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I have seen an army surplus store/dealer/yard? on I-70 east of Kansas City a ways. Can't remember which town it's in, but I remember it being on the frontage road on the south side of the highway. Grain Valley or Oak Grove maybe? I also seem to remember seeing something on this website about...

I have just run across an old US Army Signal Corps Oscilloscope that my parents found going through some of my grandfathers stuff. I'd like to know more about it, functions, value, etc. Anyone on here know anything about these, or could point me to a web site that would be a reference? Thanks.

I'm looking for feedback from someone who has used this variation of truck with super-singles and is hauling heavy loads. I'll start by saying I've been searching this forum looking at re-powering this truck, but (1). Can't find a great thread on the details of doing this, and (2). Not sure...

I have an M51A2 dump that I'd like some help with. I think I have located all the online manuals for this thing, and in some cases they have been helpful. However, I am working right now on the electrical system, and am not having a lot of luck. I'd like to see if there is someone in the...

I have a 1961 M51A2 that I cannot get to stay in low range. If I take out in first in low, if I put any acceleration to it, it pops out of gear. I think it is not getting shifted all the way into gear. There is a link connected directly to the piston coming out of the transfer that has a U on...

Well, I have all the 5Ton manuals I believe there are, and I've spent the last couple of hours wading through them looking for a solution to this. There is no wiring connected to the dimmer switch on my 5 ton. I've crawled around this thing, but can't seem to find where the wiring has gone to...

So it looks like I may have outsmarted myself. I may have not done enough research prior to purchasing an M51A2 recently. From what I saw here, it looked like I did not need a CDL in KS. However, I think I was seeing threads for M35s. KS appears to require a CDL for anything with a GVWR over...

From the searching I've done, the 5 ton uses 3/4 inch wire rope. True? Can someone tell me about how much the spool will hold. Can't find that info. Also, anyone here have a source, and or know about what it should cost? Thanks.

Well, I found one, and close to me. 1961 M51A2. Now I have to figure out how to get it to the inspection station. Not sure how comfortable I am driving it very far yet. Talking to a State Farm representative, they tell me this has to be on a commercial policy. Anyone have experience with...

So, if I find a 5 ton dump, what am I up against if I need to replace/rebuild parts? In general, how tough is it going to be to fix up? Are there specific areas on the vehicle that are easy or hard? Engine, tranny, etc. Will everything have to be found from salvage? I don't mind having...

OK, so I'm very new to this, and looking for a dump truck. Found someone who has one, but he is not sure what it is. Says it was originally a gas engine, converted to a multifuel. Thought it was an 8 series. May sound silly, but can someone tell me what this is from a picture? Thanks.

I'm new to this forum, so let me know if I'm in the wrong area. I'm looking for a dump truck. From what research I've done, looks like that's an M51? Do I have other options? Not sure of the best places to look for one, nor what kind of money I have to spend. Obviously depends upon...