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bigrigoperator

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Just picked up a 1960 M109

she is in good shape, running good, has 90% on the NDT tires, and had diesel heater in the van

the only minor things currently wrong is the parking brake cable is missing, and the oil pressure gauge died.

I ordered in a new cable, new gauge, new pressure sender (just in case), and a NOS frond bumper step

I plan on changing the tires over to something better, I am not a fan of the NDTs. I am not sure if I am just going to get a set of g177 or do a hub flip, and single it our on mrap wheels. It also has the sprague tcase and I will be changing it over to the air shift once I can score a tcase for a decent price

The van will be turned into a full camper with modern wiring and inputs for a civilian generator.


This is my first military vehicle I have owned. I have driven 2.5, 5ton, and LMTVs when I was in the army, so they are not completely unknown to me. I look forward to many years of service from her while she drains my wallet in large gulps.

Who else is around the I83/I81 corridor?
 

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Redneck of Enon

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nice ride ...and happy camping. I have found that Steel Soldiers to be very helpful with very experienced people that will help with every question ....I have Found that experience beats book knowledge
 
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Welcome to Steel Soldiers! You've got a good looking truck, there. You came to the right place to share info, folks here love to talk trucks. We also love pictures, when you get a chance to post some more. Again, welcome!
 
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bigrigoperator said:
Just picked up a 1960 M109

she is in good shape, running good, has 90% on the NDT tires, and had diesel heater in the van

the only minor things currently wrong is the parking brake cable is missing, and the oil pressure gauge died.

I ordered in a new cable, new gauge, new pressure sender (just in case), and a NOS frond bumper step

I plan on changing the tires over to something better, I am not a fan of the NDTs. I am not sure if I am just going to get a set of g177 or do a hub flip, and single it our on mrap wheels. It also has the sprague tcase and I will be changing it over to the air shift once I can score a tcase for a decent price

The van will be turned into a full camper with modern wiring and inputs for a civilian generator.


This is my first military vehicle I have owned. I have driven 2.5, 5ton, and LMTVs when I was in the army, so they are not completely unknown to me. I look forward to many years of service from her while she drains my wallet in large gulps.

Who else is around the I83/I81 corridor?
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Hi bigrigoperator ,

Welcome from North Carolina! It looks like you have a nice truck. Drop us some more pictures if you have the opportunity...

Several of the guys have done some pretty fantastic van body build-outs. chucky has a bunch of pictures of his LMTV with a custom made box on the back. All the comforts of home...


Tim
 
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bigrigoperator said:
Just picked up a 1960 M109

she is in good shape, running good, has 90% on the NDT tires, and had diesel heater in the van

the only minor things currently wrong is the parking brake cable is missing, and the oil pressure gauge died.

I ordered in a new cable, new gauge, new pressure sender (just in case), and a NOS frond bumper step

I plan on changing the tires over to something better, I am not a fan of the NDTs. I am not sure if I am just going to get a set of g177 or do a hub flip, and single it our on mrap wheels. It also has the sprague tcase and I will be changing it over to the air shift once I can score a tcase for a decent price

The van will be turned into a full camper with modern wiring and inputs for a civilian generator.


This is my first military vehicle I have owned. I have driven 2.5, 5ton, and LMTVs when I was in the army, so they are not completely unknown to me. I look forward to many years of service from her while she drains my wallet in large gulps.

Who else is around the I83/I81 corridor?
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Welcome aboard! We're glad you're here. There are TONS of deuce owner members, so I'm sure you'll make lots of new friends!
 
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