Got a lead on a #2 cart
 

Hi all.

(forgive me if I've posted this in the wrong section, or if it violates any rules. I've looked them over and didn't find any specifically that said I can't ask what I'm asking, I hope.)

I have a lead on what I think is a number 2 cart. Here is the listing:

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/grd/3473036956.html

I have not seen it, and the pictures aren't great. I spoke with the owner on the phone today. He informed me that it has never had a tailgate, and does not have any rust holes through it (that he knows of.) He thinks the tires hold air, but that isn't a huge deal because I can always get tires for it (right?)

I have an opportunity to get it for a decent price, and I know it'll need work (at the least, paint) What is a general ballpark price on one of these, in this condition? (it's in SE MI).

Questions ensue:

-How difficult is it to obtain a tailgate for it?
-Does this look like a #2 IH cart?

Thanks

cart number 2
 

in jersey where im from the carts in a rusted shape will bring up too 100 buck with bad tires but still hold air good ones bout 175 too 200 but they are in verry good condition with litle rust

A good metal shop could bend you a tailgate for it

Looks like a #2 cart. Hope you get it. :beerchug:

Went and got it today. Only 25 miles away. A bit used, missing the tailgate, but a No. 2 none the less. Not any worse off than I thought, but mostly complete.

At least there is some white still on it.


http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps2b0e3ff0.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...psd877e93a.jpg

Got some missing here.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps1d9a3232.jpg

Needs a tailgate, and what looks like a brace. Either going to find one or have one made.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...psdb4c6bec.jpg

One small dent on the fender is it.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...psa758c39e.jpg

From what I've seen, wheels/tires are not originals.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps3b7f4dc3.jpg

Looks good behind the 147. It's the first thing I've pulled with it since I bought it last April.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps45ac8d7b.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps7293d2d1.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps13dcf128.jpg


As for the wide tires; short term, I'll keep them; increased floatation in my yard is a good thing since it likes to flood and get squishy. Long term, when I decide to restore it/really paint it nice, I might go for an original look.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps6541cd01.jpg

Best of all, it cost $20, no negotiating required.

Congrats on your #2 cart! Glad you got it.

Same here!:beerchug:

Same here.:biggrin2:

Looks good behind the 147 and the price can't be beat.

Nice #2 cart.
It's used, but not used up, yet!
Congrats on getting it, and for that price who wouldn't?