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Here’s the pics of my back bulkhead. Each sheet of steel is 3ft wide by 4 ft tall. They are backed up with 1/2 inch (IIRC) thick plywood. All around the top of the gun box is 2x12” boards. Those serve two functions. 1st, safety. If you are riding in the back and loose your balance, it’s better...

Nice! Spin on filters, heater, standard trailer hitch, fiberglass troop seats, winch and fording kit, wow! I think you found a winner!

The tan truck has a couple pluses. First off, it’s got a winch. Next, it looks to have a heater system. There’s no cracks visible on the steering wheel. Just from these pictures, it might be worth a second look. Definitely want to start it up and check the electrics. that five ton needs a...

I need to send you pictures of my access hatch. It’s very simple and invisible. Overall it looks great! A couple things you may want to look into. Where will you mount your antenna? If it will be in the same corner as the radio, no problem. If you place it on the opposite side, look into...

I’d really like to have a 900 series 5 ton. Driving it in the local parades would be outstanding! Leading the Christmas parade would be, without a doubt, the best parade ever!

I’ve seen one of those old keyboards somewhere. I’m thinking it was several decades ago…. Hmm. Might have been a security forces truck.

Definitely worth looking into. Nice truck! One thing though, that leaking cylinder should be fixed before going anywhere. I had a small leak like that. Checked to fluid level. Needed some DOT 5, which I topped off. Less than a mile down the road, no more brakes. Fluid level flatlined. The...

I wouldn’t even try to work a deal with this truck. It’s a basket case. Not ready for the scrapyard, just needs tons of TLC IMHO.

If I may, how much did the .50’s cost?

I paid $1,600 for my 1986 M1009. It had a few issues, all of which were fixed. The biggest PIT exhaust was the leaking fuel filter. Something tells me I won’t find anything close to that price, regardless of condition.

If the tank has any radios, antennas or some such stuff, it doesn’t have lead paint. Lead paint on military vehicles, tracked, wheeled, rotary wing, fixed wing, etc., aren’t supposed to have any metallic paint as it will royally mess up your reception. A fairly simple, not to expensive way...

Looks good. I didn’t weld my supports (don’t know how to weld yet) on either end. I drilled a hole and bolted both ends of the support rods. My aft mount isn’t satisfactory. I’ve been contemplating different options. I’ll get it fixed this year. As best as I can figure out, with those mounting...

Looking good! When I made my first mounts for the equaliberator to fit on, they looked just like the ones you made. I had to add bracing to keep them from flailing around. Looking forward to your progress!

The real mystery left to solve is what it was used for. I’ll save that one for a rainy day.

I researched the number 11640461. The last number isn’t very clear, so I’m guessing it’s a 1. Anyway, that part number crosses over to stock number 5120001067598. That stock number indicates that it is part of a 2 ton jack. I doubt it was made for the M35 but it could have been picked up along...

S Sounds like a good plan. One thing that I did was cover the floor with Ammo cans. I got an outstanding deal on .50 cans from the local surplus store (no longer in business 😭). They were all “seconds” and they let me root through the stacks. 144 cans cover the whole floor. I’ve had them pretty...

Are those tires 11.00 x 20’s?

The scariest things I ever heard: 2 Lt, “I have a plan” Master Sgt, “check this out!”

I have a tow dolly(?) not too sure what it’s supposed to lift. Neither shelter I own can hook up to it. Until I saw this thread, I completely forgot that I had one. Guess I need to brave the snow, ice and freezing winds to get to its place of storage.

Hi, Every year I volunteer to assist the local Toys For Tots campaign. IIRC this was my 11th or 12th year. Can’t remember for sure. Anyway the Coordinator for the county surprised me with the gift of a M35. I’m pretty sure it’s a M35A2 based on the exhaust. Absolutely beautiful workmanship! I’ve...