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Update 26 april 2k9
Sup my fellow "greens"?
Well, about one more week and "Ole K9" will be here.
Got all my other vehicles moved aside leaving my 24ft x 10 patch of concrete for her to land on.
Will be looking for ports of spare parts and other maintenance items,especially special wrenchs,such...
Newbie 2 newbie advice
I have looked at my own situation.
Now this is just my opinion.
First-Take your time,do the research,identify the different types and years available.Check out the different Govt auction sites and be patient.Wait for the right truck at the right price in the right...
UPDATE 20APRIL2k9
Well,
I got my TO and TM manuals today.Interesting books,even has information on gas driven tanks of the early fifties.Ten plus/minus days till my little girl arrives.
Cant wait.
DOG777
:-D
God Bless you Captain
Captain,
I had to go with the "no wheels onthe ground" route. I know you would have done it safely and your deal was way over the top generous, I am beholden to your offer. I just didnt want to take the chance of my truck not being worthy of the road trip.I have no idea...
Transport booked
Like the man said-
GET ER DONE.
Well,transport is done.Truck will be picked up ,loaded on trailer and be in my front yard by MAY 1st.
Although the man from Steel Soldier who volunteered to TOW my girl down did not receive the BID.I want to thank him very much for proposing the...
Yep-you cant argue with logic
Well guys,
I guess I will sleep on this.
The most responsible thing to do,would be to trailer it.
The "gotta have my truck here" mode tells me to let it be towed.
Its out of the question for me to drive her down here,too many downsides.
The blow-out here would be...
Gotta make a decision.
Thanks for the info.I will check it out.
I need some advice here,fellas.
I am getting some really good feedback here.
A big question I have is that one of the people who are willing to help me out says they can TOW it here.
My question is-
my XM211 is 57 years old.I have...
Phase II
Yes, a plan.
Plan my work and work my plan.
Actually it is called a business plan, the formal layout of objectives and means to accomplish them.
And yes, I have been in touch with my local community.
I.E.-VFW and the local CAP Squadron(Civil Air Patrol).
As things take time, I have...
Looking good.
Things are lookin up.
Been gettin feedback from people.
All through here at Steel.
Hoping for the best.
Thanks for the input guys,
really appreciate ALL the advice and help.
Be talking to yas soon...
Information from"Operation-Beetle Bailey"
GO NAVY,
I guess the people from Africa didnt learn from Tripoli,
Dont mess with the US of A Navy.
Anyway, thanks for the return thought.
I am a Vet,workin for Uncle Sam at the VA Hospital down here.I am starting a dream of having my little company...
Just a thought.
I gotta load from Conway New Hampshire to StPetersburg Florida.
Duece and 1/2 needs brought down to me,here in Florida.
Need to talk Turkey
or
feed on some good advice from someone.
I am a newbie to buying Army trucks and shipping.
But, it didnt stop me.
I bought a XM211 1530...
Just talked to Joe 4-13-09 8pmest
Yea, guys.Joe is on the road agin.Best bet for an update is to just call him.But,thanks for the contact,Gentlemen.
Check out my thread-"Operation-Beetle Bailey"
This DOG is gone...............................DOG777
I gotta get my XM211 GMC Duece and a half
from Conway, New Hampshire to St.Petersburg ,Florida.
Time is flexible,finances are limited.
Now I realize I should have checked the well before I bought the farm, but,
hey,
I got good old NCO training,
no commission here.
So any help from another...
Thanks for the feedback
Heyguys,
First of all ,per the Sasquatch.You are right.If I start doing the numbers,it dont take long,considering,gas,and most of all RISK of the unexpected,that to try and make the MISSION a drive down here,well,too many possible failure modes.
Hauling is the...
Groutchy Old Men
Cool, a salvage man.
Maybe he knows someone who can help me move my little 14000 lb
duece and 1/2 from Conway NH to St.Petersburg Florida.
Anyone with any advice,
please pipe in on the
"Operation Beetle Bailey" thread...
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