new guy from pa

[kindapointless]

Hi all new guy from pa here. I dont have a mv yet but am looking around for one and am so far leaning towards a 5 ton just waiting on yet another va back pay check. Im leaning more towards the 5 ton is i can longer use my left foot that well (30% mobility and nerve damage) and the power steering. Never got to play with one in the af but played with the lmtvs and dueces loading them on my plane. Im out in the middle of nowhere so size dont matter on the roads the amish take up the whole roads anyway. If i have to get a cdl well i will have to work on that one i dont know if you have to have a physical but even being 29 i might not pass. Oh well brother in law has one and i can always get the old lady to get one (not jokeing she has already agreed).

 

[Rambling Wreck]

Welcome to the site. Let the madness ensue. Considering what you have mention above, you may want to also consider an M35A3.

 

[OLDCHEV4X4]

Welcome from S.E. Pennsylvania.

 

[tomcata3]

m35a3 will be better on fuel than 5 ton

 

[kindapointless]

Thought about the 35a3 just dosent have the same appeal to me but i may go check one out again. Fuel isnt really a issue i dont think i have ever owned anything that gets above 8mpg. Right now have a lifted eddie bauer bronco with a 408 that gets about 7 cause i cant help but get into it. Im just looking for a big play toy. I have been checking out the wrecker variants because they could be very useful and fun. Big question though will a 35a3 or a 939 stand up to a deer strike better? I have hit two this week one with my bronco another with my dmax. I pass on average 40 deer a night so it is a big worry especially since they even hit me in the door and back quarters.

 

[Rambling Wreck]

The 939 may take a deer strike a little better because it is a little higher up but I think they would really fair about equally well.

 

[kindapointless]

Thank you sir that eases my mind some. Deer last night caused a lil over 1000 worth of damage and bronco parts are relativly cheap. If it dosent snow real bad im going to go out to boyce equipment in next couple weeks to check out what they have. I see dueces all the time around here and see the gentleman with the cucv in slippery rock all the time and it just makes me want a big green money pit. I have a heavy diesel mechanic as a brother in law and a old motor pool sgt i can call when i need so now i just have to find me one.

 

[DieselBob]

Welcome to the forum and best of luck on your mv search.

 

[ckinger]

Welcome to the site. I'm one of those guy's you see running around with a duce. I live about 3 miles from the I-80 off ramp in Grove City. Good luck with your MV search. I'll keep my eyes open for you when you get your MV.

 

[onegmjack]

Welcome to the site.Deer are bad this year,managed to dodge them so far.Good hunting for your new truck.

 

[air3aws]

Welcome to the group and wish you good luck in your searh for your MV!

 

[kindapointless]

Thank you everyone. Im downloading the tm's for the trucks im interested in and will be studying them so i can make a informed descision, not like i have anything to do anyway besides wait gotta love the gov. This site is the best.

 

[11Echo]

Monkeyboyarmy on this site is just across the state line from you between Ashtabula and Youngstown. I hear he has A3's and 5 tons for sale.

 

[jcappeljr]

Welcome,I have 6- 5 tons for sale.You will love the 5 tons,they have full power steering...When you are ready to buy one call me.John 410-808-5227

 

[gunboy1656]

Welcome from a couple hours southwest from you.

Another option is to go check out Kublos surplus in PA, they have a little bit of everything.

 

[jwentz57]

welcome to the site I am a fairly new be my self. and the site is a lot of help . get a lot of good advice.

 

[Monkeyboyarmy]

Yep. Hit a deer on 422 near Indiana,Pa friday morning doing about 50 mph. No damage to the M1009 other than needing a good cleaning. You are welcome to come out and drive and talk trucks so you can get a better idea of what you are looking for.

 

[kindapointless]

I would love too take you up on that offer. As a c130 loadmaster i never really got to drive anything but i slept in them alot, well except that one time but they should of known better. Dont leave a bored load smasher in the middle of nowhere with a hummve. I have been narowing down what im looking for and may just start a new thread asking advice on what to look for but have no clue which forum section to put it in.