New Member from Ohio

[Colt CCO]

Hey all. My dad and I picked up a M35A3 a couple weeks ago. Still not sure if we are keeping it or fixing it up to sell and get a 5 Ton. Got new tires for it and a small punch list of things to fix (batteries, fiberglass on hood, etc). Looking forward to ripping into this puppy.

 

[Warthog]

Welcome New Member from Ohio.

Good looking truck.

 

[gimpyrobb]

You just missed out on a parade! I'll PM my number if you have questions. I'm just down the road.

 

[Scar59]

Welcome, nice looking A3, it that a Fort Knox truck? Fix it up, keep it, and get a 5 ton. That's how you start the collection.
JC

 

[gimpyrobb]

First thing first, those tires have been known to rupture if they have been sitting flat. I would be very cautious if the fronts have any indication of sitting flat.

Second, is that steering wheel as cracked as it looks in pic 1? WOW.

 

[swbradley1]

Welcome form the Dayton chapter.

 

[m109a2]

Welcome from lake Charles La.Good looking a3. These guys are over the top,You will learn so much about everything,Not just about the MV.Al

 

[212sparky]

Steering wheel looks like mine. Note to self, replace steering wheel this winter.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Hey, welcome aboard from sunny So Fla! Always interested in the new Ohio contingent. Looks like you got a good start there. Off topic, is Castle Skateland still there?

In reference to the steering wheel cracks, you OH guys should recognize those, they are expansion joints!

 

[whatadeuce]

Welcome northerner, from the badlands of Fort Loxahatchee

 

[rtk]

Welcome from western NY . Among other things I removed the CTIS system and installed the A2 bearings and seals along with a set of 395's on my A3 . I have a NOS Warn winch if you are interested , good luck , check out the site , LOTS of great info and no shortage of advise !! LOL bob k

 

[Colt CCO]

Thanks guys! Four of the tires are shot! The sidewalls are toast...BUT I just picked up the deal of a lifetime on four BRAND NEW 365/80R20 XZL's with the stickers still on them. Planning on putting new tires on the front and first tandem. I believe I have two workable tires that will be fine for the rear tandem.

Unless is structural...the steering wheel may just get a cosmetic fix if need be. Getting 2 new batteries this week as the old ones were from before we went into Iraq in 2003!

side note: yes, Castle Skateland is still there hahaha

 

[gimpyrobb]

365?

Not 395?

I have a NEW 365 if your looking for another.

 

[Colt CCO]

I would love to find 2 more and have a full set of new ones on it. Shoot me a PM with a price.

 

[dmetalmiki]

That is one lovely looking truck..as previousely suggested keep it and go buy another (5 ton!)

 

[Recovry4x4]

I think my last trip to Castle was 1976. I need to go by again!

 

[B3.3T]

Nice Truck. Welcome.

 

[Prospector GM]

Welcome from California! I like the truck.

 

[jw4x4]

Welcome to the site from another member in Dayton.

 

[turnkey]

Welcome and nice truck..It just get better..