Rescued M880s

[Milt51]

I found 2 M880s, one in a GSA auction at a Nebraska college expiemental farm and one a few days later at a local wrecking yard. I plan to restore the '77 and use the '76 for parts since it has no paperwork. I have had the '77 running, just need to get some tires and wheels from the '76 so I can test drive it. I'm really interested in finding out about the covers / shelters the military used on these. Here are some shot of the '77.
Thanks, Milt

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[wreckerman893]

That's a nice "Cornbinder" you got it hooked to.

To the best of my foggy recollection most units that had a good supply Sgt. just ordered a civilian camper shell and painted it green (or camo if needed).

The good thing about the Dodges is that they have the 318 in them and you can squeeze a decent amount of HP out of one if you want to upgrade some parts.

 

[MWMULES]

They used troop seats with the vinyl trap on M880-890 and s-250 on the M883,4,5 they have extra rear springs for the shelter. My 890 and 885

 

[nattieleather]

Good looking truck....I've seen worse. Get some paint on it and the electrical like new brake lights and you should be good. Have fun with your ride. I beleive the bows, vinyl cover and troop seats out of a M1008 CUCV will work in the Dodge. Or close enough anyway. Also if putting the vinyl top on you need a special "rails" that go around the bed to "snap" the top down. Again you should be able to find some off of a CUCV.

 

[Yarb]

Milt 51, that yellow rig is a good looking truck. What year and make is it?

 

[Milt51]

The tow truck on our adventure was my buddy's 1975 International 200 4x4, we call it the beast.

 

[Yarb]

Thanks Milt, good name for it. Looks very solid.