M819 towing M35A2 (pics)

[No.2Diesel]

Hello,

We finally had the oppurtunity to tow the Deuce with the 819: We had to drive out to Bald Hill and drop the trucks off for the week for display at the mobile Vietnam Wall Memorial along with other MV club members. Those responsible for the construction and setup of the well did an excellent job. Its too bad its not permanent.

It was fun getting the chance to photograph the trucks from another perspective. A couple of the pics remind me of the film "Duel." (pics 83 & 84)

It doesn't take that long to hitch up and go.

Enjoy the picture posting overload!!

 

[spentshell]

Cool pics No2.

Ive been checking on the trucks every night everything looks nice and secure.

Hey that looks like spentshell checking out that helicopter.

 

[Alredneck]

Heck yea thats a kick a$$ rig i just wish i had one

 

[drjconley]

I noticed in your pictures you have the towed vehicles front wheels in the air. i have a wrecker also and i was wondering what the procedure is to do that. is there a tm that explains the process. i assume that you would need to hook up a wiffle tree to the towed truck and then a tow bar to the wiffle tree? is it better to flat tow with a wrecker or just pick up the front and tow with only the back tires on the ground. will the front tires turn if the transfer case is in neutral. I assume that the towed vehicle should be out of gear with transfer case in neutral. sorry about all these questions. i tried a search, but i couldnt find a thread that answered my questions.

jim conley

m62a2

 

[CUCVFAN]

The 5-ton operator's manual covers towing with the wreckers.

 

[No.2Diesel]

Hi,

When Lift towing or flat towing everything should be in Neutral. If lift or flat towing for long distances (open for interpretation, maybe 100mi.+) axles or drivshafts should be removed to reduce increased wear of gear clusters that don't normally receive lubrication in neutral.

A wiffle tree device is only required for lift towing.

The towbar assembly that was added to this truck is a civi. model and is different in it's construction and function: The lift point and the turning axis is located in the same location so turning is very smooth as well as keeping the sheave block and wire rope vertical at all times. Civi towbars allow multiple types of attachment to multiple types of vehicles.

 

[bulldog_mack13]

Axles removed?

Thats a amazing truck, I wish more were out there.

 

[No.2Diesel]

Hi,

Sorry I meant to add Axleshafts

Yeah its been very handy. The weather is good now so much is being accomplished.

 

[bulldog_mack13]

Yeah , had to razz ya.

Are any of them coming from GL any time soon or were there not enough built?

 

[MilitaryRestoration]

Are your lights on the deuce just on running lights or are you running four ways.. or...?

 

[54reo]

Do you have any pictures of the Plymouth Scamp, No. 2?

 

[jcappeljr]

Any pics of the towbar hook up?

 

[No.2Diesel]

Hi,

Here is a link that should answer your questions: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/military-vehicle-road-trips/17538-oshkosh-recovery-update.html

 

[goldneagle]

Nice truck. Wish there were more of them out there.

 

[drjconley]

I am sorry to ask again, but will the front tires engage if the transfer case is in neutral and the front is lift towed. I am asking because the commercial tow operators lift from the tires, and i was wondering if they could tow a five tone with a tire lift.

jim conley

m62a2

 

[jwaller]

not if the xcase is in N