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I have to make a run from New Mexico to Pennsilvania next week (6/15 - 6/18 ) and have an empty lowboy available between NM and PA. Anybody that has any transportation needs in that direction, please PM me asap. Thanks Soni

I must say, I'm very impressed with the AMAZING fording capabillities of the US Army's FMTVs!!!! NOT SO MUCH WITH THE CAPABILLITIES OF THE OPERATORS BRAINS THOUGH.... See attached video to be in awe..... http://youtu.be/FnT7thvsPM4

Just a word of CAUTION, when leaving your "Prized Military Vehicle" unattended in high crime area parking lots.....IT MIGHT LOOK LIKE THIS WHEN YOU COME BACK!!!! :shock:

Since my M870A1 trailer sees the most use around here and is used for various interstate missions, I decided to convert it to tubless tires. The original size was a 10.00R15, tube type tire on a Dayton split rim. I was having trouble when on the road, finding tire shops that were willing to...

Well....since we are blessed with an exceptionally mild winter here in Chama, (No Snow Cat work at all!) I decided to seize the opportunity to do my 6x6 FEMTT (Fast Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck) Project, and do a thead about it on SS! :) I'm in need of a short wheel base, all wheel drive...

I think I'm guna name it T-Rex....It certainly looks like a ancient reptile, when in use..... [thumbzup] I'm talking about the Mk17 PLS RBU, that I recently aquired for my Mini LVSR project. I just optained a couple of quick connect hydraulic couplers from Parker hydraulic, to fit the ends...

I know, I know...... this is NOT an MV event, but I thought that you guys might like a few pic anyway.... So last Tuesday, Sarah and I loaded up the "RV" (M920A1) and traveled to Las Cruces New Mexico, for the annual Rock Crawl event called the "Chilli Challenge":driver: It was nice to get out...

I was sorting through some pics today and stumbled across the "as picked up" pics of my M920.....back in the dark ages....when you could not buy M920 "Depot Rebuilds" for under 10 grand....:cry: These trucks where not even available then... Well, now in hind sight, looking at the pics.... I'm...

Here is a pic of a very interesting "field conversion" of a M915....note the M101 trailer bed that is incorporated in to the armor design.... Soni

Since there was the preception of a "heat wave" in Chama today.....28F up from -22F the other morning....I decided to unload my Mk48 cab from the neck of the M870A1. Well....I got close...I got my USMC 4x4 forklift / howitzer mover stuck..... Tried to pull it out with my Dodge 1 ton but since...

Well....I got back to the home base from a 3137 mile roundtrip to Alabama last Friday afternoon. Some of this trip was covered by "Wreckerman" in a nice post and I just wanted to use the opportunity to thank him again for all his help! Anyway....the trip was originally conceived as a 1ton...

Anybody needing an east bound haul on a lowboy between New Mexico and eastern Alabama, I have space available to haul your SS items on my M870A1 lowboy next week....:jumpin: (505) 787-9961 Soni

Ok...so I have owned my M920A1 since 2003 and I have put over 110,000 miles on it since then. I have done lots of mods (some better then others...LOL) and had to deal with my share of problems and breakdowns. Lately I'm getting a lot of questions from folks that benefited from the recent...

I'm still rounding up parts for my HEMTT cab and need help. I need a good source for some cab related items like a complete steering setup (wheel, colum, shafts, u-joints and the two 90 degree gear boxes, one at the bottom of the colum in the cab and the other one in the tunnel) I also need a...

Boy....Things sure have changed since I was in the service....not only does he have good looking co-drivers.....they are certainly all "hands on" in a pinch.... Hmmmm....I think I might wana go back.....:driver: lol Soni

Well....got my M916 spare tire bracket modified so I can carry a full size 16.00R20 Michelin XZL spare. Due to the different backspacing of the HEMMTT wheels and the 7" of additional tire diameter, I had to move the bracket rear ward and out in order to make it all work out. I also changed out...

I am totally in love with my new M916! With the Cummins Big Cam 3 now turned up to 475 HP, the sweet 7 speed Allison transmission, the Air Ride Cab, the factory rear diff lockers and the 16.00 R 20 Michelin's (balanced with Equal of course) on HEMMT wheels, this truck will run over 80 MPH...

Anybody out there got a good source for a complete set of track pads for the M113 APC ? Also looking for spark plugs for the V8 Chrysler gas engine. I am trying to get my XM474E2 Missle Carrier serviced and usable, so any help on this would be great.....have not had much luck on the...

Well....I am working on overhauling my M870a1 lowboy trailer. Since this trailer is very versatile and i use it all the time I wanted to make it even better. So besides fixing some broken or worn stuff I wanted some ramps on the back so high ground clearance vehicles could be loaded from the...

Here are sum pics of my favored "Mystery Jeep" I love taking it to an MV ralley or event because evrybody always tries to figure out what year or model it is....lol Enjoy.... Soni