And buying one of these M923A2 6X6 5 tons. I drove them a lot in the Army, and the wife is on board somewhat. Anyone have any real world reliability on them. I never had any issues with them in the army, but they where not used very much. I can get one like this for less than my truck is worth. I would really like one of the dump bed models, but the price on those go up quite a bit.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1983-AMC-Gen...itary_Vehicles
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The cool factor is top notch, for sure... But you do realize at best it gets 10mpg?
Id like to have one myself, it would have a radio type box on the back... then it can haul, AND be an RV too! The 6X6 had locking diffs as far as I know... Tires are expensive so it would have to have good rubber.
It would be nice to have a BIG truck, but depending on where your going, THAT big might be TOO big.
Id still do it, but shes large for a daily driver... though, it can be done!
EB
It isn't something we will use a lot. Only for going pick up heavy loads, feed, rocks and so on. My titan can carry 2k lbs in the bed, but that is not enough sometimes. I only put about 10k miles on my truck in the last 4 years. Tires are about 300 each, and that is what I spend on my titan's tires, but it has 2 less tires. The truck in the ad only has 86 miles on it since over haul and the tires are 95%, the spare is brand new. So those tires would last me a very long time. It would not be a daily driver, we have cars for that. Strictly used for farm use really. 10mpg is not a deal breaker, I imagine it will only be on the hwy less than 100 miles a month.Originally Posted by ElevenBravo
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Good lookin truck. Sounds like it would fit your needs in a better way.
Helo, go check out DRMO. I e seen these sell in better condition for 1/3 that price. You just gotta go get it.
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How do I do that?
"When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes DUTY!" - Thomas Jefferson
Govt liquidation website. I forget the address right now. Quick google search should bring it up
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http://www.govliquidation.com/ Here you go.
I don’t have “hobbies” I’m developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.
And you can just bid? Any special requirements?
"When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes DUTY!" - Thomas Jefferson
None, other than have the money to make the payment! Its open to the general public.
Beyond that, I have no knowledge of the actual procedure... The guy I bought my ranger sleeping bags from got a few crates from gov liq!
You buy, you pay, you fly then you drive it home... AFAIK..
There is the small detail of getting it registered and then being able to insure and put tags on it... that's a process all in it's own.
If the one on ebay is already registered, it would be simply like buying a car or pickup from someone, transfer the title and you own it. From DRMO, not so straight forward.
I hope someone can chime in and fill in the blanks... Im interested myself.
EB
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