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Joel - Next time I'm up at Barstow I'll ask about the Hiab, they have several different ones there to chose from. Of course shipping would be an issue, but if the price was right... As for putting a Hiab on a 5-ton, how would you do it Bjorn? Starting with, say, an M54 cargo truck...

Yup. Barstow Truck Parts. The price was contingent upon the condition of the engine and a successful test drive. However the mechanic at Barstow who put a battery in it and aired up the tires said that to his knowlege it hadn't moved in 10 years! Typical Detroit, though... Even after sitting...

Wow, an $1100 wrecker? I think I'd have been up for a road trip in my deuce to drag it home! I spent a little time on Olive Drab looking at the different wreckers... the different series are a bit puzzling to me. For example the M62 and M543 look identical... What's the difference? Just a...

Hi Ken & Group, I think it's like what Bjorn said - It looks better in the pics than in person. Even if I could have a rust free cab and fenders, the frame of this truck is a mess both front and back... It's full of welds and cuts, repairs and attempts at straightening. My preservation...

Hi group, I thought I'd share some pictures of my 1953 Diamond T M52 that I recently purchased. It is somewhat unique, in that it was remanufactured by Memphis Equipment (probably a long time ago) and has their aftermarket hood, fuel tank, and other details. It's most unusual feature, however...