My new M220 soon to be camper

[m1010plowboy]

Another one

It's real nice to see another G749 come out.

Hopefully you're going to get the 'other' pictures up soon. You know.....the engine compartment, cab, dash, roof, undercarriage, the back...........those pics.

Thanks for saving and sharing

 

[butch atkins]

AWESOME ! good find,post more pics when you get the time

 

[hndrsonj]

Just got off the phone with MACCUS; they just passed by Sturgis with the M220 and are headed to Custer, SD.

 

[rawhide]

That looks really great. I'm trying to determine whether to build a camper from a deuce or a 5-ton myself. This just adds to the dilemma!

 

[hendersond]

Yea, I've been getting an update about every 20 minutes from them. Last word is its on fire. Before that it was just a mangled pile of steel sitting along the road. Then "Get out the check book, Papa Bear is coming to get it." Now he can't because he does not own a snowmobile suit and it is 6 degrees.

 

[hndrsonj]

Then "Get out the check book, Papa Bear is coming to get it." Now he can't because he does not own a snowmobile suit and it is 6 degrees.

Well at least they are having warm weather on the recovery!

 

[hendersond]

Gene said it does have a heater and is working. Sounds like they are only doing mild 45mph. Trying to be easy on it. He noted the right front turn signal is not working and it was missing 2 bolts on the front drive shaft. I'll just send some from the other truck. So far so good!

 

[maccus]

Just got back from a late lunch. Recovery was about 120 mile one. The truck is a very good unit. Runs well and is very tight with no slop at all in the drive train. It is a keeper. No problems at all just a slow drive home. It will drive the 700 miles to Wisconsin with no problem I am sure. Not to bad for a truck made in 1953. I sent 20 pictures to Dan and he can post whatever he wants.

Papa Bear said he had no drivers that would venture out in 6 degree temperature. And I know he is a whimp when it comes to the cold places. So I had to suck it up and go for it on my own..

 

[garp]

Definitely a clean unit. I used to drool over that rig when it still belonged to the local county search and rescue. It sat under a roof all the time so it was in dry storage the last 30 yrs or more. Good Buy!

 

[hendersond]

Thank you. I'm very happy. The best part is It is sitting in Maccus's front yard. He emailed me a couple times yesterday about some things he has done to it. I guess I have new shackles! If I keep it there for a while, it probably could get all fixed up! LOL

 

[hndrsonj]

Where's the pictures?

 

[hndrsonj]

Here's a start for you.

 

[hendersond]

Latest pics, They do not reflect the latest Updates, (your shackles)

 

[hendersond]

Check out the new shackles. I guess this makes you Shack-less!

 

[papabear]

That rascal sure looks nice!
What's that white stuff it's sitting in??

 

[hndrsonj]

Check out the new shackles. I guess this makes you Shack-less!

Maybe, but I am ALOT closer to your truck than you are and that could easily change!

 

[garp]

I opened the door and looked inside yesterday. So there..........

 

[hndrsonj]

I opened the door and looked inside yesterday. So there..........

Yep, Just got the word. You do have shackles, but I now have a spare seat.....

 

[Gunfreak25]

This is a sweet thread, keep em coming Dan. Is it just me or are there an awful lot of nice looking GMC's coming out of the wood work lately?

 

[hendersond]

I went to the DMV today. I have to say it was a great experience. The people at the counters were very helpful and friendly. Walked out with title, registration, paid tax and #20,000 plates for $321. It is a camper so it is registered as a motor home. I may tow a trailer as a camper. I thought about hobbist or collector plates, but it did not work out due to the weight of the truck and You can only drive it 11 months a year. I did not want check the mailbox for 3 months looking for special plates either. Historic military plates are too restrictive, I want to drive it anytime to anywhere. The motorhome plates are the best choice for me. $93.50 to renew next spring. I'm insured for liability only and that was less expensive as well.

Unfortunately, I cannot do the same with my M211.