Soon to co-owner M-109A1

[Greasy]

I will soon be a co-owner of a slightly used 1965 M-109A1. This is a picture of me driving her out of the SCRAP YARD! Two new batteries, check fluids, air up tires and I had a key that fit (no push button)! With in an hour we were our way home .

 

[Greasy]

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[gimpyrobb]

NICE! Merdic paint too. Looks like mine.

 

[Bad_Carp]

So are you bringing it to Camp Dirtbag?

 

[Greasy]

I've read about Camp dirtbag, has it already passed? Looks like a blast. My friend Marc, has a LARGE collection of military vehicles. I just posted a picture of his M-211 on the old duce.

 

[monkeythumbs]

Looked at your picture and was wondering how bad is the damage on the passenger side? Just the fender and turn signal or more? Curious as to what the scrap price was for it also.

 

[Scarecrow1]

Very nice I hope it was at a good price these things can get a little high on the open market ....

 

[Bad_Carp]

I've read about Camp dirtbag, has it already passed? Looks like a blast. My friend Marc, has a LARGE collection of military vehicles. I just posted a picture of his M-211 on the old duce.

Camp Dirtbag is coming up soon (look for the thread) Nov 6-7 and a few getting there a few days earlier as well.

 

[srodocker]

congrats!

 

[Jimma]

Congratulations! Great save

 

[clinto]

A1? So is your truck the 427 or 465 multifuel?

 

[stampy]

Welcome to the 109 club! Now go by the local camper shop and buy a tube of the roof sealant caulk(non running type) and seal that box (all of mine had small leaks) trust me it will save you hassle in the long run.

 

[hole]

Congrats! As Bad-Carp stated already, you're more than welcome to join us at Camp Dirtbag Nov 6/7th! Have fun with your new toy

 

[wsucougarx]

Truck looks great. Wonder why it was at the scrappers...some people just don't know beauty when they see one. Glad you were able to rescue her.

 

[LowTech]

We may all have to do a 109 road trip some time Now that there is a collection in SOCal

 

[brianrbull]

Nice m109..... That Paint scheme brings back memories.... Any idea where it came from?

 

[duffman1993]

I'm goin to Camp Dirt bag, would love to see ya there. I have no military vehicle yet, but I'm workin on it!!

 

[Greasy]

Update,
While cleaning out the cab, I re-read the data tag. While alittle hard to read, its a M-109A3! WO/W but has PTO, shifter, lock out plate, floor tag and it works!. The front bumper had what lookes like u-bolts welded to the front bumper, like foot steps. Both have been cut off flush with the top, not the bottom, like the bumper had been flipped over. Is this normal? Would a M-109A3 w/w look funny? Seems like I'm half way there.

The engine data tag has been painted over several times. The best I can make out it says, Hercules Motor?. Its a multi fuel W/O turbo. 126hp is not too bad. Have not driven up many long hills yet . Still a blast to drive! I dig the loud noise and smoke.

The more I work on her, the better condition I find. You just have to look through the dust, dirt and cobwebs .

 

[nk14zp]

The cut u bolts might have been marine lifting points.

 

[Greasy]

That makes sence. It has USMC 387**** (unable to read) stenciled on the hood.