June 14th, 2008.
Dear JPINST:
A very nice score...... I know the old guys are getting sticker shock over the price, but when you think about what Uncle paid to have the truck (re)built into the M35A3 version, how few miles are on it and the general condition, and what a newer civillian pickup with 5000 miles (used) on the odometer and nothing like the capability..... You did VERY WELL!!!!! Heck, all the Texans around here are complaining that my deuce gets better mileage then their gas and/or diesel 3500's.... so you'll do very well, just don't let the tank get below half or you'll have a heart attack on the bill!
Between you and I, I'm not sure I could get used to the automatic transmission, but to get the Cat diesel... I'd learn fairly fast. The only downside I can see to the whole deal is, I guess is that the Cat can't stand the fuel mixtures that the Multifuels can take and run on.... Do let Will Wagner drive it... for a new guy with a new Deuce, he's the best insurance policy you guys in Southern California can get, mechanically speaking...
Sincerely,
Kyle F. McGrogan
1971 Kaiser Jeep M35A2 Wo/W "Saddam's Nightmare" Desert Storm and Vietnam Veteran Deuce
1968 Johnson Corp M105A2 Trailer
1967 Hercules MEP023A Gasoline Generator APU
1963 Swiss Army Cargo Unimog S404.114 MB NATOO green
N.B>: Contrary to the old S.S. axiom--- DON'T drive it like you stole it....... IT'S TOO NICE A TRUCK!