[AT] Off Topic, Meyers versus Western Snow Plows on 1985 F250?

charlie hill charliehill at embarqmail.com
Tue Nov 30 05:34:22 PST 2010


If my guess is right, the Western rig is worn slam out, the guy with the 
Western already knows about the Meyers and is trying to sell his worn out 
Western for enough to get a little less worn out Meyers with the same money. 
I could be wrong but generally do not believe in co-incidence.

Charlie

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From: "Louis" <louis at kellnet.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 7:59 AM
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Subject: Re: [AT] Off Topic, Meyers versus Western Snow Plows on 1985 F250?

> There must be some reason why he is using the Meyers unit over the
> Western unit.  From my experience, Western pumps work faster than
> Meyers.  The whole deal smell rotten.
>
> Look on Craigslist for a plow in your area.
>
> Lou
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of William
> Powell
> Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 5:10 AM
> To: 'Antique tractor email discussion group'
> Subject: Re: [AT] Off Topic, Meyers versus Western Snow Plows on 1985
> F250?
>
>
> Ever had  buyers remorse?
>
> Looked at the plow yesterday. The holding part was on the truck. Also
> noticed that the holder was welded pretty heavily to the frame of the
> truck on the back part. Plow looked good, Painted, not perfect but no
> holes or visible welds.
>
> He had a Meyers power unit on it. He said the Meyers unit does not go
> with the plow and that he had the western pump. Asked to see the western
> unit, he pulled it out of the barn. Says it works. Said he had the
> switches also. No manual.  I did not see the switches but I should have
> asked to see them. I also don't know if it has a wiring harness.
>
> I should have walked away and said I will get back to him... But, I was
> thinking I don't have the time to look around. Told him I wanted it but
> I did not want to have to fabricate the unit to get it on my truck. I
> wanted it to bolt on.  What if I get there and its cut off and there are
> no rear brackets? That would mean fabrication on my end. If he cuts it
> off how am I going to be sure it will fit on my truck? I can fabricate
> brackets but I really don't want to.
>
> Also, I have not seen it work, he says it does but what recourse will I
> have if it does not? If it does have a wiring harness can he ground it
> and put voltage to it and make it work? Is that unreasonable to ask?
>
> Then I gave him the contact information with the guy that had the Myers
> plow since I had agreed to buy the Western.
>
> Am I being picky for $500? Maybe I'm predicting the worst. It may just
> be OK after all... But driving away I just did not have a good feeling,
> I just thought, he comes another project.
>
> Anybody have a manual to an old Western plow? Any pictures of the blade
> holding unit that I can pattern from?
>
> Regards,
>
> Will
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Louis
> Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 10:17 PM
> To: 'Antique tractor email discussion group'
> Subject: Re: [AT] Off Topic, Meyers versus Western Snow Plows on 1985
> F250?
>
> I have plowed with both, Western and Meyers. I have had the same basic
> Western unit for 15 years now,  all I have had to do is replace 2
> motors. Meyers, I always carried spare coils and solenoids. I had a new
> Meyers plow back in the 80's, the coils started to go bad within 2
> years. I think the Western is a better plow.  For a full size pick up,
> you need at least a 7"6" blade.  I think with a 7' blade, when you angle
> it, it won't be wide enough, without the tires running over unplowed
> snow.  $500 is a fair price.  Check all the pivot points, and wear edge
> of the blade.  Look for non factory welds.
>
> Lou
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Will Powell
> Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 11:29 AM
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> Subject: [AT] Off Topic, Meyers versus Western Snow Plows on 1985 F250?
>
>
> Hello,
>
> I'm looking for a plow for my old 1985 F250 Ford Diesel Truck.
>
> I've found 2 somewhat near me. A Western about 20 miles away, owner says
> its off a 1984 F250 and that he has several other F250's with Meyers and
> he wants them all the same. 7' 6" blade. I know the 1984 F250 is
> essentially the same as a 1985.
>
> The other is a 7ft Meyers about 40 miles away off of a 1986 F250.
>
> Both owners are asking $500.
>
> I'm leaning for the closer Western plow. Is there a big difference
> between both of the plows? Is $500 a fair offer?
>
> Regards,
>
> Will
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