M75 is finally home !!!!!!!!

[deuceman51]

Well guys, the infamous Save me from the torch M75 in Montana is finally safe and doing well at it's new home in South Dakota. She will be kept company with 26 other MVs at Kluthe Army Depot. This was a very long drawn out process with tons of minor problems that kept wreaking havoc with my well laid plans, but it all came to an end when the APC was delivered today. The trucker was great and the APC is in pretty decent shape. There are a ton of demil marks to weld up and the whole thing will get a full restoration. Unfortunately with all the other vehicle projects and working on my new storage facility, it probably won't be started for another 2 years. At least it's safe and sound though. Here are some pics of the delivery and the new proud owner.

 

[AaronW]

One word: Awesome!

 

[chgofiveo]

Congrats!!
Great looking vehicle!!
Good Luck with the project

 

[NDT]

What nation had this last, I don't recognize the markings?

 

[fuzzytoaster]

Wow, its amazing what you can buy on ebay these days! and God speed!

 

[deuceman51]

It went to Belgium after the US Army was done with it. Somehow it was re-imported into the US to Arizona, from there it was bought by a sawmill in MT, bought by the torch guy in MT from the sawmill, then Jwaller bought it, then I bought it from him and shipped it to SD. Its been a few places already, lol.

 

[jwaller]

congrats. I knew you could do it. looks much better in your pics than it did his. get some welding done to seal her up. if you find thigns you need I suggest you get them now. esp if you need big parts. I know roy at seco still has 2 but is rapidly cutting and sending them to scrap.

 

[Desert Deuce]

Great save, nice piece of work!!!

 

[twinfiftys]

Good work, It will look great when you get it done.

 

[croftonaviation]

nice save, I'm sure it will be well cared for in your herd

 

[Lifer]

What nation had this last, I don't recognize the markings?

It appears to be a German license plate on the back.

 

[deuceman51]

It came from Belgium

 

[BKubu]

Great save DEUCEMAN51! I am shocked at how clean it looks! I was expecting the worst when I read your description. Good luck!

 

[BKubu]

By the way, you need to update your signature to include your new prize!

 

[deuceman51]

Besides SECO, does anybody know a good source for parts on these? I would like to get a few things before they become even harder to find.

 

[maddawg308]

David Yamulla has some on his website:

Military Vehicle Supply - Military Vehicle Supply

 

[waayfast]

Seems like I recall someone over on the "G" had some seals for an M75.Look in "tracks" section on the message board.I didn't look close --can't tell you what part the seals are for.Maybe the guy has other stuff as well. Good luck!

Jim

 

[deuceman51]

Thanks Jim,
I haven't had much time for the APC as i've been busy with military duties and fixing up my pole barn shed for storing all my green prizes. Hope to try and start it this summer and keep tracking down parts. I'm going to tear it down to the bare hull and rebuild the entire track, but we are probably talking a 4 year project there.

 

[jwaller]

THERE IS a guy on the g board that has 2 runners with parts to spare. you may want to hit him up for advise.

 

[deuceman51]

Do you have his contact info by chance?