M52A2's at work!!

[vtdeucedriver]

Maybe I can convince wreckerman to paint his tractor. So I will over the next few days post pics of tractors at work!!

 

[ken]

I'm in the middle of restoring my M52. Please post as many pics as you can. I'd like to see as many angles as possable so i can put it back the way it's sopposed to be. Thanks!!

 

[redass73]

here is a few more of wreckermans...

 

[Cdub]

Great pic...........Thanks for posting them........


I would just go nuts if I could find a tool box like the one on the M52.

Please, anyone know where I can get one.


Thanks,

C'dub

 

[steelsoldiers]

The 818's use them too. Call around to some salvage yards and see if someone will cut one off a residue truck for you.

 

[Cdub]

Funny thing Chris.....yours was the first truck I noticed with it and it gave me the idea of mounting one where my spare would go since I have the spare in the ISO bed......it would make a great spot for a tool box......

I just happened to be looking now for something else in the parts manual and saw that the M939's have the same or similar that I could use.........

I'll defently start doing some calling around now that I know what I'm looking for.

Cheers,

C'dub

 

[vtdeucedriver]

I will post 2 more before work.

 

[vtdeucedriver]

I'm in the middle of restoring my M52. Please post as many pics as you can. I'd like to see as many angles as possable so i can put it back the way it's sopposed to be. Thanks!!

You going to paint it in Vietnam markings????? I can help you out.
vtdeucedriver@yahoo.com

 

[rwh64]

Sorry to bud in but I have a 1968 M51A1A with the same box. Just another place you may find one. Thanks, Rich

 

[redass73]

what is with the yellow stipe on the hoods .. i like it

 

[Cdub]

Sorry to bud in but I have a 1968 M51A1A with the same box. Just another place you may find one. Thanks, Rich

Thanks.................

C'dub

 

[kcimb]

what is with the yellow stipe on the hoods .. i like it

So Commanders could identify vehicles from the air.

 

[pa.rich]

Hey Kcimb, I could get one for you. Kublo's in Brackney, Pa. I bought one there last year for my M51A2 dump truck. Has toolbox, and spare rack. And btw, I used to live in Midland Park 20 years ago, so I know where New Milford is.

 

[vtdeucedriver]

what is with the yellow stipe on the hoods .. i like it

So Commanders could identify vehicles from the air.

Yep, the yellow nose was on all 8th Trans GP. The 8th operated in the Highlands. In mid 68, an order came down from 8th Gp Command, I believe it was Col. Joe Bellino who ordered all his trucks have there noses painted yellow. They were having a hard time keeping an eye on their drivers from the air. The reason was so they could quickly spot 8th GP trucks when trouble or diciplin was needed ( Drivers were often given tickets for speeding or "pushing" up the hills.)

So in short, ALL 8th GP trucks had there noses yellow. Not just Gun Trucks.

 

[pa.rich]

Sorry my mistake, I meant to talk to Cdub! Not Kcimb.

 

[vtdeucedriver]

One other note. I have chatted with a motorpool officer for the 8th GP. It was painted with Catapilliar Yellow

 

[redass73]

thanks gentlemen..

 

[ken]

VTdriver, I haven't decided how it's going to be painted yet. I installed a new cab and engine along with new wiring. I have a M127 to go with it so if you have any pics with a 127 in tow that would be greatly appreaceted! Thanks again!

 

[Cdub]

Sorry my mistake, I meant to talk to Cdub! Not Kcimb.

Gotcha.........sent ya a PM pa.rich

 

[Dave_McConnell]

I have to thank Jeff Houghton for the info I needed to do my "Yellownose"