New from NJ

[Worldpowerlabs]

Greetings,

I'm just checking in as a new member from New Jersey. I've spent the last couple of days reading the newer posts on the site, and it's a great resource. I don't currently own any ex-military vehicles, but I do hope to be able to pick up a deuce once my housing situation changes (I currently rent a house and I'm about at my limit with 3 vehicles, plus insurance in NJ tends to be too darn high).

I'll mostly be reading posts, but if I have anything meaningful to contribute, I'll certainly jump in. My background is in electrical engineering, although I now own a business in a completely unrelated field. However, if you have electronics-related questions, feel free to send me a message...

Ben

 

[rogersn67]

Welcome Ben, it is good to find a fellow NJ MV fan.... Glad to see I am not alone.. lol. I too am looking for a deuce, have you started looking yet, or are you just fantasizing right now? I went down to Ft Meade Maryland yesterday and picked up a m105a2 I got from GL. Someday I will either win an auction, or find the right deuce for me.

 

[timarr]

Ben, welcome aboard!
Tim

 

[Goose2448]

Welcome to SS.

 

[Jersey4x4]

Welcome to the site to a fellow NJ person

 

[DEUCE1209]

Welcome to the site! There is a lot of great information here about these trucks. Do your homework and don't rush into buying the first Deuce you find or it could cost more than you think. I'm sure with some reading, you'll know what to look for to be able to pick a good one when you're ready. Happy hunting!

 

[nk14zp]

Welcome to the site.

 

[Worldpowerlabs]

Thank you all for the warm welcome! At this point, I've started looking a little online to see approximately what it would cost to buy deuces in various conditions, from as-is at surplus auctions to fully-restored. Unfortunately, I think that the dream of owning one is more fantasy than anything else until I move -- I suspect that my landlord would actually be okay with me parking a deuce in the driveway, but that wouldn't leave any room for our other vehicles (2 cars and a van).

I do fully intend to buy a deuce sometime in the next 2 - 3 years, and I am trying to learn as much as I can to avoid making any expensive mistakes. I do like to restore things, but I've learned that the restoration process often costs more than I would have paid to purchase a nicer example of whatever in the first place!

rogersn67, if you don't mind my asking, how was your experience with GL? I have bid on some GL auctions in the past (never vehicles or trailers, though) but I've never won any of the items. Some of the lots I've bid on required an EUC from the winning bidder, and that process struck me as sort of a Catch-22. You have to file the EUC, which you cannot do until you win the lot. Processing the EUC can take something like 40 days but you have to pick up your items within a week or so... which, of course, you can't do until the EUC is processed.

Again, thanks to everyone!

Ben

 

[rogersn67]

Thank you all for the warm welcome! At this point, I've started looking a little online to see approximately what it would cost to buy deuces in various conditions, from as-is at surplus auctions to fully-restored. Unfortunately, I think that the dream of owning one is more fantasy than anything else until I move -- I suspect that my landlord would actually be okay with me parking a deuce in the driveway, but that wouldn't leave any room for our other vehicles (2 cars and a van).

I do fully intend to buy a deuce sometime in the next 2 - 3 years, and I am trying to learn as much as I can to avoid making any expensive mistakes. I do like to restore things, but I've learned that the restoration process often costs more than I would have paid to purchase a nicer example of whatever in the first place!

rogersn67, if you don't mind my asking, how was your experience with GL? I have bid on some GL auctions in the past (never vehicles or trailers, though) but I've never won any of the items. Some of the lots I've bid on required an EUC from the winning bidder, and that process struck me as sort of a Catch-22. You have to file the EUC, which you cannot do until you win the lot. Processing the EUC can take something like 40 days but you have to pick up your items within a week or so... which, of course, you can't do until the EUC is processed.

Again, thanks to everyone!

Ben

Hi Ben,

The first EUC I filed actually only too about 10 days. I was expecting it to take "up to 60 days", so imagine my shock when I had to go pick up my generator 500 miles away so quickly... lol! As far as dealing with GL, my experience thus far has been fine, everyone has been helpful, and polite. The one thing I will say is make sure you preview the lots, and get a feel for what you are buying, before you bid on it! I got lucky when I bought my gensets, but I have heard alot of tales on here about the mess people got. If you can't preview, post here, there may be a member going to look at other stuff that might be willing to look it over for you. Feel free to PM me sometime, and we can talk more.
Roger

 

[Worldpowerlabs]

Hi Roger,

Good info -- thank you.

I'm swamped right now with my business, but when I have a little more time, I'll PM you with just a couple of questions about the process.

- Ben

 

[91W350]

Welcome from Kansas, I wish you luck in your deuce search! Glen

 

[rogersn67]

Ok Ben, I understand about being swamped.... Hope it is all profitable for ya!
Roger

 

[rickf]

Ben, Another Jersey guy here. That ten day pickup is AFTER the EUC is processed and you get the paid in full invoice. I had to reschedule a pick up because I was on vacation and I had no problems. My dealings with G/L have been good so far.
What part of Jersey are you in?

Rick

 

[itsbrokeagain]

welcome to SS! Its a great forum and wealth of info...as soon as I get my own shop up and running I will have a place to park a deuce so Im just counting the days at the moment..