well i just bought my first MV

[illtemper]

kinda new to these things, till I got some 5 ton axles,now I just bought a M52a(?) I'm afraid I'm hooked.
the owner said it was rebuilt in 87 (tags and all) and that it runs great,but looks a little beat.

well how bad did I do for my first MV? I'll post some pics when I get it home.

http://boise.craigslist.org/car/606392788.html

 

[gimpyrobb]

Not too bad! Does the trailer come with it? A little sanding and some paint, you'll be good to go.

 

[illtemper]

no trailer,he already sold it. needs some body work and paint but its titled ,licensed and everything works so for the price and the fact that its only 400mi away I thought it was a good deal. besides it'll be perfect for movin trailers around the yard.

 

[ARMYMAN30YearsPlus]

It looks a little rough and the fifth wheel is a commercial slider not the original one. It looks like it got hit by a trailer or something that knocked the front light back. The price is right for a non winch truck in that condition as long as it starts and runs.

 

[DanMartin]

That's the one that has been at Idaho Motor Pool for a while now. I actually peeked inside when I was there...looks rough but everything is there. Nothing a little (?) TLC can't fix.

Welcome to the sickness!

 

[FreightTrain]

well,All it needs is one fender,one side cowl panel,grill,Bumper,2 correct wheels,the tool box and spare tire rack befind the cab,bumper,Correct 5th wheel setup,and a couple gallons of paint.I would say...maybe 1500-2000 bucks and you would have a top notch truck that might win a few trophies for "All original".Or a minimum of a fender bumper,grill and some paint for around $500-1000 depending on where you get the parts and have a Real nice truck that won't win any "original" trophies.Your truck is a Gulf war 1 truck though.The inverted V on the door.

 

[Rattlehead]

Please tell us about that crew cab in your avatar!

 

[illtemper]

well that truck in my avatar is a long story,but I'll give you the short version.
its a 78 crewcab cab on a 76 longbed frame, with a 5 link connecting another rear 14 bolt axle. I have a dana 60 from a cucv to go in front with crossover steering,but its still sittin on the flatbed for now. it has a sm465 and a 205(twin sticked) ,456:1. The #3 axle is not powered yet,that's how I got my 5ton axles. I went to get these "duece" axles to put under the pickup to ease powering the rear tandems,but when I got there they were 5tons which are just too dam big for a pickup. took them anyway. now I,m onto 5ton stuff for a while so it'll have to wait I guess.

thanx for the interest.

and that concludes this test of my life story...jon

 

[DavidWymore]

How about a fullsize pic of the pickup? Thx

 

[mightyhammer]

Did you ever get any pics of the M52A? Tried link, but outdated.

 

[mightyhammer]

Would also like to see more pix of the 6x chevy crew-cab!