Another Lucky Winner...I Think

[renovate7]

Wish I hadn't gone to the MVPA convention in Huntsville and seen the 5 Ton that GL brought in for display...I "won" one of the 925A1's out of Eglin yesterday. I actually thought I'd won 2 (!) Thursday at 5 PM but realized the auction ended Friday, Whew!...I 've had several Deuces, including a paid in full invoice that arrived yesterday for the newest one, but no 5 Tons. I'm sure I'm going to have a "few" questions.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Congrats. After you change the first flat, the first question will be "Anyone know a good chiropractor?"

 

[wreckerman893]

Congrats. After you change the first flat, the first question will be "Anyone know a good chiropractor?"

Still got that 5 ton brake drum in your back yard Kenny???

 

[Recovry4x4]

Yep, I've added a deuce tire too. If I ever get the urge to buy another deuce, I'll just try to upright that tire for a roll and that should do it

 

[wreckerman893]

Yep, I've added a deuce tire too. If I ever get the urge to buy another deuce, I'll just try to upright that tire for a roll and that should do it

The super singles on my M927 weigh about 500 pounds each.....there is extendable boom behind the cab that a chainfall can be attached to for loading/unloading the spare.

I've found that the best way to deal with a tire change/repair is to take it to the repair shop down the road....for thirty five bucks they did all the heavy lifting.

 

[Ruppster]

Congratulations on the new toy. Which lot number did you get? I was watching those trucks and was really wanting to bid on one due to the low prices but the wife would have killed me for sure as we are trying to save money to buy a house next year (we're tired of all the restrictions of living in military housing). Plus I really want an M931 since I already have a class A CDL to meet Florida's requirement.

Anyhow, how do you plan on getting it home? You going to have it shipped? Also, did I catch it correctly that you're in Polk County (I think you mentioned that in a previous post and your location just says Florida)? If so I'm just west of you. If you need some extra muscle working on it let me know.

 

[vinny-socom1]

I hope to see it at the next Florida get together right?

Vinny

 

[RIDDLE1]

Wish I hadn't gone to the MVPA convention in Huntsville and seen the 5 Ton that GL brought in for display...I "won" one of the 952A1's out of Eglin yesterday. I actually thought I'd won 2 (!) Thursday at 5 PM but realized the auction ended Friday, Whew!...I 've had several Deuces, including a paid in full invoice that arrived yesterday for the newest one, but no 5 Tons. I'm sure I'm going to have a "few" questions.

Congrats! I to just entered the 5 ton world yesterday also.

 

[renovate7]

I "won" lot 6303. It was one of only 2 or 3 that had the troop seats and cargo cover, also a winch. Paid $3100. I haven't really followed 5 tons but hear $4K and up is the norm. Several were under $3K. It was event 10888 if anyone wants to look at the closed results... I've got someone that has done recoveries for others in this area and may drive it back for me. My last 3 I've had trucked. The cost to drive my van (15 mpg), take a friend, stay in a hotel, buy a bunch of meals, drive both vehicles back, and possibly pay to get towed off of an Interstate after a breakdown is way higher than $800-$1000 to get it trucked back...I'm in Lakeland and will be at MacDill this Thursday picking up an M35A2C....I've been to most of our Florida Rally's but 90 miles is too far to drive on of these. I will have one of these and maybe the 151A2 at the Lakeland Car Show in October.

 

[pctrans]

Which one you getting at MacDill?

 

[renovate7]

I'm getting the green one that had all the gauges, troop seats and cargo cover. I went over and previewed them, it is in very good condition. It had sold in a previous auction and wasn't payed for. 2 of the other 3 trucks had hydraulic tailgates on them and went for $2500+-. If you want a liftgate they are great, the gates are big bucks. However, you can't get in the back of the truck without lowering them, a big hassle and killing any future value of the truck. They also had all the gauges missing.

 

[pctrans]

You planning on driving or towing it back to Lakeland?

 

[Recovry4x4]

DC3coyote had a lift gate deuce at the Steel Soldiers Florida Rally quite a few years back. That lift gate was such a blessing for so many things.

 

[renovate7]

I'm planning on having someone with a lowboy haul it back. I'm going over (very) early to meet Tim from GL and see if I can get it running. I'm planning to go and get 2 new batteries, diesel and whatever else I need. My friend's lowboy doesn't have winch. PC I'm sending you an email to see if you can help tow it. Also what you think the odds are of pull starting it etc.