Ok who was bidder #5 and 6 on GSA?
Don't have to actually answer that, gave me a good run though I was starting to get concerned.
I'm seeing a trend where Deuces go for higher prices as they have slowed to a trickle now. (CUCV's are also going for 3-4k even for non runners) Anyway I paid more than I wanted to but still a bit cheaper than most private sales. I'm still supporting my mom back home so I was on a tight budget. I showed my Dad the truck and he thought it was nice. He thought it would go for for a bit more than the $2,800 I had so he volunteered to help cover the difference on the purchase, so thanks to my Dad I now have a:
Year: 1971
Make: Am General
Model: M35a2
Vin: AB90971052518525
Mileage: 21735
1971 AM GENERAL TRUCK, MDL M35A2, 2-1/2 TON, 6 CYL, 6X6, MANUAL TRANS, GLASS OK, ODOMETER READS 21,735, TRUE/ACTUAL MILEAGE UNKNOWN. (1204H1-1312-WA05) OPERABLE, LAST RUN 11/2011, EST TIRE TREAD @ OVER 60%. INTERIOR WORN. 1204H11312WA05
Final winning price was $3,205.
I plan on painting this as a Desert Storm truck since I served in that campaign also. I may change my idea on the bumper markings but for now It will read:
24th INF DIV_________ HHC-5
124th MI BN
Also I am currently deployed to Afghanistan so my fellow PNW Steel Soldiers are assisting me with the pick-up.
I'll start a separate thread on this truck as it will be a prime mover for a DITY move from FT Lewis to FT Hood this coming Fall. also it will pull my M1008 so I'll have to keep the load light.
Right off the bat a few things stand out to the "trained eye" (wsucougarx)
1. interior carc may indicate a depot refurb at some point in its history
2. Also mesh guard behind brush guard support depot work of some type
3. Diameter of exhaust point to yes its a turbo
I have lined up a few parts for purchase, and some stuff donated from friends such as:
a tan soft cab top(trade), side slats for cargo bed(donated), Tan FMTV cargo cover kit (purchase)
seat recover (donated)
Just waiting on Dan, Scott, and Mike(perhaps others) to give her a good look over for me as this was bought sight unseen. I'm sure Scott will start my recovery/project thread (I can see it already "ABN173's "little" project")
Anyway let the adventure begin,
Dale