GL notified me that the demilitarization code for a M185A3 Instrumentation Shop Van that I purchased in February 2009 was changed from DTID to DEMIL "F". The change was made after the sale. Now they want it back. What can I do to keep the Duece?
There has been a recent hold on sales of these trucks, because of a need to verify the classification of them. I would bet your is part of this situation.
Im sure others on SS can help you with the correct route if my idea was so hot- Jay
And sold what was left for scrap?
If it came down to it thats what I'd say. Because even if they refund you what you paid for it. You're still going to be out the money you spent on getting it home, and what ever fluids/filters you have bought for it or anything you have fixed on it. The GL sales things says all are sales are "as is" does it say all sales are final anywhere?
Invite them to pay the shipping both ways, insurance, title, repair ans upgrades.... it should be at least a $25,000 unit if they want it that bad. And, oh yes, call your Congressman or Senator and tell them Uncle's being anal about your wish to preserve a piece of the Nation's history and honor the GI's and Vets, also call your local news station, I'm sure with the right spin GL will loose interest fast enough.
Good Luck,
WE'RE ALL PULLING FOR YOU (yes, it qualifies as a shout so you could all hear it)!!!
Cheers,
Kyle F. McGrogan
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GL notified me that the demilitarization code for a M185A3 Instrumentation Shop Van that I purchased in February 2009 was changed from DTID to DEMIL "F". The change was made after the sale. Now they want it back. What can I do to keep the Duece?
You agreed to give it back to them, under these circumstances, when you contracted to buy your deuce from GL. They will compensate you for what you paid, plus reasonable transportation costs.
Others, when faced with this situation, have moved the truck to some hidden location, and said they sold it for cash to some guy at a show. "He showed me his DL, his name was Smith, or something... didn't want a title...I wrote it down on a slip of paper.... What did I do with that paper?"
That, of course is lying to a federal officer, and would be wrong.
You could lawyer up, and insist that they remove whatever part is causing them heartburn, but you probably won't succeed in saving your deuce.
Wow that does sound like this is related to the pulling of all Deuces due to a "Verification Hold" DH mentioned on another thread. But it does not sound like good news. I would tell them you made lots of upgrades and they will need to pay you $_____ over your purchase price oh and a new problem just came up so they need to pick it up by line haul.
All kidding aside I hope it works out for you to keep it.
GL wants my Duece back
