LibertyMinded
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So my buddy had a Unimog for sale and it got me thinking about a large capable vehicle. For several reasons I thought that it would be a good idea for my family to acquire something like that but once I got to thinking about it the Deuce sounded more and more "practical" for what we wanted (as practical as they can be anyway). It had WAY more pros than the Unimog, cost less, I could find parts easier, they could haul more, there was more info on them, they could run on pretty much anything, and they just look more bad ass. Anyway, I mentioned the idea to my wife and she gave me the thumbs up with NO hesitation...I was now committed because if she didn't give me any grief about it I just HAD to do it. She ACTUALLY thought it was a good idea to buy one...my wife rocks! So I started looking around and found a few in my state that needed work or cost a ton of money for being fully restored. Then I came across one within 40 miles of my house, looked to be in good shape, had been gone through by a trucker with a bunch of parts replaced, lines, filters, fluids changed, etc. Looked like a good deal. I offered the guy $4k and he accepted after griping about it, seemed like a good deal to me! Anyway, I got the truck with basically nothing wrong with it, new lights, good canvas top, no real rust anywhere, new fuel lines/fittings, PMs done, and a nearly full tank of fuel. It is now sitting in my driveway in Kalamazoo, MI in a large 50s era neighborhood with TINY lots, my neighbors must love me! My plan is to get a 12-14 foot box truck back end and mount it on the back for a "go anywhere camper/house." I've got a lead on a 14 foot aluminum cube box for a moving truck that is in good shape for $400 that I may pick up next week. This is going to be a fun toy! It is an M35a2, 1973, AM General, 60amp, multifuel, air transfer case, 23k miles, 2400 hours. Well, just saying hi. Ready to read up on this truck and get into my new hobby! 
