http://www.olive-drab.com/od_mvg_auctions.html
I would appreciate any comments or updates on this material to improve the value for
everyone who uses it.
Thanks very much,
Chuck
chuck@olive-drab.com
www.olive-drab.com
-----Original Message-----
From: LEEnCALIF@aol.com <LEEnCALIF@aol.com>
To: mil-veh@skylee.com <mil-veh@skylee.com>
Date: Friday, April 23, 1999 9:24 PM
Subject: [MV] Sage advice? DRMO truck auctions
>Looking for a little sage advice from any of our MVPA members who have bought
>trucks from DRMO:
>
>I'm in Northern Calif. and the closest major outlet is Ft. Lewis, Wa. I see
>they have a large number of 2.5 to 5 ton trucks offered for sale in near
>future. A few in the pics don't look too bad, several of those listed in
>good condition...most of them noted as fair.
>
>1. Does "fair condition" mean a truck you can drive home or what should I
>expect?
>2. How much can your rely on the Army's assessment of condition?
>3. How do you value the trucks... any key things to look for? Obvious things
>I know like tie rod wear, bushing, drive shaft, radiator fluid, engine oil,
>etc. (I'm a hotrod builder, but never worked on big green things or
>multi-fuel engines).
>4. I was told the average price for these things is about $1500 and up, that
>seems like a tremedous bargain...is that correct, just $1500 on average?
>What has been your experience on a reasonable price for a "drive it home"
>truck? I am about 900 miles away, so it will be a long ride home, albeit
>with a chase vehicle and a tool chest!
>5. Any brand, like Studebaker-Packard, that I should stay away from?
>
>
>Any advice, tips, etc. would be much appreciated. Thanks, Jack Lee
>(MVPA-Chico) (Ferret Mk 2/3)
>
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