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Welcome. I am not far from you, either. I live in Damascus, MD. I have a really nice 395...about 90% tread...if you need another tire (no rim, though). I have a few 5 tons at my house that you are welcome to look over (not for sale), including both 6CTA- and NHC-250-powered trucks.

The military did not use turbo-charged 250s to my knowledge. The NHC250s were all naturally aspirated, at least those in the trucks I have ever seen (M809, M939). The NHC250 puts out about 10 more HP, but the torque is about the same between the motors. Still, I think the NHC250 has more...

He has one of the trucks with the replacement push button Allisons. I am not sure of the exact model, James. From what he has told me, the truck has no beans for pulling...at least the very heavy loads he mentioned.

I should have added that the bows are worth about $20 each if they are complete (stave/upright, elbow, and top bow). Again, some have been paying more, but I could buy some for this price right now. Start higher and come down if someone asks. My $.02...

Aluminum troop seats? That would be a first for me. I bet they are fiberglass. If they are, they are worth as much as you can...which should be around $75 per side or so and $75 for the headboard...more if someone HAS to have them. I know some have paid more, but that is the same price I...

I'll second what JWALLER said...make sure you have weight in the bed.

I recommend keeping the soft top considering you are in TX. You at least have the option of removing it. You are going to cook either way, but I think you are better off with the soft top. Now, if the hard top is your preference, that is another story. If you are going to install AC, go with...

Contact CUCVFAN. I think he has some. Not positive how many, though...

I have done this...that is, installed a fuel burning heater for a deuce in my M925A2. It works perfectly. In fact, everything is identical to the M939 series kit...except, as you pointed out, you have to make up new fuel lines...and extend the wiring harness. The heater and controls are...

I agree with CASTLEBROVO and JCAPPALJR...the 6CTA has better top end power, but the NHC250 is better from a dead start. Unfortunately, top end power is not as important as power from a standing position, mainly because almost none of these trucks have any beans on the top end with the exception...

6CTA is 240 HP; NHC250 is 250 HP. Torque is a wash, I believe.

...or you could just buy some for $20 a complete bow (that I have been paying for the 13 years or so I have been in this hobby). Talk to CARNAC.

I run DEXRON III, but I have been told by the Allison dealer that Transynd (or however it is spelled) is the latest and the greatest. The military often uses 10W oil...again I have been told that this is the same as DEXRON, but without the additives. Still, when I asked Allison directly, they...

I should also add for the benefit of those who may not have experience with these trucks that my rebuilt M923 has a tick in the accessory drive that runs the compressor. It is nothing that will compromise the mechanical ability of the truck, but it sounds like a valve tap (it is not). Another...

Nice truck. My only question is...your thread indicates that you will be restoring the truck, and it looks like none is needed! :) That truck has had what I believe is termed a "limited overhaul." I have two such trucks. They basically replace anything that needs replacing and only reutilize...

I have done it many times, but never with the windshield folded down...no desire to get bugs in my teeth. :) Bruce

I actually think $4,500 for a rebuilt M923 is a good deal. If it had been closer to MD, you wouldn't have gotten it so cheaply because (a) trucks bring more up here and (b) I'd have bid it up on you! ;) Congratulations and good luck.

Welcome from Damascus, MD. If you need help, contact me...I'm not far from you. You are also welcome to crawl around on or under anything I own to see which variant you like the best. Be forewarned, though...most of what I have right now is M939 series or Freightliner. An M917A2 might be...

I have contact with the guy who bought out BMY. I have seen that flier in hardcopy format. He told me that the truck in the ad you posted was a prototype that they tried to pitch to the Army, but they never bought them. I suppose they could have procured a prototype. BMY could have marketed...

To my knowledge, the UMSC did not use any A2s. I have checked with guys in the Marines and they told me they went right from the M809 series and M939A0/M939A1 series to the MTVR. I don't have any documentable proof of this so someone else may be able to provide additional detail about this...