Hello

[dzmedia]

Hey fellas,



been on a short time trying to read as much as i can. I am in the market/looking at a n 35a2. Have lots of questions. Hope to learn more and more with each day.



Images of truck i am interested in located further down in thread in This post

 

[armadillofz1]

welcome to the insanity

 

[wsucougarx]

Welcome aboard! It's amazing how much info is stored in this site. Just try the search function and a ton of info is right at your hands.

 

[BadMastard]

Welcome to the party. Your're in the right spot, check out the new members section for things that may apply, and I enjoyed reading about GL auctions. It's information overload, but when I bought mine, it was exactly what I needed.

BadMastard

 

[ODw/envy]

Stamps are much cheaper and rarely lead to heart conditions.

Welcome. The more you read here the better prepared you will be. There are some fine and upstanding individuals to be found here within.

I might suggest a truck from one of the reputable "professionals" in the business. May be cheaper than an auction in the long run. 15-16 hundred sounds good until you get into a recovery operation. Ask me how I know.

I would not change a thing looking back though.

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

The West Texas Detachment of the SteelSoldiers welcomes the new guy from the Show-Me-State aboard Find a bunk, stow your gear and prepare to get underway

Where in Mo. are you (You might want to add it to your profile - It's very helpful to the other troops.) There are quite a few active SS in your state. You might get to hook up with them... maybe go for a check-out ride before you buy. Even get some first-hand mentorship.

Again...
W E L C O M E aboard

 

[rchalmers3]

Welcome aboard the crazy train! The info found here is valuable when you are trying to get it right the first time.

The info is also useful to find out where you did something wrong.

Rick

 

[mslogr]

I know you'll enjoy the site. Lots of good folks and more knowledge than you can use. Welcome to the site.

 

[dzmedia]

Thanks for the welcomes and the helpful tips. I will add to location after this post. Ive attached some images of the M im looking at. Its 5 hours away or so so i am trying to get as many details as i can on it. If you guys want to take a look and let me know what you think of the condition of the truck that would be awesome.

 

[steelandcanvas]

Welcome! MV's are like Lays Potato Chips, you can't buy (eat) just one. Just remember, there is no cure for the dreaded "OD Fever". You've been officially warned.

 

[steelandcanvas]

You need to post some hood up photos. It's missing the air intake bonnet, where that air filter is sticking out the side.

 

[dzmedia]

I am going to get one later today. I inquired about the missing part. Was told the bonnet/mushroom is included with truck The owner before this one. removed the stock filter and ran PVC pipe to the motor instead of the stock piece. The filter housing is still there its just empty. He also replaced the Bonnet with the cone filter. I can see how this might benefit with greater air flow to the motor but looks a little silly.

 

[steelandcanvas]

I sincerely doubt that modification made any great horsepower gains. Get a stock filter (lots of vendors, just ask) and put the bonnet back on. Also there will be alot less teasing if you get around a bunch of MV Guys.

 

[dzmedia]

Agreed.

 

[dzmedia]

here is a photo of the engine bay.

 

[steelandcanvas]

here is a photo of the engine bay.

Yeah DZ, I would ditch the shade-tree air intake plumbing and get the correct parts to do her right. The parts are easy to find, so it shouldn't be a hassel. Do you have the TM's for the truck? If not download them at: JATONKAM35s HOME ON THE WEB Hope this helps.

 

[bigjmcconnell]

Welcome to the forum. So do you think you'll bring this one home? I'm not near qualified enough to give you a recomendation I agree with the posts above, there are tons of folks with parts for these trucks.

 

[dzmedia]

Thank you

Im hoping i bring it home. Right now its almost just a matter of the getting there and making a trade. I think if i do take it home my first mods i would like to do is turn the fuel down to factory, install pyro/boost gauge Then tweak the fuel/boost up. it has boost gauge but thats kinda useless without an EGT gauge. Replace the new intake with the factory intake. Install a muffler on the exhaust stack. And then look into getting some air ride/spring seats for the truck.

 

[wreckerman893]

Welcome to the Green Iron Laughing Accademy.

Nice looking truck.

This is not a hobby....it is a addiction.

We tried to start a 12 step program but nobody wants to quit.

 

[Ripcord01]

Welcome. AHh she is a site to look at boys'. Yes indeed.