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I have been getting my 85 M35A2 all set and finally is on the road and operational. Love driving it!
Anyway, as I have been under it a fair amount, I started wondering after finding some old exhaust hangers how old this truck really was?
I remember that there was the article on Deuce ID...
That is really interesting about Hagerty. I think they are the one place I didn't check with.
I don't always keep my deuce in a locked garage though myself, but I just pulled it into my shop and closed the door for the photo op. I am planning a new building soon, so it will be locked up...
Of the several different insurance companies I checked with, they required a picture of the vehicle in question, in the locked garage. That pretty much rules out a tarp shed, or open barn.
As far as the year thing, they will most likely want you to provide something from the DMV to prove...
American Modern Collectors Insurance in Ohio covers my '85 A2 Deuce here in VA for $135 a year.
Have to have a locked garage and prove it with a pic. No commercial truck insurance. There is a 3,000 mile limit at that rate, but you can buy more. If I drive near that, I will add to my policy.
Mine can't complain about the sight of them parked, as they are too far away, but they can hear the A2 whistling as it pulls by their front porch on the way out.
As far as I understand, GL goes on what they are told.
I don't buy it totally though, as I've seen trucks nowhere near what they are depicted as in the auction pics and description. If I can't look at it very carefully, I won't bother.
Sounds like the typical GL auction. Could be an M35, could be a VW, who knows? They don't.
I'd be wary of it, because it may not even be what you end up winning if you bid on it.
Thank you for all of your hard work on the site!
It is only getting better, and DON'T listen to the ones whining about how they don't like change.
Keep up the great work!!!
Here's a couple pics of my '67 M715. No motor or trans and missing most of the interior. Parked for at least 10 years or so. Took about a year to get back to roadworthiness.
Too bad about the removal of the ads......the reason will come out I am sure if its appropriate to do so. If not the rumor mill will keep grinding on.
On the topic of the costs and money made off the website, I can say that very few get rich off of any website, particularly a forum. I have a...
On the auto hub issue, I have found that most auto hub problems were due to them being filthy or improperly lubed.
Take them off and apart and clean them very thoroughly. When reassembling them, use only a very light grease like White-Lube. Do not use wheel bearing grease as it is too thick...
Is that 50,000 (fifty thousand USD) in American US funds?
If so, I will provide immediate and cordial financial information regarding the bank account where you can send your esteemed payment to my lawyer handling this very important financial transaction for my deceased client.
If you want quiet, buy that Ford, Dodge, Chevy and roll up the windows, turn on the A/C, crank up the 6 speaker sound system, set the cruise, adjust the 12 way power seat to your liking, and drive on down to the Starbucks.
If you want a truck, leave the deuce exhaust alone and drive it.
I've worked in the automotive and motorcycle industry for over 20 years now and have observed a few things about tools:
1) Any tool is better than no tool. Particularly on a dark roadside.
2) Any tool is junk if you don't use it properly or abuse it to death.
3) Snap-On, Mac, Matco and...
Hammer, one thing that may make a difference is fuel quality/age.
My truck was running on straight diesel when I got it, and it would sing. Now with a 50% WMO gasoline mix, it seems a bit quieter. Not much, but definitely a bit subdued. Of course, I may be getting used to it too!