M656 Ford 8X8 5 ton carrier to buy?

[Stalwart]

I sold my 656 when I got a HEMTT, a MUCH bigger 8wd that I can buy parts for. Believe me, I tried to find parts!

 

[Alwaysfixin]

Funny u said that. I read ur story bout getting your new 8x 8 that week a guy from California put one for sale in calgary. 250miles hook lift 53" rubber 400hp d dec two. I traded a dodge Dually for a busted up Mack truck for this 757 I love it and am lucky it's mint. U guys all stay in touch with me if u see parts. Let me know if there is anything I can help with too.
Yall be good

 

[srodocker]

Stuart I saw your old 656 at the gun show in puyallup.

 

[Bighurt]

Too bad somebody lost the bed, it's one of the best parts.

I actually think it looks pretty slick with the M35 bed.

 

[Alwaysfixin]

I'm positive it's longer than a m35 bed. Either way I'm so lucky it's in the condition it is. I run it everyday. Pulling my 6070 new holland and excavator to site and on the weekends we load the troops in the back n go shooting. Biggest mistake I ever made was wasting time on civilian vehicles! Military strong for me. Plus my fifty looks sick locked up in there

 

[Stalwart]

An M35 bed doesn't compare. A 656 bed is all aluminum with 3 fold down sides & rear, integrated fold out aluminum seats with steps when in the down position and air seals to keep water out.



Scott, good to hear its back on the road, last time I heard it was in poor shape.

 

[Alwaysfixin]

If anyone hears of anything let me know I will buy parts.

 

[cranetruck]

Finally responded to your PM, Alwaysfixin, here are a few pictures of my 757,

Keep an eye on the rpm, it's easy to overrev if you select the wrong gear.
I love driving mine too...

 

[cranetruck]

This tag is not an xm757, but the m656. The previous owner may have wanted to convert it to a road tractor before finding the M35 bed and marked up the tag.
This is the xm757 tag:

 

[MartinB]

There used to be a firearms manufacturer in Searcy Arkansas that had one. He had put a Ford commercial truck cab on it.

 

[Davidwyby]

I'd love to see suspension/axle/steering pics...I'd like to build and 8x8 from deuce parts for offroading.

 

[mogsterboy]

I got one (m656) and manual lets talk

I have a m656 fair shape no bed ,no top needs 1 shock ,1 tire ,1 pto cable repaired and some love and rubbing also complete manual pics to follow

I'd love to see suspension/axle/steering pics...I'd like to build and 8x8 from deuce parts for offroading.