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  1. Greasy

    Soon to co-owner M-109A1

    That makes sence. It has USMC 387**** (unable to read) stenciled on the hood.
  2. Greasy

    Soon to co-owner M-109A1

    Update, While cleaning out the cab, I re-read the data tag. While alittle hard to read, its a M-109A3! WO/W but has PTO, shifter, lock out plate, floor tag and it works!. The front bumper had what lookes like u-bolts welded to the front bumper, like foot steps. Both have been cut off flush with...
  3. Greasy

    DMV says I need a smog check

    I to live in the great state of Kalifornia :neutral:. The M-109 I play with will soon get Historic plates to stop any future smog issues.
  4. Greasy

    Soon to co-owner M-109A1

    I've read about Camp dirtbag, has it already passed? Looks like a blast. My friend Marc, has a LARGE collection of military vehicles. I just posted a picture of his M-211 on the old duce.
  5. Greasy

    1953 m-211

    Posting this for a friend of mine. He has an outstanding military vehicle collection. It's a good running M-211 with trailer. She is an older restoration, with a radio in the cargo area. Needs a little brake work. I enjoy working on it and his other military vehicles. Attention getter when ever...
  6. Greasy

    Soon to co-owner M-109A1

    Pictures did not load. Will try again.
  7. Greasy

    Soon to co-owner M-109A1

    I will soon be a co-owner of a slightly used 1965 M-109A1. This is a picture of me driving her out of the SCRAP YARD! Two new batteries, check fluids, air up tires and I had a key that fit (no push button)! With in an hour we were our way home :grin:.
  8. Greasy

    2010 VIN Info Thread

    Thanks Chief and Carnac. Donation set by mail.
  9. Greasy

    2010 VIN Info Thread

    VIN correction, it should read: A) W24BE6S244828
  10. Greasy

    2010 VIN Info Thread

    Carnac, Thank you in advance. M880 A) W24BE6S244628 B) NGO7YU C) 2320005798942 D) Bakersfield, Ca E) unavailable
  11. Greasy

    Saved one! 1975 M880

    Bob H, Overflow tank. Noticed that after I posted :oops:. A friend is going to scrap an early 90s dodge truck cab sitting around. Going to pull the interior dome light cover and assembly, door seals, aluminum sill plates (better than mine) and door striker pins. One thing I've learned over the...
  12. Greasy

    Military Fire Trucks

    I'm the head of the motorpool at a local museum Thought yall might like a look at a 1944 or 1945 GMC 6x6 Firetruck i'm in the middle of restoring. I did not start the restoration, just trying finish it. Drive train done (running), brakes done, have new wire harness (Vintage wire of Maine) not...
  13. Greasy

    Saved one! 1975 M880

    Change the ballast resistor? Truck starts good.
  14. Greasy

    Saved one! 1975 M880

    Thanks 1stsarge. I owned a 82 6.2 1/2 chevy truck a few years ago. Dam GP timers! Superised how well full time 4x4 and small carb runs! Bob h, Looking for a radiator overflow bottle, pintle, rear view mirror and mabey a rear drive line (need to check out).
  15. Greasy

    Saved one! 1975 M880

    Anyone know where I can find a dash pad? The one on my truck is crumbling. I can live with the glove box pad being cracked, but the giant hole above the gauges bothers me. I checked on-line and nothing jumped out at me.
  16. Greasy

    Saved one! 1975 M880

    As soon as I saw the rust in the carb I thought of your post about the fuel pump M880 GC. Thanks for the advice. Cleaning the carb made an 80% improvement. I'm not getting a steady idle (serges) in netural/park, better in gear. Now i'm back to the timing chain issue again. Would dielectric...
  17. Greasy

    Saved one! 1975 M880

    Keep the advice flowing! Not familiar with the M880. Thanks M880 GC for the advice on the electrical connections. I will check soon. Checked carb. Full of rust? Plastic tank? Cleaned carb. It idles! Was worried about the timing chain. Going to grease front wheel bearings this weekend.
  18. Greasy

    Saved one! 1975 M880

    Just took some pictures of my M880.
  19. Greasy

    Saved one! 1975 M880

    Thanks Bob H. The 6th vin digit is 6. Must be a 1976. Title and registration show 1975 (all # match trk), at least thats good for me living in California NO SMOG!!!! Data plate is stamped 9 or 10 1975. Will confirm tomorrow when I take pictures. Truck is currently not at my house. Hope to bring...
  20. Greasy

    Saved one! 1975 M880

    Could have been something the PO added. I'm bad with colors. Need to ask the Wife :(.
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