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Update 26 april 2k9 Sup my fellow "greens"? Well, about one more week and "Ole K9" will be here. Got all my other vehicles moved aside leaving my 24ft x 10 patch of concrete for her to land on. Will be looking for ports of spare parts and other maintenance items,especially special wrenchs,such...

UPDATE 20APRIL2k9 Well, I got my TO and TM manuals today.Interesting books,even has information on gas driven tanks of the early fifties.Ten plus/minus days till my little girl arrives. Cant wait. DOG777 :-D

God Bless you Captain Captain, I had to go with the "no wheels onthe ground" route. I know you would have done it safely and your deal was way over the top generous, I am beholden to your offer. I just didnt want to take the chance of my truck not being worthy of the road trip.I have no idea...

Transport booked Like the man said- GET ER DONE. Well,transport is done.Truck will be picked up ,loaded on trailer and be in my front yard by MAY 1st. Although the man from Steel Soldier who volunteered to TOW my girl down did not receive the BID.I want to thank him very much for proposing the...

Yep-you cant argue with logic Well guys, I guess I will sleep on this. The most responsible thing to do,would be to trailer it. The "gotta have my truck here" mode tells me to let it be towed. Its out of the question for me to drive her down here,too many downsides. The blow-out here would be...

Gotta make a decision. Thanks for the info.I will check it out. I need some advice here,fellas. I am getting some really good feedback here. A big question I have is that one of the people who are willing to help me out says they can TOW it here. My question is- my XM211 is 57 years old.I have...

Phase II Yes, a plan. Plan my work and work my plan. Actually it is called a business plan, the formal layout of objectives and means to accomplish them. And yes, I have been in touch with my local community. I.E.-VFW and the local CAP Squadron(Civil Air Patrol). As things take time, I have...

Looking good. Things are lookin up. Been gettin feedback from people. All through here at Steel. Hoping for the best. Thanks for the input guys, really appreciate ALL the advice and help. Be talking to yas soon...

Thanks for the feedback Heyguys, First of all ,per the Sasquatch.You are right.If I start doing the numbers,it dont take long,considering,gas,and most of all RISK of the unexpected,that to try and make the MISSION a drive down here,well,too many possible failure modes. Hauling is the...

My Dad always said-"Dont panic" Thanks for the input Pa.And BFR,thanks for the heads up,geezzz,I guess the first thing I should know about "Ole K9" is what she is. GMC huh?Yeah,makes sense.Its stamped right on the valve cover. Yea, I have had a day now comtemplating things.Its like when I...

YEP-The Mountain is tallest,from far,far away Thanks guys.Its not that I may bitten off more then I can chew. Its a committment to getting a job done.Chances are taken,expectations are high. I believe in a "CAN DO " philosphy. I am not saying I am right by buying a vehicle so far away, but, I...

"Always Faithful-Semper FI" Yep, The only thing to expect, is the unexpected, therefore no surprises. Gotta "Take that Hill" Whatever the problem, there is always a solution. As per Military Standard 1520. Analyze the problem, assemble the team, and secure the objective. I am blessed to work...

Head em up-move em out. Thanks for the comment,NDT.Yes, I have listed it on uship,and yes,$2 a mile is a common rate.But, thats over 3000 bucks. Gee wiz Pa, I hope I get a break. I have faith that somethin will come up. Somethin like a MIRICLE.:roll:

Yep, I am back. Keep up the good work fellas. I feel that it is just a matter of time, till I see my XM211 in my drive-way. Anybody got any info on the transmission fluid I should use.Originally it calls for plain 30 w Oil.Then some say I should use modern ATF. Any comments?? Dog

Be back soon-please leave comments Gotta go feed the Hounds, one is playing dead lying on back with feet pointed skyward. Geeez, you would think they were starvin. Cant wait till I have my girl in my drive-way. Gona name her- K9. See ya all on the flip-flop. DOG COMPANY from StPete(gone for...

10-4 Thanks Scooter,spread the word, I refuse to name this "Operation-Mission Impossible" Where there is a will,there is a way. Gona need some bigtime help. Might have to call "The Gunny" OOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH SEMPER FI.

CONWAY,NH to St .Petersburg ,Florida Conway,NH,ZIP 03860 to Here zip 33709. Truck runs and drives but,cannot risk full journey.

Ok Folks, I just bought a Jeep-Kaiser 1952 XM211 Truck. I need HELP. Spread the word. I need someone who can help me get her from New Hampshire down to StPetersburg. 1500 miles. I have started a non-profit corperation DOG COMPANY This is a PROJECT TRUCK for restoration by...