Is the M911 Street Legal?

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

I have the opportunity to acquire an M911. The Vehicle Specification resource indicates and confirms that she's a WIDE BEAST

Does anyone have actual/factual input on the "STREET LEGAL" aspect of OVERSIZE former MV's - Particularly the M911 that is approximately 113" Wide and 30' Long (I understand that 8'6" (102") is max legal width)

My intent would be to keep her pure and do a full restoration - registered as a Former MV in Texas. I'll be calling the TxDPS in the morning for their "authoritive input". Would permits be required every time I wanted to test-drive or shuttle her to an exhibition/parade

Or am I just looking at a beautiful BIG former MV paperweight that I wouldn't be able to do a dang thing with other than admire her

Again - I'm looking for honest FACTS and EXPERIENCES on this.

Thanks in advance.
John

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

OK, before everyone starts chanting...


I figured I'd beat you to the punch and post some representative pics... (this is NOT the actual vehicle, but some georgeous M911's)

 

[sodslinger]

I have never personally owned a vehicle that wide, but our freight company hauls over width loads regularly and its and absolute must we pull permits before we are allowed to transport.

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

absolute must we pull permits before we are allowed to transport.

That's exactly my concern - It would surely crimp any possibility of using her as a daily driver or grocery getter, huh

Although, at approx 4 mpg, one would definitely want to minimize any "recreational" excessive use. But where's the fun in THAT

 

[dc3coyote]

I would like to know how this goes, there were a couple on GL, I was thinking the same thing. I am just not sure if thats enough truck to pull the ole boat down to the ramp.

 

[dittle]

We have to permit our M911 (the one in your pictures with the M60A3 loaded on the trailer) anytime we want to take it anywhere due to it being oversized/overweight (when loaded). Now that being said these things are beasts to drive. I've driven 2 of ours with a M747 trailer attached but w/out a tank loaded. You should see my Deuce parked next to this thing.....kind of looks like a mini-me

 

[exbrown]

You should see my Deuce parked next to this thing.....kind of looks like a mini-me

You are correct, we should see a picture of your Deuce parked next to the M911.

 

[exbrown]

I would like to know how this goes, there were a couple on GL, I was thinking the same thing.

Way too much truck for me, but maybe someone needs it.

 

[jwaller]

sure it's legal but you need the permits anytime you hit the road.

 

[gunboy1656]

So can someone put a side by side of that....actually would love to see the 911 with a deuce on one side and a 5 ton on the other.

 

[BKubu]

How is that for a comparison? Big enough for ya?

 

[ida34]

I have heard that you can take the outer wheels off the back and it will put it under the max width.

 

[M1075]

I have heard that you can take the outer wheels off the back and it will put it under the max width.

Here is a pic with the outer tires removed to keep within limits and a deuce being towed behind for a place to carry the extra tires! That deuce is on 11R20 tires so it looks a little bigger than stock.

 

[gavan]

When you flat tow a Deuce just to carry your extra tires... you might be a MV Addict!

 

[dittle]

And those tires are not light, had to change one of them before

 

[slotman]

911

how about bobbing one of these with a 5 ton bed who will be the first?

 

[fasttruck]

permitting would be a function of how the vehicle is registered: commercial plates absolutely, but as a "historical" or "antique" you may be exempt from fees depending on your state. And a 747 trailer is wider than the tractor so just because the front wheels fit through a gate that does not mean all else will follow. m 911s typically top out at about 45 mph with direct drive & tall rears.

 

[velociT]

When you flat tow a Deuce just to carry your extra tires... you might be a MV Addict!

I agree.

Rare sense also gives a nod.

 

[srodocker]

man those winches mmmm

 

[steelandcanvas]

Just for poops and grins, what does something like that go for on GL...ballparK? Maybe for Christmas? I'll put one on my "wish list"