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I haven't had a chance to post since I made it home from Haspin, we rolled out early on Sunday morning before most everyone was awake. It was really good to see old friends and meet some new ones also. Looking forward to next year!
Special thanks to Gimp and Jeff for helping me change my bad...
Nancy and I will be there Thurs-Sun with the M818 and a 105 trailer to camp in ( and possibly the M1008). After the monsoon that hit last year, I don't want to drown in a tent again on the ground.
I have mine insured through USAA to Progressive. USAA has would not insure it due to its size, but they have a deal worked out with Progressive. It is covered as a historic vehicle.
Augie, would like to get over to Haspin again and do some more trail riding with you guys. We can't make it that weekend though, we will be racing at Norwalk that weekend.
I picked up my 1008 today, and the driveshaft is bent (the M1008 did not require an EUC). I trailered it home today to Dayton. Will post pics of the driveshaft latter.
Had a great time at my first Haspin event. It was really good to meet some new friends and see some old ones too. Will definitely attend next year, but need to be better equipped for camping, the tent leaked way too much Friday night.
Tried to clean some mud off of the truck today, I think I'll...
They look like the 7.5K tankers. That is what the line haul units generally use with the 915's. We would use the 5k tankers with the 931 tractors, more of a tactical setup.
More like a Reserve or National Guard unit on their way for Annual Training. This time of June is when we would always go. When I was in a fuel unit we would attend what is called a Pollex (sp?). We would travel to base, set up in the field and haul fuel from a depot to a bag farm, then on the...