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well its like this...
you can look at the photo gallery under " Nicks '77 " and see many pictures of my m880 restoration. as of this date I only have about $4,300. into the truck( including the price I paid for the truck when I started ) and the only thing I see of great signifance between my...
Use the bigger blaster, Them small ones will work but they sure take a lot of time. and besides, If you take the truck to your buddies house he will probibly help you out.
be sure to protect all glass and lights that might get hit with deflecting sand. It will be ok to blast the gate on the...
IDA34,
Sorry I did not get back to you sooner.... I just pm'd you with my address in case you need it.
Good luck,
and if you need to , don't be shy about using anything here....
Nick
RE: Re: RE: Cucv and M103 trailer in columbus OH.
I am not sure if it would be any help to you.... But you can keep the stuff here if needed for a couple of weeks. I am about 30 miles south of toledo.
The M880 will work just fine for what you want to do with it, Don't let the talk about the wheel bearings scare you none, as long as you keep them greased they wil not be a problem.
The 318 engin is the same as the cilvian ones ( without emissions) The FTFWD is great and you will love it...
I would not see a problem with it. If it needs paint then paint it...... Who cares if you cammo it like a
cucv II.
I thought the canadian army had quite a few of these trucks ? But I could be wrong though.
I think Alfa-heaven has some orginal good years 16.5 tires that came on the M880..... maybe you can get them to throw in a set if you are worried about the bigger tires.
Do not even hesitate to make one of these trucks a daily driver. you will not regreat it,( if you can live without air, electric windows and cruse control )
The 318 and 727 are well proven, the fact that it is a full time 4wd is only an issue at the pump.... and then it isnt all that worse...
My grand dad served in the U.S. Army just before W.W.II and when Pearl Harbor happend he went and re-enlisted in the Navy, He was selected as one of the orginal " Scouts and Raiders ? :roll: " ( the pre curser to the Navy Seals ). And spent his time in the Pacific.....
All of My cousins...
Most local cops in Ohio wont give you a problem, They probibly wont even think of pulling you over.
However the Ohio State Patrol are well noted throught the universe for being A** H****
The only time they give a guy a break is if it is there last hour on duty before retirement ! ( and then...
Tell the wife that you need at least one thing in your life that does not ask a bunch of questions or COMPLAIN !!!! :lol:
Good luck on your project !!!!
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