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    M373A2 SA trailer,van; Chanbersburg Pa. to Stormville NY approx. 300 miles.

    Looking to hire a tractor that can retrieve an M373A2 SA Semi-Trailer from Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg Pa. It's a 300 mile trip one way to Stormville NY. Would be nice if someone could coordinate a return load, so they wouldn't have to "bobtail" back to Pa. Please PM me if you can...
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    proposal of "transportation for hire"

    Proposal for "transportation for hire." I’m not suggesting replacing the "transportation needs" forum. I’ve used it the past, but I believe it has some shortcomings that need to be addressed. For one thing, the forum has no listing of available current shippers and or feedback relating to their...
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    Priming a dry Cummins PT IP

    I've been troubleshooting a loss of prime in my M818 after sitting a day or so. I can get it started with excessive cranking and a shot of ether, but I'd rather save the starter/batteries & engine undue stress. From searching this forum, I've seen reference to manually priming the fuel...
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    My 1st M818

    Just got my approved EUC. This 5T was described as"does not start". NowI need to arrange recovery of it from Ft. Drum. Here are a few pics of my 1st piece of heavy metal!!:-D
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    M818 recovery from Ft. Drum Need Help!!

    Just got my EUC approved (14 days). I need to recover an M818 that "does not start" The vehicle needs to go from Ft. Drum to the Mid Hudson Valley/Southern Dutchess county, town of Stormville. The trip is approx. 300 miles one way. If there are any members that would like to help me out, PM me...
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    NSN for 12T cap. lunette tow bar?

    Does anyone know the NSN for the 12T capacity lunette towbar used to tow an MK17A1?
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    Running condition unknown Poll

    In general, how many members bought Deuces or tractors that stated either “running condition unknown “ or “did not start” , and all they needed was topping off all fluids, & new batteries? What’s the possibility of getting a good one?
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    MV insurer?

    Who can suggest a MV insurer? How much does it cost per year? Do larger/heavier vehicles, such as 5T-10T cargo or tractors cost more, or does it depend on usage and average miles driven?
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    Driving restrictions/historical vehicle

    Are there driving restrictions when a vehicle is registered/ insured as an historical vehicle?
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    MV registration

    Are most larger MVs’ registered as historical or commercial vehicles?
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    MV transporters

    Are there any members for hire that can pickup non running vehicles and transport them some distance depending on location?
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    Essential toolbox

    Has anyone comprised a list of essential items to bring along when picking up your MV from a Govt. base?
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    MV pickup at depot

    I want to purchase my first vehicle from GL, a 5T M818 Tractor. Bid listing says “starts and runs”. Has anyone had a “turn key” experience and just drove off of a depot base, after preliminary safety inspection and fluids check?
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    GL vehicles

    Is it true that the Govt. drains all petroleum products (engine oil, fuel, transmission, transfer case, and all differentials) from their vehicles prior to sale?
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