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Granted, it's a big number, but $8K does not sound like much for a Stolly in decent condition! I sold mine (as a runner and a swimmer) for a lot more than that!
Although I don't know him, from what I understand, JimK did a complete rebuild on his.
Can you stand a couple more guys from Texas?
I would love to make the rally this year. Also, I mentioned it to TAMU86 and it sounds like there might be a convoy out of Montgomery, TX to Ponchatoula, LA.
Gotta love a Stolly!
I owned one for a little over a year and love it! Here are a couple of links:
SS Thread:
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?117888-My-old-Stolly
SS Photo Album:
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/album.php?albumid=3223
Quick disclaimer:
I am not a mechanic! My...
I'm sitting in my office in downtown Houston working towards tomorrow's deadline. I'd much rather be recovering an MV today.
Be safe and enjoy the trip. Honk on your way home as you pass downtown on I-10!
Lincoln - Thanks for starting this thread and organizing the event again this year! I've got the date marked on my calendar and will wait until you post more details. Let me know if you need a hand with anything.
For those that may not be familiar with this annual event, here is a link to...
My wife surprised me with a boarding ladder for Christmas. She purchased it out of Wisconsin. Shipping was $102 from Wisconsin to Texas. Just tossing that out for a point of reference.
No splicing for me...
I took 24 volt power from the batteries and used a 50 amp solenoid with a toggle switch in the cab to control my accessories. Behind the solenoid is a bus bar with 24 volt power for future accessories and then a Pyle converter to get 12 volt power for cell phones, GPS...
CARNAC - I'm sure your "source" also told you that I have pre-purchased all of the new production Shermans for $1.00 each. I didn't even have to bid at a silly auction. I just sweet-talked the kind lady at customer service into a sealed-bid contract! (And since this statement is now on the...
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