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Posted by Burrhead on February 22, 2000 at 15:21:14 from (12.74.59.71):
In Reply to: Re: buying tractors over internet posted by The Red on February 22, 2000 at 14:43:50:
The JD dealer near me had an old Ford in his shop. I was hunting a small tractor and stopped to see who he knew that might have a trade in for sale.
He showed me the Ford and told me that he had rebuilt the engine, painted it and the customer would'nt pay the shop bill, and that he had held it over 30 days, and if I wanted it he would sell it to me for the shop bill. The tickets he tallied up were for $1740, so I thought what a deal.
A 34hp diesel Ford with bushhog for $1740 delivered to my house. Man can I deal or what??
He convinced me that since he knew me and did'nt want any flack, I should just pay cash and he would give me an "as is" bill of sale. No checks.
When he delivered it I began to bushhog a pasture.
By the time I had finished the pasture with this tractor I had put a new crankshaft, sleeves and pistons, rebuilt head, new radiator, (this one was clogged with liquid glass), clutch/pressure plate, hydraulic pump, 1 rear tire, and a gear box on the JD bushhog.
All in all I had $5100 or so in my brand new used Ford. That's not too bad for a $2500-$3000 tractor I guess.
The reason for this story is to remind you that the "as is" clause covers all sin by law, believe me I tried to recoup. Watch yer butt. P.S--When you're a real worldly, and schrewd business man like me---- it helps if your wife has no access to your bank reciepts, and has lost her voice, or is in Zambabwi for a couple of years.
It's been years and she still sandpapers my butt with the reciepts.
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