ready for my m-880

[kfdk14]

Hopefully going to Joplin saturday and coming back with a truck but i'm wondering if someone could give me a measurement from outside to outside tire so i can make sure this will fit on my trailer. I seem to remember dad and i hauled one on a standard trailer years ago but it's been a while any help is appreciated as far as i know its on stock tires and wheels thanks again.

 

[lacoda56]

Mine's at 75 1/2" at the front axle, but it's raining and I didn't waste alot of time!

 

[kfdk14]

Thanx for the info. looks like I'm going to have to drive it home my pull truck fell thru so I'm going to take a chance and hope for the best.

 

[lacoda56]

No problem for the measurement. Check it over (especially the brakes!) be careful and good luck!

 

[kfdk14]

Well Joplin didn't work out I got stood up so his loss but I found one in Topeka so I'm going to try again this sat. Definately taking the trailer this time (500 miles round trip)

This site has been very informative so far for the 880 and the deuce and 5 ton forums glad I found it!!!

 

[Recovry4x4]

It's a 318 and 727 tranny. It will run!

 

[kfdk14]

Yeah but I would rather get it home and check everything over before I make a long trip, I don't know much history on this truck.

 

[M725]

I have flat tow all mine home with a military tow bar. The longest was 954 miles.

 

[kfdk14]

Is it normal for me to feel like a little kid on Christmas eve?

 

[AaronW]

Is it normal for me to feel like a little kid on Christmas eve?

Yes! Good luck and have fun. Be safe.

 

[kfdk14]

Well I'm legal now went to the tag office today and got tag and title done. Some one tried to undo the military wiring and jacked all the wiring so I did some temp repairs so i could at least drive it. The hood and driver fender have been changed with a newer style hood so I'll be looking for the right one. Cab floor has some rust under the seat. Overall it runs pretty good 92000 miles. I know I'll probly get some negative feedback on this but a paint job is in order probly International Harvester red with black bumpers and wheels I know everyone on here seems to stick with the green but i have to have a red truck maybe it comes from being a fireman.

 

[MWMULES]

Ok, It's been long enough where are the pic's??? I'll show you mine if you show me yours!!

 

[N1265]

ok......

 

[Bob H]

............................................International Harvester red with black bumpers and wheels I know everyone on here seems to stick with the green but i have to have a red truck maybe it comes from being a fireman.

Mine was red w/black bumpers when I got it!

 

[kfdk14]

Well my 50 year old dial up won't let me upload the pics only the avatar pic will show.

 

[N1265]

If you are going to paint it red, why worry about the hood ?

Just wondering......

 

[kfdk14]

It may sound strange but I would like to have it all original just red.

 

[MWMULES]

nothing wrong with that, mine started out as wild land yellow SO i HAD TO DO SOMETHING