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Can someone tell me what the differences in stock M35/M36's were in the 1970's and maybe into the early 1980's..
engines, drive trains, air shift, etc.. trying to decide what era I want to get.. Also, were Air Force deuces different also?
thanks,
Mike W
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Am interested in folks who have swapped out multi-fuels and how their long term use has been? any major problems..would you do it the same again..?
Mike W
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anyone seen these..sorry if posted before..no connection with the business..
Expo Forum video http://expeditionportal.com/votd-plan-b-6x6/
Plan B supply http://www.planbsupply.com/
Mike W
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check out the M1070 conversion on the lower part of this page...
photo recently sold on ebay, description mentioned might have been captured rig being tested at Aberdeen during that time frame. Page 360 of Vanderveen's WW2 Observers Fighting Vehicles Directory describes it as follows:
Truck, 2 Ton 4X4 Amphibian (Toyota Suki)
6 cyl 63 bhp, 4FR1X2
wb 4000...
guess 50's amphibs can go in this forum..
auction ended...looked like a nice rig and only $39K..but no bids and not sold.. Seems I've seen regular Dukws go for more.. Wonder why..? maybe $39K is a relative term for affordability..?
here's the owners site prior to ebay listing...
are there any differences in the M939 series as equipped for different branches of service..Marines had certain accessories where Army, etc..did not or vice versa..?
Mike W
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Allison Trans on the 939 series.. and general 809 vs 939 series preferences..
curious re: reliability the Allison trans ( MT564CR )..does it hold up well ? Am contemplating either a 814 or a 927 a ways down the road and am trying to go point by point..strengths and weaknesses.. this question...
came across these pics today..possibly another idea for increased floor space for 'box' campers.. looks pretty light duty however but concept is interesting...
Mike W
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1960 IH VF-195 AF semi-tractor
Went to a car show in Bath Maine today and ran across this rig. owner said it came out of Idaho but wasn't sure if it was from a AF base in Idaho or surrounding state. Decal on cab roof inside said 'JET A' . 461 CI motor..
enjoy..
Mike W
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visiting my mom in Maine, taking a short cut to the store, came around a corner..and..wow..a Larc 5 ! Wasn't there last week..No one around to ask questions so requires a return visit.. some small construction equipment around..maybe used in dock/pier work locally..cool.. looks in pretty good...
was looking for something else and stumbled across the Coachbuilt site dealing with Gerstenslager truck bodies.. while reading through found the following info re: trailers they were building during WW2. Thought may be of interest in this thread:
"The multi-year contracts were cancelled at the...
was attempting to delete dupe message here:
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/conversations/88378-mystery-uk-ambulance.html#post1133364 (msg#3)
used to be easy with a simple click option.. what am i not seeing? or has that option been deleted...:)
Admin, I was just attempting to edit a post with, yet another link, in the Military Fire Truck thread and ran up against this message:
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Hi guys, my husband got me a tank book for Christmas as I'm into armored track layers..(something in my childhood I guess...) . Anyway, have come across a question: Is there such a machine as a M155 Sheridan? When I search the web, I see it used interchangeably with M551 Sheridan, some...
yes, tracklayer content...sorry to mislead you but sometimes my wife reads these and I didn't want to give away a Christmas present for her when posting alerts hit my email in-basket..
Tank girl that she is..
Need a recommendation as to the best WW2 tank ID book. Pic's and spec's would be...
Did the Air Force utilize M36's that were w/in the 87-89 contract era ? Who has the most recent M36 if not AF.. trying to determin what years I should look for...eventually...
Mike
I noticed in the TM section that there were no TM's for the M715 and its variants..
Until someone posts some on SS, try the M715zone and this link..
M715 Zone
if not a member, you will have to register to view them..
Mike
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