Bigmike saves an M818

[bigmike]

Well it looks like i'm steppin' up to 5 tons now. I saved this M818 from being parted out.

Tires are shot, plenty of leaks, no brakes...all minor issues

It's history is pretty good. Bought from Travis AFB DRMO. Odometer reads 22K and by the looks of the interior, body and it being a AFB truck, it may be correct. I'll be doing some work to get her road worthy than I'll bring her home.

 

[maddawg308]

It may have some issues now, but judging from your past work, it will be a show winner soon!

 

[emr]

NICE !! Glad to see that nice truck in the hands of someone who do her up nice !!!!! Good luck , I LOVE those trucks too...!!!

 

[91W350]

Looking good! I would love to have one like that to start working on!

 

[srodocker]

congrats! you save that in wa or down in cali?

 

[jwaller]

make sure you get those tires all the same size before trying to drive her.

 

[bigmike]

congrats! you save that in wa or down in cali?

gotter in Cali.

 

[bigmike]

brakes and new shoes

I replaced the master cylinder, thanks Antelope Valley truck parts for the M/C.

Today I put the 14 x 20s on her. That was fun

I broke one tire wrench...luckily I had a spare

I'm loving the new shoes. I fired her up the other day. She roared to life after sitting 6 years. very nice!

Next step is batteries, top off axle, tranny and transfer case fluids and she is ready to come home.

Enjoy the pics.

 

[Djfreema]

Looking good Mike, makes you look small standing next to it!

 

[roscoe]

Looking good.

 

[Armada]

Looking great Mike! Like the new shoes! That is a clean and solid looking truck.
Something caught my eye though. The porch looks longer than normal. It appears the ramps have been removed and the 5th wheel moved back? Wonder what was towed?

 

[WillWagner]

That's a great truck Mike! First time I have seen this thread. You gonna keep it 3 color?

 

[bigmike]

Looking great Mike! Like the new shoes! That is a clean and solid looking truck.
Something caught my eye though. The porch looks longer than normal. It appears the ramps have been removed and the 5th wheel moved back? Wonder what was towed?

the previous owner did move the 5th back. He pulled a side dump trailer and needed to set it back.

 

[bigmike]

That's a great truck Mike! First time I have seen this thread. You gonna keep it 3 color?

Hey bro,

it's not 3 color. It's semi gloss inside the cab and possibly 383 outside. I'm not sure yet but I'm leaning towards semi gloss and a yellow nose. Maybe 3 color woodland...or desert...

****, I don't know

 

[ivbeenrokd]

Looks awesome, I like it.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Nice Mike, I vote 24087!

 

[nk14zp]

Congrats nice looking truck.

 

[Floyd]

Good looking truck Mike, best of luck with the resto.

Floyd

 

[MWMULES]

Mike welcome to the 5 tons of fun club. I vote with the Gimp on 24087. Mine is going back to 24087 if it ever stops snowing and warms up. Please start an album on site of your redo.

 

[MyothersanM1]

Mike...good looking toy you got there. Enjoy!

That's a great truck Mike! First time I have seen this thread. You gonna keep it 3 color?

Will...Is your CSS acting up again