Hello From Hawaii!

[Polymerc]

Hey guys;

Active duty but got the bug and bought a M923A2, haven't picked it up, but will be a drive from Wisconsin to Washington state. Many different reasons I bought in Wi, mostly because my brother wanted to do a road trip with me, and also because my parents have stuff they need picked up. I have been lurking around a bit and guess I will post in the road trip section to see if people need stuff moved or will be around in case I have trouble.

 

[Jeepsinker]

Welcome to the boards! Imagine it won't be cheap to get that thing shipped to the islands... Tell me you don't have to leave your new baby behind?

 

[Polymerc]

Actually I rotate out in about a year, so its going to stay on my parents land. It will be a sad day to leave her in Washington, but makes coming back home on leave all that much sweeter. Plus I would hate to pay for the gas for that monster in Hawaii. WAY more expensive out here.

 

[elkhtr]

Welcome!
Where is home in Washington.

 

[HASSON1911]

Congrats! I was actually keeping an eye on that truck to see what she went for! I highly recommend Jeff to remove your truck from the base, store it and check it over, only a $100 to do that and its worth about twice that just in the headache and worries it saves! Jeff Laumer at 262-227-2967

Congats again and am looking forward to your trip!

 

[Jeepsinker]

I would only suggest removing batteries and draining fuel if its just going to sit for a year. No need to make more work for yourself when you come back.

 

[Polymerc]

Actually my brothers will be using/restoring some of the truck. There is rust on the back bumper but appears to be no where else. I am from Snohomish, WA.

@Hasson1911: Thanks for the advice I think I will give him a call once I get the registration and insurance settled out.

 

[Jeepsinker]

Alright. My fiancée is from Sonoma California and used to live up in snoqualmie. That was before I ever met her though.

 

[Polymerc]

Actually nice area, of all the places I have lived I think I like the Northwest the best.

 

[goodguyzy]

congrats

 

[drician]

Congrats on your purchase, and best of luck on your road trip!

 

[MarkM]

I just finished a three month project closing down a big box store over at the Ala Moana Mall. It's a heck of a nice island but $$$ for everything. Good luck with the new toy.

 

[Polymerc]

Yeah its really expensive here, and island life is not for me, but i transfer soon enough, and hoping for Washington State.

 

[fuel can]

Welcome to the hobby! There is a group of us here in Hawaii that are members of MVPA. We have an assortment of trucks, including two M923's.

 

[Polymerc]

Wow had no idea, might actually like to talk to the guys that have the M923's to ask about some of the maintenance and common problems. And get familiar with the vehicle before I go pick mine up.

 

[fuel can]

Just remember that this is not the reliable M35. It has alot more electronics and the engine is not multi-fuel. We picked ours up when they came out of surplus. Lucky for us, we won one of the pick of the litter, a 2006 with 800 miles on it. The bridge plates were still in a box in the rear seat compartment.

 

[Polymerc]

Now that doesn't inspire alot of confidence for my truck. LOL hopefully I will make the trip.

What would you recommend that I check before I drive that long ways away?