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Trust me on the winch stuff.. Ask me how I spent my afternoon.. And no, the bolts arent tightend down yet...
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This sure does look like the blown block AF truck E22 suggested. Something is funny about the advertized milage if it has been driven 160miles, but still has the same milage from the auction.
Event 2912 Lot 7751
AM GENERAL CORP, 2 1/ 2 TON CARGO TRUCK, DROPSIDE, 6X6, MODEL M35A2C, WITH TARP & BOWS, ODOM 09764. 8, HOURS 0389. 2, TIRES GOOD, BUYER LOADS, HAS HOLE IN BOTTOM OF LDT-465 ENGINE BLOCK (SEE PICS), BUYER LOADS, NO FORKLIFT ASSISTANCE AVAIL, ITEM LOCATED IN MT HOME AFB, IDAHO
Event 2912 Lot 7751
AM GENERAL CORP, 2 1/ 2 TON CARGO TRUCK, DROPSIDE, 6X6, MODEL M35A2C, WITH TARP & BOWS, ODOM 09764. 8, HOURS 0389. 2, TIRES GOOD, BUYER LOADS, HAS HOLE IN BOTTOM OF LDT-465 ENGINE BLOCK (SEE PICS), BUYER LOADS, NO FORKLIFT ASSISTANCE AVAIL, ITEM LOCATED IN MT HOME AFB, IDAHO
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DanMartin
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Yeah...that's probably the one! Awesome hole! I'll have to ask Alex if it's the same truck.
Note that the mileage was probably when he posted it for sale after the engine went in...I'm sure it's got more on it now because it's been driven around a bit. I hear nothing but good things about those guys out at Idaho Motor Pool, so I'm not worried. it's still a darn nice looking truck.
Note that the mileage was probably when he posted it for sale after the engine went in...I'm sure it's got more on it now because it's been driven around a bit. I hear nothing but good things about those guys out at Idaho Motor Pool, so I'm not worried. it's still a darn nice looking truck.
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Yes, thats the one. It DOES have the slave connection on the side...
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That is one serious hole in the block. any ideas what caused it? operator error?
I am slowly getting used to seeing the tan trucks...
Hope to replace another boot this weekend as the last one split in about a month so I am getting good at it..
Bill in TN
I am slowly getting used to seeing the tan trucks...
Hope to replace another boot this weekend as the last one split in about a month so I am getting good at it..
Bill in TN
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Dan,
The item went out today in the mail. Let me know when you get it.
Here is a picture of my baby when I first saw her at the GL yard.
The item went out today in the mail. Let me know when you get it.
Here is a picture of my baby when I first saw her at the GL yard.
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Sweet truck Emmado!
Thanks for the item...I'll try to shoot something back to you in appreciation.
I'm going to call up Alex today and ask about the winch and pioneer tools. Looking at the pics, it also does not appear to have a spare mounted...gotta fix that!
Dan
Thanks for the item...I'll try to shoot something back to you in appreciation.
I'm going to call up Alex today and ask about the winch and pioneer tools. Looking at the pics, it also does not appear to have a spare mounted...gotta fix that!
Dan
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Yes, a spare is a necessity... Dont leave Idaho Motor Pool without it!
And also theb bare minimum tools to change it. Jack, lug nut wrench, ect.
Also, you may want to ask him (or you do it while your there, make sure the lug nuts arent frozen on... A flat while driving home and a frozen lug nut will be NO fun, especially with your long drive!
Also, make sure he knows and tops off the brake fluid with DOT 5. Not 5.1, not 3, DOT 5 only.. And YOU need to double check it before leaving out. I personally dont care WHO checked it not 2 seconds before, I make sure I check and double check the brake fluid level. Because it's YOUR butt inside the cab at 55MPH, and thats a bad time to find out you have no brakes cause the fuild is low.....
Keep the questions coming!
And also theb bare minimum tools to change it. Jack, lug nut wrench, ect.
Also, you may want to ask him (or you do it while your there, make sure the lug nuts arent frozen on... A flat while driving home and a frozen lug nut will be NO fun, especially with your long drive!
Also, make sure he knows and tops off the brake fluid with DOT 5. Not 5.1, not 3, DOT 5 only.. And YOU need to double check it before leaving out. I personally dont care WHO checked it not 2 seconds before, I make sure I check and double check the brake fluid level. Because it's YOUR butt inside the cab at 55MPH, and thats a bad time to find out you have no brakes cause the fuild is low.....
Keep the questions coming!
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Looks like they bought it for $1400. If you pull up a current auction and then cut and past an old auction number in you can get the old auction list. You can then click on the picture and still see all nine pictures they had of the truck.
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AM GENERAL CORP, 2 1/ 2 TON CARGO TRUCK, DROPSIDE, 6X6, MODEL M35A2C, WITH TARP & BOWS, ODOM 09764. 8, HOURS 0389. 2, TIRES GOOD, BUYER LOADS, HAS HOLE IN BOTTOM OF ENGINE BLOCK (SEE PICS), BUYER LOADS, NO FORKLIFT ASSISTANCE AVAIL, ITEM LOCATED IN MT HOME AFB, IDAHO 7751 AM GENERAL CORP, 2 1/ 2 TON CARGO TRUCK, DROPSIDE, 6X6, MODEL M35A2C, WITH TARP & BOWS, ODOM 09764. 8, HOURS 0389. 2, TIRES GOOD, BUYER LOADS, HAS HOLE IN BOTTOM OF ENGINE BLOCK (SEE PICS), BUYER LOADS, NO FORKLIFT ASSISTANCE AVAIL, ITEM LOCATED IN MT HOME AFB, IDAHO
Has a Photo Bidding Restrictions Apply Tax Forms for this State Get a Quote
1 $ 1,400.00 ID,
Mountain Home AFB
PREVIEW INFO... Preview by appointment only
LOADOUT INFO... Load by appointment only within 14 days of a paid in full invoice
06/22/2007 06/26/2007
05:00 PM ET
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AM GENERAL CORP, 2 1/ 2 TON CARGO TRUCK, DROPSIDE, 6X6, MODEL M35A2C, WITH TARP & BOWS, ODOM 09764. 8, HOURS 0389. 2, TIRES GOOD, BUYER LOADS, HAS HOLE IN BOTTOM OF ENGINE BLOCK (SEE PICS), BUYER LOADS, NO FORKLIFT ASSISTANCE AVAIL, ITEM LOCATED IN MT HOME AFB, IDAHO 7751 AM GENERAL CORP, 2 1/ 2 TON CARGO TRUCK, DROPSIDE, 6X6, MODEL M35A2C, WITH TARP & BOWS, ODOM 09764. 8, HOURS 0389. 2, TIRES GOOD, BUYER LOADS, HAS HOLE IN BOTTOM OF ENGINE BLOCK (SEE PICS), BUYER LOADS, NO FORKLIFT ASSISTANCE AVAIL, ITEM LOCATED IN MT HOME AFB, IDAHO
Has a Photo Bidding Restrictions Apply Tax Forms for this State Get a Quote
1 $ 1,400.00 ID,
Mountain Home AFB
PREVIEW INFO... Preview by appointment only
LOADOUT INFO... Load by appointment only within 14 days of a paid in full invoice
06/22/2007 06/26/2007
05:00 PM ET
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Haha...thanks guys. Honestly I'm not worried about the original price...the history of the vehicle is more interesting to me than the money. Maybe I didn't get a "deal" but it's a solid truck with new paint and a fresh engine and my knuckles aren't bloody....not a bad situation.
Thanks for all the great replies...you guys are awesome.
Thanks for all the great replies...you guys are awesome.
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Final bid price on it was $2,622.99 + 10% and taxes...
Considering the new motor, paint job, transpo, EUC waiting time, and whatever else Idaho may have done, the price Dan is paying for that particular truck with those few miles, it is a good deal. Dan gets a turn key truck... Heck, whats the price for an oil change and new coolant if you do it yourself, just for the filters and fluids???
Plus I imagine if Dan finds anything else wrong with it when he picks it up from Idaho MP, he has some sort of recourse.. Which is ALOT better than the recourse with GL, which we all know there isnt any. GL sure wont provide a spare tire or whatever else Dan negotiates with Idaho MP...
Idaho is a dealer, he makes $ on his sales.. Just like every other business out there, mine included...
For a first time deuce buyer, Dan found a really nice truck, a good dealer, and a great website he can come get educated on the ways of OD Iron on...
What else could you ask for?
Considering the new motor, paint job, transpo, EUC waiting time, and whatever else Idaho may have done, the price Dan is paying for that particular truck with those few miles, it is a good deal. Dan gets a turn key truck... Heck, whats the price for an oil change and new coolant if you do it yourself, just for the filters and fluids???
Plus I imagine if Dan finds anything else wrong with it when he picks it up from Idaho MP, he has some sort of recourse.. Which is ALOT better than the recourse with GL, which we all know there isnt any. GL sure wont provide a spare tire or whatever else Dan negotiates with Idaho MP...
Idaho is a dealer, he makes $ on his sales.. Just like every other business out there, mine included...
For a first time deuce buyer, Dan found a really nice truck, a good dealer, and a great website he can come get educated on the ways of OD Iron on...
What else could you ask for?
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Whirled Peas?emmado22 said:
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Kind of interesting that GL is saving early versions of these file. I used the same trick on a sale I won something on and it seems to be from the first or second day of the event.
You used to be able to get a List of successful bidders from DRMO but I have never be able to figer out how to do it with GL.
You used to be able to get a List of successful bidders from DRMO but I have never be able to figer out how to do it with GL.
Michael since we have a very tenuous ability to access old info like this along with GL constant goal of screwing us over and over I would suggest that you don't discuss this openly, and maybe even remove the info. My methods off access are different then your, but we don't need to lose any. This way we can help ourselves and others in the future quietly. We are not the only ones that can read this.
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Home AFB?,
Cool, thats where my truck came from originally. IMP installed the winch...
Cool, thats where my truck came from originally. IMP installed the winch...
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This was a civilian one piece fiberglass tilt front end that was available back in the 80s along with different top and windshield assembly. I used to see them all over in colrado, lots of construction companies used them and had this front end installed on them.rockman said:
As for Idaho Motor Pool, Alex is defiinitely a great guy to deal with and will take care of you.