M274 added to the family

[bigmike]

I just got myself a pretty nice M274 mule.
2 Cylinder engine,
electric start,
aluminum deck,
4 wheel steer,
starts right up,
Best part, the wife loves it!

I'll be looking for manuals, parts etc so don't be afraid to PM me with lots of offers.

 

[Sarge29]

Congrats on the mule. I have 2- A5 2 wheel steer and love them. 1 is restored for show and the other is what I call motorpool ready. Get to know Bill Watson in Greensborough NC. Fantastic fellow and an excelent resource for parts and questions. Bill Watson Mules

 

[clinto]

I absolutely love mine, they are awesome vehicles.

Congrats!

 

[bigmike]

I'm looking forward to fixing her up.

 

[bulldog_mack13]

Does Bill have a website? My wife likes them but calls them a moterized wagon

 

[WillWagner]

Cool Mike. How on earth do you keep comming up with these finds.

 

[Djfreema]

Sweet!! When can we come over and play? I've always wanted one of those but cant get myself to fork over the big bucks they seem to bring in.

 

[CGarbee]

Bill's website is located at:
http://www.m274mule.com/home.html

He's an absolute "gem". Best thing about him from my perspective (other than his vast knowledge and supply of parts) is that he is only an hour or so down the road, and that he will take my phone calls on nights and weekends when I am working on my M274A5.

A page on another site that dates from before the 2001 MVPA Convention at Fort Lee details Bill's #1 personal Mule (he's fixed up several for familly members) that he has been known to show locally... It's serial number 0045...
http://m274.info/billw.html

 

[maddawg308]

One day I gotta get me a mule, they look real useful around the yard, I would venture. Good save!

 

[bigmike]

a bit of re-building and she is back on the road

I replaced a frame tube, along with re-building all 4 axles...new boots clean bearings, add oil etc.

Put a new set of NDTs and a fresh seat. I fab'd up a seat bracket that goes into the original holes...no drilling!!! I can pull it out and put in the original for parades etc. Enjoy the pics.

I'm posting to youtube right now...i'll add the link later.

 

[scooter01922]

RE: a bit of re-building and she is back on the road

Looking simply great, and it has to be really handy to have around.

 

[bigmike]

RE: a bit of re-building and she is back on the road

Here is a link to me taking her for a spin after all the above work. The new tires etc are bitchin'.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_wMOKYnO5E

 

[WillWagner]

RE: a bit of re-building and she is back on the road

It looks sweet with those tires!

 

[nickd]

RE: a bit of re-building and she is back on the road

Glad to meet another happy mule owner! Enjoy your new toy and drive it in parades often, veterans love tohse mules

 

[LTCB]

Nice job! If possible, put it in a Veteran's Day parade and check out the grins from the crowd. Everyone loves those mules!

 

[alphadeltaromeo]

Man that looks like fun driving...shoot...I'm green...green I say.

 

[Armada]

Congrats on the new addition! Man that looks like a ton o' fun. Something else to add to my wish list.

 

[bigmike]

guys i"m tellin ' ya...this thing is a riot. I've got S$%T eatin' grins off this thing than anything else I've had. They are bullet proof and a riot to ride. I highly recommend it if you find the right deal!!!

 

[WillWagner]

If you don't have room for it up in Wa., I'll baby sit her fer ya! I promise to keep it well fed and excersized.

 

[bigmike]

I bet you will...Will.

Dude, I can only wish you could have one. It really is the bomb. I took her out tonight back in the back 40...what a hoot!!!