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Congrats! An M35 was my first MV as well! Good luck and have fun!

Hey, I was thinking about buying a MTVR and wanted to know from people that had them already if there is anything in particular to be on the lookout for?? I am fairly well versed in used MV’s but these are a bit pricey for the ole guessing game! Thanks in advance for any info.

Welcome from NC!

Welcome to the MV world , I’m in Wilmington and have been messing with S&S trucks for a while.

There are different status updates, the downfall is when GP gets backed up they do not update your individual status. I had one a couple of weeks ago that never said received, so I called and they did have it and had sent it to Battlecreek. Then one day I got an email that said recieved, a few...

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That’s a good question! We had the same thing with a M936A1 wrecker steady climbing RPMS while working the crane. I also had the same thing happen with a civilian Peterbilt dump that had an older Cummins in it. Must be a Cummins thing because never had a Caterpillar do it with any model.

What is it doing? Are the batteries still charged? Does it turn over or click or anything?

Looking good! Those are some qwirky trucks but pretty cool when its all working. I have used the wheel lift to lift M1081’s with no problem, and used the crane building a new shed!

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Good luck on it! I think you got a great deal, are you going to use it or resale it?

I was watching that sale and had a friend in person there onsite. Did you buy the ‘89 model or the ‘85 with a blown head gasket? If you have a change of heart let me know I would be interested in it. I’ve felt defeated all afternoon about not buying the one with a blown head gasket for the price...

We have had good luck just using two batteries. It’s cheaper and easier unless you are going for the authentic look or will be using in extreme cold artic like temps.

Welcome! I have also seen people take camper trailers and remove the axles and mount on cargo trucks either on the bed or take the bed off and mount directly to the frame. They look pretty decent and not too Frankenstein!

We have used BEHR ULTRA EXT FLAT MATTE paint and had great luck spraying it with a cheap graco airless sprayer with 50’ of hose and spraying right out of the can. A FMTV or M939 truck takes about 6 gallons, LMTV about 5 gallons, and a HMMWV takes about a gallon and a half. If you have a good...

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How does the engine run? Any skipping or knocking and is there any pressure when you take the radiator cap off? We have a truck at the shop with a blown head gasket that runs good but put out more white smoke/steam than a fog machine!! Also have a Deere excavator that when the fuel filter is...