New M818 win...

[alphadeltaromeo]

It was a shame to have to sell my deuce quite recently. It did, though, enable me to take care of some very important bills thankfully. With that said... I was blessed to win an M818 from Smyrna, TN in the last auction. I've also been blessed with a decent tax return and haven't had to pay for the 818 yet, so things are working out quite well. The 818 is a runner according to GL and if all goes well, rdixiemiller will be joining me on the recovery trip. Here are a few pics of the new win.

Andy

 

[DaveP]

XL's, winch, updated mushroom,hard top, looking good.

 

[clinto]

Goodness Andy, that is one fine looking M818!

I can't wait to go for a ride........

 

[alphadeltaromeo]

Updated mushroom? Do you mean the air cleaner or ? Clint, what do you mean go for a ride...you're gunna drive *grin*

 

[oifvet]

Wow! That's a sweet 818!

Ya done good!!!

(Oh how I want an 818 right now!)

 

[alphadeltaromeo]

Thanks much oifvet. It came from Smyrna, TN...someone autobid it to a point and then I took over. The mileage said 85k, but the hour meter said 198 hours...with the tires and the condition of the unit...and that it was said to be running...that convinced me to buy it.

 

[rosco]

Look at all those trucks! I wish I was a little closer to Tennesse. Nice win!

Lee in Alaska

 

[M1075]

Look at all those trucks! I wish I was a little closer to Tennesse. Nice win!

Lee in Alaska

 

[joec]

Congrats Andy Nice truck Good rubber under it...


Looks like the level wind trolley was ripped off once or twice. Works better that way anyway..!!


Did they come like that with out the level wind?

 

[Armada]

Ooooooh, very nice! Congrats on a great looking truck! Will you be driving it back home or have it hauled?

 

[dirtyfingernails]

Very nice truck! I'm envious!

 

[jwaller]

Congrats Andy Nice truck Good rubber under it...


Looks like the level wind trolley was ripped off once or twice. Works better that way anyway..!!


Did they come like that with out the level wind?

ya only the 819 and 816 are supposed to have the level wind.

 

[alphadeltaromeo]

Guys, thanks much for the kind words. Armada...if all goes according to plan, I'll drive it back with rdixiemiller.

 

[Capt.Marion]

Nice looking truck!

 

[wyomingjeep]

What are you going to name it? you probably do not know yet because its a personality thing.

 

[ARMYMAN30YearsPlus]

Great Truck Andy God knew what you wanted and gave it to you. Woo Hoo. What a sweet truck. I am going to be picking mine up in March and will be coming up purty close to your 20. I am flying down on the 17th of March and Christian my oldest son and I are driving it back from Tim's place in Louisana later that day. I am hoping to make it in one long or at least short segmented trip. You are planning on driving that one home aren't you. Purty neet we are both getting M 818's

God bless,

 

[alphadeltaromeo]

Thanks much Ken!

Scott, not sure what I'm going to name the truck. Suggestions?

David, if you're somewhat close, do let me know. Yes, I also plan on driving mine home if all goes as planned. Ya, I'm pretty thrilled about the 818. Maybe I'll be picking mine up close to the same time...just depends on the EUC for sure. I bet your excited to take that long road trip back with Christian...what a thrill *grin*.

 

[wyomingjeep]

Well you will find out on your drive home. If its temperamental you have to give it a womens name if it breaks down and takes all your money and leaves you heart broken you have to give it a Ex wifes name. If all it wants is some diesel fuel and a place to sleep and it treats you like a old friend then call it hank because it looks like a hank to me.

 

[Coveralls]

Andy, looks like all the parts are there. The two GL guys are very helpful in helping you get it off the lot. I wish all my trucks had those XL's I love em. Good score!

 

[alphadeltaromeo]

Scott...had to laugh at that one. Wifey didn't chuckle though...

Coveralls - good news on the two that will help me get it from the lot. That's encouraging for sure. I've not seen the XL's up close, so I'm looking forward to getting down the road with them and seeing how they ride. I have a good feel for the standard NDT's, so I'm rather curious to see the ride in comparison.