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Here is a pic, but don't recall the model number, been too long. I will "try" to remember to look at it next time I am at my yard.

I was hoping someone got some video of it going thru the mud, but I haven't found any yet...

Well, we had our first public unveiling in Belleview today. Very gratified by the response from the attendees. Had a great time and picked up some nice accessories. BTW, the 10-ton tractor pictured took "Best of Show" honors.

Weather, funds, and work willing, I will try. It WILL be at the MVPA rally in Belleview this Saturday.

Thanx, but I have to keep reminding myself that this IS NOT a restoration, but simply an experiment. You know how it is...you get an idea in your head, and you can't rest till you figure out if it can actually be done. Haven't spent much thought on the front axle issue yet; it shouldn't have...

"Frankenstein". Working on sprucing up the cosmetics.

Wreckerman, I will have another 5th wheel available if you need one, soon. Boy this rig keeps making life easier around here....

Wreckerman, the 5th wheel is waiting to go to VA. I believe Kenny has one down here.

Roscoe, you are about 300 miles from my folks place. I was born and raised down in Princeton, IN.

Thanx for the kudos. It has a 16' bed. I plan on removing the troop seats inside. They tend to smack the s**t out of you when you lower the sides. As for the mission of this vehicle, the possibilities are endless. I just wanted to see if it would work! Plus it will be real handy around the...

Hydraulic fluid tank, to run the crane.

Haven't measured the wheelbase yet, but the overall length is 33 feet. It's not advisable to weld along the flange. I used the inner frame member from old tandem to reinforce the main truck frame. Also welded a support plate (photo) to the front of the trailer frame and bolted it to the truck frame.

The 5-ton frame actually fit inside of the MK frame. Blew some existing holes out with a plasma cutter and used the same frame bolts that originally held the "saddle" in.

Finally got all the brakes and hydraulics hooked up. Still working the front end gear ratio issue. At least I can play with it now and work on the cosmetics. By the way, the wife says I have to start charging admission to view this thread. Something about no work and all play.....

Rear axles are full air. 33' front to rear. And YES, turning may be a challenge, but thankfully the power steering works good. I thought about swapping the rears out with the tandems from the 818, but the rears on the MK-17 are RALLY beefy, and the suspension is absolutely awesome With an...

Unknown at this time, can't find a ratio tag on the rears. Took out the front driveshaft till I get it sorted out. The rear axles appear to be locking and 2-speed. I would really like to talk to someone who is familiar with the technical side of these units.

Me either. Still trying to figure out why they installed the lights like that. And it sure would be a lot "SIMPLER" if I could find a TM for that thing.

It already has super-singles (1600x21) in the rear. Gonna leave them on. Now the "REAL" work begins.....air lines, electrical, PTO, etc.

Ding ding ding !!! We have a winner (s) !

A clue.....