1990 M923A2 purchase questions

[Cutterman1973]

As you can all see I am a 100% noob to the site. Been trolling awhile and have admired bobbed deuce and 5tons for some time. I completely forgot about the auction yesterday but see there is another and a few of the trucks are within 150 miles of me. I saw that a bunch of these trucks went for 2000-2500. Is there an real unknowns that you can warn me of other than the obvious that "everything is unknown"? What I mean is they seem awfully cheap especially this close to home. I have even thought about converting one into a round bale hauling truck. Any info appreciated. Thanks

 

[Wolfen]

Inspect the Truck I person or have someone else do it for you and take Pictures so if you win the Auction and something disappears or is damaged before you take possession you will have proof to file a Claim.

 

[Cutterman1973]

My biggest question is are these things in general in pretty decent shape in accordance with the description and assessments? Am I looking at the right rigs to do a bob to?

 

[swbradley1]

If you have been trolling for a while then you know that anything can go wrong and frequently does and that someone sooner or later is going to tell you to use search (Google or advanced) because recovering a truck has been covered and uses for a truck as well. (Even hauling hay.)

Start there.

 

[tractors0130]

Will GP let you do pre-inspections now? I've heard that they weren't allowing it at some sites.

 

[sd39u]

If this is gonna be your first truck...I'd suggest getting one that runs. The GovPlanet descriptions are pretty good, and the guys at Ft Riley are real decent. If they say the truck won't start, it won't start. That being said. I've had my first truck for 2 weeks...already need a new muffler!!!

Eric

 

[wbread99]

Definitely pre-inspection. I got to inspect and play with the one I eventually won. Our DRMO and GL people are great. Of the 8 trucks and a M103-series trailers that went up, I got to hand pick the one of each I wanted.