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Okay preliminary mission planning today, hope to get oil changed and a wash done so things are looking good. The northern Mafia boys of Swiss, 73M819 and Kyle will be departing at zero dark thirty to meet the convoy check point by 0730 on Saturday.

M101 trailers rock, but dont tell anyone this, they are getting harder to find.

Them GA Mafia boys are sick :) Now on to the Parade.

That sucks :( Make lemonade from Lemons on this one!

Okay PB as discussed this morning I have another driver Soldier B coming :)

Kenny have you run the calculation at the 3600 RPM max on the M1009 on stock tires what is the speed?

PB I will have confirmation on another driver by the morning!

Yes it is like a fraternity initiation, lol

WOW how cool! Thanks for sharing :)

Welcome, Georgia members rock! 5Tons are nice but heavy and the new ones complicated. 2.5 Tons are nice especially if somebody has taken care of the basics. Read and evaluate your skills and time against the requirements. Always remember what you buy for is not the total cost of...

WH these kids now days are on the computer full time at school and the phone. They have more access to SS then us adults

That M1009 might have saved a soldiers life, was a key component in a battle, brought medical supplies as necessary to the front lines. The history of the M1009 as a military vehicle and the importance that these Steel Soldiers played in supporting our men and women in the military can not be...

Drain a bit out from the drain plug as it is high anyway and check what it looks like from the bottom end. If it does not have bad burned smell and or the white mix from water then you should be good to go for a short duration motor run. Help Grandpa find another donor vehicle at the junk...

The glow plugs are partially working or you would not be able to start at 50. Not sure of your situation but I would negotiate with grandpa to work at the farm in trade for the vehicle. I am impressed by your accomplishments, great job. Did you check oil quality and level?

Most awesome progress tell us more!

Wow interesting thread, lets see what I can learn and maybe fill in on some questions as the team is not always on line :) p.s: I wish my 15 year old had some interest in learning about troubleshooting and solving a problem on these old trucks. It is a dying skill to be able to work on...

A good general rule of thumb is 2.60-$3.00 per mile.

PS thank you everyone that took time from thier day to share a story or thought. Your stories are priceless and have provided 2 things 1. Great commentary on the importance of our hobby to enlighten others 2. Deepened my pride and respect in our passions and the men and women who serve Thank...

Dont apologize it is a good question. I have been knee deep in this stuff for the last 72 hours and once I get a minute to breath I will post updates and more information to clarify the situation.

I think the factory boys might be embarrased in their work compared to the quality of work that TWM has been doing. He would then be hired as the QC manager of the production facility and not be able to work on his own equipment :)