M105 Recovery- Great day for getting pulled over

[3dAngus]

I traveled to Ft. Stewart Ga. today to recover my tan M105A2. I already had two others, but one was camo green, the other a VSE refurbished OD green, but they did not match my tan M109A3 camper, and I wanted one to match. I will camo it later.

On the way home, I passed by two state troopers in the median turned in opposite directions, watching traffic both ways. I kept it down to 55 coming home because I didn't want to bother taking the cover off, which is in excellent condition. I checked in the rear view mirror as is usual just to make sure I cleared them without chase. A few minutes later, I have the GSP on my tail, lights blaring away, so I pull over. Buckled up my pants and got out my license. When I got out, I just laughed and said before he could say anything, "I really needed a break anyway". He just smiled.

I didn't have a trailer tag. He said he pulled me over for no seatbelt and was curious about the tag. It's as if he already knew I just purchased it and he was admiring it. He did a full safty check and looked at my chains and hookup. I told him while I was out, I needed to check my magnetic lights as they keep falling off on me. He said the lights worked fine. I got a better pair then those cheapo $10 on sale Harbor Freight magnetics, which, IMO are worthless, even taped down. The stronger magnets are fantastic and they held up well.

Anyway, he was a great guy and gave me a pass on the seat belt. We talked about the trailer and government liquidation and had a nice chat on a nice day. They're not all bad! And I love my .new M105, except for the paint on the tires. Anyone know how to remove it and clean these tires up?

 

[tigger]

Flip the tires so the paint is on the inside!

 

[3dAngus]

Thought about that. The undercarriage was all freshly painted too, and it had plenty of paint on the other side. It would be nice if I could remove it for free. Anyone know if a soda blaster would do the job. I have one on hand, and a new bag of soda, but not sure if it is to big of a job for the cheap Harbor Freight blaster, said to be good for small parts, as it turns out.

 

[91W350]

27 years as an officer and still waiting to stop my first military vehicle. Not likely to happen as tomorrow is my last day. You must have been pulling it with a civilian truck. Anyway, I am glad he did not hook you up with a summons, court costs alone are 110 dollars here when the troopers snag you here. Glen

 

[plym49]

A soda blaster will take the paint off the tires without hurting the rubber, and is gentle enough to not kill the paint on the wheels if you 'oops' a bit.

Edit: just saw you are already considering a soda blaster. The little HF unit will do it.

 

[maccus]

27 years as an officer and still waiting to stop my first military vehicle. Not likely to happen as tomorrow is my last day. You must have been pulling it with a civilian truck. Anyway, I am glad he did not hook you up with a summons, court costs alone are 110 dollars here when the troopers snag you here. Glen

A job well done Glen. Enjpoy your semi retirment.

 

[Stan Leschert]

27 years as an officer and tomorrow is my last day.

Well Done, Glen.

 

[Flyingvan911]

Ditto. Have a happy retirement. Now you'll have more time for MV's.

I'm glad the cop was understanding. He probably thought the trailer was cool.