Getting A 6X6 Running After 10 Years!

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Wow! I can’t believe Grant got that thing to start. After pulling the military truck out of the weeds a few days ago, she’s up and running. Again, please fill the comments with ideas and advice! What should we do with this beast?
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@andrewsatre9362 2 года назад

I am SGT Satre!! Crazy to see my old truck!!

@LauraFarms 2 года назад

Wow!! Seriously! This truck was yours??

@andrewsatre9362 2 года назад

@@LauraFarms yes!! I was with the 36th Medical Evac Bn, 49th Medlog with this truck. Fort Hood Tx!! 2000-2002!!

@antoniobranderas 2 года назад

@@LauraFarms Please pin this comment.

@antoniobranderas 2 года назад

@@LauraFarms Also, y’all could plan to make a reunion video. 😉

@jstephenallington8431 2 года назад

@@andrewsatre9362 So you know what the stencils on the front bumper mean, right? (they asked about it in the video) I thought that it was part of a Medvac unit because of the numbers on the right, I guessing that the motor pool numbers are on the left side of the bumper?

@stevoschannel4127 2 года назад

Country girl, hops in without any hesitation whatsoever “ill figure it out…” Lucky man Grant

@jamesmatthews1010 Год назад

Nothing better than seeing Grant's face when he got the military truck to start... like a kid on Christmas morning! It was the funnest thing! Love this channel!!

@MrHeesbeen 2 года назад

Nobody should be that happy, energetic and smiling all the time, but it`s very nice that she is

@apollomoon1 2 года назад

Just hearing you say “good morning everybody” makes your channel worthwhile. I love your boundless enthusiasm Laura. Thanks for brightening our days.

@davestevens4263 2 года назад

Agree , agree &agree . Laura will turn your bad day & upside down frown around for sure .

@iamgrumpy123 2 года назад

Thinking we need a Laura Farms alarm clock with Good Morning Everybody instead of the obnoxious noise they usually make.

@carminemurray6624 2 года назад

@O.G Autistler I am very sure Laura hates NOBODY ANYWHERE ! Thank You kindly. Note: this guyster knows not how to spell ! 😀 It is spelled: Aimed

@j.j.clingman4083 2 года назад

Oh Laura I definitely love your attitude for sure!! I loved it when grant asked you if you new how to drive it and with no hesitation you say I’ll figure it out!! Definitely not scared at all that’s awesome!!!

@andrewsatre9362 2 года назад

This was a shop truck that had a large biomed shop on the back. I'm SGT Satre, it used to be my truck with the 49th Medical Logistics Company, Fort Hood TX. We de-commissioned the unit in 2002.

@JanJaapBats 2 года назад

Andrew do you have pictures?

@MarshallMDNE 10 месяцев назад

Thanks, Andrew! Does anyone know how it came to Nebraska?

@MinhTran-ls8yp 2 года назад

Laura you are awesome. Grant is the luckiest guy in the world. I wish you both have a happy life together

@amytaylor8487 Год назад

Hello there👋👋how are you doing today? Hope your day wasn’t stressful?God bless you❤

@peterskowronski6248 2 года назад

All I can say is, Grant is a very lucky guy, and not because of the junk truck 😉

@blagmate5516 2 года назад

A pretty girl and a junk truck is a pretty good deal in my world.

@carminemurray6624 2 года назад

Junk is in the eye of the Jealous People, if it were his Truck, he would not be so quick to call it "Junk".

@carminemurray6624 2 года назад

And she is a Gorgeous Woman.

@tranqjl 2 года назад

that is my sort of woman

@fandertreespook9209 Год назад

Laura and Grant may be lucky, but they earnt eachother.I love this couple! Their vids make me happy! :)

@thomaspetroff9117 2 года назад

There should be a Air control switch under center of dash to lock 4x4 along with a light. It's not Automatic (Sprag) T-Case as someone mentioned. You need 4 group 31 batteries 2 sets in parallel then connected to 24V for starting. Nice Truck I just sold my M35A1 deuce and half and already miss it. TGP

@BobbyDGamer 2 года назад

the rear suspension just "chef kiss" i love it!!!

@brienduarte1015 2 года назад

If I send too many comments, just tell me. This just makes me happy that you two get along so well and Laura really gets her hands dirty and is not afraid to dive in ! You go girl.

@cavalcadekidstevehoag38 2 года назад

Grant. The way the all-wheel drive system works. Is when you are off road if a wheel stops turning the differentials just engage and put the power to the non-moving wheel. There are sprag clutches in the front differential internally. They automatically do the job. Take it back out to the hills where you can't easily climb, and get into it watch the wheels. Love the two of you when you work together. That makes a great marriage bond.

@baldeagleApiaries 2 года назад

You two are a great couple, Praying you make it to you 60th anniversary. God Bless.

@silverwings1843 2 года назад

I have seen very many Pony Tail Swings. But that was a new one. Very original... Nice job guys. I was raised in South Alabama farm land. Involved in lots of barn fixes. My Grandfather's motto was: Make It Work !!! There was no other option. Enjoyed it !!!!!!!!

@ebayerr 2 года назад

1:05...."Not the cutest looking thing" I think it looks cool.But then again,beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

@Russv2 2 года назад

Grant: "Can you figure out how to run this thing?" Laura: *shrug* "I'll figure it out!" We all need someone with that type of enthusiasm! :-)

@silasmarner7586 2 года назад

Laura has a VERY STRONG positive mental attitude. I am paying heed!

@keithcarter4086 2 года назад

@O.G Autistler At least we won't be wondering about your intelligence.

@murraykriner9425 2 года назад

Seeing Laura drive that 6 x 6 has the vibe my oldest daughter exudes when she's in a 4 x 4. Don't think Krishas' husband would dig me finding one of these for my little girl, but if my daughter smiled like Laura did as she pulled away, i think I would real happy. Great job getting her going.

@rachelmaddess2390 2 года назад

OMG! That truck reminds me of the namesake truck in the late 70's movie "SORCERER"! Perfect!!

@richfranks9161 2 года назад

Those trucks served our country well and are pretty simple to maintain. My dad and I have been into military trucks for 45 years. We own a 1941 Chevrolet ton and a half troop transport as well as a couple 1941 Dodge 1/2 ton weapons carriers.Great fun and cool looking.

@Head-ck4hu 2 года назад

You should name the truck the "Tin Man." He was stuck for 10 years and you found him and got him started. Now you need to call the Welkers and talk to them about restoration.

@randybucher3188 2 года назад

I'm am 63 and it is so refreshing to see women in farming, motorsports and other areas that in my time were what the men of the family did! Love your videos and always look forward to the next one!

@tomvincent9126 2 года назад

Hey Grant & Laura - Here's what you need. I did 5 eschaton maintenance and had a 5 ton like this that was part of a float bridge company during Vietnam.

@brienduarte1015 2 года назад

That little switch on the lower middle dash that goes side to side is an air switch switch for the 6x6 engagement. I’ll never stop saying how jealous I am. For the price of scrap?! You stole it ! 😉🥰

@regularguy8110 2 года назад

After years around those vehicles, I'd recommend hearing protection when your running it. Great job and great video.

@brienduarte1015 2 года назад

Worked on them right out of boot camp in 1981 in San Jose California. My ‘boss’ was a lush but a funny guy. He took a 5 ton wrecker to the local drag strip, put the boom all the way out and got photos of the truck doing wheelies off the line !

@beaunugget4277 2 года назад

I couldn’t help but smile the whole time I was watching you guys with your new truck. That’s awesome.

@poplaurentiu4148 2 года назад

Yeah.. that is an old cool military rig that can be also useful converted to a tip-bed or fuel truck (to fuel other agricultural farming machines on the field ) or something else

@kennyquinn5041 2 года назад

Look at all them jumper cables. Damn I love farm-engineering!

@bachtomin213 2 года назад

The M148 loves the Cosby sauce!. Congratulations on making it run!.

@stevenharris2502 2 года назад

We had a army 6x6 in the fire station for several years it got up and went down the road with 2000 gal water tank on back we ended up putting a different transmission in it but was able to keep the high low system in it. Great job at getting it started great winter project love all your videos ✌🏻🤗🤠🌹❤️

@johnmcmickle5685 2 года назад

We still run them as tankers with the stock transmission. They will not go anywhere fast, but they can go almost anywhere you need them.

@ffjsb 2 года назад

I hope that wasn't an M-35, because if it was, you were way overloaded. That's the problem with FD's converting military equipment into tankers, they're often overloaded and not safe.

@benkendall7403 2 года назад

okay I have to admit, I'm jealous of your new truck Grant! what an awesome find!

@jamessue8358 3 месяца назад

Yes, keep working on these projects! 😊

@normthompson9588 2 года назад

Yes way to go my Daughter learned to Be a HD diesel mechanic and she loves to just play by her self

@bookooc5605 2 года назад

Awesome! Love that smile on Grant when he got it running! I know the feeling

@tomdunn7147 2 года назад

Love the sound of that old girl just a idling away. Nice! Love watching Laura working away on that engine with the "finger nails", Most girls with nails would not set foot in a shop like that. Great job you two!

@stevencjones5236 2 года назад

"Cute as a button" definitely applies! The fact that Laura will actually work on a machine is simply amazing... but to do so with those finger nails goes well beyond!

@marksmallman4572 2 года назад

Cant stand long fingernails.

@eclypse3d 2 года назад

put a plow on it, and a good wooden bed, man this thing is awesome I love it.

@groberjager4746 2 года назад

that truck has so much potential because of its capabilities that it could become the most useful work 'horse' you would have . Good job!!!!

@martyjahn7972 2 года назад

I love the "Play" Mentality of Grant and your Dad as well! It helps make life fun and bearable with all the negative in this world right now! Keep it up Guys! Love watching your videos to see what next is happening on the farm!

@Sevalecan 2 года назад

My nails break all the time working on stuff. But I'm also a guy and not sporting inch long nails. I'm impressed by anyone who can be careful enough to mechanic and not damage nails like that.

@pieterbezuidenhout2741 2 года назад

One amazing woman. I'm here to see that beautiful smile.

@steventoby3768 2 года назад

This was an amazing episode. I watched the "salvage" of the truck in a previous video but I didn't expect it to start unless after a multi-year restoration in some specialist shop (and later hearing about a 5-figure bill). The network of batteries and vise-Grips Grant used to fire it up for the first time was priceless! I was just thinking it wasn't so good to be breathing in the exhaust when Laura hit the door control. But my heart was in my mouth when she had to step over the battery (no insulated guard that I could see) to get out of the truck. I accidentally shorted a car battery when I was about 18 and in no time my screwdriver was glowing red hot. Not something you want to happen to your foot. The rough terrain demonstration was great too, a triumphant conclusion to the story. Please continue showing the truck's restoration.

@AshleyRobjohns 2 года назад

Epic project. Love seeing otherwise discarded things have new life back in them.

@myearby53 2 года назад

That truck was called a 5 Ton. It had different uses. Flatbed, fuel tanker mainly. The smaller 2 1/2 Ton was used for troop transport, and various lighter loads. You could lock the front wheel drive in 6x6 drive and lock the front differential in, and you could hardly ever get it stuck off road. I drove one. Had a fuel tanker behind me and hauled JP4 jet fuel to huge rubber gas bladders in the woods. Really tough trucks. Mine had a Cummings engine.

@n9viw 2 года назад

I can smell it from here! Congrats, Grant! The backing plate for the water pump may be from a 351, it's quite small compared to the 460. Good luck with that one!

@josephtober9417 2 года назад

The 460. I don’t think it uses a backing plate. If it did and it was missing, it would not move water and would have overheated quickly. My guess is the water pump that failed was just junk.

@edwardsumner9917 2 года назад

First thing to check will be the data Plate on the right side of the dash. This will tell you the exact model of truck you have. It will either be a m54 or m800 series. Bothe came with a 250 Cummings muultifuel engine. The means the primary fuel should be diesel, but you can add other stuff to it to get you down the road. I was stationed in Korea and drove an M543A2 Wrecker, same truck with a tow truck bed. The other guys in my unit named it "The Midnight Thud". It was a great truck that could do anything I put it through accept go fast. Top speed was 57mph...down hill with a tailwind. I also had an M816 wrecker in Dersert Storm. It was just as good as the Thud. You can find manuals for these old trucks online if you look hard enough. Good Luck!

@greenironoffroadrecovery 2 года назад

M54 trucks never had the cummins they had the multi fuel

@CzarWithTheMunchies 2 года назад

NHC 250 is NOT a multifuel. Driver side air cleaner indicates M800 series

@terrysaunders2026 2 года назад

Portrayal Press might be a source for manuals. Military Vehicle Magazine might also be a good source for parts and info.

@EdgetonWolfeDrezwellington 2 года назад

Meanwhile, 10 years later.....Full throttle,baby! Now it's time to add some NOS to this beast. Take it out for some heavy drifting races. Keep at it. Doin' great.

@wilsonallen2782 2 года назад

This is a 5 ton 6x6 Cargo Truck, that is why it has such a long frame with a Cat engine. If you look on the passenger side inside the cab there is a data plate that explains the vehicle. The numbers/letters on the front bumper from right to left are 13 COS=13 Combat Operational Support . The 49 is the vehicle number and whatever the units adds to it. You need batteries with 1k CCA

@markwymer3180 2 года назад

hi, as a ex military man myself, getting that truck oing is amazing well done, what a power house for the farm.

@johndavidson6867 2 года назад

Now the real fun can begin :-), need two cat batteries for the beast. Just from the looks I would hazard a guess that water pump doesn't use a backing plate. Hoping to see some fun times along with all the farm work this year.

@gregdimtroff6397 2 года назад

I think the truck is a M-813 Long Bed . Great driver. Mostly used in the US Army. Very few in the USAF. Enjoy it. I wish I had one.😊

@michaelvongerard3017 2 года назад

Am i seeing so much hard engineering in one place. Awesoime

@farmershelper6203 2 года назад

Awesome job Grant. Your excitement made me smile for your happiness. Thanks for sharing another great video with us

@richberryhill4179 2 года назад

Congrats Grant!!! Awesome to see the truck running!! Can't wait to see more.

@tomphillips1204 2 года назад

Hi guys just checked your channel out. As a person that drove one of those trucks for many years. Sometimes in Germany sometimes in desert storm. I even once in Korea. That's an 800 series 5 ton. 5 tons can be carried off-road with the unit. 10 tons can be carried on road. The 6x6 only works if you have the transfer case in low. That should be a lever that goes up and down between the driver's seat and the passenger seat. But I noticed you have a aftermarket seat in there. So it could be underneath the seat. That thing has air over hydraulic brakes. That means the brakes are hydraulic with air assist. The unit that controls at is called a hydrovac and they are a bugger to fix. If you need to repair the brakes I'd figure out a different way of making them work. Those 265 Cummins love to become ether babies. So don't use ether on it a lot. If you can convert it to 12 volts.

@user-on8es8me4k Год назад

Check the bushings on the Starter Motor. If they are worn the starter will draw very high amperage and turn very slow. Especially the bushing on the drive gear end. The End Plate bushing is a plus. Cheap fix. Jim

@jeffwarhol7773 2 года назад

Love every video you guys do, but this one was fun to watch. Like a lot of others, I didn't think it would run but you worked it out. The way you two work as a team is remarkable, and THAT's what makes your videos so satisfying to watch - it's you two taking on the world, and you do it with grace and enthusiasm. Well done!

@davidpettengill914 2 года назад

The lever on the floor in the middle of the cab is to shift the transfer gear case between low & high range. All the way up is high range with it in the middle its in neutral and on the floor is low range. There should also be a switch the cab to engage the six wheel drive.

@detroitbob58 2 года назад

You are a very lucky man to have such a different and happy wife!! "Can I play with your Army men Grant?" "No,,,,, but you can drive my Army TRUCK!!" Advice, you probably have a ground some where in the system. Until you get a manual, and start going thru the truck, replacing EVERY wire, you probably won't keep a charge on the batteries. Just buy enough new wire, crimp fittings, shrink tube to replace the whole electrical wiring system. It will all work then, and be a lot safer. Good luck!

@bertenerny7867 2 года назад

I believe this vehicle to be a Bailey Bridge Erecting Vehicle. They were used by Army Engineers to carry associated items that were used to build bridges that are used to move forces around battlefields and so forth. They were very capable vehicles, and you will find a ton of uses for it. All the best. Bert

@peterbuysen8172 2 года назад

Never underestimate Laura and her nails cause she is an absolute legend with any task never to break one

@5k8r 2 года назад

fax

@matthewoneill7107 2 года назад

Oh my god I subscribed when I saw y’all farm and like these kinds of trucks I love those 5 tons

@MonkeyMind69 2 года назад

OMG... At 9:50 I thought that was a lampshade on top of the engine. I was like "LAURA, What ARE you DOING?!!"

@carycullen2867 2 года назад

Sending you two boxes. it would be an honor if you would tell your grandfather thank you and that we shared the same dirt in country and have a lot of respect for him and what he did

@terrancemahoney4669 2 года назад

Does that engine have a compression release? If so it would make it easier to turn over when starting. A lot of those old Cummins had them. It would be a T handle under the dash. Good luck you two.

@lenmaclean3815 2 года назад

Having operated gun tractors, during military service both home and abroad, I know these vehicles fairly well. They are almost fool proof, they are easy to maintain, parts are easy to change, and even someone with limited mechanical skills, I E, the ordinary soldier can fix most problems in the field. The most important things are fluid levels, and clean air and fuel filters, and grease and hypoid oil 90weight, and you should be ok. The power pack is made to be dependable, due to its military uses, it is a multi fueler and take lots of punishment.

@bobbyleehuss8690 2 года назад

Dump your pumpkins put fresh gear oil in them you’ll get twenty more years service that truck can almost not die from anything except neglect

@brienduarte1015 2 года назад

I can’t spell it so forgive me. I’ll just say ‘the spray’ to get it started is dangerous for engine life longevity. Usually it is used in extreme cold starting. Get the manuals and adjust the fuel pump/pressure/length of shot. My heart is pounding ! ❤️ I got my USMC license in a 5 ton dump truck ! I’d move the axles forward and shorten the frame some more.

@Maxid1 Год назад

2:57 The whole videoing yourself taking something apart really cuts down on the reassembly confusion. I think it’s one of the best things about the technology and the fact that I have a cinema quality camera in my phone. I even make phone calls with it once in a while…

@stevewhite8161 2 года назад

Congrats on the great start and running of the old girl. Sounds awesome and can't wait to see what you do with her.

@jamestalbert4161 2 года назад

Love the content y’all put out y’all are absolutely amazing

@fielddaves2279 2 года назад

Being an old army retired veteran. The batteries for the truck are the same size as the battery box, it's uses two batteries.

@JWRay-xh9wl Год назад

This why we continue to have the best military equipment to this day. Start up like nothing,lol...and still kicking ass.

@donwilliams3626 2 года назад

Some farmers rate the size of their farm by the number of tillable acres. Others count how many batteries they have in all their tractors, trucks, cars, lawnmowers, motorcycles and ect!

@williamj3843 2 года назад

The whole service manual should be online. Look for the dataplate with the NSN and/or model number.

@davidd1492 2 года назад

The backing plate you have is off a small block 302,351. You need the big block backing plate.

@swagmanexplores7472 2 года назад

What a great old truck ! I’m an Army veteran trucker and I still collect and restore military vehicles in my retirement 👍

@sgmartin3008 2 года назад

When you do get the right backing plate consider using some gasket sealer when you reassemble it otherwise it will leak like crazy.. S

@bobstratton6362 2 года назад

I can never get enough of you two. That was too funny. Oh to be young again. What a fun project.

@jeraldtigrett3588 2 года назад

Most old military trucks use a 24 volt system, Grant said something about it being stuck in low range. there should be a lever in the middle, if it is pushed all the way down your in low range pull it up for high range. If no leveler in the middle look at the dash and there should be a lever that flips either left or right. those numbers on the front bumper are unit Identifiers. left bumper indentifies the brigade 2nd number Battlion on right bumper the 36M identifies the company, the M49 indentifies the truck number.

@alanroach1565 2 года назад

When I was in the Army 1970-76 we called this truck a 10 wheeler duece and a half. I was built like a brick S.......house. We ran the heck out of them.

@robertdwilliamsjr4781 2 года назад

you definitely need the proper batteries for that old girl. Sounds awesome though , if you get the all wheel drive fixed, you will go anywhere with it. On our fire company that I was on for 17 years, we had 2 of them deuce and a halfs for brush trucks, and climb anything, but you will need some weight on the back . I really enjoy watching y'all videos

@lodragan 2 года назад

When I was in the Army, I seem to recall the bed of those was 1/2" plate steel bolted to the frame. They almost never had the wooden benches in them, so when we would load up a squad, we would have to sit on that steel for however long the ride was, getting our tailbones beat up along the way. I always felt like an old man when dismounting after those rides. After I gained some rank, I got to drive - much better ride in the cab. 😎

@rickcleveland5326 2 года назад

Its not a deuce and halh, its a 5 ton, m809 (general chassis) through m821 (different configurations).. i dont recall any of them ever configured as troop carriers, usless the company it was assigned to did it in house.

@robertdwilliamsjr4781 2 года назад

ok Mr perfect. And the m-809 did transport personal

@ffjsb 2 года назад

@@lodragan The beds are NOT 1/2" plate, maybe 3/16ths or so.

@lodragan 2 года назад

@@ffjsb Everything gets bigger with age. :D

@joe_preston 2 года назад

19,500 as it sets. They go 55 mph tops so keep that in mind for bed/ use selection.

@rajustravelshow9064 2 года назад

I love your daring and dashing attitude with heavy automobiles...like that military truck and your struggle to bring it home....👍

@vicmabus1532 2 года назад

30:1 compression - takes a lotta cranking amps. Tons of forums on these, just a quick search will get you lots of info.

@chrisparbe1077 2 года назад

I had two of them for years .lf you can finish the repair's you have a great truck . I think you can still get a replacement // repair book for this still .and look at the plate's thought out the truck. And it's called a 5 ton

@papasatitagin 2 года назад

Recommendation when using starting fluid on a diesel have engine turning over and give it a shot while it's turning over . Usually work's better and not nearly as hard on the engine. Wishing it was me to get that deal.

@dagnard5707 2 года назад

and it sounds just like it is supposed to sound. that will make one hell of a work truck

@blake_edwards 2 года назад

Hi I'm from North Platte, in now living in Omaha. It cool to see someone from western Nebraska on here.

@scottbohn929 2 года назад

Awesome! No better feeling when something fires up for the first time. Cool project. Now go get some batteries.😆

@ianjsdad 2 года назад

Unless it was removed, there should be a data plate on the doors or passenger dash that lists the basic information of the truck. You can use that to locate the maintenance and overhaul manual.

@jeffburnham6611 2 года назад

That might be hard to accomplish. Once a vehicle is released from the inventory, permanently retired items like logbooks get sent to a holding facility for a limited time, then they are destroyed.

@ianjsdad 2 года назад

@@jeffburnham6611 Logbooks and maintenance records are either transferred with the vehicle or destroyed. The manuals (operators, maintenance, and overhaul) are often available from libraries, archives, and 3rd party vendors. It just takes research and time to find them.

@94Whiskey 2 года назад

U guys should make this your "apocalypse bug out battle wagon"!!! These trucks are so reliable & tough...multi-fuel!!

@markrobinson5774 Год назад

I love that green perfect shade of green green so nice and that should be in the 50s somewhere good day

@ottismymann 2 года назад

Drove one of these in the early 80’s when stationed in Germany. Brings back a lot of memories.

@michaelmaker8169 2 года назад

I had a buddy stationed in Germany in late 80's. He was in tanks. How long were you there? Then he volunteered for Gulf war.

@ottismymann 2 года назад

@@michaelmaker8169 I was stationed at Third Armored Division Headquarters, Drake Kaserne in Frankfurt from 12/80 - 8/83.

@michaelmaker8169 2 года назад

@@ottismymann my buddy was in Germany I think 87-90 then went in the Gulf war. I was glued to tv praying he'd make It back... he did. Thanks for your service.

@ricky7949 2 года назад

I believe it was a medical supply transport truck. I might be a great addition to the farm as a emergency fire truck with a tank ans pump/hose system. Might be great for all your family farms and neighbors too.

@flat6fever680 2 года назад

That's an excellent idea.

@ffjsb 2 года назад

There were no specific "medical supply transport trucks". If it had the standard extended cargo bed, it was a general purpose truck. You'd have to look at the data plate to see what it was originally built for.

@terrysaunders2026 2 года назад

@@ffjsb The bumper markings might be what some of the commenters are referring to it being a medical truck. The ones I used like that had an expando box, allowing several to be parked closely, and when the walls were deployed could be turned into a mobile Command Post, hospital, maintenance facility…just about anything. Lots of fun.

@ffjsb 2 года назад

@@terrysaunders2026 Did you ever get to see one of the hospital trains they had?? That was an awesome idea, don't know why they don't have a couple of them still.

@martinsteel3916 2 года назад

The number on the front would tell me it belonged to 1st casualty clearing station of Ist medical company.

@AnnMarieYeager 10 месяцев назад

This, a year after your non-fitting gasket. But, if problem again: 1. Use a piece of cardboard, trace with pencil, poke holes. Keep on file for next reference. 2. If can use rubber gasket, might be some on market, to cut your own. 3. Blow torch cut/fab your own. 4. If can use rubber gasket might be some pour your own rubber & mold, on market. Hope this helps.

@joemartinez5405 2 года назад

Use to drive one of these things when I was in the army. Hated it.

@t63a700 2 года назад

Just wait until you start working on the brakes. The brake fluid is silicone based and is of DOT 5 specification. It is about $15.00 to $20.00 per 500 mL.

@scottcreighton9923 2 года назад

Love the military stuff I think it weighs in at 13,350 you can have a lot of fun with this love the show

@michaelatoz580 2 года назад

Same weight I thought. 13,300 t0 13,550 give or take. I Spent many years hauling and rigging industrial machines.

@ffjsb 2 года назад

That's an M-35, NOT this 5 ton truck.

@michaelatoz580 2 года назад

@@ffjsb The M35 2½-ton cargo truck is a long-lived 2½-ton 6×6 cargo truck initially used by the United States Army and subsequently utilized by many nations around the world. Over time it evolved into a family of specialized vehicles. It inherited the nickname "Deuce and a Half" from an older 2½-ton truck, the World War II GMC CCKW. The M35 started as a 1949 REO Motor Car Company design for a 2½-ton 6×6 off-road truck. This original 6-wheel M34 version with a single wheel tandem was quickly superseded by the 10-wheel M35 design with a dual tandem. The basic M35 cargo truck is rated to carry 5,000 pounds (2,300 kg) off-road or 10,000 pounds (4,500 kg) on roads. Trucks in this weight class are considered medium duty by the military and the Department of Transportation.

@ffjsb 2 года назад

@@michaelatoz580 No shit. I was an Army wheeled vehicle mechanic and have owned an M-35A2...

@michaelatoz580 2 года назад

@@ffjsb I'm confused by your ability to stay focused on this post. It's a post on the trucks weight. You put your 2 cents in saying "That's an M-35, NOT this 5 ton truck." So, I pointed out that an m36 is a 2.5-ton truck. Your statement is confusing at best.

@thomasarussellsr 2 года назад

Wow, she is such a sweetheart. Wish I could have found one just like her when I was younger. I might have tried the whole homesteading thing. But I found a city girl who dreamed of country life as long as it didn't mean anything other than getting out of the city. No farm animals, gardening, or any of that farm/ homestead stuff, just get away from crowds and sirens.