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Well it looks like I have found my shipper. I finally got in touch with the shipping company in Little Rock that only runs flatbed trucks, and a lot of them are returning from the East coast. Anyway $1700 looks like the final cost. But now I need a dock to unload on, Jason do you know of a...

I think I can find a dock around town that I can unload the truck as long as it is running. I don't know if my 7500lb. winch can unload a 34000lb. wrecker, even though I would only need to overcome rolling resistance to get it off the trailer as long as everything is level. The $850 and...

Jon: I wish I had known you were looking for a wrecker with no engine, an 816 just sold at an Arkansas Forestry auction for $1100 in Little Rock, it was rough but restorable. James G.

The guy at the GL has been super helpfull, he says he has the equipment to load the wrecker, but how do I get it off the trailer when it gets home? I am driving over there next Wed. to see about getting it started. A couple of forum members have volunteered to help, if time allows. I already...

I will measure it today, it is one of the newer covers, it has the roll up straps on the sides along with zippered windows on the end curtins, it is made out of the same rubber type material my last M101 cover is. I did notice a couple of pretty large rust stains on it as I was folding it up...

I am the new owner of a camo bed cover, it is still folded up in storage but I will go get it this week. Does one cover fit both the 21/2 ton as well as the 5 ton bed? James G.

It looks like I may not be driving it home, I have gotten a bid of $850 and one today of $1400. I have called the $850 bid to clarify this is a 34000lb. twenty five foot long wrecker but they have not retuned my call. The $1400 bid was originally a call to move my furniture, I told her what I...

And Every bit of help is appreciated! I just got a bid to move the wercker for $835? Less than half of my other bids, I will call them Monday to see if they know what they are bidding on. That would be a hard price to pass up!!!!!!!!!! I still want to drive over and have a look/help load...

I think I am going to do the drive it home, if the truck is roadworthy. I will stop by the DMV for the tag, just in case. I could also wear some digital camo(I already have a hat) to throw the authorities even though I see very few 300lb. service members! I think I will stick to driving...

How much grief am I likely to get from the various police departments I will drive by on my 1200 plus mile backroads ride home. GL will give me a bill of sale, no SF-97 so no registration, I will have insurance but not tag! James G.

My bother has brought up a good point, instead of spending 2 grand on a trailer ride, have a good local diesel shop tow the wrecker to their shop to make it road worthy for $1000 to $1500 and then I drive it home!!!!! What do you think? I could actually get something for the money and have a...

I'll take a set what are you asking for a pair???? James G,

After geting nine bids on transporting the 543 to Arkansas the cost is down to $2035, no back ground checks yet on the carriers. I am shooting for $1500 or less. If I can find a backhaul situation I may be able to get my price? Jason I will call Ray Patton today thanks for the tip. I also...

I am ready to have a closeup look at the truck, since it is right out of the military I hope some of the tools are still aboad. I looked at two M816s at the Little Rock DRMO and both had the full compliment of blocks, chains and one even had a large towbar with a 24 volt light bar for the rear...

I was at the MO forestry auction earlier this month, in Lebanon, one of the five tons still had the block and tools in the side tool box. I was amazed, it was a large snach block, at least 8 inches. James G.

Got my first quote on shipping the 543 to Arkansas, an even 4 grand. Anyone know of a more economical transport company I can call??? James G.

I guess I will call today on scheduling a pickup and check on the EUC status? I don't want any surprizes after driving 15 hours. James G.

If you look at the data sheet on the auction , they have the truck listed as an M62.

Thanks MD, I am happy with it! I have been reading up on the EUC requirements, I don't see where the truck sale is rated A B or Q, where do they list this code? Being built in '66 surely it is not a cutting edge maint. threat to the country, I don't want to wait "No Stinking 90 Days" James G.

Well I am no longer looking for a wrecker. I was high bidder on the 543A2 at Ft. Bragg. Now I have an 1100 mile road trip to get it running, at least enough to drive onto the lowboy. Anyone have a favorite shipper? James G. http://cgi.govliquidation.com/auction/view?auctionId=1006016