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1971 Oshkosh MB5 Fire Truck 400 Gallon
found this page recently, looked thru all previous threads on this subject and didn't see info on this truck..
Any other pic's or info out there on the MB5?
http://www.fire-engine-photos.com/picture/number1659.asp
Mike
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additional info on the...
here's his latest and a pic.. no numbers yet..
Mike
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"This is the Half Track as it was fully restored in 1975 and it was described
as M5 International. What do you think?"
his latest sent today:
"1) I cannot gain access to the vehicle for at least a
couple of weeks. 2) All the...
Malta Mutt's..
a recent message from the Malta Trust guy... and some pics..
"Here are some of the Mutts. Unfortunately all these have now been sold and
it is unlikely we can get any access. (originally we were hoping to inherit
at least one but that has now gone by the board)"
Mike W
photo...
I asked the mods this question the other day. It would be nice to have an index page for members album's to look at for ID/examples of MV's and for research.. He advised it didn't exist currently but maybe a future item..
Go for it..
Mike
The guy in Malta sent me this pic asking for a possible ID.. Too bad he didn't take the cover off.. Any clues from the photo? Also he asked where any ID numbers were on the frame or ?..It may not have any data-type plates..
"Now we also have another vehicle in our care which again does not...
the '65 # is w/w, the '66 # is w/ow
$4179.00 less for a winch equipped vehicle?
http://www.tpub.com/content/operatormanuals/TM-9-2320-211-10/TM-9-2320-211-100008.htm
also found this: maybe price diff reflects different series?
2320-00-055-9266 X40831 M54A2 TRUCK CARGO 5 TON 6X6 LWB W/E...
More Malta..
the latest from the Malta Vehicle Trust guy..
"Well done Mike, If these numbers can be established is the information
available to get some history on the individual vehicles or at least type
and year?
I enclose photos of 4 we own and 2 for which we store for others. I have
also...
I did a search and didn't find much else on Tugs, at least on SS.. maybe others can post info/pic's on this thread to make it a 'tug-one stop-shop' location.. :)
careful...
Mike
check these threads/links for other info on Tugs..
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?t=29599
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?t=15188
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?t=29052
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?t=25998...
a few of you may have read my correspondence with the Malta Historic Vehicle Trust guy who mentioned that, along with some deuces they received from USDOD, the y also got some M151A2 'mutts'.. He also said that alot of data plates were missing from their equipment. I did locate a few photos on...
Malta's reply...
Malta's Reply..: (the main web site: http://www.maltahistoricvehicles.com/index.html , The deuce pic is under 'the collection' link and then at the bottom of that page..)
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Hello Mike ,
Thank you for your message. The situation as we know it is that the Department of...
found it in a historic vehicle site from Malta..
I've contacted them, but thought you folks would be a quicker response until I get a reply..
all I have currently is this picture and the title AM General M35A2B...
maybe we can provide assistance of some sort, at least resources and ID info...
Pioneers with Intent: Memoirs of a Air Force Fire Fighter
found this report..Good reading and pic's of AF rigs..
Pioneers with Intent
Memoirs of an Air Force Fire Fighter
By Douglas E. Courchene
http://www.aviationfirejournal.com/pdf/PIONEERS%20WITH%20INTENT-FINAL.pdf
Mike
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here's the JP magazine article:
http://www.jpmagazine.com/eventcoverage/154_0709_od_road_trip/index.html
Mike
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"A tourist does not know where they have been, a traveler does not know where they are going."
Virginia VC for reference, I didn't find anything specific on Amber permitted headlights, didn't find any reference to White only either. Maybe a Fed Requirement.. White only Primary forward headighting?
http://law.justia.com/virginia/codes/toc4602000/toc46020000010000000000000.html
Mike
and another one ended:
PSI Mobile Products Aircraft Tug, 4X4, 4W Steer, Diesel
ebay tem number: 110333991918
buy itnow price was $6750.00 USD unknown if sold for that prices as was sold off ebay..
The powertrain combination is as rugged as they come. The Perkins Turbo Diesel engine ignites...
one just ended on ebay:
American-Coleman Airport tug 4 wheel drive & steer 4x4
ebay Item number: 180318972709
reserve not met at $1230.00 USD w/ 12 bids
(buy it now price was $2500.00 USD)
location : Boise, ID, United States
This is a large tug built by, The American Coleman Company of...