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I've owned two M548s...I ended up selling both. While I regret selling the last one with 24 original hours (12 when I bought it), I sold them because it gets old driving one around on the same small plot of land. I actually had access to about a 15 acre field on a large farm (the other fields...

Thanks for the reply. I was only asking because I have found all sorts of bizarre stuff with trucks rebuilt there.

I am sorry I cannot help, but I am curious...is this a RRAD rebuild?

What kind of tree is it? Pine? I would not worry too much? Hardwood like an oak or maple, call in the tree experts. If you do try it, make sure people stand clear of the chain.

That is incorrect, at least when I have asked about American armored vehicles overseas. For whatever reason, once an American armored vehicle leaves the country, you can't get it back in. There probably are exceptions, but this has been the rule that I have been told. I tried to get an M113...

The dumps tend to bring good money. There are dealers trying to peddle them, but there are not a lot of people who want to pay the premium that GL brings (plus 10% bidders fee and tax) PLUS the dealer's profit margin. Go check any of the dealers; there is a reason they don't move many at...

Have you ever heard someone say that it is better to see a truck/car/boat/etc. before the owner did his quickie restoration job on it thereby hiding the truck's/car's/boat's/etc. flaws? Well, that is the problem with inspecting a rebuilt truck. EVERYTHING looks good. Check out the motors...

I am not at all impressed with the rebuilt trucks that have come out. Things seem to be half-a**ed. This is coming from a guy who owns several of them right now. I prefer the original M939 series trucks that I own over the rebuilds. Sure, the rebuilds have some nice features, but I have been...

Make sure you inspect. Assume you will have work to do no matter how nice the truck looks...and possibly especially with the rebuilt trucks. I am not going to divert this thread by posting horror stories that I and others have stated, but I will summarize those posts by saying that there were...

Thank you for your service. Stay safe!

I almost never go with synthetic. I have read that it is better and lasts longer, but I am not sure that most of us would notice with the limited mileage/kilometers that we drive our trucks. However, some guys swear by it. With that said, I use only synthetic in my Mercedes daily driver, but...

Do they have NAPA in Belgium? Or any of the other large US auto parts chains like CARQUEST, PEP BOYS, ADVANCE AUTO PARTS, etc.? If they do, I would think they should have the filters. Stick with good brand name lubricants. For oil, go with 15W40. For the gear lube (t-case and axles), use...

If the past is any indication of the future, they will probably be trickling out for another decade. It is almost as if Uncle Sam has no idea where everything is. I have seen M123 tractors come out in the last 5-8 years when they were supposed to be out of inventory in the 90s. Also, I saw...

After talking to guys who had to give up their M114s because they bought they from museums or other organizations that had gotten them without release paperwork, I'd suggest steering clear of it. Sure, it is a dream vehicle (I share the same dream!), but without paperwork, you'll always be...

JUANPRADO, you are in LA and it is b**** hot much of the year...and fairly mild the rest, right? :-) Does it really get cold enough to warrant a heater? Just curious. Jason Frisch (HALFTRACK), also located in Metairie, removes his heaters as soon as he gets a truck for this reason. I'd check...

I would look into the problem a bit further to determine where the coolant went.

Well, I applaud your ingenuity and I am happy you are home safe. I can't wait to hear the rest of the story.

I'll second what DOGHEAD said. I, too, have GULFWAY insurance and I don't think they insure our trucks to haul trailers. Be careful, and double check that. If you get into a jam, it would suck to find out then that you are not insured.

I am sorry, but I no longer have the truck.

I am curious about the type of trailer you used.