republic of korea army m35a2

[Strykerboy]

Some pics from the last few days

 

[F18hornetM]

Weren't the Koreans licensed to build the M35A2?? Think I read that somewhere. I bought a windshield for my duece from Eriks and it has made in Korea sticker on it. Fit perfect though. The outside of the cab in those pictures look just like a M35.
great pics, thanks for posting them

 

[michigandon]

The engine looks like a knockoff copy of either an Isuzu 6bd1t or 6bg1t.

Wonder if it is?

That is what the A3 deuces should have been like.

Agreed, and I think they should have stuck with these as opposed to the LMTVs, of which I have yet to hear one good thing about.

 

[BAZYRKYR]

That vehicle isn't a moded M35A2. What you've got in those pics is actually a Kia KM250 built in Korea by Kia specifically for the Korean military based on the design of the M35. Many of the parts on that truck are based on the original M35 blueprints but unfortunately doesn't have the Multifuel engine that the A2s are famous for. Those are some great pics though. I've been curious about the KM250s interrior and engine bay!

What ever this thing is the interior is certainly worth looking into acquiring. That thing is B A D A S S. Air Conditioning is an upgrade I certainly want in the cab of my truck and since they copied our design I thing I might have to try and copy theirs. The grill looks pretty tough too. Maybe it can be modified for an A2 front with headlight cutouts.

 

[wreckerman893]

The Koreans are masters at knocking off products that they import.

The first time I was over there (1990-1991) they were importing Scania 4 axle dump trucks for heavy construction. I would see them all over the place hauling dirt and rock.

The next time I was over there (1994) the Scanias had been replaced by identical trucks made by Dawoo.

I think they modified trucks they got from us at first and then began copying them when we quit providing them for free.

They also stole intellectual property at a prodigious rate....you could go the big flea markets in Seoul and Osan and get pirated movies and software cheap.

 

[MyothersanM1]

I like the fact they have finally engineered a fail safe into the torque rods. I have seen the retention plate mod here in the forums, but it nice to see it actually adopted at the manufacturer's level.

 

[Csm Davis]

Bet runs like a rabbit with its tail on fire the red line on the tach is 3500!

 

[Csm Davis]

Bet it has power steering and self canceling blinkers and better wiper system. Why in the heck can't our leaders figure out if you have something that works don't ditch it for something unproven?

 

[Varyag]

The tool box on the bed is a good idea too. Good to know we can still get new parts. My dust boots I just installed were Korean too.

 

[shenkmen]

Bet it has power steering and self canceling blinkers and better wiper system. Why in the heck can't our leaders figure out if you have something that works don't ditch it for something unproven?

Simple is more dependable then complex. Our trucks were designed 50 (??) years ago. Supply chain should be factored in as well.

 

[F18hornetM]

Talking about reliable trucks, does anybody know if the new MV's have regen systems on them to meet emissons?

 

[clinto]

I like the fact they have finally engineered a fail safe into the torque rods. I have seen the retention plate mod here in the forums, but it nice to see it actually adopted at the manufacturer's level.

The Canadian M44 based MLVWs are the same way. Only we're not smart enough to do this.

 

[Ferroequinologist]

I should open a KIA military motors dealership, or at least a parts supply house...

 

[Rambling Wreck]

South Korea is really taking off! Probably because they have so much soul.

 

[wreckerman893]

South Korea is really taking off! Probably because they have so much soul

And yet we foot the bill for 20,000 troops to keep them safe from the nutcase up north.

 

[Rambling Wreck]

And yet we foot the bill for 20,000 troops to keep them safe from the nutcase up north.

No kidding! I was in China for business in May and we had a connecting flight in Seoul. The way we flew in brought us over Russia and then way around North Korea to then point back toward California to land in Seoul. Basically around our A@# to get to our elbow because we couldn't go over North Korea's air space. The tyranny and isolation there are so strong that even Google maps doesn't work there.

 

[flighht2k5]

The Canadian M44 based MLVWs are the same way. Only we're not smart enough to do this.

Well the mentality of a lot of people on here is "if it ain't broke don't fix it. "

Also most think only older vehicles are reliable and new vehicles aren't. Gosh dang new fangle contraption.

 

[JCKnife]

Taq for future pics. Very interesting thread, and good to see you Strykerboy!

 

[islandguydon]

I like the gear shifter handle and the bumper steps, they can keep the rest. Requires a multi-fuel engine.

 

[man2112]

I wonder if you can find those dashboard setups anywhere to modify for a deuce?