my first time

[Welder Sam]

Saturday, i will be going to Oklahoma to do my first serious deuce shopping. Ive found a usaf a2c. Yall wish me luck and feel free to offer advice.

Thanks

 

[drgreg]

It may cost more to make a cheap truck nice than it costs to buy it nice. Cheap does not always mean value.....some cheap advice.

 

[Welder Sam]

Yeah. I know what u mean. Not exactly cheap and so far, seems worth the price.

Gl is cheap and sometimes ya get lucky but, thats not for me. Not yet anyway.

 

[BadMastard]

Good Luck Welder Sam!

There are a half dozen posts about what you can take (parts lists, pickup lists, etc). Mostly patience, a credit card and a backup plan for if you can't drive it.

My favorite recommend? Gallon of lucas additive. Can sub in a pinch for engine oil, gear oil, transmission fluid and occasionally brake fluid, but that's touchy- can't use it with any silicon brake fluid. Oh, and a video capable phone. There are sure to be memorable moments.

 

[x-ray]

It may cost more to make a cheap truck nice than it costs to buy it nice. Cheap does not always mean value.....some cheap advice.

This is quite true. I paid more for my first two deuces as they were runners and needed very little. I later got a bargain deuce for parts, but it actually started when batts were added and ran well and I ended up spending about the same getting all the" little" things for it to get it road worthy.

I think you can do well for about $2K- $3K going the GL route for a decent truck.

 

[Welder Sam]

This truck is in the hands of a private seller and will cost a pretty penny but i dont do gl so i will pay thru the teeth. Right now, im "shopping". In a month or so, ill be buying.

Thank yall for ur support

 

[bones1]

USAF A2C is a good find depending on year it might have the coveted dual brake circuit setup. If it does.......... well.....................let me know if there is more than one.

 

[bones1]

Ooooh......and bring us lots of pictures back.

 

[Welder Sam]

As far as i know, its an 87-88. Id nearly put money on the dual brakes. Pics are a definate but if theres more than one, ill be looking hard at aquiring 2 if all is in good shape.

Soon ill be looking for 105 & 200 trailers. I may consider gl for those.

 

[bones1]

Let's not be greedy now

 

[Welder Sam]

If there turns out to be more than 2, ill put it here asap. I want 2 trucks minimum, at least one will end up as a crewcab. I want a regular cab 12' bed too. My goal is to keep them as similar as i can(parts commonality) so if i find more, ill get more hahaha.

Still eyeballin a 543a2 also.

Im just waiting to get paid so i can start! The contract is signed on 200 of my 361 acres.

 

[JxxxOxxxE]

Where are you going to look at one in Oklahoma? I am located in central OK...

 

[Welder Sam]

The directions say to take I40W to exit 200. Ima bit shy on specifics until i know whats there. I will be leaving my place at 0500 with an eta of 1030-1100. Ill know more then.

Sounds like my wife wants to go on into okc to a firearms museum. This could get interesting

 

[JxxxOxxxE]

The directions say to take I40W to exit 200. Ima bit shy on specifics until i know whats there. I will be leaving my place at 0500 with an eta of 1030-1100. Ill know more then.

Sounds like my wife wants to go on into okc to a firearms museum. This could get interesting

Exit 200 is about 30 miles from me....Is it one you found on Craigslist or something?

 

[Welder Sam]

Wow! Believe it or not, ive never been on craigslist

 

[Welder Sam]

At 0500 we're on our way. Ugh its early.

 

[bones1]

Good luck and have a safe trip.

 

[Welder Sam]

Ok.

First:
no pics. Got hot and was fast paced.

Second:
drove a usaf A2c, an A2w/w, and a 109 frm ft smith gl.
The A2c-
The A2w/w-
The 109-
Prices

Third:
now sitting in mcdonalds right by tinker afb gate.

Fourth:
My wife drove the 109 and said "Whats the big deal about no power steering? All those guys complain about it bit I didnt have any trouble steering it! Not even in tight slow turns!"