NEED ADVICE! New guy picking up a deuce sunday

[jakerecon]

Hey everyone. I am new here. I am from Mason, OH which is north of Cincinnati. I am headed out this sunday to Chandler, Indiana. Which is about 3 and half hours away from me, to look at and buy the deuce if everything checks out. Is there anybody along the way that could help me if i run into any problems? Im kinda nervous about the distance, and any advice or help I would really appreciate. I know there are multiple post about advice on first deuce, but my real concern is just having an expert to call for help if i need it.

Thanks,
Jake

 

[Heavysteven]

Best advice is to bring someone that knows these trucks with you. Or take some photo's and sleep on it. That way you can get some feedback.

 

[Derrickl112]

Welcome! from Ann Arbor, MI

 

[doghead]

Is the seller on this site?

 

[CobraCDR]

Congrats on the pending purchase! Are you getting an M35A2 or M35A3? Lots of threads on what to do, but just a few points:

1- download and read the operators manual
2- check / top off all fluids
3- check tire pressure / tire condition
4- doesn't hurt to hit the grease fittings
5- make sure your filters are in good shape
6- bring tools
7- watch and understand readings on your guages
8- bring a friend / chase vehicle
9- insurance?
10- post pics when you get it home!

Welcome to the MV Club!

 

[91W350]

If he is available and you have a few bucks, find Gimpy Robb and hire him for the day. He is in your area and knows these trucks as well as anybody here. I cannot set a rate for him, but if it were me in your shoes, I would much rather have him along than worry about a wrecker. Chris has helped more people through this site than any of us will ever know, he is a great guy. Glen

 

[wreckerman893]

Chris has helped more people through this site than any of us will ever know, he is a great guy. Glen

Just stay on hardball roads and you'll be fine with Gimp.....he's never laid one down on asphalt.

 

[kipman]

not yet.

 

[doghead]

Gimp is out of town for the weekend.

 

[gimpyrobb]

PM sent.

 

[jakerecon]

Thanks for the pm gimpyrob ! Thanks for the advice guys. I am not sure if the seller is on this site. He did mention you guys and the site. I am taking a few friends with me that know about diesels and just trucks in general. Hopefully all will go well and will be sitting in my driveway tomorrow afternoon! I will post pics tomorrow.

 

[pegasus55]

Welcome from Eaton! Good luck on your purchase and hope you get it home ok.

 

[212sparky]

If you need help i am just around the corner and i used to live in Mason. my truck will be back up this eveining (if all goes well) if you need to walk around one.

 

[212sparky]

are you going to join us at Haspin in 2 weeks? here is the link for the thread: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/steel-...11-fall-run-hows-up-row-2-a-2.html#post941994

 

[kweb434]

Good luck and welcome to SS from NC.

 

[jakerecon]

Thanks for all the welcomes guys. I will be at haspin for sure, as long as i do end up buying the deuce tomorrow. Sounds like a good time!

 

[CobraCDR]

Let us know how it goes... good luck!

 

[212sparky]

Did you buy your truck today? If so

sorry but some one had to do it

 

[jakerecon]

Ok well i didn't buy it..... I was disappointed, but i feel i made the right decision. I am going to post some pics on here as soon as i get them converted so they will upload. I want to get everyones feedback on the pics and the reason i didn't buy. The truck looked great, engine started right up, only issue was a leaky head gasket. Real reason i didn't purchase was the front tires were dry rotted and the underneath of the bed was completely rusted. It will show on the pics as soon as i get them up. But it was rusted to the point of it looked expensive to get fixed lol. i'll try and get the pics up today. He is firm at 4,000. Felt it was to much for some of the work it needed.
I am going to look at another in Ky this week though!

 

[Heavysteven]

$4,000 major rust and a head gasket. Wise move its a buyer market