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  1. The PIG Smith

    Running and Driving Restored Sherman M4A2E8 "EasyÉight" Tank

    DISCLAIMER: Forgive me is this not in the correct forum. I was excited to see this article and wanted to share it everyone here http://ww2live.com/en/content/world-war-2-sale-running-and-driving-restored-sherman-m4a2e8-easy-ight-tank https://youtu.be/0CEpjiT2iwc
  2. The PIG Smith

    Battled Damaged A10

    To me, this was a sobering clip of how one A10, after clobbering the bad guys, took a beating and was able to safely bring home Colonel Bob Efferson. I am proud to be an American as only we can engineer such systems. I am also thankful for those Americans like Colonel Bob Efferson, that flew...
  3. The PIG Smith

    Adding a winch to a WO/W truck

    I've searched and I thought this would be a popular modification. I found a few posts of adding a winch to a Deuce, but not to a 5 ton. So, what is involved? The obvious is obtaining the winch and mounts, bolting it onto the front of the truck...no biggie...just some wrench turning. However...
  4. The PIG Smith

    M656 8x8 Parts

    I read the forum rules and am unclear about the policy of posting eBay auctions of parts for others to check out. Help me if I have overlooked this or am in some sort of violation. I have been searching the Internet trying to learn as much as I can about the XM656 and XM747 8x8 trucks. Just...
  5. The PIG Smith

    Calling Mr. Cranetruck...Courteous Phone for Mr. Cranetruck

    I’ve been reading about your 1969 Ford XM757 8x8 tractor and am ultra fascinated. I have a few question your truck and instead of a sending a private message, I thought I would create a public posting as other may want to know more about your truck as well. I’ve done some searching and...
  6. The PIG Smith

    CL: Pair of M151 Military Jeeps - $1000 (Palatka)

    I do not know if this is proper to post a Craigslist like this, but I thought it to be important enough to share this: Pair of M151 Military Jeeps I have 2 M151 Jeeps. They were designed and built by Ford. The newer models were made by AM-General maker of the military Hummer. These have 4...
  7. The PIG Smith

    M-60A3 for salw on eBay

    M-60A3 for sale on eBay I am not for sure where to post this, but I thought folks here would like to know about this: Tank, 1982 M60A1 USMC Main Battle Tank : eBay Motors (item 170444807417 end time Feb-17-10 19:49:11 PST)
  8. The PIG Smith

    Another M-578 posting!

    I've been reading the following posting about really nice M-578 in the UK http://www.steelsoldiers.com/tanks-apcs-etc/15695-m578.html The Maintenance Battery of the FA unit I served in had a M-578. It was the largest vehicle in our unit and was tagged to recover whatever a 5 Ton wrecker could...
  9. The PIG Smith

    Repower a M-911

    Disclaimer: This question is just mental exercise for me. The topic of which I am posting about is just me thinking out loud. I do not own a M-911, or am I planning to buy one (I wish) or am I planning to repower one. ######################### While I love the looks, power and capabilities of...
  10. The PIG Smith

    M-577 Questions

    Does the DoD sell vehicles such as the M-577 Command Post Carriers? If they do, are they legal drive on the road? I lived in one for the better part of three years in Germany when I served as a FDC Specialist in a Lance Missile Battalion. I had a passing thought that maybe they would make a...
  11. The PIG Smith

    New Member from Fort Wayne, Indiana

    Greetings!! I just made it over from the IFSJA Forum just a few days ago. Same screenname there as I have here. I've used my J20 as a tow rig until the rust has it parked permanently. Right now, I am using my '93 GMC 3500 series Diesel powered extended length cargo van as a tow rig. It does...
  12. The PIG Smith

    M-818 Winch Questions

    Was there ever an option for a large winch behind the cab on a M-818 tractor?
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