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I caught wind of six deuces that are headed for the crusher. Are there any parts I should try to rob quickly, if possible? I am thinking injection pumps and turbos. I want to try to snag a straight bed for a future M818 project....

The M1008 is geared low enough that a taller tire is a relief. You will find better power and mileage on #2 diesel. Just do not run it below about 20 degrees. I much prefer to burn it when I can find it.

With the added description of slipping, I would suspect your clutch facing is separating. That would explain the grinding as it never fully disengages and the slipping as chunks get between the disk and pressure plate or flywheel. I agree, the third gear description is pretty hard to tell...

Other than all the miles from home, that would be perfect for me....

Swing by your local transmission shop, that is something they probably have in parts buckets. I know our local guy has several 400 cores.

There was a couple of 5000 dollar five tons at Ft. Riley. I went over to look at them...they were nice, but out of my range. Not sure what they sold for, last time I saw them, both were in the high 4900 range, with a couple of hours left.

Truck looks great, if you need anything from the north, not too far north, just give me a shout. Glen

I have a couple I would like checked out if anybody is headed over there. Thanks, Glen

Sounds like another cell mate production, I agree, it is in the wrong forum.

Thanks guys, the cabs looked the same to me. I have a couple of five tons spotted, wish me luck. Glen

JWaller... since you have a Deuce and a 818, are the cabs about the same size inside? Thanks.. Glen

Seeing the bobbed 5 tons on this site has me wanting to build one. I want to drop the rear tandem and shorten a Deuce bed. I was hoping for a little closet to 10 mpg. Maybe without the tandem and pulling 53" singles I will be able to do it. I have about resigned myself to just taking a big gulp...

It sounds GGGGgggrrrreaattt!! :-D

I am sure your tire dealer sold those to you with a disclaimer... not even waranteed for parking. Great job!

Thanks guys, I am just itching to buy one. I have owned several MVs in the past, but no 5 tons. Glen

I was cruising around looking at different web pages and stumbled onto this one. http://www.cariboo6x6.com/M812.pdf I was thinking more along the lines of 8-10. What has been the experiences of my fellow five tonners? Thanks, Glen

Get her done and I will have to see if I can rattle down for a ride. I have been around a lot of Cummins powered pickups and love them. The one I kept is one of five 1st generation Dodges I have been blessed with. They are a remarkable engine. I have also been around several 4BT engines and know...

No kidding... with lots of time left over to consume your favorite beverage! ;-)

That was a sweet video, thanks for posting it.

That 67 sounds kind of cool, a little odd, but cool. I know they run delivery trucks down the highway at 70 with them and get decent mileage, which is the delivery companies goal.... economy. Those delivery trucks are like pushing a sail through the air. When I was working for the bread company...