1947 Mack EE value

[Plainsman]

We have a 1947 Mack EE we plan to donate to a local machinery museum.  We would like to have an idea of its value first, but data is hard to find.  The truck is in good working condition and has about 31,400 actual miles on it. Our neighbor bought it new and we are the second owners.  It has some dents very little rust.   We just had the brakes redone and the carb rebuilt.  It is all original except it has a Watson auxiliary transmission. It has been shedded for most if it’s life.  Tires have good tread but are about 45 years old. The box is for hauling potatoes and is era correct. Any input on what it is worth would be appreciated.

Edited July 19, 2017 by Plainsman
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[terry]

are you buying or selling? Makes some difference.  terry

[Brocky]

12 hours ago, terry said:

are you buying or selling? Makes some difference.  terry

A good looking clean truck. Probably cleaned up good enough for a regional museum?? Plainsman said he was donating to a museum. I presume that he just needs a value for tax purposes? Therefore he can go on the high side, unless he is expecting an IRS audit!! 

I personally have no idea. Jim Hancock, Superdog, 41 Chevy, Mackdaddy, Maint1, Maddog13407?? Someone should be able to toss out a ballpark figure..

Edited July 20, 2017 by Brocky

[cncFireman]

EE models come up on Craigslist and other sites for sale quite frequently. In fully restored condition I have seen them asking 6k all the way up to 30K. Not that they will sell quickly if ever at that price. There is a guy in New York that is selling a pair of EH trucks for a few years now. One partial restored and the other in decent fair condition. He had been asking 9K for the pair. One has a dump box.  This one below was selling out here on the west coast a few years back and the owner was asking 7k. 

[Plainsman]

Thanks to all who responded. 

As Brocky suggested, I am looking for a ball park value for tax purposes if I donate the truck.  The truck is not show quality, but  is a good ruinner and looks decent from 50 feet. This type of truck was seldom seen here on the northern plains, but likely isn't so rare on the East Coast.

I did not see the price on the yellow truck that Boostedretard posted.

[j hancock]

Nice looking rig!

Always tricky giving a price over the phone but your truck appears to be a clean survivor.  I would say about $4,500-$5,000 range.

[Maddog13407]

agree 4- 6000 range. it runs, drives and stops.

[Hobert62]

I know nothing about this, but it shocks me.   I figured something  like this would be worth more then that.   

[Plainsman]

Thanks to all who replied.  Any other opinions are also welcome.

I have restored vehicles  to like new condition the past, and if I were ever to do it again, I would want to start with something in as  good condition as this truck is.

In response to Hobert62 opinion that the value seems low, I think part if it is it takes a lot more room to store old trucks as than to store old cars.