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  1. BKubu

    Return from Fort Drum

    If you are interested in upgrading the landing legs to the crank up kind, contact CUCVFAN. I bought one from him and it makes a world of difference when trying to hook up to a loaded trailer. I can't figure out why they just did not come with the crank up landing leg. It was worth every penny...
  2. BKubu

    Cornering the Market on Deuce Engines

    You are not allowed to post current or upcoming auction information. Please delete your thread.
  3. BKubu

    I really wanted this one M916a1

    You got an M916A1 (as in a Freightliner) or you got an AM General M920 or M916? If you got a Freightliner, do you mind if I ask where you found it? Thanks!
  4. BKubu

    M923A2 tranny?

    The truck has 1400s on it. The truck definitely was supposed to have CTIS, but it looks like it was removed from the rims. This is probably for the best as it rarely works. The M939 does not make a good brush truck. Most brush trucks have some type of framework over the front end (like the...
  5. BKubu

    Starts & Runs

    Starts and runs could mean it was driven in or it might mean the GL rep started the truck and nothing more. It does not tell you how well it runs. I got a truck once that was listed as RUNS. Well, it did run...but it made a helluva racket (loose bolts on flywheel!). So, did they lie...
  6. BKubu

    M818/ Cummins NA250

    Did you get the truck from John Appel? Very nice truck. John is a good guy and he knows his stuff.
  7. BKubu

    M818/ Cummins NA250

    Joe, the only thing they did was add the super singles (in addition to a few other mods like adding lockers and a fording kit). That is how it was brought up to USMC standards. There are no mechanical differences between a USMC truck and a non-USMC truck. I agree with what you are saying...
  8. BKubu

    M818/ Cummins NA250

    I will add this point of clarification. If your truck is used mostly for show, or is used almost exclusively on level ground (i.e., you live in a flat state), you will be happy with 1600s. If, however, you drive mostly in hilly areas, or pull heavy loads, you won't like 1600s as much. I would...
  9. BKubu

    M818/ Cummins NA250

    I would consider putting the 1100s back on there. I think they would get as much performance out of smaller tires as they would a larger or more efficient motor. The tires are killing it. They were not designed for it. I have said this before. This is a reason people call them HEMTT...
  10. BKubu

    M818/ Cummins NA250

    There is one problem here. He is talking about the older NHC250 and you are referring to the newer 6CTA 8.3 Cummins. Without a doubt, the newer motor is better. Guys who think the older motor is better are guys who have never owned a 6CTA motor...or they have driven a dog in the military and...
  11. BKubu

    M818/ Cummins NA250

    Jason, that is an important point. Thanks!
  12. BKubu

    M818/ Cummins NA250

    The NHC250, while a reliable motor, is not a powerhouse...and you just killed whatever power it did have but adding the larger tires. The larger tires will give you more road speed, as you probably know, but you will regret them if you have to climb hills frequently. Going to 1400X20s would...
  13. BKubu

    I really wanted this one M916a1

    I wonder if this dude was trying to get on base to get the Freightliner! Civilian arrested at military base with possible explosives - CNN.com
  14. BKubu

    HEMTT Update

    Stuart, very cool.
  15. BKubu

    What is a HEMTT really worth?

    The one on ARMYJEEPS.NET has been sold...assuming it is the one that was for sale in KY. Figure you will spend $50K for a HEMTT that is in running condition. You will pay more if it is cherry, like STALWARTs truck or like my old M977 that is in my avatar. If you have $50-75K, and you are...
  16. BKubu

    Still looking for a new top !

    If you want to go tan, you can't beat CLINTOSGF. She has new tan tops for less than retail!
  17. BKubu

    Tatras in the american army

    NEIOWA, OK, so the US Army purchased some of the MAN tractors before the HEMTT came into inventory. Makes sense to me! Thanks!
  18. BKubu

    Tatras in the american army

    I always find it interesting to see pics of foreign vehicles in US service and vice versa. I had no idea the US Army used Tatras! Along the same lines, I know the US Army used some MAN trucks. I am not sure why the US Army used MAN 8X8s when they had the HEMTT, which serves the same purpose...
  19. BKubu

    remanufactured M818's for sale???

    TREYSOUCIE, are you after an M818, or just a military tractor? If you are interested in an M915A1, contact M1075 on this list. I believe he has a nice truck for sale in OK.
  20. BKubu

    XL's on the 813A1

    Kenny, if you want 11 of them, contact me. I have 11 XLs mounted on rims in my garage...fresh rubber.
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