1940 GMC 1 1/2 ton barn find

1940 GMC Other AC303 Description

Up for sale is my 1940 GMC AC303 1 1/2 ton firetruck. 3100 original miles. Runs and drives. 248 cid 6 cylinder. Minimal rust. 4 speed. True barn find. Excellent patina. I have cleaned out the carb and brake master cylinder and put new parts in both. New tires on front. I drive it around town and in parades but needs the usual attention of a 75 year old vehicle before you head out on the open road. This is a nice machine that I would like to see go to a person who can appreciate it and give it a good home. I prefer not to see it holding up a sign alongside the highway somewhere, it is worth much more than that. I don't want to part with it but I have a daughter with cancer and am losing my job soon so it is time to move on. I have owned it for about a year and have really enjoyed it. I have a clear title. I will help load this with a shipper that YOU arrange and YOU pay for as long as I have proper notification. I will NOT allow it to be loaded it until your funds have ABSOLUTELY cleared the bank. There is NOT a warranty with this vehicle. 6 volt system, foot starter, no power steering or power brakes, and un-synchronized transmission. If you don't know what that means you might want to think twice, this isn't a vehicle for you. The tank does not hold water and the pump is not operable. The siren works and I have the emergency flashing red light to go with it (have to remove it to get it in the garage). Gauges work. Any questions feel free to text to 701.567.3344

On Aug-29-16 at 16:56:58 PDT, seller added the following information:

If you are a serious bidder feel free to text or call me. I will give you as much information as I can. Please don't assume anything. I have nothing to hide but want to make sure we are both on the same level.
Thanks,
Randy

On Sep-01-16 at 17:55:11 PDT, seller added the following information:

UPDATED 01 Sept 2016:
Due to large interest for more information I have uploaded several more photos. They should answer the questions that I have been asked.
Dimensions are 7' wide. 21' long. Center of front axle to center of back axle is 159 1/2 inches.
The doors look orange in the pictures but that is not their true color. Photo was taken in a low sun angle. I did a Krylon overhaul and painted them red. Also painted up the headliner, overhead dash, and headliner trim. Drivers windshield wiper is electric and passenger is vacuum. Neither side works. Engine is running in the photos, take a look at the oil pressure and that the fan is turning. Front wheel cylinders have stopped leaking, however the back ones are leaking worse. They need to be replaced. You can see in the photo where the radiator is seeping. If I drive this truck around for an hour or two it will piddle about a half quart on the garage floor that evening. There is one that will work on eBay, brand new aluminum, for $300. Exhaust is pretty tired. I don't worry about it since it parade use only.
I can hold this vehicle until about Halloween with a $500 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit. After Halloween it will be sitting outside in the snow at your loss. I will also charge you storage after Halloween and it won't be cheap. You can pay me cash when you get here. I have a yellow bank pen that will tell me if you are trying to give me fake bills so don't even think about it. I will also take bank checks and personal checks but nothing gets loaded until the check clears. I really don't care if your rich uncle in Uganda will guarantee the funds, I don't care that your wife says you are a good guy, I don't care if you "accidentally" arranged for shipping before your check cleared. It doesn't get loaded until I know your money is good. If you drive all of the way out here and don't like the truck I will refund your money, minus the 200 that eBay took for it being a winning bid, but only if you are in person. Any others refunds "ain't happening". A good fence makes a good neighbor, folks.
I WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FROM 25 SEPTEMBER UNTIL 5 OCT, give a day or two, so DO NOT arrange for shipping or pick-up at that time.
I will be in an area with poor cell service during the Labor Day weekend. If you still need questions answered please text them and will climb a hilltop every couple of hours and check for messages.
Bid to win folks, auctions ends soon and this truck needs a good home.