New Member in Maryland

[CoderBrown]

Hello everyone, I've been reading the forums for quite a while and now that I'm almost ready to buy my first MV I figured I'd introduce myself.

A little background: I've always liked older trucks, especially the Power Wagons from the 40's and 50's. One night a couple years ago I was researching those old trucks when I stumbled upon this site and suddenly realized I could own a Deuce. Awesome! A whole new world opened up and I was reading everything I could find on them (including the TM's cover-to-cover) and thinking how cool it would be to drive one around on the weekends and in parades, etc. Fast forward to today and while I had my heart set on a Deuce I've really taken a liking to the M813A1 and I think this is what I'll look for when I'm ready to buy later this year. One day I hope to own both.

 

[python86]

Welcome from Ijamsville! Nice to see more people in the area.......

 

[swbradley1]

Without sounding sarcastic and getting a few people going, welcome aboard and I commend you for how you have handled your entry into the MV ownership world. I have Deuces and an 813 and the power steering does make a difference. I like both but PS is the cat's posterior.

 

[BKubu]

Welcome from Damascus!

 

[CoderBrown]

Thanks guys! There seem to be several owners in the area, I'm hoping to make it to Eldersburg for breakfast sometime to meet some of you.

I know the deuce/5 ton discussion can stir up quite a debate (so why not own both?!?). I know the power steering would be nice, though the 813 is "more truck" and I like the distinct sound of a deuce with the whistler turbo - but I'm still really leaning torwards the 813 as my first purchase. A deuce will probably follow some time later.

Look at me - I haven't even purchased my first MV and am already planning what to get next.

 

[Sephirothq]

Let me know if you would like to look at a few dueces i have for sale or a pair of m818 5 tons

 

[jcappeljr]

Welcome from Delta,Pa.

 

[DieselBob]

Welcome from another Marylander. I think you have it right, get one of each and you have it covered.

 

[215Dave]

Welcome from your slightly northern brother!

 

[TurboMustang370]

Welcome.

 

[350TacoZilla]

welcome from hancock md

If you like a deuce but also like power steering I think there are add on kits for power assist, also I think the m35a3 has it stock. I hope to go to one of these meets also once I get my project 923 done.

 

[CoderBrown]

If you like a deuce but also like power steering I think there are add on kits for power assist, also I think the m35a3 has it stock.

I'm ok with no power steering on a deuce, less to break. And besides I'd get an a2 over an a3, I like crunching my own gears.