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Yes, the T desigantion would be appropriate. Offically TORTOISE, but the GI's nickname for it would be the TURTLE Recovery Unit - Self Propelled, 4-Appendage Drive, Autonomous.

I too have a DEUCE that was formerly a FireTruck. That is irrelevent to this discussion. You will NEVER find a FD or PD Titled HMMWV that can be cleanly or LEGALLY transferred to private ownership. As stated, they are ONLY ON LOAN for use by those entities.

Since so many wrecker owners have subscribed to this thread, I thought I'd share this little video here...... REHISTORIC ARMOR RECOVERY TRAINING VIDEO (Watch closely, the technique is amazing!!!) http://www.wimp.com/heroturtle/

Many PD & FD volunteers are entice just because of the chance to play with such toys. Some department have even acquired equipment for little to nothing from DRMO "just because" without any REAL application for same. Kinda sad, but at least the scrapper's chopper has to drool for a while...

As a former USAF Code Breaker for the National Security Agency, I'd say you've got that encryption system figgered out purty darn good there soldier!!! Here's a 24-hour Pass.... Go have yourself a GOOOOD TIME :beer:

The MEMBER MAP (see banner/bar near the top of each SS webpage) doesn't show an Members in the immediate Hidalgo, TX are, but a couple "near" who may know of others not yet pinned on the map. Try PMing them and see if they can round up some help for you. Vaya con Dios!

Welcome aboard :-D GREAT INPUT! Find a bunk, stow you gear, and prepare to get underway :tank:

Will you be touring any locations in western Texas eastern New Mexico anytime soon? Thank you. John

As I recall.... In another thread a year or so ago there was a discussion about Wheel Chocking. In a nutshell, it was advised the due to the relatively LIGHT LOAD on any of the rear wheel-sets, it is BEST PRACTICE to chock the FRONT WHEELS of the 2-1/2 & 5-Ton Trucks to take advantage of the...

Your post was quite clear, and you need not feel any reservations to revise it. The paragraph you quoted from my subsequent post was not directed to you, sir, but to the thread participant body as a whole. We can easily be drawn in to the vortext by the words chosen by the media. While...

When I first noticed the revival of this thread yesterday and the initial reactions to the sentencing, I took pause and "bit my tongue" before posting my own thoughts and reactions. To sum up: I pray for the driver, her peace and "survival" following what surely must be the life-changing...

Chris, Welcome aboard :-D Find a bunk, stow your gear, and prepare to get underway :tank: You've already gotten a good start on the advice available and rendered. I'll simply say read, Read, READ ! And then check out the MEMBER MAP (in header of each SS page) and see if someone near you can...

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A most appropriate memorial to debut on Memorial Day. Lost, but not fogotten. Vaya con Dios, Bill.

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While others have already provided rational answers, I feel compelled to chime in. You ask your question and then state: "It ain't goin anywhere!" Well... that's EXACTLY the problem and the the very reason you would need to be able to unload and change the spare tire. It may well NEED to go...

Thanks for kick-starting the Site. Enjoy your vacation. Vaya con Dios!