Who made M35A2's in 1986?

[Blythewoodjoe]

I have picked up a new truck from GL and it appears to be a 1986 model. Anybody know who had the contract to produce them that year? It doesn't have any manufacturers info on the data plate. I need this to try and get a title.

Also this truck has a customs paper in the windshield that says it was cleared to enter the country. It was coming from Kuwait and arriving in "USA". Can I assume the truck was shipped back from Kuwait recently? It had a radio in it at one point because the antenia and speaker where still there.

Joe Trapp

 

[oldshep]

RE: Who made M35A2

I'd say AM General, right?

 

[clinto]

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We can't help you until we see some pics!

 

[DDoyle]

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I'd say AM General, right?

Definately.

 

[Blythewoodjoe]

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Thanks guys. Here's a few pictures. What's up with the hole in the bumper?

 

[Blythewoodjoe]

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A couple more.

 

[gimpyrobb]

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Are we gonna "bob" this one in a weekend at Aberdeen!?

 

[Blythewoodjoe]

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Are we gonna "bob" this one in a weekend at Aberdeen!?

Heck no! This truck is too nice. It may only have 7000 miles on it. I don't know if that is good or not though. 7000 miles in 20 years is a lot of sitting. I'll probably sell it. I don't need it, I just want it. I just couldn't let it be given away, unless it was being given to me

 

[gimpyrobb]

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Just messin with ya, I would hope you keep it like it is. I saw it has speakers for the drive-in! I think that hole is for the IR lights.

 

[emmado22]

The bumper is an A3 bumper... Also, no stone guard on the grill.. Got a pic of the data plate?

 

[Blythewoodjoe]

The bumper is an A3 bumper... Also, no stone guard on the grill.. Got a pic of the data plate?

I can take some more pictures of the interior. It also has a wiper washer tank. I can't get it to squirt. New radiator too. I wonder if it just came back from Kuwait if that will effect how it was set up. It's a list taped to the door about combat equipment. I will take some pictures of that tomorrow. I will also take a picture of the shipping paper that was on the windshield.

 

[houdel]

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What's up with the hole in the bumper?

Don't know about Kuwait, but here in Michigan that hole in the bumper would be a great place to mount a deer whistle!

 

[BKubu]

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Joe, that is a beautiful truck, but I strongly doubt it is a mid-80s truck. First, as Mark (EMMADO22) stated, it does not have the stone grill. This was standard on all later trucks. Also, it has the space for the electric horn. I'd say this is an older truck that was REBUILT in 1986. Either way, the truck is clean. The year should not mean much...except when titling it.

 

[Recovry4x4]

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Joe, post up the numbers from the frame, should be able to get an idea from that as far as original mfr year.

 

[Blythewoodjoe]

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It's raining out so I am not going out to get the number from the frame. I took a picture of it but it didn't come out. Here's a few pictrue of the wacky stuff in the truck. The first two pictures are what's attached to the drivers door. The 3rd one was in a pouch on the windshield.

 

[DDoyle]

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From the VIN on the paperwork, 0125-30215, the truck was built in 1967 (MAYBE 1968 - don't have my notes with me). Nevertheless, it looks like it is in great shape!

Congrats!

David Doyle

 

[SierraHotel]

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I just want it. I just couldn't let it be given away


Wish someone would *give* one to me...
'specially in that condition

 

[justsomeguy]

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It was built by Jeep in 1967. The 175 Maint Co came back from Kuwait in '04, according to Google. The funny thing is on the shipping Doc/sticker it's listed as a AN/ASM146 electronics shelter(M146 van). When it came back it must have gone to DRMO.

 

[Blythewoodjoe]

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The funny thing is on the shipping Doc/sticker it's listed as a AN/ASM146 electronics shelter(M146 van).

Well, actually, it had the little shelter hold it in place eye bolt things on each side of the bed. I removed them so I could put troop seats in it.

 

[m16ty]

Just for curiosity, What is the registration number. It should be the first group of numbers and letters on the dash plate and it should be written inside the doors.