Is the M911 Street Legal?

I have the opportunity to acquire an M911. The Vehicle Specification resource indicates and confirms that she's a WIDE BEAST

Does anyone have actual/factual input on the "STREET LEGAL" aspect of OVERSIZE former MV's - Particularly the M911 that is approximately 113" Wide and 30' Long (I understand that 8'6" (102") is max legal width)

My intent would be to keep her pure and do a full restoration - registered as a Former MV in Texas. I'll be calling the TxDPS in the morning for their "authoritive input". Would permits be required every time I wanted to test-drive or shuttle her to an exhibition/parade

Or am I just looking at a beautiful BIG former MV paperweight that I wouldn't be able to do a dang thing with other than admire her

Again - I'm looking for honest FACTS and EXPERIENCES on this.

Thanks in advance.
John

OK, before everyone starts chanting...


I figured I'd beat you to the punch and post some representative pics... (this is NOT the actual vehicle, but some georgeous M911's)

I have never personally owned a vehicle that wide, but our freight company hauls over width loads regularly and its and absolute must we pull permits before we are allowed to transport.

sodslinger said:

absolute must we pull permits before we are allowed to transport.

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That's exactly my concern - It would surely crimp any possibility of using her as a daily driver or grocery getter, huh

Although, at approx 4 mpg, one would definitely want to minimize any "recreational" excessive use. But where's the fun in THAT

I would like to know how this goes, there were a couple on GL, I was thinking the same thing. I am just not sure if thats enough truck to pull the ole boat down to the ramp.

We have to permit our M911 (the one in your pictures with the M60A3 loaded on the trailer) anytime we want to take it anywhere due to it being oversized/overweight (when loaded). Now that being said these things are beasts to drive. I've driven 2 of ours with a M747 trailer attached but w/out a tank loaded. You should see my Deuce parked next to this thing.....kind of looks like a mini-me

dittle said:

You should see my Deuce parked next to this thing.....kind of looks like a mini-me

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You are correct, we should see a picture of your Deuce parked next to the M911.

dc3coyote said:

I would like to know how this goes, there were a couple on GL, I was thinking the same thing.

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Way too much truck for me, but maybe someone needs it.

sure it's legal but you need the permits anytime you hit the road.

So can someone put a side by side of that....actually would love to see the 911 with a deuce on one side and a 5 ton on the other.

How is that for a comparison? Big enough for ya?

I have heard that you can take the outer wheels off the back and it will put it under the max width.

ida34 said:

I have heard that you can take the outer wheels off the back and it will put it under the max width.

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Here is a pic with the outer tires removed to keep within limits and a deuce being towed behind for a place to carry the extra tires! That deuce is on 11R20 tires so it looks a little bigger than stock.

When you flat tow a Deuce just to carry your extra tires... you might be a MV Addict!

And those tires are not light, had to change one of them before

911

how about bobbing one of these with a 5 ton bed who will be the first?

permitting would be a function of how the vehicle is registered: commercial plates absolutely, but as a "historical" or "antique" you may be exempt from fees depending on your state. And a 747 trailer is wider than the tractor so just because the front wheels fit through a gate that does not mean all else will follow. m 911s typically top out at about 45 mph with direct drive & tall rears.

gavan said:

When you flat tow a Deuce just to carry your extra tires... you might be a MV Addict!

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I agree.

Rare sense also gives a nod.

man those winches mmmm