[Silly Little Cars] 1971 Cushman Truckster

[Bob Gallagher]

That's a neat old Cushman.  I have one the same vintage and I use it every 
day in the summer.  If you haven't driven a 3-on-the-tree it takes a little 
getting used to.  Not running, I would say $600 would be more reasonable, 
running well would be $1200-1500 but that is my area here in Oregon.  It 
seems like there are better deals in CA.  The engines are simple.  As long 
as it has good compression you are probably going to be able to get it 
running well.  Make sure the brakes are ok.  The curved windshield Cushman 
are a little more desirable it seems just for the cool factor.  If you are 
really ambitious and want to drop some money on it, there are kits to swap 
to a Honda or BS engine.

Good luck with it.





----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Nicole Chettero" <nchettero at gmail.com>
To: "Silly Little Email List" <silly_little_cars at lists.sillylittlecars.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 2:04 PM
Subject: [Silly Little Cars] 1971 Cushman Truckster


> So I checked out a 1971 Cushman Truckster yesterday in Oakley (see
> attached photo - my apologies if it's too big, I just dragged it from
> facebook).  It has an original camper shell, 3-on-the-tree shifting,
> air-cooled.  It'll need a serious sanding & painting, a little
> fiberglass patching in front, but a solid body.  It turns but wouldn't
> stay running.  The guy swears it was running a month ago, but admits
> it'd been sitting for two years prior.  I told him to call me if he
> can get it started.  He's asking $1,200. The engine was pretty grimy.
>
> So, beloved gearheads among you, what should I do?  Is it worth buying
> just for the body?  If so, what should I pay, and how easy/expensive
> is a new engine/rebuild?  Is it worth it?  Assuming he does get it
> started, what should I pay?  So many questions, so little cushman.
> Thanks!!
>
> Best, Nic
>


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