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Offline fitz

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Any fans of the Military pick ups/blazers?
« on: January 18, 2010, 10:54:13 am »
As I mentioned in a recent post that I just got a 84 M1028 military truck.
Well I just found out that somemore of these trucks are comming up for auction in Mass.
Looks like they have some M1008 and M1028 pick ups and a few M1009 blazers.
I'm going there to look for a blazer.
My guess is that these will sell in the $1500-$2000 range (I paid $1500 for mine)
If anyone needs more info let me know.
« Last Edit: January 18, 2010, 11:47:04 am by fitz »
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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: Any fans of the Military pick ups/blazers?
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2010, 03:23:16 pm »
I almost scored two of the Blazers a few years ago. I converted a few of them to 12V systems for the fire dept in Palmer I believe. They were supposed to hook me up and ended up screwing me over on the deal. Anyway if there's some that aren't rot boxes post pix.
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Re: Any fans of the Military pick ups/blazers?
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2010, 03:51:09 pm »
  They kind of frown on taking pics of the Government vehicles.
  I got a chance to check a few of them out. While they are not 100% rust free
southern trucks they are real solid for NewEngland Vehicles.
  Most of the pick ups had under 50K miles on them, the blazers seemed to have 65-90K on them. I figure if I can grab  blazer for around $2k I will add 1 more to the fleet. 
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Re: Any fans of the Military pick ups/blazers?
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2010, 08:18:41 pm »
I am considering trying to find an M-1008, or M-1028.

I wouldn't mind paying a little more for one that is totally rust free. When I find the right one I intend on making it my daily driver, so a little extra chachingy won't matter. It has to look good......Well good for an ex-military vehicle.

Most of the M-1008/M1028s that I see that come straight from the Gov't have around 40,000 original miles on them.  8)
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Re: Any fans of the Military pick ups/blazers?
« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2010, 03:21:39 pm »
 A friend buys and sells alot of mil stuff, ya better look close anything from up north/east will be rusty you can count on it!
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Re: Any fans of the Military pick ups/blazers?
« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2010, 04:06:19 pm »
  Like I mentioned, these are not 100% rust free trucks, but they are pretty solid compared to most of the rot boxes we see around here.
    I'm not trying to convince anyone from the warmer/rust free states to come to Mass to buy one of these. I just figured if anyone local is lookind for decent trucks for cheap money these are worth checking out. 
  This is the one I just picked up for $1500 with 47K on it. It runs and drives great (so far). A few years ago Dana 60's alone were worth almost as much.
  If I can score a Blazer in the same shape for the same $$ I will be happy.
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Re: Any fans of the Military pick ups/blazers?
« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2010, 01:44:02 am »
Big fan of the pickups :)

 I'm currently fabricating an excuse to explain to Wifey why I need a M1028 along with my V-3500 Crew Cab 4wd.
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Re: Any fans of the Military pick ups/blazers?
« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2010, 04:22:19 pm »
Quote from: Whitfield on January 22, 2010, 01:44:02 am
Big fan of the pickups :)

 I'm currently fabricating an excuse to explain to Wifey why I need a M1028 along with my V-3500 Crew Cab 4wd.

Tell her it is so she won't have to refer to you as her "ex" husband.

He He. J/K, I guess I am lucky, I tell my wife that I am buying another truck, and she just rolls her eyes.  ;D
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Re: Any fans of the Military pick ups/blazers?
« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2010, 10:02:55 pm »
It's the other 20 cars that have me in trouble 21 might just push her over the edge.
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Re: Any fans of the Military pick ups/blazers?
« Reply #9 on: January 22, 2010, 11:42:50 pm »
Quote from: Whitfield on January 22, 2010, 10:02:55 pm
It's the other 20 cars that have me in trouble 21 might just push her over the edge.

20 sounds good, what do you have?
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Offline joesgarage71

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Re: Any fans of the Military pick ups/blazers?
« Reply #10 on: January 23, 2010, 06:11:52 am »
Quote from: Whitfield on January 22, 2010, 10:02:55 pm
It's the other 20 cars that have me in trouble 21 might just push her over the edge.
20 she won't notice one more then.
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Re: Any fans of the Military pick ups/blazers?
« Reply #11 on: January 23, 2010, 05:34:27 pm »
I'm a big fan of them, I currently have a parts M1028 and a m1009 blazer that is currently looking for a M1008 to get.  
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Re: Any fans of the Military pick ups/blazers?
« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2010, 06:48:17 pm »
I turned wrenches for a living for 10yrs / Then got a plant job... 
I like to fix stuff up and play.

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Re: Any fans of the Military pick ups/blazers?
« Reply #13 on: January 23, 2010, 07:03:58 pm »
My wife is part of the reason I have so many. I wouldnt trade her for anything.
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Re: Any fans of the Military pick ups/blazers?
« Reply #14 on: January 24, 2010, 07:28:24 am »
Whitfield, thats quite a collection. Those Sammy's could be fun. I had one for a short time a few years ago. It was a beater that I took in on a trade.

Engineer, I've just started following your M1028 thread. Do you still plan on unsing the chassis for the blue truck? Hows your M1009 running? Hopefully I'll get one this week.
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