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If you were given a blank check to either purchase or, if the truck no longer exists, build a replica of any variant of the M44 series of trucks, which variant would you pick?
Post pics of your choice.
At first I thought a Vietnam era gun-truck was tempting, but in the end I would pick an...
A local veterans group is hosting a large veterans & pow/mia event at the Lubbock corn maze sunday 9/16 2p-6p. They would love to have any military vehicles on site for the event. The event flyer is attached as a photo & the facebook event is located here...
On my last major trip with the M35A2 I had the sides of my cargo cover strapped up in a "bikini top" style. Well the west TX wind just beat it to pieces and snapped some attachment straps, specifically.
All the other threads I could find on the subject of "cargo top repair" were related to...
I was driving home from dallas, TX to lubbock, TX yesterday and noticed some MVs peeking out from behind a building (I try to keep my eye out for old vehicles). I made the block and found three M548s! (along with a few trucks)
The local FD had outfitted them for fire use. Here are some glamour...
Anyone around Lubbock, TX: a few of us are getting together for a little MV lunch. We are meeting at 2pm on 6/2/18 (next weekend) at Cooks Garage restaurant. Come join us!
Mercedez Benz posted this cool little video on the 70 year Unimog history. I thought y'all would enjoy killing 7min.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BXPZonKDvA
When it comes to wheels how wide is "too wide" for a tire?
These wheels came on my Jeep when I purchased it (came with 7.00x15 tires mounted). they are 15in wheels not the "real" 16in models. Today I had the old tires removed and found that the wheels are 8in bead-to-bead (almost double the...
**this is a cross post from the conversation section**
I was hunting around for some vehicle delineators for my M35A2. For a vehicle of it's size it blends in especially well at night.....even more-so out here on our dark rural west tx roadways. With only two small red tail-lights I wanted...
I have noticed that used white golights are usually cheaper and more common on ebay. If you want to save some money vs buying a new black model for your MV/Jeep/etc...there is hope!!!
Several years ago I scored a killer deal on a new golight from west-marine (had some gift cards)...
I took a road trip over to the Armed Forces History Museum today while visiting family.
I was in Military Vehicle heaven!!! They have some impressive exhibits and very well restored military vehicles (and some very cool projects being worked on).
If anyone has the opportunity to visit this...
*PICS added* Just purchased my 2nd MV...M38A1
Finally got around to adding some pictures...see post 4. As we all know...pics or it didn't happen.
Hey guys! I had been hunting for a new project/toy for a few months now. I finally found it.
I just purchased my 2nd military vehicle, a locally...
Well I was on the way back to the office after working a small wreck on US287 (in Estelline, TX). I noticed what I thought was a 'mog driving south. I thought eh...what the heck Ill see if I can get a stop on it so I can BS with the driver (in hopes that is a fellow SS member). So I get behind...
On Edit: I realize I accidently posted this in the deuce section...I meant to post in the 5-ton section. Would a MOD mind moving it for me?
I was out on the highway playing (running traffic/stopping speeders) and noticed a pretty little 5-ton drive past me. I noticed that the driver wasn't a...
Im going to be recovering a HMMWV from colorado springs, CO on monday 3/26/12 with my Sheriff.
Right now the plan is to leave about midnight sunday night, drive all night and get to the DLA when they open monday morning.
This is our 2nd HMMWV recovery for my SO. We are going to bring the...
I tried to wait till monday to post but I couldnt hold back....
We were awarded 3 939 series 5-tons via LESO.
Pics will be posted Monday evening when we return from Ft. Sill
We will be picking up 1 M927A1 XLWB, 1 M925 w/w, and 1 M923
The 923/925 will be going to the fire dpt (since 925 has a...
I went to Ft Sill last week to pick a load of LESO stuff.
Along with other cool toys, I brought back 3 generators.
MEP003A, MEP002A, and a smaller genset that I forgot to snap pictures of.
All the gensets were in B4 condition score which is pretty dang nice!
All three cranked right off w/no...
m998 shooting PS fluid out fan
I went to drive our (Hall County Sheriffs Office) M998 this week to keep the batteries charged, parts lubricated etc. I found the the steering was very difficult, the brakes were super hard and the fan was slinging PS fluid EVERYWHERE.
I am thinking either the...
PICS! 3 HMMWV recovery Ft. Polk, LA -> Memphis, TX
I applied for 4 more HMMWVs through LESO for my Sheriffs Office and we were awarded 3.
My Sheriff, chief deputy, the fire chief and I are going to load up and pick them up from Ft. Polk sometime in the next 14 days.
If anyone is along the...
Canadian River Run Amarillo, TX
Amarillo Jeep Club has a run planned for July 10th on the Canadian River.
I am bringing out the M35A2 and think I have convinced 2 more local M35 owners to bring their trucks as well.
We are also planning a "Bridge to Bridge" run sometime soon but havent set a...
My Sheriffs Office was awarded a Pioneer Tool Trailer via DRMO.
Can it be towed by a 1/2 ton pickup?
Pics when we pick up our load...the tool tralier, A3 wheels/tires, and HMMWV wheels/tires.
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