Anyone interested in an M108?

[Recovry4x4]

I have a deal cooking for an M108 located here in FL, NE to be exact. I can swap for this rare truck but I need 2 prs of deuce axles. I don't need the truck but just can't stand to see it chipped for axles. Anyone want to try to save this thing? I have access to one rear here.

 

[joeM62]

would you have a pic of it to see what it looks like?

 

[Recovry4x4]

I looked at it a couple of years ago, but no pics now. I'll ask for some.

 

[hndrsonj]

Any rust?

 

[Alredneck]

Would you need 2ea fronts, and 2ea rears or 4ea rears? Hmmmm Pics would be mighty handy! What kinda deadline do you have?

 

[Crash_AF]

How bad off is it? Is it restorable or just a donor?

I'll second the question of type and quantity of axles required as your message was a bit vague.

Later,
Joe

 

[jasonjc]

opcorn: opcorn:

 

[ida34]

I can't believe you started a thread like this with no pics.

 

[Offroadfabworks]

 

[Recovry4x4]

I can't offer pics of a truck I can't see, sorry. What I wrote was "2 prs of deuce axles." When I originally spoke to this guy he wanted 4 prs of axles (pr= 1 fr and 1 rr). He called yesterday and we came to the conclusion he would probably take 2 prs (pr= 1 fr and 1 rr). I already have one M108 and might get shot if I bring another one home. Here is the classified ad for the truck and perhaps anyone interested can contact him. I wouldn't waste my time with a PM, he doesn't read the forum.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=PN_zClassifieds&file=detail&cat=5&de=1456

 

[USMC6062]

I helped Ted (the guy that owns it) move the truck over to his shop today and I took some pics. He said something needs to happen with it within the next two weeks because he's going to be getting yelled at by the landlord for it sitting there. I can tell you the sheet metal is pretty much no good, the rest of it appears to be in good shape. For someone trying to restore one of these all ready or someone wanting to convert their truck into a wrecker, I think it would be a good parts source. If someone doesn't buy it within two weeks he's going to cut the axles out and sell the rest for scrap. He said he may be interested in selling parts off of it, but it can't set where its at for long. He just wants axles, he wants two fronts and four rears in trade for the truck as it sits. I hate to see it scrapped and he does to, but something needs to happen. Call 904-825-2114 for any questions on buying it. I'll try and answer any questions I can about the truck itself if I know the answer.

 

[FormerNewMVGuy]

If i lived closer i would be all over it

 

[citizensoldier]

Me too!!! I would think OD iron could save the crane and the PTO and the back deck for some around the shop use?? Or Florida rally recovery? The crane looks good in the pics.. Some one save that thing !!!! Stretch could use some parts off that....

 

[Offroadfabworks]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO wrecker #2 . Just if it wasnt so far away.

 

[USMC6062]

Just south of Jacksonville Florida, it's not that far from Alabama.

 

[dirtyfingernails]

How much does he want for it outright?

 

[USMC6062]

I don't know, he just told me what he would trade for. The number I posted is his shop number, just call him tomorrow. His hours are 9:00 to 6:00 I believe.

 

[Offroadfabworks]

Just south of Jacksonville Florida, it's not that far from Alabama.

no but the bad part is im clear on the north end of bama. Im just south of the TN line.

 

[Bill W]

Dang
I hope it sells before I go to St Augustine for vacation on July 9th or my wifes gonna be really pissed!!!

 

[SCSG-G4]

OP, contact David Cartlege (info on MVPA club contact for South Carolina), he has a complete set of axles pulled from a deuce. I'm not sure what he was planning to do with them. Rest of that truck went to the scrap yard (after all usable parts were stripped off).