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Thanks Mike (wsucougarx) for bidding against me! ha ha ha. It was listed as not running and I installed a new battery (1) greased it,topped fluids , fixed a flat and hauled a$$, well, 53 mph. I lucked out on this one, came with engine, trans, transfer, rad. air pump overhauled. New tires...

Ac Nice job! My hat is off to you! Richard

M109A3 conversion Hello mike, Yes I have a floor plan. I will need to scan it and i can attach it to my post. Thanks for the nice words! Richard

When i painted camo's i had Acyrlic enamel paint made up custom for me. It is very durable and lasts much longer, I added a small amount of hardner which made the surface very strong and durable. Too much hardner will create a gloss, so please be warned. The gillespie is a (in my opinion)...

Here is a video of my version of a M109A3 camper conversion. It is in PROGRESS , so I will make a new video at a later date. I will have a bathroom w/ a shower and flushing toilet in front of the dinette seat. The kitchen counter will have a 3 burner stove and a double stainless sink at the...

Vinny, you have been asking for photos of a m109a3 conversion and i have sent you over 100 pictures of mine in progress, did you get them?????????????? Richard:roll:

here is a good one, now in Calif. you have to keep your Historical vehicle out of the public view or sight!!! registered or not! 5052. Except as otherwise provided by local ordinance, a collector may maintain one or more vehicles described in Section 5051, whether currently licensed or...

5050. The Legislature finds and declares that constructive leisure pursuits by California citizens is most important. This article is intended to encourage responsible participation in the hobby of collecting, preserving, restoring, and maintaining motor vehicles of historic and special...

the vehicle code book, there are sections on collectors vehicles, special interest vehicles and histerical vehicles. Also unless they have changed the laws, it used to be that if you were late on your renual fee , you did not have to pay penalities if it was registered as an histerical vehicle...

I just acquired a M109A3. Paid the tax thru GL, went to AAA NOT DMV!! Registered it as a motorhome, the cost was $78.00 , got a temporary permit , Got it verified from a local sherrif , will receive the sf97soon, and it will be completed. AAA will NOT insure anything over a 1 ton truck! I...

I agree with Reuben (bigelk50 ) I purchased an air ride seat, cleaned, painted ,lubed it and it sits too high!!!!! I am selling it now, to get a spring ride seat.

Oh ya, I removed the exhaust stack and installed a 4" muffler on the exhaust pipe. I used a 4" muffler with adaptors so I would not create any back pressure on the turbo. It worked out very nice and I now can lose the ear plugs on the freeway!!! I am also selling a refurbished air ride seat for...

Hi guys, I picked up my m109A3 at Nellis afb about a month ago and I want to thank all of you for your imput!!! I put new batteries in it and checked the engine fluids and it fired right up!! I was so happy. I then checked the gear oils and lubed the u-joints and drove it back to calif. I kept...

Hi all, lotz of good stories!! You guys with the sore butts, do you have an air ride or spring ride seat? gofastcrackpipe, wow that is a loooong drive! Glad to hear no mishaps! I'll be converting it to a motorhome. Installing shower, toilet ,kitchen facilities, etc....

Thanks guys for all your feedback! :-DI appreciate it. Still waiting for the EUC to clear. I stated on the EUC it was for personal use under the (intentional use space) and it was sent back for me to specify its use. Richard

thanks scooter01922, I am looking forward to picking the truck up, I'll watch the tach!! Richard

Hi all, Regarding top speed on a M109a3, would it be too hard on the engine to travel a 250 mi. trip at 55 m.p.h.? I saw somewhere on this site an sustained speed of 45? I will be picking up my newly acquired M109a3 from Govtliquidation as soon as my EUC is approved. New to this site, received...