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Used hard top, fits M44 series 2 1/2 ton (M35), M39 series 5 ton (M54), or M809 series 5 ton (M813). Has a little rust and inside insulation needs some work. Complete with hardware and all rubber gaskets in good condition. Good window. $275
Good used M35...
Veterans Day ceremony in Conyers, GA on November 11th. A Vietnam veteran and long time friend of the family, Tommy Clack, is working to organize the event.
They are looking for vehicles for a static display. He is asking for vehicles and displays arrive no later than...
Looks good! Makes me want to get a trailer for my M52A2. Maybe one day... Personally, having been around, driven, and worked on 5 tons (both M809 and M939 series) with large tires, I plan to keep 11.00-20 duals on my personal trucks. I would like to have a set of 11.00R20 Goodyear G177s for the...
I've always wanted to build a gun truck! Maybe one of these days... Looks like twin M60Ds in most of the pics. I sell replicas built on demilled receivers, let me know if you need any... http://replicas.hardscrabblefarm.com/
Looks great! I like the four color camo too; don't see many painted that way. If you decide you need a demilled M60 to mount on it let me know... I can help you out!
I'm currently trying to get one of these valves apart. Mine had two 1 1/2" long hardened steel pins into opposite sides of the allen bolt. They really don't want people taking this thing apart! I've drilled both of them out with carbide bits, applied heat, and still can't get the bolt out...
Some vehicles from that era, like Marine Corps contract M151A1s, used that number as both the hood number and serial number on the data plate. Most of our other USMC vehicles still have a manufacturers serial number on the data plate. Cant say for sure about M44 series trucks, never had one of...