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R
Ref post #1 quoted above....
The original title of this thread mentioned the "M8xx" series trucks. This was a misnomer. In fact, such a "series" could possibly include the M880 CUCV type trucks based on Dodge pickup models. The true designation for the M8__ family of 5-TON trucks would...
Random incoherent rambling....
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...But I digress.
When we picked up our XM-818...
The reason is simple....
"We the unwilling,
Led by the unknowning
Are doing the impossible
For the ungrateful.
We have done so much
For so long
With so little
That we are now qualified
To do ANYTHING
With NOTHING."
I heard that called the Government Workers' Creed.
An awesome aircraft indeed.
The restored airworthy fleet has just grown by 100%.
May God bless those who fly and maintain her and grant her a perfectly safe operational life. AMEN.
David,
Not to be rude, but your "a1 WHAT???"
Your motor pool inventory in in your signature block shows no "a1" of any M-Series. Just curious WHAT you ran down the highway in sin there could be several qualifying models under this thread's 5-Ton catch-all.
Thanks.
True.
While nobody like to discover that kind of problem, it is far better to discover and address the problem than to allow it to go unnoticed and becoming aware of it only in the forensic analysis of a catastrophic failure of global proportions.
So much for my deep thoughts tonight. It's on...
OK, boys and girls, here's the BIG REVEAL......
This Wrecker WAS UP FOR AUCTION with a closing date of Friday July 15th.
HOWEVER....
On Tuesday, July 12th, shortly after I posted the Data Plate Pics I clicked on the auction to check on the bidding (someone had placed an opening bid of $500...
The Plot of this Thread Just Took an INTERESTING TURN ! ! !
I am not yet at liberty to disclose any details, but as the post title declares...
STUFF JUST GOT REALLLLLLLY INTERESTING !!!
Stay tuned for details as they become clear and post-worthy.
HEHEHE - I just LOVE a good mystery !
I have just obtained photos of the DATA PLATE(S) on this wrecker.
Unfortunately, the resolution is poor and therefore the printing is not legible.
. .
If anyone can play with the resolution and/or contrast to make out the actual model, serial number, registration number, etc. please feel...
Low Flying... could spell LIFE OR DEATH !!!
March 2016 - US Aircraft Carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-EHwYOfY94&feature=youtu.be
The write up says that several deck crewmen were injured when the cable snapped and presumably recoiled in their direction.
Low...
Ryan,
I suggest looking at the MEMBER MAP (see buttons in the header at the top of every SS Forum webpage) and then send PMs to those members near you... especially if their profiles indicate they have a capable vehicle and/or tow bar.
Hope you find your way there.
John
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