Sad Day Comming

Well, we are selling the farm so the trucks and trailers must go. Getting too old to take care of the 85 acres and there is no place to take the trucks. Also, with bad knees and shoulders, driving these vehicles is difficult. So, the 715 will be put up on the auction site as soon as I can get all the pictures taken. If anyone is interested, drop me a message. You can see a few restoration pix on my web site http://www.rattrig.com

Truck was an award winner at several shows and events. I'll be typing up the details soon for e-bay.

Sorry to hear :(

Sorry to hear this. I wish I wasn't broke as broke.....:(

Ron, you have 2 extremely nice trucks !!

again I lament the lack of liquid currency I wish I had...sorry to hear Ron but that is life...

Sorry to hear that Ron :(
I wish you best of luck and I would like to thank you one more time for your help...

Jim

Hi Ron, again, sorry to hear this. The last time I visited you was after the ice storm and you were cleaning up trees down all over the place.

I will be in MD next month for about a week. Maybe we could meet for a coffee or whatever.

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Originally Posted by Don Cavey

Hi Ron, again, sorry to hear this. The last time I visited you was after the ice storm and you were cleaning up trees down all over the place.

I will be in MD next month for about a week. Maybe we could meet for a coffee or whatever.

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I'll be here. Sold the shelter this week and will try to sell the truck again later without the shelter. What an experience with some e-bay buyers doing name calling, etc. while the truck was listed. One guy told me the truck was only worth $43 scrap price. Then, the scammers who try to extort money. Its amazing what this country has evolved into.

It was great to meet you Ron and check out your great trucks. Thanks to the parts I got from Ron, I should have enough spare parts to keep both my M715 and M725 going for the rest of their lives. It was a quick roadtrip as I drove 24 hours worth of driving in 48 hours. Spending both nights with friends in Cleveland which was just about the half way mark each way. Thanks again and good luck with selling the M715.

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Originally Posted by Beast

It was great to meet you Ron and check out your great trucks. Thanks to the parts I got from Ron, I should have enough spare parts to keep both my M715 and M725 going for the rest of their lives. It was a quick roadtrip as I drove 24 hours worth of driving in 48 hours. Spending both nights with friends in Cleveland which was just about the half way mark each way. Thanks again and good luck with selling the M715.

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Glad you made it home OK. I was concerned about the 715 spare engine shaking lose going over the mountains.

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Originally Posted by rboltz

Glad you made it home OK. I was concerned about the 715 spare engine shaking lose going over the mountains.

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Nope, she made it just fine! Everything is already unloaded and cataloged on my storage shelves.

Good luck! Sounds like a big change.

Stick around here, both for BS and to educate n00bs?

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Originally Posted by Subybaja

Good luck! Sounds like a big change.

Stick around here, both for BS and to educate n00bs?

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I know I will. Thanks

Wow, I guess the old saying, "There comes a time" fits
here. Right before I had my knees totally replaced, (both on the same day) I asked the surgeon, "Will I be able to drive my truck again?" he said it would be great therapy. I said go ahead then and the rest is history as they say. I suppose we all reach that point in our lives that we have to make decisions that are better for us overall. Hope it all works out well for you and good luck in your next journey.

Truck sold today. Going to a military vehicle collector so it will remain stock. Going to Long Island, NY.

bittersweet...glad it went to a good home.

I had one guy offer me swap. He would give me a rusted out CJ that needed and engine even-up for my truck. Had to really think about that one.

Just joined this group. I purchased Ron's m715. Really looking forward to taking delivery!
As Ron stated, I am a military vehicle collector. I have a 1943 gpw, 1942 harley wla, 1943 dodge wc-63, 1988 international s1854 tire service truck, and a bantam trailer.
I'm not New to collecting/restoring. This looks like a good unit.
I'm sure I will be on here asking all sorts of crazy questions....
Thanks
Marc

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Originally Posted by gatorman5

Just joined this group. I purchased Ron's m715. Really looking forward to taking delivery!
As Ron stated, I am a military vehicle collector. I have a 1943 gpw, 1942 harley wla, 1943 dodge wc-63, 1988 international s1854 tire service truck, and a bantam trailer.
I'm not New to collecting/restoring. This looks like a good unit.
I'm sure I will be on here asking all sorts of crazy questions....
Thanks
Marc

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Welcome Marc! Don't be a stranger, come around often. I have seen that truck in person, it is a very nice truck.

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Originally Posted by gatorman5

Just joined this group. I purchased Ron's m715. Really looking forward to taking delivery!
As Ron stated, I am a military vehicle collector. I have a 1943 gpw, 1942 harley wla, 1943 dodge wc-63, 1988 international s1854 tire service truck, and a bantam trailer.
I'm not New to collecting/restoring. This looks like a good unit.
I'm sure I will be on here asking all sorts of crazy questions....
Thanks
Marc

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Welcome Marc,
We like questions, and pictures:)

I'm so glad that the truck went to a good home.

Thanks Gents, really looking forward to talking to like-minded individuals with a love for olive drab and canvas.
It sure looks like Ron did a great job on the restoration.
I have been stalking this site for a while now, and I have already learned a great deal from you all.
I feel at home already!
One question though. I would like to post photos of my other MV's, but they are not URL's. How might I do that?
Thanks

Wait, I think I got it. Opened up a photobucket account.

Here's my 1942 Harley WLA

http://s44.photobucket.com/user/gato...tml?sort=3&o=1

http://s44.photobucket.com/user/gato...tml?sort=3&o=0

http://s44.photobucket.com/user/gato...tml?sort=3&o=0

And here's my 1943 GPW

s44.photobucket.com/user/gatorman55/media/704_zpsdh6say1b.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0

Welcome. Something in Long Island seems to attract M715s :)