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    Open trailer San Diego to portland

    i will look that up on the map wouldn't mind bringing it up if this trip works out. Any info on the truck for sale in WA?
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    Open trailer San Diego to portland

    It's in yamhill have you seen it? Still waiting on the guy to get the title squared away.
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    M54a2 drivability

    Thats what I was thinking without any seat time it's tuff to know what to expect I've driven a m35a3 but never a 5ton. For some reason I'm drawn to the 9 series truck but this m54 is equipped like need it would save me alot of time and the multi fuel I'll get me through carb here in cali.Just...
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    M54a2 drivability

    Hay guys getting ready to pull the trigger on a m54a2 it's a state away so I can't really drive it before I buy it. It's a retired wildland fire truck has the multi fuel motor in it. I know it is going to be a slug but how do think it will be offroad low mph carrying 1500 gals of water in its...
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    Open trailer San Diego to portland

    Looks like I'm purchasing a m54a2 out of Portland. Im throwing around the idea of driving my Pete up there with my 28ft 48k tag trailer w/ramps. The trailer would be empty going from San Diego to Portland. If I could find someone who needs transport to help with the cost of diesel we could work...
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    New to the forum looking into m54

    question guys is the m54 and the m813 the same truck is the m8 truck upgrade over the m54A2 theres not a lot of info on the m54A2 is there aftermarket lockers available for them and what about going to singles?
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    New to the forum looking into m54

    He is not a dealer. So don't buy it without a state issued title is what you are saying. Also to clarify how does the 6x6 work sounds a awd with the ability to lock ino a low range is this correct? Is there a seperte switch for the front axle? Thanks again there's not alot of info I can find on...
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    New to the forum looking into m54

    hmmmm is there any other info I should ask? he also stated he only has a GI title and has not titled to his state. Should I buy it with the go title or have him register with his state then purchase it? thanks guys
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    New to the forum looking into m54

    i wonder if when I go to register it the vin will show a gas motor? does it work like that?
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    New to the forum looking into m54

    Finally had them send me a picture of the data plate for the motor this make more sense?and how would I know if it has lockers or conventional axles. thanks again guys
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    New to the forum looking into m54

    Thank you for the info warthog. I have my fingers crossed about carbs response. Is there any way to tell which continental motor was put in it? I cannon seem to find alot of info the original m54. I'm guess it is a sprat transfer case. How is the drive train in this truck particularly it off...
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    New to the forum looking into m54

    This is all the pictures they have sent me so far the data plate is tuff to read. Can anyone make out any relevant info on it?
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    New to the forum looking into m54

    heres some pics guys.
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    New to the forum looking into m54

    Thanks guys I'll get some pics up tomorrow not sure how to do it on the iPad.area 52 yes the carb compliance issue is crazy in California. Carb states on there website that they only govern diesel vehicles. If it is capable of operating under a fuel source other diesel they have know regs for it...
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    New to the forum looking into m54

    The data plate reads m54 W No a2 there
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    New to the forum looking into m54

    It is a 1968
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    New to the forum looking into m54

    Hello guys I've been lurking around for along time coming back from time to time researching etc. Great forum and tons of knowledge on this forum! A little background on me is I'm a land clearing contractor in California. We need a vehicle on site to put a fire out if we start one .A vehicle...
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