Newbie from Houston

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Just posting the obligatory introduction post: I'm from Houston, Texas and I do not (yet) own any MV's, although I'd sure like to. I was born in 1950, and am a former Marine infantryman. I drove several M35's as a member of the Marine Corps Reserve, but I was never assigned to motor transport in the Corps. My biggest problem in trying to own a military vehicle is figuring out where to keep it, as I live in a residential neighborhood with a rather uncooperative homeowner's association. I do own a Jeep Cherokee that I have been modifying for off-road use (welded front winch bumper, 33x12.50-15s, etc.) At some point in the future I intend to buy a 1/4 T military Jeep trailer for the Cherokee.

Anyway, looking forward to the day when I own a MV, and until then I'll be learning good stuff from you guys.

 

[m715mike]

Howdy! Welcome to the site!

I live on the north side of town (Lake Conroe area) and work in downtown Houston. There are a number of guys on this site from the Houston area.

In my opinion, waste no more time and get the M35! I also live in a "residential neighborhood with a rather uncooperative homeowner's association." My solution was to rent a RV storage unit. Rent is $105 a month, which is very conducive to my green addition.

-Michael

 

[airbornebandsman]

Welcome from San Antonio.

 

[HETvet]

Welcome from Fort hood. I have the same issue. It seems that fort hood family housing (on post housing) has some sort of issue with OD green sitting out side my house. Lol.

 

[rustyshakelford]

Howdy! Welcome to the site!

I live on the north side of town (Lake Conroe area) and work in downtown Houston. There are a number of guys on this site from the Houston area.

In my opinion, waste no more time and get the M35! I also live in a "residential neighborhood with a rather uncooperative homeowner's association." My solution was to rent a RV storage unit. Rent is $105 a month, which is very conducive to my green addition.

-Michael

Just bought a cucv and are building outside of plantersville. I'll keep an eye out for you

brett

 

[m715mike]

Hi Brett,

Welcome to the site and congrats on the purchase!!
Sounds like we need to meet-up for lunch one of these weekends!!

-Michael

 

[PureMayhem]

Which side of Houston are you on? I live in the Spring area and found a storage facility on I45 that charged $60/mo for a space. The manager did not mind me wrenching on it there either. It is easy to get in and out of for a big truck.

 

[m715mike]

Which side of Houston are you on? I live in the Spring area and found a storage facility on I45 that charged $60/mo for a space. The manager did not mind me wrenching on it there either. It is easy to get in and out of for a big truck.

Mark, is $60/month for a spot in an open lot, covered parking or fully enclosed?

 

[PureMayhem]

It is a non covered slot. I put a tarp over my soft top to keep the sun off. I also have locking door handles and pad locks on all my tool boxes. I never had any problems.

 

[PureMayhem]

Welcome, by the way!