M35a3's whos got one?

[decodeme2]

Hi Guys,
I bought a M35A3 At Blacksburg VA 3 months ago. They screwed up the paperwork and im still waiting for my duece. I would like to talk to anyone who ownes one and see what he thinks. The people who dont own one seem to bad mouth them. I like to hear it from the horses mouth. I also would like to see more info about them. Does anyone out their have one? If so, would you buy another?...Kevin...in Maryland.

 

[m16ty]

Monkeyboyarmy has one but he hasn't picked it up yet. It's still at my place. I will say this, I never did really care much for them but after looking his over real good they are starting to grow on me . They do have several upgrades over the A2 that I think are good like dual brakes, PS, sound deadening, heater placement, big rubber, and Cat engine but I'm still not a big fan of a auto in a truck that size. Who knows, if I can ever get the darned thing to run for him where I can drive it I may turn into a convert .

 

[tsmall07]

I bought a M35A3 At Blacksburg VA 3 months ago.

How the heck did you do that? As far as I know, there are no DRMO sites around here. Am I wrong?

If you ever get to come get it, let me know. I've got tools, a place to stay, and additional hands if you need something.
Fingers crossed, I may ever have my deuce by then. My EUC cleared Friday.


Tyler

 

[dm22630]

How the heck did you do that? As far as I know, there are no DRMO sites around here. Am I wrong?

If you ever get to come get it, let me know. I've got tools, a place to stay, and additional hands if you need something.
Fingers crossed, I may ever have my deuce by then. My EUC cleared Friday.


Tyler

He means Blackstone.

It is 45 min west of Richmond.

 

[sirmrtow]

caveman trucks has one
i thinks its for sale

 

[Monkeyboyarmy]

I was trying to find out the same answers.Most guys seam to think it is a 50-55 mph truck.One guy that has one said it was a 65 mph truck? i don't know....yet.Hopefully I can find out by the seat of my pants instead of asking the long haul truck driver that hauls it for me.EDMONTANA has a few.What kind of shape is yours?Running?,driving?,with winch?,complete?

 

[m16ty]

Hopefully I can find out by the seat of my pants instead of asking the long haul truck driver that hauls it for me.

That may be where that 65MPH figure came from, the truck driver.

I'm going to tinker with the truck a little more if I get a chance this week. I hope we do get it running because I want a test drive before it heads north .

 

[Sumoman]

How the heck did you do that? As far as I know, there are no DRMO sites around here. Am I wrong?

If you ever get to come get it, let me know. I've got tools, a place to stay, and additional hands if you need something.
Fingers crossed, I may ever have my deuce by then. My EUC cleared Friday.


Tyler

...... Still waiting on my EUC

 

[BKubu]

It is DEFINITELY not a 60 MPH truck. 50-55 is all you'll get...if you want to keep your motor intact. I have put quite a few miles on my truck since I got it several months back. Just this past weekend I put another 135 or so miles on it and the weekend before I put another 100 or so on it. They like to run around 50-52. At 50 MPH, you are turning about 2,500 RPM...which is high generally (especially compared to the LDT-465-1 D/C motor), but these motors can be run up to 2,800 RPM, or so says the manual and a data plate on the motor...not that I turn mine that fast. You have to do 2,500 if you want to do 50 MPH. So, at 60+ MPH, you will be turning 2,800+ RPM...maybe Bjorn can do the math...I am just eye-balling it since I have never driven my truck that fast and don't intend to. The motor has good power and will blow any M35A2 off of the line...but they'll both end up doing around 50 MPH. The transmission shifts crisply and firmly. The electric wipers are great. The driver's seat is much more comfortable. The heater is more efficient...33,000 BTUs vs. 30,000 BTUs in the A2...plus it is mounted under the dash in the cab so it recycles the warm heat rather than having to heat cold air. Everything on the truck is either new or rebuilt vs. 30+ years old on average. I can't tell you guys how cool it is to open/shut the windows and doors and they feel like new. The hood looks wierd...no doubt...but, the more you are in and around the truck, the less you notice it. All in all, I would take an M35A3 over three M35A2s any day. The problem is, you really end up paying the same as about five M35A2s cost...and sometimes more! I happened to "steal" mine when I got it since I got mine about as cheaply as I've seen them. I am very happy with my truck. It is a permanent member of my motor pool...unless a nicer M35A3 comes up...and then all bets are off.

 

[Blythewoodjoe]

I saw 8 of them in one spot on the side of the interestate in Georgia this weekend. I made a video as I drove past. Lots of fire trucks there too. I didn't see any sign with sales info on anything. You would think if you clear out several achers of land and put all these trucks out by the interstate you would make it easy to find a numer or something. One truck had specialty equipement "something" on the side and perhaps that is the name of the company. Anyway I bet they are buying all they can find. It was located near mile marker 62 on I-95, on the east side.

 

[Bob H]

If anyone has an extra set of A3 wheels ( without CTIS hardware) I would like to acquire a set for my M36A2

 

[avengeusa]

If anyone has an extra set of A3 wheels ( without CTIS hardware) I would like to acquire a set for my M36A2

we all would like a set of those

 

[Monkeyboyarmy]

Ty.I must say that if I catch you driving my truck down there's going to be a big problem.PIZZA AND BEER FOR EVERYONE.

 

[m16ty]

Ty.I must say that if I catch you driving my truck down there's going to be a big problem.PIZZA AND BEER FOR EVERYONE.

I would like to hear it run but I haven't had a chance to look at it anymore. I haven't told you this yet but if it's going to be too much trouble to get it to Ohio you can just leave it here . I'll even let you keep the haul bill! What a deal!

 

[decodeme2]

Opps,
Yes I mean Blackstone VA. Thanks guys for the info. Im looking forward to picking it up if G.L. ever gets the paperwork correct. I got a close look at it and really like what i see. I have a cherry M35a2 Whistler to compare it to. Who knows I may sell the A2.! Yes the TCIS does not work. Anyone got a spare (computer)/Screen? Also looking for a A/C compressor for a hmmwv. V-belt drive. I will post some pics tomorrow of both..
Kevin..