1961 - 800 Series 5 - Ton found in Iraq

[ArmyGuRu]

A buddy of mine found this 5-Ton in the Scrap Yard, He replace the starter, now runs like a champ. Its just hard getting parts for it since the Army is taking these out of the system.

 

[CUCVFAN]

I doubt it's a true 1961 model as I don't think those were produced until 1969, but a decent truck nonetheless!

 

[ArmyGuRu]

that's what it says on the data plate, but let me check again and ill get back to tou

 

[ida34]

Probably 71. They did not make them until 69 or so like has already been stated. I would not say it is hard getting parts. The fact that so many are coming out surplus right now means there is a lot of stuff out there to buy. The fenders are pretty hard to find though.

 

[ArmyGuRu]

The thing is, we don't want to spend money on something we cant take home with us. We just saw it, and figured we would try to get it running, so we don't have to walk.

 

[maddawg308]

But try to remember where he is. Maybe it's easy to find parts here in the states, from junked trucks and rigs in the DRMO system, but maybe the logistical system is no longer supporting the parts and part numbers he needs in the Middle East. The military is planning on phasing the 800 series out by 2010. The newer trucks get priority, and this truck was found in a junkyard OVER THERE.

ArmyGuRu, good news on bringing that old soldier back to life! Hope she helps you out over there in the sandbox. I fear, though, that considering the overall condition of the truck, and the fact that it is pretty old, that it will not be coming back home.

 

[ArmyGuRu]

ok, this is the data plate info:

Truck Van, 5 Ton 6x6 XM820 wo/w
Kaiser Jeep Corp.
ID: 05D-36670-C129-10037

Can anyone get the year of manufacture with this info?

And maybe a history?

 

[maddawg308]

Based on the data plate info, that's a 1970 truck. 5-ton expandable van body. Here's what it USED to look like:

 

[bulldog_mack13]

What FOB you at? At Falcon theres been a Duece fuel truck sitting forever

 

[ARMYMAN30YearsPlus]

That is a typical FOB Rocket. When I was in Iraq there were many dueces and five tons running around being used by indiviual Soldiers as their personal ride on the FOB since they could not be taken off the FOB due to no armor. It is strange that it was still there as KBR has been working with DLA to scrap most of the ones the Iraqi Army did not take. I know that there was trouble getting locals to take the scrap as the terrorist bast(*& would kill them for working with us. Have fun and wear your goggles with those windows being gone.

 

[ArmyGuRu]

bulldog, you are at Falcon?, I was there for a 1 1/2 years, I left there in December. I'm just south of you now.