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I will take that as a compliment. Truck was advertised as a non runner, and we soon found out that was not the case. Came with a full tank of diesel, clean oil in every compartment, and carried me home 343 miles with no issues other than running hot due to an internally plugged radiator. Transmission shifts smooth, and all lights functioned. A very pleasant surprise overall.
I generally prefer a manual transmission. That being said, I prefer the 939series over the M35. Brakes, power, and cruising speed.
Ditto to what 98G said. I am a big deuce guy but the single circuit brakes on the M35s concern me too much to enjoy the ride sometimes (call it what you will) and they are all getting old. The M939s are an easier, faster, more capable truck to operate than a deuce and it won't leave your arms tired at the end of a trip thanks to the power steering. Even the A2 models can 10 mpg like the M35a2s and can carry twice as much. The list goes on but it's all here on SS for your research.
What mechanic could I take one of these too? I'm liking the idea of a winch but not seeing a lot of them that already have it but keeping my eye out. Th a2 is appealing because of its better gas mileage it's nearly double of the a1 and beter top speed I've read. But I'm not that picky whatever I can find a deal on that's nice lol. I'm still kinna sad I missed out on the orig one I posted about.$8500 for a truck that is private party owned that has
been tested and has great tires and a new top is a BARGAIN.
Be sure to test the TC, remember NO LOW RANGE USE IN REVERSE, DO NOT DO IT.
Look at brakes for pad wear and uneven-wear.
If they all work in concert they should all be the same color (the drums, rears) .
Crawl under it and LOOK at stuff methodically.
Grab the draiveshafts and yank on them. Should be SOILD.
Pay a Mechanic for an opinion.
The A1 has the elephant motor, the A2 is the mouse motor.
If gas mileage bothers you, do not buy any of them.
Plus's and Minus's on all models.
What makes YOU happy? BUY IT.
I could have had anything. I went w/ the A1 series, w/ winch
an M925A1. Hold out for an M925A1 if you want a winch. It is a LOT
of work to add one. Just hold out till one comes along unless
you are REAL handy w/ a wrench and a glutton for punishment.
I drove mine today. LOVE IT. Well, the seats suck and the batteries
need to be moved out of the cab but it will happen. I have air ride seats
in stock for it and an M915 series battery box is now in stock to
move the batterys outside.
OH, the battery cables rub on the left rear of the engine block
on all A1 series trucks. Sliding thick rubber hose over the cables
in that area can help. When you look for this issue and and
you say " I can'r see anything" you are on the right track.
Been there, done that. Fix it BEFORE it ruins your days
