Since I live in Indiana I thought Id start looking at some of the trucks at Drexel. On lIne I mean. Anyway there seem to be quite a few that are "running" (quoting the auction, running is good but stopping can come in handy too) and even have winches and canvas.
Im looking at deuces (sister opened a furniture shop and picks up loads of furniture, figure I can help). So do deuces get a lower or higher price out of Drexel? Historically, I mean.
The guys there helpful? Im assuming they are.
When the auction says "Doesnt Run" or "Batteries are dead" it is going to be a simple fix, right?
I dont mean to be so **** nebulous but since Im more of the ebay type I dont mind gettin my feet wet on GL, but very apprehensive. Plus the old lady is over my shoulder on this too.
I picked up my first deuce from there and had no problems driving it home to Florida. They have some very clean looking ones in the pipe right now. If there is a way for you to take a day and go look at them it will help to put them in an order of merit and eliminate some. I have seen a few of the deuces where they showed the engine running in the GL pictures an you could read the battery/air/temp/oil gauges. Of course none of that guarantees that the brakes will work.
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Walter
'71 M109A3
MKT - 85
Out of spending money, out of parking space, and I am on GL looking. "Hi, my name is Walter and I am an addict."
Hey neighbor! If you decide to go down there and need company let me know, i'm in Laporte. Would like to check the place out eventually. Where are you at in the area?
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US Army '99-'06 AH-64 Mechanic
'73 AM General M35A2C W/W and a ring mount in the garage
I'm in Valparaiso and hopefully will be winning a deuce from Drexel today. I was wondering the same stuff you were... If we both are successful, maybe we could work something out to get them home safe (be it a mini convoy, split cost on a flat bed, pull or be pulled, etc.).
Im probably letting this current auction go by and using it as an education period. I will probably bid after the 24th closings.
A few members were PM'ed that were going on friday and asked if they could steer me clear from the "parts only" (ie: needs some serious work). Id prefer a turn key MV (who wouldnt, eh?) but Im not scared to work on one either. Just need to get it home or someplace to work on it. ****, I drive a CUCV so you know my nails are dirty...
Hello to Valpo and LaPorte! I grad-ee-ated from Portage (Go Indians) but now work for the fire dept in beautiful Hobart (Sportsmans paradise, like the signs say). It helps if youre a carp fisherman though.
Maybe some of you fellas know an aquaintance of mine. His name's Dave and he has a wrecker service in town. He looks alot like Tommy Chong IMO. He also has a few deuces, an MB, a 5 ton tractor and lowboy, and a 10 wrecker, all OD. He let me drive his deuce once and Ive wanted one ever since. My girls thought it was pretty cool.
In the event I win a bid maybe we can co-ordinate a little convoy at some point. Or do it anyway after you boys get yours home. Id love to see those big greens. If nothing else we could scare the neighbors, huh?
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1970 M35 A2 w/w (The Mississippi Queen)
1984 M1009 (daily driver)
*NEW ADDITION 12/09*
1985 M1008 (the "$100 Beater with a Heater")
Drexel Gardens... What should I expect?
