wilkusmcrecon
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Well here we go, after planning for a couple of years and after missing several M9s including he one I was watching for a few months on "Those military guy's"sites, Rob of those military guys had a consignment sale that he showed me and it caught my attention, for the most part rust free with some minor surface rust, hard top, M923A2, Tan (preferred green camo), no damage to be seen with a straight damage free body.
According to Rob it was recent auction purchase. He got with the owner and he agreed to do a complete service (change all fluids and filter), repack all the bearings and general fix what needed to be fixed for 11,000.00. After adding a few things I wanted (new tarp and bows kit for one) we settled on 13,500.00 +/- some labor and two additional spares.
Looking to pick up the M9 in May after we attend a service for my recently passed mother. 2016 sucked my wife and I both went through the loss of our mothers and we are hoping for a better 2017.
Current Planning Route (3,635.8 miles):
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Through Northern Cali
Seattle Washington
Grand Prairie, Canada
Dawson Creek, Canada
Whitehorse,Canada
Beaver, Canada
Toke, Alaska
Palmer, Alaska
Wasilla,Alaska
This will make my 6th trip up the ALASKA HWY,oh boy, working on butt muscles for this one. Been a long time since I sat behind the wheel of a Duce or 5 ton but I’m looking forward to getting her home safely.
Been go over threads on SS trying to get a feel for what’s to come with a 5 ton road trip. ANY SUGGESTIONs will be considered.
Will be looking to make contact with SS members along my planed route just in case. I hope for an uneventful trip, I feel I have a good strong vehicle (cross my fingers) but are preparing for along ride.
Chris Wilkinson.
Meadow Lakes ,Alaska
According to Rob it was recent auction purchase. He got with the owner and he agreed to do a complete service (change all fluids and filter), repack all the bearings and general fix what needed to be fixed for 11,000.00. After adding a few things I wanted (new tarp and bows kit for one) we settled on 13,500.00 +/- some labor and two additional spares.
Looking to pick up the M9 in May after we attend a service for my recently passed mother. 2016 sucked my wife and I both went through the loss of our mothers and we are hoping for a better 2017.
Current Planning Route (3,635.8 miles):
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Through Northern Cali
Seattle Washington
Grand Prairie, Canada
Dawson Creek, Canada
Whitehorse,Canada
Beaver, Canada
Toke, Alaska
Palmer, Alaska
Wasilla,Alaska
This will make my 6th trip up the ALASKA HWY,oh boy, working on butt muscles for this one. Been a long time since I sat behind the wheel of a Duce or 5 ton but I’m looking forward to getting her home safely.
Been go over threads on SS trying to get a feel for what’s to come with a 5 ton road trip. ANY SUGGESTIONs will be considered.
Will be looking to make contact with SS members along my planed route just in case. I hope for an uneventful trip, I feel I have a good strong vehicle (cross my fingers) but are preparing for along ride.
Chris Wilkinson.
Meadow Lakes ,Alaska
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