End of an era, saying goodbye...

[HardCorps79]

Well, friends, this hasn't been the easiest decision for me, but I'm going to have to say goodbye to the M1009. I've had a blast working on her and have learned a ton. She was fun to drive, but the miltiary is PCSing me and my new posting isn't really going to allow me the time to work on her the way she deserves. She's a really good looking truck and I've put a lot of time and money into it, but the time has come to say goodbye.

I want to thank all of you for all of the help, friendship and support in the last year or two. This is absolutely the best bunch of guys I've ever met on the internet in any forum. I'll probably still lurk around here just to get my OD fix, and in the future, when my career allows, I will probably rejoin the ranks of MV owners. But for now, I have to say goodbye.

For sale ad is posted in the Classifieds here and on Kansas City craigslist.

Semper Fi & God Bless, Brothers.

Sgt "Bear", USMC

 

[saddamsnightmare]

June 18th, 2010.

Geez, HardCorps79, we're gonna miss you around here.....! How long do you think you're gonna be able to hold out before the OD Iron bug bites again? Ever consider getting a nicely restored M38A for going to work in? It ought to at least be good for some comments on the way by....?


Take care, we'll leave the light on for you....

 

[84cucv1ton]

good luck to you

 

[gimpyrobb]

Sucks to hear this, but I'm sure its the right thing for you for now. We'll still be here when you get another.

 

[ABN173]

Stephen,

I had to sell mine due some drunk kid crashing into mine two weeks before I had to PCS across the country. (see link: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/29528-accident.html) I had sellers remorse big time and I had to replace it as soon as I got up here to FT Lewis. I know what a PCS move can be like and sometimes you have to make the hard decisions. At any rate there is a Rally up here in July so your more than welcome to attend brother! BTW there is a M1009 on craigslist for $800 that needs a new engine, also I have a 6.5L in a can we could drop in it. Let me know once you get up this way!

-Dale

 

[ABN173]

Here is the link for the rally....
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/upcomi...chehalis-river-valley-mv-convoy-camp-out.html

and nope we are not letting you off the hook so easy

How does that saying go......."once a Steel Soldier always a Steel Soldier"?

 

[ABN173]

PS..... If your considering gov quarters on FT Lewis, you can also choose McChord AFB they have a bunch of renovated and new homes open. I like the AFB base better anyways

Dale

 

[2deuce]

With a hood ornament like that, it should go fast.
Best of Luck

 

[ABN173]

With a hood ornament like that, it should go fast.
Best of Luck

Now that is Funny

I saw his ad though and SGT Bare made it clear that the legs and skirt were not included ......lol

 

[Cucvnut]

can you have some one store it for you ? or hold on to it ? its a shame ot just get rid of it. im sure you can find some one in your family or group of friends who would be willing to do that.

 

[p3amea6]

Good luck and say safe .

 

[wsucougarx]

Yes Stephen, as Dale already mentioned, I would also like to extend and invitation to our 2nd Annual PNW Convoy! Now you can put a face to the names and the trucks you'll be seeing driving up and down the I-5 corridor.

 

[quarkz]

Welcome to the Pacific North West.
If you get home sick for the brown dry hot heat, never fear Kennewick, WA is just a few hours away.
Nothing like that coastal part of the state.
Hope to meet you at the rally.
Remember the network travels with you no matter where you wind up being stationed.

 

[cjtroutt]

Its is an hard thing to do I had to do it several times in the past.
Aways look forward not back.

That is what an MARINE tell me every day.
Semper Fi & God Bless, Brothers.

 

[ABN173]

Stephen,

If you can't sell or decide to keep it, let me know and I can take leave and help drive it.

I assume the Mrs. and you don't want drive multiple vehicles, I know that was a point of contention for our move. In fact we left one vehicle in Georgia for this reason.

Did you consider posting in transportation needs could be a member headed West that could just hook up a tow bar or something.


-Dale

 

[1stSarge]

I just wanted to quote what someone said in another thread....

And even if you eventually stop driving it around, you'll never quite be the same again. It's sort of an infectious mental disorder, this OD obsession...

 

[ABN173]

Stephen,

I hope your move is going (or went) well for you. We had our PNW rally this weekend and had a great time meeting Steel Soldier members from the area as well as members that are either reserve/active duty or veterans from all branches of the military. Sorry you could not attend, I also hope that Steel Soldiers has not seen the last of "SGT Bear/ Hardcorp79"

-Dale

 

[Armada]

Good luck with the sale and the career. You'll get another MV down the road now that you have the addiction. You'll be back, they always come back...