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Hey cranetruck, been awhile since I've been on. I totally agree with you. I think I am going to sell the steel cargo bed with hoops and canvas then see about options for camperizing the unit. That'll shave a lot of weight off overall. Sure wish i could find the non-existent van for these...

Hey StubbleJumper, completely missed your reply in this thread. Been awhile since I was on here. I have not had any major problem with the m656, it runs and operates very well. Haven't had a chance to do too much with it yet.

Thanks Bjorn! Shocked the crap out of me when this thing landed in my lap. Would NEVER have thought I'd own one. LOL! Agreed on the box. I figure it will make a great platform for a camper to slide in to. As for the tires, I'm kind of glad they aren't original. The XML's are a little...

Here is a vid the PO took while out playing here in AB. I know he really loved this machine and was reluctant to see it go, I don't blame him. But this baby is getting the recognition and care it deserves. He can rest assured it's in good hands. https://youtu.be/ryHaBLxc1oA

It is indeed. Insofar as I know (and have tested), air lockers in each diff and an air shifted transfer case. When this thing in in full lock, it is a monster!! And the articulation of the axles is insane. Which is why I am keen on a conversion.

Yep. I think that's why it's in such good shape. The union would have had strict requirements for the unit to be to spec on many accounts. Which is why it's in such good shape.

Thanks man, I'm super stoked about it. The XML's sure set it off as opposed to the original boots. Believe it or not, but this is the EXACT unit that was used in the movie 2012. LOL! (true story)

Thanks for the info. The PO mentioned cranetruck as well. I've reached out in a PM. Hopeful. :-) I'll have to put the word out in and around here to see what may or may not be around. I am pretty committed to building this unit out as a functional camper type unit. I have a frame mounted...

Fuzzy, I hear you on the rare part. However, one off's and unique are what appeal to me. I've been reading up on a lot of creative conversions others have done with their 6x6's etc. Lots of options out there. As for tires, this one is outfitted with 47" XML's. Recovery, exactly, would be...

Greetings all. New to SS and new to my m656. The truck currently has a box with fold down rear gate, removable hoops and canvas cover. I'd sure like to find the "van" to swap on to the chassis, but that is a pipe dream I am sure due to rarity. On that note, has anyone retrofitted some other...

Not sure how close to original you are trying to stay with, but the m656 I recently purchased has some beefy XML's and they look bad ass, they absolutely suit and fill out the truck.

Greetings! New to the world of Military vehicle ownership with my 1969 m656. Located in Calgary, AB