mcshooter79
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I just won an auction for a running and working M816 that looks fairly complete from a well known auction site. I got it for $5100, I have always wanted one but it was kind of an impulse purchase that I didn't actually expect to win. I have questions and need advice:
1. This my first 800 series 5-ton (I have an M35A2C-WW and 4 M939 series trucks), what should I look for before I get on the road with it? I will have to get it at least back to southern AL from Sparta MO, about 600 miles.
2. I'm sure that this truck is missing allot of it's BII equipment. I know it has the outriggers but what else should I look for when I get to the truck?
3. If the seller insists that I remove the truck within 7 days and I am not able to do it is there anyone in the Sparta MO area that might be able to help me out until I can get up that way (probably 4 to 5 weeks)?
4. For planning purposes what should I expect on the highway as far as speed and fuel burn? It is still on the NDT 11.00x20s.
Thanks in advance.![M816-R.jpg M816-R.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/349/349579-f7ea83dd7a358733477cdf75621fb211.jpg)
![M816-L.jpg M816-L.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/349/349578-c7f73a9bf79cc2ecde82e5fc9428d78d.jpg)
1. This my first 800 series 5-ton (I have an M35A2C-WW and 4 M939 series trucks), what should I look for before I get on the road with it? I will have to get it at least back to southern AL from Sparta MO, about 600 miles.
2. I'm sure that this truck is missing allot of it's BII equipment. I know it has the outriggers but what else should I look for when I get to the truck?
3. If the seller insists that I remove the truck within 7 days and I am not able to do it is there anyone in the Sparta MO area that might be able to help me out until I can get up that way (probably 4 to 5 weeks)?
4. For planning purposes what should I expect on the highway as far as speed and fuel burn? It is still on the NDT 11.00x20s.
Thanks in advance.
![M816-R.jpg M816-R.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/349/349579-f7ea83dd7a358733477cdf75621fb211.jpg)
![M816-L.jpg M816-L.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/349/349578-c7f73a9bf79cc2ecde82e5fc9428d78d.jpg)