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M1075, I have removed the outer wheels as you correctly observed, for three reasons:- 1 to reduce the width yes it is now only 120 inches the same as the tractor instead of 138". 2 the tyres keep going down so 8 wheels are away for shot blasting and re painting, then they will all be changed...

Thanks M1075 and David, I looked at all the M747's on GL, I will be interested to see what they go for just to see if I paid over the odds for mine here in the UK. David I will send you an E- mail when i'm back in work next week. John.

Can anybody help with appropriate marking suggestions for my 22 1/2 ton HET. It is chassis number 96 of the 125 that were built by Ward La France. It is in full running condition but requires some cosmetic work which I intend to start in the new year, so help on markings would be appreciated.

Lloyd, many thanks for yours and Dee's hospitality on Wednesday evening. Thanks for letting me have a look at your trucks and photos, it was nice to meet up with a fellow enthusiast so far away from home. I'm now safely back in the UK after completing the training at the JCB Savannah plant. John...

Thanks Lloyd, It is this Sunday that Ihave the day free (10th December). I am staying at the Mulberry in Savannah Town. If you have the time I would love to see your vehicles, I will have plenty of photos with me as well. I have sent you an e-mail with contact details Many Thanks John Riley

I am a Deuce and M746 221/2 ton owner from the UK. I am traveling out tomorrow morning to the JCB factory at Pooler for a week and have a free day on Sunday. Is there anything to see in the Savannah area with regard to MILITARY vehicles ? Regards John Riley

My M746 also has the retarder, its electrically operated from a foot switch, but the transmission is manufactured by Twin Disc. John Riley

Bjorn, I visited Sam Wieners about 5 years ago and I am sure that there were a quantity of Pershing trailers there although they did not have the launcher frame, you never know there may still be one left in the yard. I took some still photographs I will try to find them this week and scan one...

Many thanks for the info, i will try them.

I would like to buy a power steering kit for my M35A2. any suggestions who sells them would be appreciated. need shipping to the UK

Beacons one of your fellow countrymen here, i have visited sam wieners on a few occasions, they are really helpfull. I have family in Cleveland so i escape to sams for a day when visiting. Tried to buy a 123 Mack of them but shipping was too much.

xm757 in scrapyard Here is a picture of somthing similar in a scrapyard in Holland i took last year, is it a 757? The place is Reomie near Nimegen.