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Is that TIG welding or stick?

They got recycled into AMC Gremlins. Then melted down into 1989 Nissans. Then melted into 2003 Toyotas. Most are still driving around in that form. ;)

So sad to see these hacked-upon half-tracks. At the very least maybe they will lend some parts to those that are in better condition. poof - you have your work cut out for you. The armor has been cut out already. ;-) But it's a process, work a little on it, take a breather, repeat.

No, we all marveled at your transformations, zout! We especially love the M43 ambulance, that was a lot of work to fix up and it just seemed to fall together for ya!

Glad that you set up so close to me at Aberdeen, it was great to see the work you guys have done to my old Dodge. Any updates post-Aberdeen? Do any more work, or are you guys taking a break from the labor to enjoy the ride?

Those are some nice transformations!

Had to post. From 2010. Note Adam's reaction to getting stuck in the mud traps.

I think the onboard air system is an awesome upgrade - sure to come in handy on the trail, especially for airing up/down the tire pressure, or running air tools. Ever think about an under-hood welder for trail repairs? A lot of offroaders have installed them...

If the clutch plate is rusted to the flywheel, a long crowbar can fix that, at least temporarily. I remember a Four Wheeler article from years back when they bought a old flat-fender jeep that was sitting for 30 years, and they opened the clutch inspection plate, inserted crowbar and pried like...

That gives me an idea for my next MV. I like the LINE-X, thought it only came in black. Looks great!

Nice save! Do a search on thread started by ArmyMan30Years+, he died a few years back, but he had a great thread on taking a M200 or M105 trailer and making a dolly trailer out of it.

The 880s are tough trucks. They will not be able to pass a gas station without tanking up, though. 8mpg was pretty crappy, but par for the course in mid 1970s. I'd love a diesel in an M880. That 886 is pretty sweet! Great save!

Nice saves! Once you get a 1/4 ton trailer, life will never be the same. You'll find uses for it all over the place!

OMG!!!! Papabear, you call yourself a MV enthusiast?!? And you scrap something this rare in civilian hands? I just dropped you down several rungs on the respectability list! How many GOERS are in civilian hands? I have never heard of another one. I'm sure there are a few out there...

Pic from the site for those who can't see the link. Pretty cool trailer, if anything for the history associated with it. Was the control van for the launch system on the Nike missiles. I'd guess it weighs about 5 tons empty. I think a deuce could handle towing it for a short while, a 5-ton...

Steal a M113 track and a fuel trailer, it's amphibious. See ya there Westy! ;)

As should have been said already, nopics

I hate those folks who buy military trailers, go to the expense and time to convert to ball hitches (which are weaker than pintle), and then WE have to go to the expense of converting it back. Pure rubbish. I would be easier to get a pintle hitch on the truck they are towing it with, and...

I'd pick either a M107 water tank trailer painted to match the 530 truck, or a hose reel trailer. To my knowledge, there are no military hose reel trailers, but you can find a commercial replacement and match it up well enough.

BOLOS! It looks based on the M41 Walker Bulldog light tank. My best guess is a remote controlled test bed. It's a long shot, but I can't figure out anything else that makes sense with that contraption.