Need appaisal for 1939 Cletrac HG

[dmahlstedt]

I need the assistance of the Cletrac experts.  I collect early 50's crawlers. (I have many different models including an OC-3 42)  

I have a 1939 Cletrac HG-68 that I plan to sell because its outside the date range of my collection.  I need help assigning a selling price for it.  I'll describe it (as well as attach a picture):  It was used by a CA company to pulll a wire laying trailer.  They modified the track width on the left side to be closer to the tractor.  (one side at HG-42, the other  at HG-68)  After they finished with it, they seamed in  parts to return it to 68 on both sides.  

The crawler starts with one turn of the handle.  The engine doesn't smoke.  it drives straight, and turns both ways. I have replaced with new parts (from Zimmermans) the:seat spring, fuel bowl ass, maganeto, drive handles, grips, side tins, wiring, and complete hitch ass. with a new drawbar.  I have also replaced the front grill with one repaired at a auto body shop.  I have the celtrac orange paint, the decals, and complete manuals.  I have also cleaned the carbarator and adjusted the jets and float to proper position.

This crawler in currently located in MN.  

I thought I would start with people who know this model well.  I would be intersted in any ideas of its worth, or any interest in purchasing this crawler.

Thanks,

Dave

[Blake Malkamaki]

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[dmahlstedt]

Sorry about that.  I thought the picture was under 100K.  I will make sure to look closer next time.  Thanks for running a great site for us crawler fans.

Dave

[Blake Malkamaki]

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Blake

[dmahlstedt]

Thank you for all the emails expressing interest in this crawler.  I have had a buyer come forward in Minnesota.  I hope we all get the chance to see it again after he completes the restoration process.

Dave