skinnyR1
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Hello all.
The time has finally come and I am super excited. On Friday I drive out to Kublos to pick up my M35a2. It is a 1971 AM General, that Kenny is also putting a winch on for me.
I have been looking for several months, to locate a clean, rot free m35a2. I looked at a half dozen here local to me here in CT and Mass, but nothing fit. The trucks seem to pull a premium here in New England, especially if they are clean. I was not looking to spend $8K on a rusty truck, without any options. Or $10K+ on a clean truck. I was willing to travel, if necessary, to find what I wanted.
I located a couple within my price range in PA. It seems like there are more trucks out that way. But when I contacted the sellers, on two separate occasions, they decided they were no longer selling the truck? I don't understand how someone lists something for sale, but changes their mind once somebody is interested.
I randomly stumbled across a post here mentioning Kublos, so I gave them a call. I had no idea who they were. Super friendly guys to work with. They indicated they had a number of trucks, dozens, on their lot, for sale. Great, I thought. The trip was 4 hours, so I planned on making my way out there on a week day.
I drove out there about three weeks ago. It was a 4 hour journey, not a bad drive at all through the valley's of NY. Clear sailing really. I had one of my friends with me.
When we got there, we were freezing. It was 15F outside, but we poked around the yard for a couple hours with Kenny trying to locate a truck. I looked at EVERY truck, thoroughly.
I decided on a non winch truck, that is VERY clean. No rust whatsoever. I ended up paying extra for Kenny to put a winch on it, but its worth it to me. I would have to leave empty handed, as they go through the truck and I was having the winch put on.
So here we are, and I am picking it up on Friday! I have a one way rental car booked, and a copilot to go with me. I have already purchased 395's and A3 wheels, to be installed when she arrives at home. I have quite a few other modifications planned, and I will use this thread to post them up as they go.
Pictures to follow.....
The time has finally come and I am super excited. On Friday I drive out to Kublos to pick up my M35a2. It is a 1971 AM General, that Kenny is also putting a winch on for me.
I have been looking for several months, to locate a clean, rot free m35a2. I looked at a half dozen here local to me here in CT and Mass, but nothing fit. The trucks seem to pull a premium here in New England, especially if they are clean. I was not looking to spend $8K on a rusty truck, without any options. Or $10K+ on a clean truck. I was willing to travel, if necessary, to find what I wanted.
I located a couple within my price range in PA. It seems like there are more trucks out that way. But when I contacted the sellers, on two separate occasions, they decided they were no longer selling the truck? I don't understand how someone lists something for sale, but changes their mind once somebody is interested.
I randomly stumbled across a post here mentioning Kublos, so I gave them a call. I had no idea who they were. Super friendly guys to work with. They indicated they had a number of trucks, dozens, on their lot, for sale. Great, I thought. The trip was 4 hours, so I planned on making my way out there on a week day.
I drove out there about three weeks ago. It was a 4 hour journey, not a bad drive at all through the valley's of NY. Clear sailing really. I had one of my friends with me.
When we got there, we were freezing. It was 15F outside, but we poked around the yard for a couple hours with Kenny trying to locate a truck. I looked at EVERY truck, thoroughly.
I decided on a non winch truck, that is VERY clean. No rust whatsoever. I ended up paying extra for Kenny to put a winch on it, but its worth it to me. I would have to leave empty handed, as they go through the truck and I was having the winch put on.
So here we are, and I am picking it up on Friday! I have a one way rental car booked, and a copilot to go with me. I have already purchased 395's and A3 wheels, to be installed when she arrives at home. I have quite a few other modifications planned, and I will use this thread to post them up as they go.
Pictures to follow.....