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M923A1 Purchase?
« on: June 02, 2015, 05:03:26 PM »
I'm looking for a bit of guidance on a purchase and I hear this is the place to get it. I need to make sure I'm in the right price range on a truck.

My cousin has a 1986 M923A1 wig 24k miles on it. The truck was completely overhauled in 08 and is tagged accordingly. It's clean as can be inside and out, aside from some light dust from him driving it to and from the house. Mechanically it's perfectly sound, no leaks, everything functions, tires are great, etc. No damage anywhere on the truck that I've seen in the last few years he's owned it. The only thing that's been updated are all the lights are LED. He has a local dealer that is willing to give him $7,500 for it.  I think I'd be ok to buy it at that number but I'd like opinions from those who know these vehicles a bit better.  I'll include some pics below, let me know what you think.
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Re: M923A1 Purchase?
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2015, 05:20:44 PM »
Well it's not letting me upload pics from my phone. I'll try this evening.
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Re: M923A1 Purchase?
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2015, 06:13:12 PM »
You probably can't post photos right away as a new member-
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« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2015, 07:37:53 PM »
please make sure that you upload a pic of the data plate as well.
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Re: M923A1 Purchase?
« Reply #4 on: June 02, 2015, 09:22:46 PM »
Nick, you found the right spot. Nate here is still in, and knows the truck. Ken you here?
Ken owns one or some sort of 5-ton maybe not a 923
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Re: M923A1 Purchase?
« Reply #5 on: June 02, 2015, 09:48:43 PM »
I'm still trying to get RMTWS on my computers....the only way is my phone right now which makes it a bit difficult.
Mines the 925, and 5 tons were  going for 3-6k at auction last time I checked,  but to get one that's turn key for 7500, sounds like a good deal. Pretty sure Nate knows more about those trucks than anyone else on here.
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« Reply #6 on: June 03, 2015, 09:21:47 AM »
Desktop is doing the same thing my phone does when trying to upload pics.  I click post and it just goes to a blank page.
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« Reply #7 on: June 03, 2015, 01:21:25 PM »
Try now boss...
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Re: M923A1 Purchase?
« Reply #8 on: June 03, 2015, 07:49:51 PM »
Same thing
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Re: M923A1 Purchase?
« Reply #9 on: June 03, 2015, 08:02:33 PM »
email me the pics.  ill send email in a pm
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« Reply #10 on: June 03, 2015, 08:13:21 PM »
Sent.  Pardon the photo bomb.

My thought, after working in sales and finance for years, is that dealers typically won't put on more money than they can get out of a vehicle. Especially something out of their comfort zone. I feel fairly comfortable matching their $7,500 offer and keeping it in the family. Just wanted some input from people more educated in these trucks.
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Re: M923A1 Purchase?
« Reply #11 on: June 03, 2015, 08:32:28 PM »
I double checked your settings... You do have permissions to post attachments. Not sure why they're failing, unless maybe the pics are too big


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« Reply #12 on: June 03, 2015, 08:38:41 PM »
here are the pics from nick.  I will be able to tell you more with those other pics.

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« Reply #13 on: June 03, 2015, 08:39:58 PM »
the pic were extremely large nick, I had to shrink them down and then they went thru with no problem.
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« Reply #14 on: June 03, 2015, 08:47:18 PM »
I wondered if that might be an issue. I'll get more pictures Friday when I pick it up.
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« Reply #15 on: June 03, 2015, 08:48:00 PM »
nick, if you have some larger pics and are unable to resize them, follow these instructions and you should be good to go from now on.

http://real-man-truckworks-and-survival.com/index.php?topic=22.0
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« Reply #16 on: June 03, 2015, 08:58:15 PM »
I would recommend following those directions regardless of size :)

Imgur is what I use too


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Re: M923A1 Purchase?
« Reply #17 on: June 03, 2015, 10:11:30 PM »
You wanna trade tires? Windshield? Engine? how about the whole truck? haha
Looks really nice from the pics.
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« Reply #18 on: June 03, 2015, 10:12:56 PM »
I know nothing about those babies, but that thing looks clean!
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« Reply #19 on: June 03, 2015, 10:35:31 PM »
Oh Nick, when you get it, and get some time, post something in here:
http://real-man-truckworks-and-survival.com/index.php?topic=86.0
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Re: M923A1 Purchase?
« Reply #20 on: June 04, 2015, 01:32:27 AM »
I Like it. Burn anything and run through anything!

I take all my pics with my cell and send to me at 70%. Works great!! Otherwise just use MS paint and resize at 50%.
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« Reply #21 on: June 04, 2015, 06:48:59 AM »
Thanks guys. The whole truck is very clean inside and out. I grab more pics when I pick it up Friday or Saturday.  We have 3 daughters (2, 4, and 6) that are going to love it. I cat wait to see the looks on their faces.
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« Reply #22 on: June 04, 2015, 08:16:24 AM »
And one of them is a junior soccer star!
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« Reply #23 on: June 04, 2015, 12:13:49 PM »
That looks like one clean solid truck.

The kids will definitely love it.
We had an old 50's vintage deuce when I was old enough to turn wrenches but not officially old enough to drive. What a fun machine that was, and this is a whole lot more modern in comparison. Should be fun!
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« Reply #24 on: June 06, 2015, 11:08:44 PM »
A few more pictures. First one when I brought her home. Second from Heather's first drive at the farm. Third is happy wife, happy life. Then some before and after cleaning. I tend to be a little OCD on cleaning things at times, even an off road toy.
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« Reply #25 on: June 07, 2015, 08:27:18 AM »
Cool!
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« Reply #26 on: June 07, 2015, 11:29:07 AM »
Wow, that one is clean!
What did the neighbors think when you pulled up in that truck?
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« Reply #27 on: June 07, 2015, 11:45:41 AM »
I think it looks good out there and the wife drives it. Heck my wife won't drive the dmax.
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« Reply #28 on: June 07, 2015, 12:09:01 PM »
The entire neighborhood loves it as much as we do. No complaints around here at all. It'll be stored close, but not at home.  I put around 100 miles on it yesterday and everyone that passed was waving. Momma loved it!

To be honest, the wife is the main reason I bought it. Her birthday is in August and I planned to get her a big bore utility ATV for the farm. My cousin mentioned he needed to sell this one to get his new one, and as much as I always wanted one I didn't really consider buying it too seriously. I was at his house last Saturday and he mentioned it so I decided to show her.  The smile on her face closed the deal instantly. This is a true farm girl, she was smiling like a little girl on Christmas morning! While timing wasn't perfect, I know it was right. I haven't gotten her comfortable enough to drive on public roads yet, but she will soon (just recently got her into the track toy, so we're making baby steps).
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« Reply #29 on: June 07, 2015, 12:27:02 PM »
I think it looks good out there and the wife drives it. Heck my wife won't drive the dmax.
Same here, on both counts.
...but my wife still likes them.
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« Reply #30 on: June 07, 2015, 02:24:55 PM »
Couple more pics after a bath and the tags on the dash
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« Reply #31 on: June 07, 2015, 05:33:02 PM »
That thing is awesome! Congrats!
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« Reply #32 on: June 08, 2015, 04:53:32 AM »
That truck looks great!

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« Reply #33 on: June 08, 2015, 01:55:01 PM »
That truck really cleaned up nice!!!  Wish my wife was that much fun.  There was an exhibit of our local army truck restoration guys at the monster truck show.  This one below was listed for sale, $15,000.  I half considered it for a moment until I received the death glare.  I really liked the short wheelbase since our land has tons of trees and isn't very much space.  The truck has been pretty well restored, but still seemed like a lot of money.  Makes yours seem like a hell of a bargain!




 

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