Headed to Barstow 3/8

[ODw/envy]

I am headed to Barstow (from Tucson) this Tuesday (3/8/11). If you need something to go either way let me know I will try to help. Planning on leaving late Monday and will be back late Tuesday.

Ryan

 

[flyboi__01]

Let me know what the trucks are like out there!

 

[ODw/envy]

Well 1000 miles and 24 hours later and I am back with a range report. The weather is sunny and the wind is calm. If you are buying a 5 ton or larger then have a blast. If you are buying a deuce approach with caution. The ones in this weeks and next weeks auction that I saw are pigs.

Rating trailers 1-3, 1 being factory fresh and 3 being candidates for cheap cookware. I would give most of the trailers I saw a 2.25. There are several 3s. 1.5s are sparse.

Happy bidding,
Ryan

 

[ODw/envy]

I almost forgot.
The M35a3s all appear serviceable less the leaky CTIS valves.

Ryan

 

[BadMastard]

Ryan,

Thanks for the update. I'm actually looking at buying one of the a3's, and it's my first venture into having a MV. I know I'm asking a lot, but would you consider any of the A3's roadable? I would like to try driving one home, even though it's Utah. Any and all advice is welcome!

Jerry

 

[wikallen]

I love the wheels on your F250 Ryan. I was thinking about going the blackout route on mine which is white.

 

[ODw/envy]

Hey Jerry,

I certainly can not make any guarantee, but if I had the resources I would not hesitate to buy one with the intension of driving it home. I would want to have the tools and supplies to do the required maintenance and safety tests. If you have the know how to field prep one then I would go for it. They all appeared serviceable, but I could not take a lot of time with any of them.

Ryan

 

[ODw/envy]

I love the wheels on your F250 Ryan. I was thinking about going the blackout route on mine which is white.

Thanks,

They are recentered 12 bolt HMMWV wheels w/ mil OZs and rubber runflats. I really like the combo. If I were to do it again though, I would go with spacers and stock HMMWV wheels.

Ryan

 

[ryker725]

I'd love to get one of the A3's from there. They all look like they are in very good condition. I'm not in a position to buy another one just yet..

 

[BadMastard]

Ryan,

Thanks, that's great information. I was looking at transport cost, and it was ugly. I'll bring a full tool kit with me, and probably some filters, a roll of duct tape, and some safety wire.

Jerry

 

[M35A2-AZ]

I almost forgot.
The M35a3s all appear serviceable less the leaky CTIS valves.

Ryan

Ryan, Thanks for the info. on the A3 trucks!!

 

[BBoomerBootCamp]

Ryan, thanks for the looks at the 5 tons, many thanks

 

[ODw/envy]

Here is a fun way to save fuel if you know someone with a fork lift.