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James, Nice truck! I really enjoyed the video, too.

I think $4000 is a fair deal. To be honest, I'd rather spend $6500 for one that I could drive around that is turn-key, but I would bet that you'll end up with a nice truck for less than that...even after you figure your time into the equation. The kicker is that the $6500 deal is off of the...

The other thing you have to consider is the bed. You can't get around that unless you want to modify the bed...or mount another bed. Assuming you leave the bed on it, I'd leave the 1400 duals on it. You'll definitely increase your floatation, which is important if the truck will be used in...

Bjorn, The same goes for you. Kenny told me you were a great guy and I got to see it firsthand after meeting you. Your son, Adrian, was also very nice...the apple does not fall far from the tree. I do plan to drive my HEMTT to Aberdeen next year, and might even bring both the cargo and the...

The street legal limit is 102". The M812 truck, itself, is 114" wide, not including the mirrors. What M1075 said was correct...the truck is overwidth because the 1400 X 20 duals and the bed are 114" wide. If you removed the bed and mounted 1100 X 20s, you'd be legal. 1400 X 20s are HUGE...

I can second what Kenny said about the double taxation thing. It might depend upon the state, but I'm not sure. I've purchased trucks in several states (HI, NJ, VA, SC) and they always charge tax. I am, then, taxed when I try to title the truck, which is no sure bet in MD...they do not accept...

I think, but am not sure, that the rear winch is rated at 20,000 pounds...same as the front winch. $4000 is reasonable, especially if the motor comes with it.

Mike, A while ago, I offered to coordinate a deal for M812s...all running and still in military service (not through GL or GSA). Unfortunately, no one replied and the deal passed. I could have had as many as 15 trucks for $6,500 each. The only drawback is that I had to purchase several...not...

I am not sure how this is done, but the museum may be able to claim one out of surplus inventory. I know that other museums have done so, but I am not sure how. I even thought of starting my own museum!

Also try the Krylon ultra flat black. It's great for painting rims, stencils, or the black camo areas. It is a perfect match with black CARC. It is much more flat than the Gillespie black, which, in my experience, comes out a tad shiny. The rest of the Gillespie paints are good (383 green...

Opie, Check with www.mvdataplates.com. They might have the replacement dataplates.

Very cool tank, oifvet! Are there any in civilian hands...non-museum? What about M113s? I've run across a few of the old gassers, and I heard there was a guy in Canada with an M113A1.

I once saw a water tanker mounted on an M809 chassis, but I never saw the dataplate to check to see if it had its own M #. I have never seen a 5 fuel truck, except for cargo trucks with the fuel cells and reel assembly in the bed.

Desert Rat, My truck is an M813A1 with a Cummins NHC-250 engine. Bjorn, We hit some Memorial Day traffic. We also stopped for lunch and dinner. I had a guest with me in the truck and he wanted to stop to eat. I usually eat while I'm driving. The other issue was...we waited for a little...

This past Sunday, I drove the M813A1 down to John Winslow's place in Halifax, NC. He picked up two M105A2s for me from Ft. Bragg and I went down with my brother to retrieve them. John loaded one into the bed with his 10,000 pound military forklift and I towed the other behind the truck. Man...

I have read and heard that the M819 used 1200 X 20s, while the other M809 series trucks (except for the bridge trucks) used 1100s. I have never seen any 1200 X 20s. Why would one wrecker (M816) utilize smaller tires than the other (M819)? Perhaps, you can consider using 1100 X 20s.

I have been told that they used different types of wood. I have seen red oak. I cut apart a set of troop seats that were worn out and brought the wood to the lumber yard and the guy there told me it was red oak. It was definitely red in color. I actually thought it was redwood, but I was...

I have spoken to guys that have dealt with Schott's and I've been told that the owner, with whom you must deal, is not a real personable guy. Basically, he has more money than he knows what to do with...and he'd rather sit on the trucks than negotiate a price. There are no negotiations on his...

Kenny, thanks for the kind words. Another thing for people to consider is their skill as a mechanic. If you are mechanically inclined...as is Kenny (and many others on this list)...you can have the confidence to drive long distances knowing that you can probably fix whatever might go wrong. A...

I've driven many and had many shipped. It all depends upon the location of the truck. I've gone as far as South Carolina (from MD) to retrieve a truck. A lot of it depends upon the faith that you have in the truck. I've purchased several trucks from Joe Young, for example. I'd trust his...