Saying Farewell to an Old Friend

[Recovry4x4]

So, back in about Oct 2005 I drug home an M108. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?2875-Call-me-Mr-M108&highlight=m108

It has been a mainstay here at the house all these years. Only God knows how many hundreds of thousands of pounds it's lifted. Back in 2013 I traded it to ChevyC60. It remained here the whole time but now it's going home. I pulled it up to the front yard for the last time a little while ago. I would imagine that by the time I get home from work, it should be gone. Safe travels ole girl. Take good care of her Roy.

 

[AZK9]

It can be difficult to let go of something so significant.

Knowing it's heading to a good home might ease the feeling of loss.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Standing guard as I left for work.

 

[74M35A2]

That is a cool looking ride. I like it, and I usually don't like a lot of this stuff. Seems handy size, and only a few days away from being a fabulous looker. I'm starting to want a small sized wrecker by seeing this stuff.

 

[gimpyrobb]

It is a slippery slope!

 

[RodUSMC1962]

These are herd animals!

 

[Wildchild467]

That is a cool looking ride. I like it, and I usually don't like a lot of this stuff. Seems handy size, and only a few days away from being a fabulous looker. I'm starting to want a small sized wrecker by seeing this stuff.

Deuce wrecker would be amazing. Be careful Jerry, it is addicting.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Deuce wrecker would be amazing. Be careful Jerry, it is addicting.

A deuce wrecker(m60) is extremely rare, if you find one you should jump on it. We are talking about its more popular cousin, the m108 mobile crane.

 

[AMGeneral]

Standing guard as I left for work.

I feel your pain Kenny,having said goodbye to Oddball several weeks ago,I still find myself looking in the backyard for it.

Most likely I'll be seeing the Goat and Mack powered M54 leave here in the next few weeks.

But,unfortunately,hard decisions have to be made at times,especially when big moves are in order.

 

[SETOYOTA]

A deuce wrecker(m60) is extremely rare, if you find one you should jump on it. We are talking about its more popular cousin, the m108 mobile crane.

Not exactly one on every corner.

I always have sellers remorse.

 

[Recovry4x4]

My son sent this earlier. This is the first sundown in nearly 18 years that there is no deuce in my yard.

 

[ODFever]

Roy is a great guy. I know she will be well taken care of.

 

[74M35A2]

I'm not intelligent enough to know, and too lazy to look it up. Is an M108 a rotator, and was it available with a diesel engine? I'm thinking yes to the first question, because I see stabilizer pads on the sides. Please don't say yes to both, as I'll be posting in the vehicles wanted section.....

 

[SETOYOTA]

The m108 and m60 are both rotators. As best can be found in research none were ever converted to multi-fuel while in service. These trucks were produced in extremely low numbers and are difficult to find

at least 2 members have converted to multi-fuel pwr Kenny being one of them. My 108 is currently under going the conversion .

 

[Junkyard Wars Crusher]

Standing guard as I left for work.

What a terrific photo. Saved it in my collection. You and Dennis (Stretch) are mostly responsible for the reason that one stays at my AO.