. Lots to look at up close and lots of collectors types to talk with.

[Bob Carriere]

There are quite a few Jeeps for sale.....most will need work but prices seem interesting..... and some M 37......

Bob C.

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ375562851

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ375562851

[Speedy]

thanks guys.

still on the look

friend did approach me with a iltis in need of work, contemplating it but not of the vintage I really want. however it is still cool!

things may be put off for awhile unless something I really want comes by.
seems family overseas wants me to visit soon for a month. its going to be fun and I am excited, just going to be light in the bank account for awhile!
family first always

[Grant Bowker]

Had you seen this posting on M series for sale, posted earlier today?
http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=18428

[chris vickery]

Iltis, don't do it.
Get a real MV.
(sorry Iltis guys)

[Gordon Yeo]

Yes, an Iltis isn't quit a true MV. It has power brakes, rack and pinion steering, bucket seats, seat belts, a real roll bar and a complete suite of modern lights. Not a hazard to drive in todays fast moving traffic, live on the edge buy an M38.

[rob love]

Bah!!!!!!!!!!

[Speedy]

I wont let you guys down.
will get a true M series.
Grant thanks for the heads up, unfortunately those trucks are large for my skillset and tools.

[chris vickery]

A M38, M38A1 or M37 would be great choices for a first MV.
Lots of parts, relatively inexpensive, and always quite saleable later should you choose to move on to other things.