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Need (2) PLS Flatracks (already stacked) trucked from Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas to SE Michigan. Weight should be approx 4000 lbs and 8' x 20' x 2' tall. Items are ready to be released and shipped. Thanks, Dave.

Hey Ron, I see you have added K-Boom MHC's to the Poll List - But I have already entered the M984A1 (HEMTT Wrecker) so it will not let me do others. Under the K-Boom heading, I also have the HMTT 5-ton prototype with a HIAB and the M1074 PLS with a Grove. I see the total is getting up there...

Sorry, but the "title" of this post sounds just like a "help group" introduction from somebody......."Hi, I'm from Michigan and I love green trucks". Course, even if this is not your intention, Mr. blue collar (OP), you better get used to the phrase as once the addiction takes hold of you, you...

Heck, I'll run over to Detroit to help with the OOgling if you are going to be making the rounds! Great catch.

HMMMMM - About the Snuggy...........This is a prime example for the absolute need for someone to market a CAMO SNUGGY!! Excellent outing with the kids - good job. Dave.

Hey CC - Those are two amazing vehicles - awesome collection and thanks for posting the pics. Dave

Excellent Bjorn, I had no idea that it would be that much of a difference either! I remember my 656 from many years ago and it was a blast. Have fun! Dave

Hey caliber1, Ya, got lucky on this one - much that could have been wrong wasn't that bad. Needs new tires one of these days (age cracking), but that is not unexpected. Never thought this would come home when I ended up getting one of the PLS trailers. Funny how things can work out...

Hey Ord22, Yup - this is one of the three that were let go via GL. Just getting my teeth into this one, but definitely not as much to do as on the wrecker. Mostly cosmetic, I think, but I havn't tested all of the systems yet (winch, crane, loading system, and probably a dozen sub-systems...

Trust me, kids are MUCH more important than any hunk of green steel. With the bunch of folks on this site, should not be a problem to hook up at a show or rally to see anything the young ones might want to play with. Dave

Hey plym49 - Trust me - nothing to be jealous of. It's a real easy equation: 1 - Work your A** off 2 - Don't go on vacation 3 - Don't eat out much 4 - Wear your work clothes/boots until they are not recognizable anymore as clothes 5 - Have a very understanding wife 6 - Wait until the kids...

Yup emmando - I could see the HUGE pin that you can take out for shipping the truck on planes and such - but I think the tires were just easier for the truckers/wrecker operator. Dave

PS - the duct tape on the Battery Cables (actually on the "extra" battery connection terminals) was there while I put (2) 65's in the truck to get it started up and driven off of the RGN Trailer after shipping. Just didn't want those open ends flopping around and landing on something! Cut...

Progress Progress Update: Well, just a little one - but it has been a while and some folks have asked......... Took a few hours this morning and finally got to putting the (4) 6TMF batteries in the big girl. Good thing that I wasn't in a hurry as I basically stumbled on the problem with the...

Hey Ord22, Well, been pretty darn slow - I am in construction and everyone is running around like crazy trying to get as much done around here before the freeze (Michigan). I did finally get the 6TL batteries to take and hold a charge so believe it or not I am heading over to the truck shop...

another welcome from se michigan! Dave

hey deuce1209 - I don't know about envy - but if I can get the local truckstop to give me a discount on diesel, that would be very cool (hey - I can dream can't I).

Hey Gang - Yup, she is a lot of truck (about 36' and 55k lbs) but on my maiden circle around the back lot to park her for the night she handled smooth as could be. axlr8 - thanks for the offer. I will deff. let you know. Not sure how accurate they would be though. This truck is sort of...

Well, pretty much - had it trailered to a heavy truck shop near my home to run through the basics and give it a basic "educated once over" before she sees any appreciable road time. Put some new 65's in her and the Detroit fired right up - what a feeling. Push button allison 5-speed seemed to...

Hey M, ya it probably is! have to see how well it navigates the streets downtown for the parades. should be interesting. small world!