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I went back just for fun and took the video camera. I just enjoy seeing these things...that M60 is pretty cool. Wish I could see inside! :roll:
M60 videos
Scorpion videos
There is one copy of this REO book for sale on Amazon for $25. Better hurry!!! You'll enjoy it. The other one is listed at $82...yikes!!!
Amazon.com: The World's Toughest Truck: The Reo/Diamond Reo Story (9780966075175): Robert R. Ebert, James R. Neal, Timothy P. Fijalkovich: Books
Just FYI...... Should help keep the folks in Indiana employed.:-D
AM General eyes Europe and Middle East for HMMWV
Industry Briefing: AM General eyes Europe and Middle East
Humvee manufacturer AM General is continuing to produce vehicles at close to its peak rate for its domestic...
I can't tell from that angle, since you can't see the turbo. I believe the "C" turbo gets narrower and the "D" is the same width. This post shows close up pics that will clearly show the difference between the two.
This should help...
I saw these trucks back in July when I was at WR previewing other trucks, but didn't have time to really look at them. They did look very nice when I walked by them. I wasn't able to go back and preview specific ones either. :cry:
I bid on three (01, 22, & 24) and I stayed in until the last...
This FMTV article is from a few week ago, but it's interesting because it helps explain how OshKosh can bid so low, but still make money. The profits come from the back end of course!
Oshkosh Beats BAE in Second U.S. Army Truck Contest
By Edmond Lococo
Aug. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Oshkosh...
The inital post was a short excerpt, since I don't subscribe to janes.com. Here is the full story from a free site. There is a lot more to the ongoing FMTV saga. The plot continues to thicken!!
UPDATE 1-OshKosh stops work on US Army trucks after protest - Forbes.com
OshKosh stops work on US...
Just FYI...
In the newest season of Guns & Ammo TV they have been using a Deuce as a backdrop for the segment on military firearms. They have had it parked in different positions for each show and the guys stand next to it while filming. It's an M35A2 with a soft top, no winch and has a three...
Just FYI for any FMTV fans...just thought I'd post this article. Enjoy.
BAE Systems has protested against the Pentagon's decision to award a USD3.7 billion US Army family of medium tactical vehicles (FMTV) contract to its rival Oshkosh, saying its proposals were not properly assessed.
BAE...
I'd like to say first....this is a great site as is. Lots of info and great people.
My Suggestion:
1) A specific forum (:?:) called maybe "MVs - Getting started." It would be a place for people new to MVs (like me) to find info. Members could post to things related to buying an MV, basic...
No....but there is a reason. I'll send you a brief PM Clinto (yes - I know another PM!!) :roll:
When I previewed at WR several weeks ago I:
1) Checked in the visitors center at gate "3". GL had authorized my entry.
2) Gave them info on me - dl and even asked for my SSN!!
3) Gave them info on...
I think it looks great! I've seen some mufflers that didn't look good because they were so obvious. Yours is mounted low so it retains the stock look of a turbo, but makes it a quieter truck. Nice work!
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Guys....if you you wanted historical info on the MUTTs, why didn't you just say so!!
This pic is from the book: Ford trucks Since 1905. It's from the chapter that covers the 1960 models.
Also...from the chapter on 1967 models is this quote:
"Other items of corporate interest included...
A few days ago I posted some HMMWV pics from an AM General book. Due to the overwhelming number of requests for MUTT pics from that post (okay just one...papercu), here they are! :-D
Of course Saddam's ongoing efforts to "remove" pilots (and army generals) that weren't loyal enough played a big role in that too. They got the heck outta Dodge when the shooting started!!! Remember how many aircraft were flown across the border and ended up in Iran?