Hello From NY

[StarKannon]

Hello from NY, I am interested in getting either a 5 ton or a 2.5 ton and am here to do my research before I pull the trigger on something.

If anyone has any advice or pointers I'd love to hear them.

 

[wheelspinner]

Well before the blast-o-grams come, update your location. At least a state is required by site rules.

Second, welcome from Central NY!

Third, as far as the 5-vs-2.5........there are a million threads and opinions on it. It will really come down to: Intended use, parking (HOA etc), air brakes vs not air brakes, and just the general size.

Comfort? 939 series 5 ton wins HANDS DOWN. Driving experience (read thrill) 2.5 wins that one. I have both and have them for different reasons so it just depends on my mood.

 

[rtk]

Welcome to the site from Lockport NY . As far as a Deuce or a 5 ton , there is a LOT of information on this subject on this site pro and con . I would say for starters take your time and find the RIGHT MV for YOU ! Then buy as much truck as you can afford , with MV's it's pay now - pay later - a lot ! LOL ! Do you want a early Deuce or a later model ? Multi or Cat engine , duels or singles , same with a 5 ton . Do you have a CDL for the 5 ton ? place to store MV's and work on them ? Are you looking for HX registration or commercial registration ? I would recommend going to a few MV show's and join the MVPA and this site . If you get a chance the MVPA convention is a great place to see a LOT of MV's and talk to some of the dealers and maybe find a MV for sale . I also recommend you take someone with you who is familiar with MV's when you do look at a vehicle two sets of eyes are always good . good luck , bob k

 

[StarKannon]

Well I am kinda the first person I know that is into MVs I think they are a cool piece of history that I can actually use for something. (the useful bit is the gfs way to keep the toy budget under control )

I would like to do a historic for the much cheaper insurance. I have a bunch of questions and more threads usually trade them one for one. They look like really cool toys though

And set location sorry bout that

 

[rtk]

PM me and maybe we can have a conversation about MV's , give you the 10 minute tour , we can meet in the middle and hookup with Wheelspinner , but YOU have to buy lunch !!!! bob k

 

[wheelspinner]

I was going to suggest that for a test drive but I moved my trucks to NC already.

 

[61sleepercab]

Welcome from Wild Wonderful West Virginia . I suggest checking out insurance options, parking and storage, and how much classic truck you want to handle, ........ Armstrong non power steering....... shifting gears at every grade change, learning for the CDL test if required. I say find some local owners and bum some seat time to see what flips your switch ........... who knows you may fall in love with a Willys MB still in the shipping crate.......... HA HA. Have fun and drive safely. Mark

 

[Another Ahab]

Welcome from here in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

 

[StarKannon]

Thanks all for the warm welcome, and wheelspinner believe me we plan on following your lead shortly NY is getting irritating.

 

[m109a2]

Welcome from Lake Charles La.Looking for my next m35a2 you are going to love it.Al

 

[Another Ahab]

Thanks all for the warm welcome, and wheelspinner believe me we plan on following your lead shortly NY is getting irritating.

Sounds like Yankee-bashing; and not sure what that's all about:

- Lots of reasons to want to live up North

Though for the life of me, can't think of a single one just at this moment….

 

[rtk]

If it wasn't for FAMILY here in LOVELY NYS , I would be down in BAMA with the rest of my RED-NECK RELATIVES !!!! LOL

 

[StarKannon]

Not Yankee bashing I was born and raised in upstate NY, it is such a beautiful state, and great people just to cold. Snow is annoying to shovel the third time in a day.

 

[rtk]

I agree , UPSTATE NYS is a great place , problem is we are ruled by the downstate crowd , who BTW do not have a clue . I feel your pain about shoveling snow !!! LOL