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Hi, Sorry for the delayed response...(kinda anti-climactic) I wrote a huge post twice already only to have the internet come crashing down on my head so I'll make this short. :x A big thanks for everyone who made the effort to attend -Everyone contributed to make this a really great...

Hi, I just wanted to share some photos of the M923 that my brother and I have added to our small motorpool of big trucks. Just like the M819 (found in the bushes while out looking for HD leaf springs for a 1ton Dump) we came across this gem in a similar manner. We have already dubbed it...

Hi, So when would everyone like to meet at Rausch Creek Offroad Park on Friday October 10, 2008 ? Last year we arrived late in the morning ~11am or so. I had made the schedule too tight and didn't leave enough room for error or emergencies. I'm a fan of making most of a day so I put my vote...

ATTENTION! THE FORUM MEMBER WHO ATTENDS WITH A MILITARY VEHICLE, TRAVELING THE FARTHEST DISTANCE GETS TO WHEEL FOR FREE FOR THE WEEKEND!!!(its on me) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rally is October 10,11,12; Less than 2 months and counting! SIGN UP...

Hello, I would just like to remind everyone of the upcoming MV show & swap meet at the Cradle of Aviation Museum at the Former Mitchel Air Force Base site in Garden City. (1917-1961) There will be MVs, parts, show cars, George Barris customs, (Batmobile etc.) & of course the museum. Show...

Hi, We've been so busy with the crane all year that we can't put it down yet for its big refurb/repower. Every week there's either personal project or a job to be done that requires its' presence. Here are some pics of it helping set baby 4'x4' drywell rings. In this scenario the...

Hi, Over the Independence Day weekend we went out east again to the annual LIAPA/ATHS show. Its always a fun event with a variety of things on display. I finally got a panoramic pic of the wrecker towing the Oshkosh and thought I'd share a few pics . Enjoy! (Sorry for the low light in some...

Original Tractor/Wrecker Hi, Here are some pics of the GranndPappy of the M246/M819s, the Federal 606E, Sterling, Biederman etc. Not very good pics but its all I can find. I wonder what the M designation is for that Step-Deck trailer? Looks very similar to the M269/M270. If anyone knows...

Hello, We finally had the oppurtunity to tow the Deuce with the 819: We had to drive out to Bald Hill and drop the trucks off for the week for display at the mobile Vietnam Wall Memorial along with other MV club members. Those responsible for the construction and setup of the well did an...

Hi Here are some pics of our late winter project. It has become a very useful addition to the fleet! It can haul and dump a full 10cu.yds. of RCA. (we finally got to do that this weekend.) Now we can move on to futzing with that wrecker. Here's a little summary of the work performed...

Hi, I haven't posted pics of the Deuce in awhile so......Here are a couple of pics of my Deuce bringing back two items from the same junkyard in February. Enjoy. Item No.1: "New" 10' dump bed for the 57' Oshkosh. Used the 819 to swap beds. Item No.2: 1963 Crown Imperial. Currently...

Hi, I am attempting to construct a scaled architectural model of my property including house, barn, sheds, landscaping, and elevations. I would like to add matching scaled models of my cars, trucks, MV, and tractor. I understand that 1:35 will probably be the scale of choice. I went to one...

Hi, We had to pick up an NTC400 on a wooden Pallet (see other post for specific info about engine) from GL in Columbus Ohio. They only loadout M-TH so we had to take a Monday off. My brother and I decided to make a weekend out of it due to the driving distance. Its about 13.5 hrs. 600 miles...

M819 receives ntc400!!! Hi Everyone, Since purchasing the Wrecker, my brother and I have been wanting & wishing for more oomph to tote around 36,000lbs. + load. The 250 is adequate but ends up staying near it's max rated RPM, not from axle ratio as much as the need for full power at almost...

Hi, Part I I probably shouldn't make a post like this as I would hate to jinx myself, shoot my mouth off, and shoot myself in the foot, all at the same time before any type of roadtrip/recovery mission.... If you were thinking Hemmets, PLSs, or HETs. Sorry :oops: I don't have the $ or room...

Hello to everyone, :o Its time to start marking your calendar!! :shock: ...for this years Steel Soldiers Military Vehicle Rally at Rausch Creek Offroad Park in Joliett, PA taking place Columbus Day weekend in October. *Convoying to and from event *1,700 acres of FUN! Plenty of room to roam...

Hi, This is sort of a continuation of the previous thread: "M819 Saves Barn." You may remember that the original cable snapped on our previous outing so we ordered a 400ft. reel of 9/16" dia. 6x19 wire rope with a fiber core, just like the original. The crane takes exactly 105ft. with a...

Hi, I just wanted to share some pictures with everyone. We finally got the chance to combine saving a little piece of America's Historical Architecture with MVs. We also got the chance to use that last 6ft. on the M819's boom as well as the outriggers! Thanks Ron! That extension pole does...

...and so can you! I realize that this isn't a very productive thread as I didn' t take step by step pics, but wanted to demonstrate that its not that bad. Plus all the pics you need are in the TM. No real surprises. *Took about 6hrs. (not including reinstalling unit and bleeding brakes.)...

Thanks for reminding me SpicerGear... :) Here's another example of troops trying to recreate the pioneering efforts of the Wright Brothers. You'd think it was Kitty Hawk 1903. Enjoy!! :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hL1Old5Xk8k