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Here she is, hopefully mechanically sound, we're going to start it for the first time in an hour or so. Pics of GL wins that will be going into the build to follow, spec / build sheet after that, probably over the weekend.

I've seen those, likely very expensive. I'll make my own and it will look much better, cheaper and fit 4-8 people depending on the design. I'm waiting for a moderator to move my build thread to the 5 ton forum from website help. I cannot post to the 5 ton mod forum for some reason.

No joke, I don't know jack squat about these trucks. I thought diesel engine fluid was a joke, kind of like french fried style potatos or a round beef patty sandwich. Is DEF diesel fuel? Will a multifuel run on Nyquill?

I've been doing just that for the last 24 hours, trying to start the post and then edit, using word to save, etc. it's wearing me out, I give up.

M51A2 / MRAP / APC / Survival truck build thread, Part 1 I just spent 30 minutes typing a very detailed account of my search for the right first MV for a build that I am going to start. Anyway, my fantastic 1000 word essay vanished immediately upon hitting submit, aaagghhh! It was perfect and...

I just spent 30 minutes typing a very detailed account of my search for the right first MV for a build that I am going to start. Anyway, my fantastic 1000 word essay vanished immediately upon hitting submit, aaagghhh! It was perfect and detailed how I came to decide on an M51A2. This is not...

Still trying to post to the 5 ton mod forum and goes blank every time...is there a limit on how many words can be used?

I've been trying to start a new build thread for my M51A2 and it won't work, I write the thread, title it and hit submit and it errors out for 24 hours now? Any ideas?

What is DEF anyway?

I don't think that's me, this has a good Multifuel, so it's going to run on almost anything and since it's old, no computer or anything. I have no intention of repowering it, I bought it specifically because it is old and multifuel. I'm not a prepper at all, no offense taken there. This is...

Thanks alot to eveyonet that replied to this thread, I really slowed down and did alot of reading to make sure I found the right MV to start this build. I decided on an M51A2, this is my first MV and will be the foundation of a build that I am starting. Just got delivered tonight! Here is...

I sure will, this is my first MV and i'll be starting a new build thread. I'm taking the dump and cab off and fabricating a new armored body, kind of like an MRAP. Watch for the new thread in a day or so.

Thanks fort the great (and quick) replies. The truck is on the way and will be here today thanks to this very helpful information.

I've been ripping throught SS and the internet trying to find height, length and weight for a 1961 M54a2 dump truck that i just bought so I can get it shipped home, can anyone help?

I just bought an M51A2 dump truck and need to get it home. Can anyone help? Tony tdevito@dynacoil.com

I just bought an M54A2 dump truck and it should be arriving here in NE IL next week. I'm going to sell the dump bed and controls, etc. if you are interested. It will be cheap or scrap value.

I called the local UPS store, they said no problem, thanks for the tip!

Thansk for the tips, good ideas. If I win, i'll post specifics and try UPS store.

How are you guys shipping small wins from GL? I'm bidding on some small items and have a carrier for LTL / pallets, but i'm talking shoebox size stuff? Any help?

No offense Angus. I'm just super busy with business and family and trying to cram in as much as possible, I know, the devil is in the details. This is a great forum and i'm really enjoying it, now if I could just find the right truck.