USMC Growler - M1163

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Joe
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USMC Growler - M1163

Unread post by Joe » March 8th, 2019, 3:24 pm

These pics were saved from the current auction website at Govt. Planet. Rather than providing just a link to their website, those pics will disappear for good at the end of the auction. This is merely an attempt to save these closeups for our own information & viewing pleasure for as long as possible. Also, here's a link for more background information about the USN & USMC surplus vehicle sale to the general public:

https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to- ... les-2019-2

Vehicle Data - 2010 General Dynamics M1163 ITV-PM 4x4 Growler
Mileage 334 Miles
VIN PM034

MWM Sprint 4 Cylinder Turbo Diesel Engine, Automatic Transmission, 4x4, Central Tire Inflation System, Air Ride Suspension, Terrain Mobilizer, Dual Fuel Tanks, Front Winch, 2 Door, 3 Passenger, Soft Top, 235/85R16 Tires, 5,776 lb. GVW



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Re: USMC Growler - M1163

Unread post by rickf » March 8th, 2019, 9:35 pm

One major thing I notice on these compared to a mutt. The curb weight. They are TWICE as heavy!!!! Smaller and twice as heavy. Seems to me that is contrary to internally transportable.
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Unread post by m3a1 » March 8th, 2019, 10:06 pm

You're breaking our spirit, Rick. Sheesh.

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Re: USMC Growler - M1163

Unread post by rickf » March 9th, 2019, 9:16 am

Hey, I would love to have one, If I lived down your way and had miles of nowhere to play in like you do. I also would not be willing to pay what these are going to go for. I will bet these are going to go for HMMWV prices. Rich boys toys and I am far FAR from that class!
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12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone

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Re: USMC Growler - M1163

Unread post by KWIZ87 » July 1st, 2019, 9:16 am

My brother in law and I have been looking at these for awhile. Starting bid was $5k, ok seems like we have shot. Ending bid around $22k, and there goes the dream. They are slick units and have stretched 4 seaters available. Didn't General Dynamics get a hold of some A2s and make some bodys in the early 2000's
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Re: USMC Growler - M1163

Unread post by rickf » July 2nd, 2019, 10:58 am

KWIZ87 wrote:
July 1st, 2019, 9:16 am
Didn't General Dynamics get a hold of some A2s and make some bodys in the early 2000's
Nobody has made M-151 bodies other than the aftermarket since production ended somewhere in the late eighties I believe it was. The aftermarket bodies were made on real frames and were welded, not unibody construction. Pretty sure Encore was the last of them in 2000.
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