Shark Bait
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I helped a large, local coal operation locate and acquire the LMTV a few years ago. 2015 I think it was. They originally wanted it as a inexpensive "parts runner" on the job. They had always bought Ford cab and chassis F-350's before and put a flat bed on them. The guys would ruin them in less than a year and at $50k+ each, they wanted a different option. They purchased this truck for a fifth of the price of a new Ford and put it to work. It did great, however, the warehouse guys hated driving it. My guess was no stereo. They used the excuse of no A/C. That's why you see the RV unit on top. We installed an inverter to power that big unit. It will freeze you out! I also installed a CB and two way radio. Then the guys complained it rode too rough. The company added a nice spring seat out of an Isuzu cab over truck. Still the guys whined. Finally, they quit using it for running parts and put the steam/pressure washer and tank on it. I only see it sit now when I go up there. It's almost like a sad puppy that's made to stay on the porch. Lol.
