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Some of them did have a level-wind, but not all. I think the older 5 ton wreckers had them as the front winch.

Sounds like a fun recovery! I myself wouldn't mind getting one of these. Saved that TM linked above, I'll be reading through it!

Sandcobra, although I never met or had the opportunity to speak to Ron, tears are welling up in my eyes reading this. Not even exclusively sad, just very much emotionally moved. Steel Soldiers is a brotherhood all its own. It is truly amazing how we have touched each others lives. I could...

Rescued by an M936A2!

If not running, and especially if major parts are missing, the rule of thumb I was always told was start at scrap price and go up from there. Not sure what the 819 would weigh but an 816 would be about 40,000 lbs for reference. At let's say an average of $0.06 per lb, that's $2400. Scrap...

FYI, the XLWB trucks are pretty rare. If you're cutting the frame to modify it you may want to modify or extend a 923. I have an M928A1 I'd do things like this to but only because it has been highly modified to begin with. Where you located? I have a 928 that needs a motor and lacks the...

Hey alright! Glad to hear she's almost ready for the road again! I'm going crazy not having my M928A1 dug into yet, but I'm sure I will in due time. On the bright side, I at least get to see an M923A2 every day, keeps me sane in the meantime!

SimplexCoda, that sounds like me. I always plain wanted an M936, but could find ways to justify it!

Welcome, from another enthusiast of the extra-long (M927/M928) trucks! I see no reason why not, with the appropriate conversions. Re: daily driver, she'll be a little long at nearly 32 feet long, but many people daily drive M923A2s, etc. I myself have an M928A1, and am planning a living...

Antennaclimber, you don't happen to be another Dx'er by chance? Used to be into that sort of thing myself

You got a HET as well now? I've been considering acquiring one.

Finally got around to reading some of those threads! Great info.

I actually thought it was quite funny, even as it was happening.

Had a really good one today. (Well, three things actually). Helping fellow member with their truck. (M923A2). Go to check fluids before trying to start for the first time in several months. Check fluids. Realize the past several times I've been doing this WRONG. Truck had historically...

I've had so many crazy ideas like this as of late myself...

I once looked at rescuing an M925 (Who later turned out to have a loving owner and was not left for dead in the junkyard she was at) and remember the thought of "When the weather warms up, I am sick with anticipation and dread at trying to have her make smoke and noise for the first time".

You must be pretty excited. It's a defining moment when you can make one of these run again.

Glad to hear. Any idea when she might first make smoke and noise?

That's a good sign...she WANTS to run....

Agreed. They are fun trucks, even bone stock. I admit I have been considering getting another to drive daily at first, but eventually part out for the axles to put under something else. With that said, in bone stock form the M939 series 5 ton truck is what I would consider one of the best...