Questions about insuring a 1987 AM General (Harder to get insured)

[Lonesome715]

Why did it take more than one A2 to make one A3?

That is a pretty good price for full coverage. This companies that want it garaged and other stupid stuff are rediculous.

 

[pittdog]

I got a M35A2 AMG 1972 ! no problem! just put it on my reguler auto Ins.... Up to you if you wan't full coverage.. me, just kept liabilty! They hit you , they will be totaled !

 

[DonFDNY]

The a3 was an attempt to update the fleet without buying all new trucks. They took 2 or 3 a2s and stripped them down and reassemble them into one a3 truck. I believe the project ended up costing more than buying new trucks so the effort was scrapped.

Luckily for those of us who like the a2s... If the effort was a success we would not have had any a2s surplussed out for our personal enjoyment.

If I remember right only 6,000 units were made into A3s

 

[greenjeepster]

Why did it take more than one A2 to make one A3?

They take the best parts off the a2s. If they need three axles they can take the best out of nine, the best frame out of 3 etc.

 

[Lonesome715]

I did not know that. I would not mind getting a hold of an A3, but they are too costly in my oppinion.

 

[greenjeepster]

I did not know that. I would not mind getting a hold of an A3, but they are too costly in my oppinion.

Costly, not multi-fuel, crappy allison transmission...and did I mention ugly? I am not sure why anybody would want one.

 

[markmontana]

Costly, not multi-fuel, crappy allison transmission...and did I mention ugly? I am not sure why anybody would want one.

Like they say: if you have to ask, you probably wouldn't understand anyway...

 

[Lonesome715]

Not having a Multi fuel is the main reason I do not want one. I do like the CTIS though.

 

[greenjeepster]

I do like the CTIS though.

I haven't ever seen a A3 with a functional CTIS and my understanding is that they are a maintenance nightmare and most have been disabled because of it.

 

[Lonesome715]

That would be a good reason not to have one then.

 

[DonFDNY]

M35a3/ctis

I haven't ever seen a A3 with a functional CTIS and my understanding is that they are a maintenance nightmare and most have been disabled because of it.

The CTIS should be removed and wheel bearings replaced with early style bearings. That system has special wheel bearings that are $800.00 each. The tires are an odd size
and replacements are $1,500-$1,800.00 each. Should change to 14.5R20 tires or single 11.00R20 tires.

 

[Lonesome715]

I sure am glad you all are posting this information. There is a chance I could have ended up getting one eventually.

 

[DonFDNY]

I sure am glad you all are posting this information. There is a chance I could have ended up getting one eventually.

I still think they are good trucks you just have to make a few modifications if you want to stay with an automatic transmission, if not an A2 would be the way to go.

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

I haven't ever seen a A3 with a functional CTIS and my understanding is that they are a maintenance nightmare and most have been disabled because of it.

I just acquired an M35A2 from a nearby Voluteer Fire Department that upgraded one of their trucks to an A3. They had grand hopes for the CTIS, but after repeated trouble and $3000+ in CTIS repairs alone without success they also DISABLED it. Sad for them, they could really use CTIS in their ranchland terrain.

 

[Lonesome715]

I am pretty happy with my A2. I will be modding it quite a bit, but mostly minor stuff to make it more civilian friendly.

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

I just acquired an M35A2 from a nearby Voluteer Fire Department that upgraded one of their trucks to an A3. They had grand hopes for the CTIS, but after repeated trouble and $3000+ in CTIS repairs alone without success they also DISABLED it. Sad for them, they could really use CTIS in their ranchland terrain.

I previously stated that the VFD had disabled the CTIS.... I have learned that this past weekend, they COMPLETELY STRIPPED THE CTIS from their A3.

 

[Lonesome715]

That sounds like a job.