I have decided to put my 1944 M20 up for sale. Located in Sonoma, CA. Currently registered and street driven over the years. Runs and shifts well. Synchros pretty good. No dents, very nice paint. Powerful brakes, see my old Army Motors article about the big brake job. Original floor, not the retrofitted armored type. Cable throttle conversion, see my old Army Motors article. I used to use the hydraulic system and it is all present. Sharp shouldered NDT tires with sidewall cracking, not near the tread. I don't mind driving at speed but there are inexpensive NDCC out there plus NDT. Missing a couple of the original data plates and I have some replicas.
My 1944 Ford M20 at Camp Petaluma 2018
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Very nice replica M1 bazooka and rocket tubes
M4 Ground Signal Projector replica but the bracket on the car is broken off at top. Easy to make.
Interphone box for driver
SCR-528 radio set, never hooked up
Two complete 5 section antennas and MP-48 mounts and cable insulators
Six mines, inert
Two binoculars and cases
The Sherrill compass and bracket
Some spare protectoscope lenses. One in hatch actually works! (worth the asking price right there)
Siren
Map table and the other interior items
Recent full size battery
Has the brackets for a second generator but not installed. I have a spare generator
Set of the rare sheet metal pieces that sort-of seal off the bottom of the engine compartment. Not installed.
Converted right tail lamp to service stop and running lamp using existing wiring in the conduits
Strap/hooks to hold the sand skirts up when servicing rear wheels
Spare .50 barrel
Grenades in the boxes
One smoke pot, .50 and .30 boxes
Lube chart repro
Spare bullet sealing fuel tank, probably unused, excellent condition but this car has had no issues with CA gas since it came here from PA in 2003. I don't have the metal surrounds for the tank in the car.
What it doesn't have: tools, engine oil cans, service oil can, tow cable (but have the eyelets to make two - see other thread)
Comes with around $3,000 in spares including 3 NOS diff sets, auto choke, generator, throttle & clutch slave cylinders, set of 12 NOS wheel cylinders, distributor, carb, two starters, spare radios, many other things
$69,500. See deductions at the bottom of the post
I call it a M20A1 Tactical Hot tub for a reason. M20s are great parade vehicles
3rd model Bendix hydrovac was a common upgrade to these cars. Very powerful, and rebuildable unlike the original one I understand. I had mine done and I honed all cylinders, NOS brakes, lightly turned drums, fresh fluid occasionally. No leaks. Stops like a six legged cat.
First trip to Tower Park. I've driven it the 150 mile round trip 5 or 6 times. Cruise 45-49 mph. Will no doubt redline at 56 on flat ground so it's not down on power
Before I painted the front of the compartment white
I might add some more photos so check back.
Will consider partial trade for WWII jeep, like an old restoration. No frame off resto project or a real nice one.
Deduct $500 if I keep the bazooka
Will consider a 28+' gooseneck flatbed trailer in trade
Anyway I hope it helps with the sale.
