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12-03-2014, 08:41 AM
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1972 Ambulance
So I ran across this suburban ambulance that needs all the normal sheet metal plus a little but still has the big block and the majority of the original lights. Any idea if it is worth anything in this shape and would it be worth restoring if purchase price is right?
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12-03-2014, 09:37 AM
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Re: 1972 Ambulance
It has been stretched between the doors so it needs some abnormal sheet metal too, neat truck. From the pictures it looks too rusty to save but maybe it isn't as bad as it appears.
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12-03-2014, 10:27 AM
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Re: 1972 Ambulance
i bet there isnt many of these out there .... it may take a bit to save but it would well worth it in the long run IMO ( i have seen ALOT worse )
and it looks pretty much complete too ( which is a plus )
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12-03-2014, 11:59 AM
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Re: 1972 Ambulance
I think its a cool burbulance, but its probably only worth restoring if its something special to you.
Around here big blocks have taken a BIG nose dive in value, I'll bet that the 4 spot lights and 4 revolving beacons are worth more than the entire rig. |
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12-03-2014, 08:42 PM
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Re: 1972 Ambulance
Cool but what do you do with it as is, or restored?
402 BBC probably not worth that much. |
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12-03-2014, 08:47 PM
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Cool. The guy in the passengers seat thinks it would be a barrel of fun...  .. LockDoc
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12-03-2014, 08:54 PM
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Re: 1972 Ambulance
Looks like a good parts rig
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12-03-2014, 09:54 PM
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Re: 1972 Ambulance
Very Cool
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12-03-2014, 10:33 PM
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Re: 1972 Ambulance
is that steering wheel upside down , or trick photo
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12-03-2014, 11:28 PM
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Re: 1972 Ambulance
It'd be pretty neat, id try my best to save it, always wanted one to paint patina black and make it a parts hauler/support vehicle for power tour or the like. Still lookin...
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12-03-2014, 11:39 PM
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Sure. make or lose, money. bet.. My bet bye. Call
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12-04-2014, 10:38 AM
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Re: 1972 Ambulance
The stretch would have been done at the... ambulance factory? So its almost factory or at least it is how this one was done. There are definitely worse out there and it is far from impossible that this could be restored it would just take the right person, I have more projects than time or money allows as it is so that is not me.
The steering wheel is on with the wrong side up lol, putting it on this way helps with speed shifting for picking up patients quicker. Well if anyone is interested they guy says he is motivated to sell it for whatever that is worth. I would love to restore it but wouldn't want to keep it after all the work and money were poured into it and I have plenty of other things to work on 67-72 related, like a SWB sitting in the snow right now lol. |
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12-04-2014, 01:55 PM
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Re: 1972 Ambulance
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I think I could make a cool camper out of it.
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12-04-2014, 02:12 PM
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Re: 1972 Ambulance
This literally just came up on cl near me not mine! http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/4789576316.html
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12-05-2014, 01:42 AM
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Re: 1972 Ambulance
Once again I must repeat rare does not equal valuable. Spend the $$$$$$ to restore it. Then find someone interested in a restored Suburban ambulance. Hey spend your money how you want, just don't think you'll get it back....... Just saying.......
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12-05-2014, 12:22 PM
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I just realized I'm only 60 miles from this truck. http://cedarrapids.craigslist.org/pts/4751932777.html I see it also has an under dash air unit. LockDoc
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12-05-2014, 04:24 PM
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The Tucson one would be a much better bet as you are talking far less rust and honestly a better looking conversion.
Not sure about the $6k price, I would try for less but all these stupid TV shows have made folks think there is gold under the rust on these old rigs. |
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12-06-2014, 11:04 AM
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Re: 1972 Ambulance
$1000 is too much for me, LockDoc you should at least have a look. The add says "motivated seller" for what that is worth, maybe end up with it for less?
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12-06-2014, 12:04 PM
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Re: 1972 Ambulance
That is one sweet ride
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12-06-2014, 12:23 PM
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If I were 60 miles away I would be dragging it home! Even if I had to pay the $1k, More than likely could get the investment back from just the rotating lights. http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-FEDE...item19f70fed04 |
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12-06-2014, 10:29 PM
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I did call the guy. He would really like to find someone to restore it. He is motivated because the city has told him he has to move it and he doesn't have any place to put it. It has been sitting for 3 years. It also has a hand throttle and a few other goodies. No doubt it could be parted and some money made on it. I am looking for a 402/TH400 combo for my '71 pickup. I may go look at it.... LockDoc
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12-07-2014, 07:19 AM
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Re: 1972 Ambulance
Lockdoc you should go buy it and hold it for me and ill make the trek up next summer or fall when I'm up in Quincy
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12-07-2014, 12:22 PM
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Re: 1972 Ambulance
Im not buying any projects anymore, but for a grand if that was close to me I would take a hard look at it.
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If he hasn't sold it by next weekend I will go look at it. LockDoc
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10-13-2015, 06:05 AM
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Re: 1972 Ambulance
I Need a rear bumper like this one! Any info on who made it?
thanks! Ralf
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