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  1. overlordofmars

    Did Any One Ever Hear Of A XM531 ?

    I did not know what forum to put this under , it looks like an early Gamma Goat. I acquired this manual a few months back but really did not look over it till recently. It was amphibious and was powered by a six cylinder gas engine. Did any one ever hear of this animal AMC was developing ?
  2. overlordofmars

    How To Upset A State Trooper.

    Well, I went and did it again. I bought another MEP005 in West Orange NJ. Now I should have taken a Deuce or my International cargo truck. Well the deuces had dead batteries, the International has a radiator leak. All four one ton trucks I have were on jobs, soooooo, why not I decided to take...
  3. overlordofmars

    Why is finding this pipe such a pain ?

    Well , I am slowly repairing my M54A1 with the Mack engine. Well it was in the accident before I got it. It's a J pipe with a flange on one end. I have called Eastern Surplus, and several others, no go. Called Memphis Equipment , they told me they had it, I asked several times , are they sure...
  4. overlordofmars

    Looking To Buy This Trailer, But What The **** Is IT ?

    I saw a trailer listed for sale, I have not gone to see it in person yet as its an hour away. I have these two pictures, any body know what this is and its approximate age ?
  5. overlordofmars

    The 755 Dollar M54A2 Five Ton

    Hello All, Its been a while since I was on the site here. For most of 2015 nagging health and job issues occupied my time. Well I am back up and running. I saw this truck up for auction and had to buy it. I ended up paying $755 dollars for it. Its a 1975 M54A2 Five ton with the Mack engine...
  6. overlordofmars

    EPA / Home Land Security Seizing Land Rovers

    I hate to say it, but I could see this coming. 40 Land Rovers were seized for as the Homeland Security agent put it, " The Land Rovers, which do not meet federal safety or emission standards, cannot be lawfully operated in the United States" Here is a link to the story...
  7. overlordofmars

    Does Any One Know What These Alternators Were Used In ??

    Hello all, I bought a lot of Military Alternators and other parts from a supplier. They had no idea what they were for and did not care. I think they are from some kind of auxiliary equipment like a generator or some other machine. They are 24 Volts 35 Amps. Most are Leece Neville but...
  8. overlordofmars

    Nice Truck Rescued From The Scrapper And Some Body IS IN Big Trouble !

    Hello All, I was browsing a few auctions and I came across this truck, I liked the way is looked and the fact I won the bid at $209.00 should have told me there was a few things needing attention. Its been on a strange trip, Apparently this was surplused to a local fire company though the...
  9. overlordofmars

    Help With Identity of Old WW2 Diesel Generator On Trailer.

    I picked up this generator and I need help finding its identity. I know its a WW2 trailer, and the gen set is about the same vintage but the data plates are gone or incomplete. I can make out Signal Corps on one plate with a model 1** ? The rest is illegible. Here is what I can tell you, its...
  10. overlordofmars

    They Made Them Better In The Old Days

    Hello, I was getting ready to move one of my trucks to its new storage area and I looked at the tires. Five of the 10 year old tires I bought were cracked and dry rotted so bad, I did not think they would make the 50 mile trip. But the rest I never changed, that came with the truck were perfect...
  11. overlordofmars

    M1009 Aluminum Radiator

    A few people have asked, well here are the photos. When I bought my M1009 the radiator was missing. Some fools from forestery had cut it out when this was turned back in from a local fire company. I was not going to pay $400 for a new one and I was not going to try some of the used beat up 25...
  12. overlordofmars

    Axles in a slavage yard

    I saw these axles in a salvage yard is scranton pa, They look like older GMC, does any one know what they are for ? Thanks
  13. overlordofmars

    Military Vehicle ?

    Ok lets settle and argument, what do I call this. A military vehicle or bycycle or what ? Does it have a number ? Like M ???? Does any one know ? I bought it out of Mechanisburg two years ago and forgot it was in the back of my garage. :cookoo:
  14. overlordofmars

    Craigslist M1009 Deal and Recovery

    Hello, Even though I am downsizing my collection, I ran across this M1009 on Craigslist listed in the lower part of New York. The seller wanted $1500 for it without a title and a bad engine and another $500 for a crated 6.2 engine. It was about 90 miles from me so I decided to take a look. When...
  15. overlordofmars

    Top and Rear Canvas Tie Down Question

    Hello, I ran into a problem, Some crack head broke into my storage yard over the week end. They tried to steal the canvas top of of my 211. Who knows why, we manage to get to the yard just in time to chase them away. ( we have cameras ) Well The both tops were on the ground. I am having a ****...
  16. overlordofmars

    What the **** is this ?

    I was at a military parts dealer today. I saw this monster parked at the place getting woked on. I have seen some heavily built up truck but this looks impressive. Ok I know this has to be some custom work or something, my question what the **** is it ! Is it based on a real truck design ?
  17. overlordofmars

    Military Tractor going up for auction

    Hi guys, I was looking at this tractor to add to my collection, from what I was told the engine is shot , its missing half the air brake system and the electrical harness is cut in a few places and its missing four rims and tires. Before my wife kills me for buying a new money pit I have a few...
  18. overlordofmars

    Cat 3116

    Hi there, I need some input . I went a little crazy a few months ago I bought a GMC Topkick that was in an accident just to get the cat 3116 turbocharged diesel engine and Allison transmission to drop in my 1967 M35 Deuce. I was also going to rob out the AC system and modify it to my truck. I...
  19. overlordofmars

    Warning when geting a Deuce from GSA

    The GSA is back up to it's old policy again. I bid and won a M35a2, runs perfect, all complete, drives nice. In the listing it was described as scrap/salvage in small print at the bottom. Well guess what, I got the SF97, stamped all over it is NOT FOR HIGHWAY USE. SCRAP. According to my DMV...
  20. overlordofmars

    1939 Artic Cruiser ?

    I guess this is where I should post this question, after all its over a five ton and it is a US vehicle. Would you consider this a military vehicle. I know according the official record its still up there buried in the ice. This monster was supposed to be diesel powered and be able to cruise...
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