From: Todd Goranson (todd.goranson@netcracker.com)
Date: Tue Aug 30 2005 - 08:35:05 PDT
I'd like to add about good experiences rather than negative. Shipping for me was not an issue(just purchased a M1009). But it was an experience buying it. I bid and won a M1009 from Ft Drum, and currently live in NH. I reached out to this site and did as much homework as possible before picking up my truck (towing/running/not running). I meet some of the greatest people through web posting's here. I learned about my truck, the engine, drivelines, parts needed, contacts, and previous gov't liq experiences. I was an unfortunate candidate of the "sea-gull attack" or a member of the "mid night auto club", as upon arrival, some individual had removed key top end engine components from my truck (relay and manifold). They were there when the photo's were taken, but missing upon my arrival. With a slight sour taste in my mouth, I started utilizing the contacts I'd made in the previous weeks to understand and locate the parts. Each person pointed and guided me in a the direction for parts and installation that I needed. A few extra dollars and a little grease labor later, she fired up on the first try. Running strong and plenty of power (thanks STU :-) for your help), I forgot about all the negative experiences and now love the truck top to bottom. Yea, it needs a little more TLC, but you know what, it's a passion, a hobby, and toy, not my daily driver. And yes, for each hour of driving, I may need to spend 2 hours fixing someday, but for now, the smile of driving it is priceless.
All I can say is: keep reaching out, check all possibilities for shipping, don't tow if it endangers others or yourself, remember its suppose to be fun, very few hobby's are profitable, and ask when in doubt! Good luck with your truck, You'll enjoy the end result!
Todd Goranson
Senior Implementation Engineer
NetCracker Technology
95 Sawyer Road
Waltham, MA 02453
Blackberry: 781-325-3406
Fax: 781-419-3301
Main: 781-419-3300
Email: todd.goranson@netcracker.com
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Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 11:21 AM
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Subject: Re: [MV] Get it home
I can only offer my experience of how I "got it home":
Purchased my truck sight-unseen via Gov. Liquidation. Looked good in the
pictures and I didn't bid too high. After winning the auction and getting
the EUC (finally), I gave serious thought to picking up my prize. The depot
was 135 from home.
My first idea was to load the truck onto a flatbed. My dad is a truck driver
with his own Kenworth and flatbed, so shipping would have been free. He has
hauled trucks before, and they're usually driven on the trailer from a dock.
After talking to the Gov Liq folks at the location and verifying that there
was no dock to use and absolutely no assistance in loading, the flatbed idea
was tossed.
I then called around to a couple local truck towing outfits. Found one that
would do it for $70 an hour. Seemed reasonable. I figured 3 hours up, 1 hour
to load, and 3 hours back. The towing company calculated differently and
ended up with 10 hours. The good part is that although the truck was not
running and had one flat tire and no spare, they dropped it right where I
wanted it.
The shipping ended up costing more than I paid for the truck but I'm happy
with the purchase. It needed some small things (like a wheel and tire) but
after a little time and money it's a good runner. I just gave it a paint job
last weekend. The kids love it too (the wife not so much, considering it's a
10,000 pound lawn ornament).
Go for it and good luck!
Sam B.
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