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  1. GoldComet6

    Heavy Trucks Under FHTV-III

    Just FYI....full story on Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles. The link....... US Military Adds Heavy Trucks Under FHTV-III US Military Adds Heavy Trucks Under FHTV-III 29-Dec-2009 18:12 EST With its bridge buy of FMTV medium trucks in place and the re-compete proceeding, and initial...
  2. GoldComet6

    AM General eyes other markets for sales

    Just FYI...... Should help keep the folks in Indiana employed.:-D AM General eyes Europe and Middle East for HMMWV Industry Briefing: AM General eyes Europe and Middle East Humvee manufacturer AM General is continuing to produce vehicles at close to its peak rate for its domestic...
  3. GoldComet6

    Deuce in TV show

    Just FYI... In the newest season of Guns & Ammo TV they have been using a Deuce as a backdrop for the segment on military firearms. They have had it parked in different positions for each show and the guys stand next to it while filming. It's an M35A2 with a soft top, no winch and has a three...
  4. GoldComet6

    BAE protests FMTV Oshkosh award

    Just FYI for any FMTV fans...just thought I'd post this article. Enjoy. BAE Systems has protested against the Pentagon's decision to award a USD3.7 billion US Army family of medium tactical vehicles (FMTV) contract to its rival Oshkosh, saying its proposals were not properly assessed. BAE...
  5. GoldComet6

    MUTT M151 - pics from book

    A few days ago I posted some HMMWV pics from an AM General book. Due to the overwhelming number of requests for MUTT pics from that post (okay just one...papercu), here they are! :-D
  6. GoldComet6

    HMMWV COE & HUMMER COE variants

    Just thought I 'd pass along these pics. I didn't know that a COE version of the HMMWV was ever developed. How many of YOU did....raise your hands.
  7. GoldComet6

    Dodge Power Wagon article - from 1987

    This Dodge Power Wagon article is from 1987, I've had it in a box of car, plane, NASA & ship stuff. Just thought it might be interesting for the Dodge truck fans to read. These are great trucks!!
  8. GoldComet6

    Custom Deuce on craigslist - $8000

    Just FYI....I saw this ad and decided to pass it along in case someone is interested. Truck - 6 X 6 Custom - $8000 This is not only rolling history but its been modified - Bobbed Deuce 2 1/2 Ton Multi - Fuel Diesel that has 3 axels of traction coupled to 46" Military Michelins. This unit is...
  9. GoldComet6

    1st Deuce drive- Thanks clinto!!

    Just wanted to say thanks to clinto for letting me stop by today. He gave me a lesson in Deuce operation, showed me what to look for in one, took me for a ride and then...yes...allowed me to drive a Deuce for the first time! So thanks again clinto and clintogf for being nice, patient and...
  10. GoldComet6

    Deuce pics from REO book

    These photos are from REO Trucks: 1910-1966 Photo Archive. In pic number 4, notice the Deuces in the upper left corner....are they tractors or just unfinished trucks? Looks like one has low mounted headlights and two high mounted...being produced at the same time. They look like gas models.
  11. GoldComet6

    Deuce "Eager Beaver" article

    This is from the book The World's Toughest Truck: The Reo / Diamond Reo Story, by Ebert, Neal & Fijalkovich. This article is part of Chapter 5, which gives you a brief look at the history of the Reo designed M34/M35 trucks. The book provides a complete history of the company, especially the...
  12. GoldComet6

    Deuce test - REO style!!

    This is from the book The World's Toughest Truck: The Reo / Diamond Reo Story, by Ebert, Neal & Fijalkovich. This article gives you a brief look at how Reo tested the military trucks that they built. The book provides a complete history of the company, and discusses the design of the initial...
  13. GoldComet6

    Working at Clinto's...with the Deuce

    Here is the first round of pics I took today at Clinto's. He & BFR were removing a wood box shelter from the tan Deuce using BFR's Deuce with a crane and extendable boom. Plus, they pulled a CUCV to a better spot on the concrete pad, and moved the Jeep body. Notice that when everyone is working...
  14. GoldComet6

    Fire Dept Deuce photo - early 60s

    Just thought yall would enjoy this Deuce photo. :-D It's from the Union County Georgia Historical Society 2009 calendar. It contains historical photos and they sell them to raise money for the non-profit society, which is based in Blairsville. If your interested they're $7.00, and the web...
  15. GoldComet6

    '86 AM GENERAL M123 for sale in MO

    Found this on truckpaper.com......just passing along the info. Not an auction -so I don't believe I'm violating any SS rule here. If you buy it, I get a ride...:-D 1986 AM GENERAL M123 $6500, 5 Ton Military Truck, 1400 Hours, Ideal for Litter or Manure Truck, Excellent Condition 1986 AM...
  16. GoldComet6

    Deuce w/w in Rome GA - GA Hwy 20

    I saw this Deuce in Rome GA today, it's on GA Hwy 20 at a 4x4 shop. They also had a Unimog, but couldn't spare any time to really look them over. Looks pretty nice - they had a chain around the pedals and steering column, so I assume it runs.... :razz: Anybody here own it?
  17. GoldComet6

    Pinzgauer - in Rome on GA Hwy 20

    I saw this UNIMOG in Rome Georgia today parked at a 4x4 shop on Ga Hwy 20. Looked nice from a distance...but couldn't spare more than 5 minutes to snap these and had to go. They also had a Deuce, so I'll post pics of it also.
  18. GoldComet6

    Pinzgauer sells at auction for...

    Just FYI… This 1974 Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer sold for $6,600. The auction was conducted by RM Auctions, and occurred February 6-8, 2009 in Ft Lauderdale Florida. This article is from the May 2009 edition of Automobile Magazine.
  19. GoldComet6

    US to transfer HMMWVS to Iraq

    JUST FYI........there goes lots of vehicles and potential parts!! US Plans to Transfer 8,000 Hummers to Iraq 27-Apr-2009 “RESET of the US Army’s Vehicle Fleet Continues“” covers the USA’s HMMWV RECAP program, while noting that the extra weight of the add-on armor was wearing out Hummers to...
  20. GoldComet6

    US adds Heavy Trucks Under FHTV-III

    Enjoy! The Story Link: US Military Adds Heavy Trucks Under FHTV-III US Military Adds Heavy Trucks Under FHTV-III 26-Feb-2009 With its bridge buy of FMTV medium trucks in place and the re-compete proceeding, and initial awards for the potential JLTV Hummer replacement designs...
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