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01-29-2010, 23:45
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Sergeant Major
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
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M-577 Questions
Does the DoD sell vehicles such as the M-577 Command Post Carriers?
If they do, are they legal drive on the road?
I lived in one for the better part of three years in Germany when I served as a FDC Specialist in a Lance Missile Battalion.
I had a passing thought that maybe they would make a good way off the road camper.
You could tow a healthy trailer behind them with all your toys.
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01-29-2010, 23:51
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
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I would bet that some have gotten out, but I'd say as a generalization that you won't see any. In this country, as opposed to the UK, it is generally frowned upon to drive tracked vehicles on the roads. I am not sure of the legality, per se, if the tracked vehicle has rubber track pads (as modern US military vehicles do). No doubt that someone with firsthand knowledge will follow-up on this post.
FYI...if you want to own an M113 variant, you will have to settle for an M548/M1015.
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01-30-2010, 00:46
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01-30-2010, 01:41
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Tampa, Fl
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I have not seen any of the 577s or the modern 113 series for sale. When I picked up my deuce in San Antonio they were loading one onto a flat bed. I wanted to ask if they would let me drive it up since I have not driven one since my 901 ITV in Germany. I would love to have one as the extra height inside would make a great hunting rig. Sleep inside and have a ready made deer stand.
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01-30-2010, 08:11
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4 Star General
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
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Walter, did they let you drive it?
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01-30-2010, 10:55
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Sergeant
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: boone colorado
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hello I have not seen a 577 for sale but the m113s are out there but in small numbers and expensive
here is one now
Armor Page 1
best bet is go with a British one but still pricey
Logan
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02-06-2010, 14:48
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2 Star General
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Booneville AR.
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Most 577's were upgraded to 1068, to make them compatible with current digital systems and they finally added a diesel generator that runs off the onboard fuel supply.I think United Defence did the upgrade , the upgraded ones will probably still be in service for quite a while yet.
Doubt if they would sell to and individual, probably go to foreign sales/giveaway program.
Can't for the life of me understand why they won't give me one  I even pay taxes!
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