Looking for advise (newbie)

[Brutusdog]

I am new here. Had a couple bids in on a CUCV M1009 in the Indianapolis auction, had to go to the dentist and missed it by $70! The next auction coming up, that is remotely close, is Ft. Campbell. A quick review noted none of the CUCV 1009's "start" . Not having a trailer, not sure how I could get it back to Louisville. How do you guys do it? Also, the prices in Indy for "runners" was in the $1500 range. Is that normal?

 

[kipman]

1500 is about correct for a truck that is complete, with a good body, if you plan on driving it back, do your homework on this site, all your questions have been answered, use the search function, good luck.

 

[zyrtecx]

I would find a friend who has a trailer and a winch. Even if the vehicle is running it would not be advisable to drive it. If it is running would be to drive onto the trailer... If you had a towbar you could tow it home a pintle type hitch. Or you could just hire someone to trailer it home... I would trailer it home and check the vehicle out before I drove it to far...

 

[tsmall07]

Advice... you're looking for advice. (not advise)

 

[OPCOM]

I am new here. Had a couple bids in on a CUCV M1009 in the Indianapolis auction, had to go to the dentist and missed it by $70! The next auction coming up, that is remotely close, is Ft. Campbell. A quick review noted none of the CUCV 1009's "start" . Not having a trailer, not sure how I could get it back to Louisville. How do you guys do it? Also, the prices in Indy for "runners" was in the $1500 range. Is that normal?

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[vdub418]

I live in the Detroit area and I had mine shipped through a vehicle shipping company. Columbus OH to Detroit was $350.

 

[4x4 Forever]

Welcome to SS and OD addiction!

Might want to look into renting the largest trailer U-Haul has to offer. Nice and cheap, 55/day and available everywhere. The M1009 will fit perfectly and a M1008 will fit, just. Tow it back home and start doing you PMs there. Alot easier.

 

[PorscheTech911]

4x4 that is a great idea! I've never considered that before myself. Good call