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  1. bbbang

    Another newbie signing on w/ M35A2

    M35A2 Truck Great looking truck, next stop M105a2 trailer and then a 5 ton, and then etc., etc.! Chris
  2. bbbang

    Deuce in the mud

    Hi: You might take a look at this site: www.usa6x6.com There are lots of options to single out a truck.
  3. bbbang

    Door Lock Replacement

    The left hand door lock on my truck has stopped working correctly. I purchased the necessary replacement parts and want to get the same swapped out. It looks pretty straight forward, but it appears that the window hardware and glass has to come out before you can get to it to replace. Is that...
  4. bbbang

    Lots of 818 tractors

    I had a person who would know tell me that the 813's and 817's were getting grabbed off of the bases by the State Department and sent over to "friendly???" middle east (arab) countries, where there is apparently high demand for these 5 tons. For whatever reason there must not be the same level...
  5. bbbang

    M818's home from Stout Field!!!

    Stout Field, Indiana Several Dump Trucks!
  6. bbbang

    M818's home from Stout Field!!!

    Stout Field Truck Picture A long row of trucks at Stout Field.
  7. bbbang

    M818's home from Stout Field!!!

    Stout Field Pictures Here is a closer picture on the trailer.
  8. bbbang

    M818's home from Stout Field!!!

    Stout Field Pictures Here is a picture of the trailer I picked up at Stout Field on Friday. I was really pleased with it, appeared nearly new. Chris
  9. bbbang

    Need help on year of manufacture on my 5 ton.

    Year of Manufacture on 5 ton The contract number on the M813a1 is: DAAE07-79-D-5015 Thanks for the help. Chris
  10. bbbang

    Need help on year of manufacture on my 5 ton.

    I received my M813A1 from GL the other day and need help with determining the year of manufacture of the truck for title purposes. It is an American General and the ID# is as follows: NL08C2 C329-10216 Seems to be a great truck. My eleven year old son was driving it (with a little...
  11. bbbang

    M818's home from Stout Field!!!

    M818's going home from Stout Field I was there picking up my M105a2 trailer. They were both great looking M818's. Enjoy. They had several 100 trucks and trailers in the lot. Several good looking dump trucks also. One 900 series dump truck painted sand that was outstanding. I took a bunch of...
  12. bbbang

    M813A1 "Black Box" Question

    I received my M813a1 the other day and it appears to be a great truck. The only issue I had was batteries (dead) which I am solving with new batteries. I have been going through the truck while it is running checking switches, etc, and have cleaned up the starter, etc. Now to my questions...
  13. bbbang

    Anybody get any trucks in the sale today

    Anybody Get a truck in teh sale today. My brother bought one of the M35's in Topeka. He was also looking at the truck in Granite City IL, it looked to be a good truck but I don't think he bid.
  14. bbbang

    Questions on M796 Bolster Trailer

    I saw what was described as a M796 Bolster Trailer for sale. It was tandem axle, with pintle and was kind of odd looking. I was wondering what the Army used or uses this trailer for? Thank you.
  15. bbbang

    M66 Ring Mount

    Hate to admit it, but I bought one on eBay. Crane Technology Inc., has got one advertised on their web site but they want in excess of $2,000, plus shipping. That hurts.
  16. bbbang

    Found an interesting site surfing: Military Batteries

    Military Batteries and Optimas After looking at this site, and thee company's lack of interest in civilian sales, is the military starting to use optima batteries in their MV's in lieu of the traditional batteries. I have used them (optimas) in the past in cars and 4x4's and like them, although...
  17. bbbang

    Found an interesting site surfing: Military Batteries

    This is a link, (I hope), to an adapter that lets you use optima batteries in place of military batteries in MV. I contacted the company on these, but they didn't seem interested in civilian sales. Here is the link: http://www.milbatteries.com/accessories/index.html
  18. bbbang

    My first 5-ton purchase from GL

    I took the plunge on GL and bought my first 5 ton. Looks like a nice truck and hoping for the best, listed as "running condition".
  19. bbbang

    m66 ring and related questions

    M66 ring and related questions I think I have gotten one of the reinforcement plates purchased from hndrsonj Thanks for your help!
  20. bbbang

    m66 ring and related questions

    M66 and related questions Are the reinforcement plates available for purchase from some source, or do have to fabricate your own? Thanks.
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