SgtHatred
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Mechanicsburg recovery...UPDATED 12-12-08
(Updated 12-12-08. See last paragraph)
Got my Duece today! It's my first and I had a blast driving it 127 miles back home. Took 2 1/2 hours and 1/2 a tank of fuel but it ran great. On the PA Turnpike it Cruised at 55mph @ 2500 RPM. It flirted with the redline cresting hills.
Batteries are good. No jump needed. 1/4 tank of fuel. Has roadside emergency triangles in the tool box as well as tire iron and air hose with tire chuck. First aid kit in the glove box & log book. Up to date fire extinguisher (serviced Jan. 08 ). Canvass and bed are in good shape. Tires with pretty good tread depth.
Not confident the data plate is accurate. There is no manufacture listed and has a short old style vin number. Ran it by DDoyle and he thinks it's a 1953 REO. So, i'll have to find the number off the frame to see if it matches what I got. The paint on the hood doesn't match the access panels and the bed frame underneath doesn't match the truck frame. I'm starting to think I might have a mash up.
Words of advice for first timers:
Get good directions if you've never been there before. Didn't expect the GL warehouse to be at a Naval base (nowhere near the ocean).
If the GL pictures of your truck show a little bit of surface rust. Then it is worse in person.
Don't be afraid to ask for help from fellow Steel Soldiers who are there picking up too. I got some help testing for Hydrostatic Lock, checking fluids and starting up, as well as a few pointers not covered in any manuals.
After stopping for gas, remember to release the parking brake.
If the Make and Year isn't listed on the GL auction it aint gonna be on your data plate when you pick it up. Which creates a couple of hoops I'll have to jump thru when it comes to SF97, titling, registration, and insurance.
All in all a very easy recovery.
**Update: Today I finally received my Antique plate and PA registration for my duece! It took two weeks from the time I sent in my SF-97, etc. to the state. I took all my paperwork to my state representative and his staff walked me through everything. I did need a state inspection mechanic to verify my vin but that didn't cost me anything but a few days delay.
PA antiques are one time registration fee no yearly inspections required. Check out my plate. I blotted out some letters but picture of the antique car sticks out like a sore thumb. Not sure if that'll be to out of place. I like the fact that I have the number 21 on the plate. My favorite number. I even set my bridge plate numbers to 21. I'm a dork...hehe.
All together from first time GL auction win to street legal in 3 months. Can anyone say joyride?
(Updated 12-12-08. See last paragraph)
Got my Duece today! It's my first and I had a blast driving it 127 miles back home. Took 2 1/2 hours and 1/2 a tank of fuel but it ran great. On the PA Turnpike it Cruised at 55mph @ 2500 RPM. It flirted with the redline cresting hills.
Batteries are good. No jump needed. 1/4 tank of fuel. Has roadside emergency triangles in the tool box as well as tire iron and air hose with tire chuck. First aid kit in the glove box & log book. Up to date fire extinguisher (serviced Jan. 08 ). Canvass and bed are in good shape. Tires with pretty good tread depth.
Not confident the data plate is accurate. There is no manufacture listed and has a short old style vin number. Ran it by DDoyle and he thinks it's a 1953 REO. So, i'll have to find the number off the frame to see if it matches what I got. The paint on the hood doesn't match the access panels and the bed frame underneath doesn't match the truck frame. I'm starting to think I might have a mash up.
Words of advice for first timers:
Get good directions if you've never been there before. Didn't expect the GL warehouse to be at a Naval base (nowhere near the ocean).
If the GL pictures of your truck show a little bit of surface rust. Then it is worse in person.
Don't be afraid to ask for help from fellow Steel Soldiers who are there picking up too. I got some help testing for Hydrostatic Lock, checking fluids and starting up, as well as a few pointers not covered in any manuals.
After stopping for gas, remember to release the parking brake.
If the Make and Year isn't listed on the GL auction it aint gonna be on your data plate when you pick it up. Which creates a couple of hoops I'll have to jump thru when it comes to SF97, titling, registration, and insurance.
All in all a very easy recovery.
**Update: Today I finally received my Antique plate and PA registration for my duece! It took two weeks from the time I sent in my SF-97, etc. to the state. I took all my paperwork to my state representative and his staff walked me through everything. I did need a state inspection mechanic to verify my vin but that didn't cost me anything but a few days delay.
PA antiques are one time registration fee no yearly inspections required. Check out my plate. I blotted out some letters but picture of the antique car sticks out like a sore thumb. Not sure if that'll be to out of place. I like the fact that I have the number 21 on the plate. My favorite number. I even set my bridge plate numbers to 21. I'm a dork...hehe.
All together from first time GL auction win to street legal in 3 months. Can anyone say joyride?
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