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  1. Bob H

    Midland, MI. & Petoskey, MI. 5/31

    Well I didn't make either place this weekend. As a member of the GLMVPA & Michigan Museum of Military Transport, I should have took a truck to Midland, as a friend of Lane & Dave, I should of took a truck to Petoskey. but as a Dad whose son was racing for the 1st time ever Saturday, I went to...
  2. Bob H

    M880 in mud

    Went to the local annual mud bog yesterday. We put the half worn out 36" humvee tires on the M880 WOW! low power, open differentials. Out lasted & out did many other trucks with more power, locked axles and no concern for having to drive it home. Heck my boy Rob, even stopped next to stuck...
  3. Bob H

    XM861,XM863 & XM864 ???

    The following statement found on Change 4 of TM 9-2320-266-34 Direct Support and General Support Maintenance Manual an M880 series TM. What are they? off to search for info on these #'s now...................
  4. Bob H

    Parting a M886 out.

    Ok, times up didn't sell it. Time to part it & scrap whats left. Gunnershusband has 1st dibs on the dash Soylentgreen has next selection Those are the only 2 people who have asked for parts off it.( that I remember anyway :oops: )...
  5. Bob H

    Findlay, Ohio May 16-18

    I hear there's a show in Findlay, Ohio. on May 16-18 Any Northern Michiganders heading down? Never been there, is it usually a good one?
  6. Bob H

    Classified Dilema

    Ok I submitted an add received the email that it had been approved the emailed link takes me to it, But, Where is it? Can't find it in the classifieds. :?
  7. Bob H

    An M888! No my #8 key isn't stuck

    Stumbled across a 77 M888 Telephone truck. On ebay listed as a "1978 Dodge Ram 2500 W200" These are not common trucks and this one is in decent shape too!. Well worthy of this Link to it
  8. Bob H

    M880 Skid Plate

    I got a line on the cross member(NOS) for the skid plate, he has several. never seen a skid plate yet though. Would be interested in 2 or 3 of them (skid plates) if anyone knows where to find them.
  9. Bob H

    Electrical Dilema

    Until now I have not been stumped by electrical issues with all my 77 Dodges. M880 Don't work: Parking lights(taillights), front, back or side Instrument lights. Does work: everything else Have power at fuse light switch checked searched for loose connections. Now I'm trying to find where...
  10. Bob H

    W400 Ambulance

    Well I finally found my W400 Ambulance! I have to get er home yet. It has an automatic trans though, Thought they all had 4speeds :cookoo: 360 with air under the hood, 727 tranny, Open knuckle dana 60 up front and a 70 in the rear
  11. Bob H

    Tires

    I just picked up some humvee tires for my camper project, Had to test them out on the M880 1st though. :D
  12. Bob H

    MMMT & Hillman, MI VJ Day Celebration

    This ones next weekend . 8-10 thru 8-12. The Michigan Museum of Military Transport, puts on a display in conjunction with a local Museum. Whos' going? I haven't officially committed as I am still working on the trucks taday! Thinking of bringing both the M880 and a M886. The GPW isn't...
  13. Bob H

    Oops, I did it again.........

    Picked up another M886 yesterday :roll: On the way home I came to the realization that it was last May when I picked up the M880 that I was towing this M886 home with. After I buy this one, I find out I could of got a rust free M725 with an oil burning problem. Oh well. and my Apologies to...
  14. Bob H

    DANA60 Brake drum bearing?

    What are the specs for tightening the bearings on a DANA 60 rear drums?
  15. Bob H

    Might get another M886

    I'm thinking about getting another M886, Why? because it's there. With 2, I could keep the current one original, and make an olive drab / camo camper special put of this one. An extra leaf in the springs, all the way around and some Humvee tires? Anyone have a pic how a Humvee rim fits / works...
  16. Bob H

    It's baaaack! Monster Ambulance on ebay

    Seller relisted it ( Guess the shill bidding didn't work out :roll: ) Still wish I had the money! I'd get it, lower it a few inches & have fun 8)
  17. Bob H

    Finally ready to part with the M882

    This M882 was my first Dodge (GPW was my 1st MV) Definately rusty but trusty was my main hauler for a couple years, found a rust free M880 with less miles as an upgrade. It needs cab floor work, front u-joints and the tires are not fit for the highway. particulars, Stock drivetrain around...
  18. Bob H

    GSA Auction parking!

    This is the best tell it like it is auction :shock: " PICKUP, 1977 DODGE, 5/4 TON 4X4, 8 CYL, SURMERGED IN RIVER, WATER DAMAGE, VIN # W24VE7S155803 SCRAP CONDITION, (1236WW-6243-IN01) 1 EA
  19. Bob H

    M36A2 / Anyone near SECO Augusta GA?

    There is a M36A2 at SECO www.secoaugusta.com All they say is . Was hoping someone close by could give it a personal look for me. I asked for details via email So far I got I'll be a little more specific next time :roll: What should I ask about? For the asking price I would think it must...
  20. Bob H

    Power steering

    Finally got the M880 power steering conversion project completed! What a P.I.A. I've had the power steering box on it for a few months. Got the pump pullled of an organ donor last week. I was a little miffed at having to remove the fan & pulley to get a PS bracket bolt. that and draining the...
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