M923A2 came home with me today!

[bcmideuce1]

Hey very nice truck great pictuers keep um comeing!

 

[OPCOM]

That really is a nice find. I can see that while the deuce is more economical to purchase in drive-home condition, something like that is worth buying as-is and then expending some resources to get it fixed up. I almost got to drive one of them a few years back. The State guard wears the same uniform as the National guard except the "ARMY" name tape and beret flash, and we both happened to be participating in the same Veterans day parade.. well I got there early and was standing around taking pics with my camera like a tourist looking at the 900's the NG had brought, and a NG master sergeant came up to me (never stand around looking idle!) and say "Sergeant, move these trucks over there and line 'em up", pointing about 200 yards away to the end of the staging area.. Propriety got the best of me but it took a couple of seconds to think about it. The upside is that this year everyone gets trained on the current issue 5-tons and pistol qualified, I found this out yesterday and can't wait. trucks and guns, guns and trucks..

 

[steelsoldiers]

Thanks David, I am looking forward to working on it and getting it roadworthy. I need to force myself to take my time with it so I don't miss something and break expensive parts.

Good story OPCOM!

 

[Hookin1]

Very nice Good job Chris...

Oh by the way looks like you will be drag racing yourself this year The duece does'nt stand a chance

 

[ken]

Chris, We have two at the meseum. I used one to pull my M127 with my dolly from San Antiono to Houston. It pulled it 62MPH and got 7.5 MPG. It's really quiet for a M series. You'll love it. Great find!

 

[ida34]

We used the 900 series to pull out M198 howitzers. I really enjoyed driving them (in a war zone).

 

[BKubu]

I don't know if an M936A2 with a complete wrecker kit (and my butt) weighs more than an M925A2/M923A2 with a 155, but I've driven my old M936A2 from NC to MD at 60+ mph...no problems...plenty of guts. I've said it before...while I like the NHC250...the 6CTA 8.3 is a better motor. That motor kicks our butt back in the seat.

Bruce

 

[Dieselsmoke]

I love my 900 series trucks I'm ripping the NHC250 out, found a C16 Cat for a super deal

 

[steelsoldiers]

Hey Bill,
Long time no see I forgot that you had a couple of 900's in your stable. So, a C-16 CAT eh? That should be fun. You still running duals or did you switch to A1/A2 singles?

Hey Bruce,
My Op manual says 36,910lbs empty weight for your 936A2!! Holy cow that's a lot of truck. If it felt strong, I can't wait to drive this 923A2. It should feel downright sporty

 

[jasonjc]

Back in the day I had a M923 and it ran great alot of get up and go.(may have been truned up????) later on I drove some A2's and none of them had the same get up and go. Took alot to get them rolling but after they got going they seem ok.?.
??? 900 had NHC250
A2 had 6TCA 8.3??? is this right
what is the HP and troqe for each??

 

[steelsoldiers]

NHC250 is 250hp/ 685 lb-ft@1500rpm, 8.3 is 240hp/ 745 lb-ft@1500rpm . 923A2 weighs 1200lb less than a 923A1. I've heard better reviews about the 8.3 trucks as far as acceleration, but don't have any first-hand experience. 60 lb-ft should make a nice difference though. Op manual lists the NHC250 trucks getting 3-4 MPG and and the 8.3 CTA trucks getting 5.5-6 MPG, so that's a plus for long trips. The 8.3 has an adjustable fuel plate like the 5.9 so power changes can be made pretty easily. Higher HP 8.3 injectors are available too. I plan on leaving it stock though.

 

[jasonjc]

Don't get me wrong I'd love to get an A2 it just seemed to take alot to get it up to 10-20mph then it seemed the trbo would kick in then it would go.There may have been some thing wrong with the ones I drove back then.
I'm shure you will have yous up and runing soon.

 

[Desert Deuce]

Chris, that's a verrry cool truck. Lots of 5 tons coming out. It'll be great to see the 900's come out as well. After seeing that I know I'm not done with my green addiction. Those are some great pictures.

 

[BKubu]

The M936A2 wrecker was slow off of the line...but after about 5 mph, that sucker really pulled...HARD! I literally mean that you could feel your butt sink into the seat each time it shifted. My M932A2 tractor is almost like a race car because it is fairly light (since it has no bed and it has the shorter chassis). That truck really can move. Unfortunately, the M932A2 was just sold to a fellow SS member, although it has not left yet. I know he will love the truck.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Wish it were mem but it's not. Bruce, did it ever get painted?

 

[steelsoldiers]

MORE PICS!!

More pics for y'all. We did some looking around trying to make a parts wanted list. Got a few more shots for y'all.

 

[Recovry4x4]

RE: MORE PICS!!

Chris, can you take a pic of the passenger door with the Navy and numbers present?

 

[steelsoldiers]

RE: MORE PICS!!

Yessir, I'll try to get one tomorrow if I can get out of the office before it gets dark.

 

[cranetruck]

RE: MORE PICS!!

Welcome to the 5-ton family Chris! Beautiful truck, looks like a lot of back breaking work ahead with all the oversized parts.

Chad, welcome to the site, it's been a while since Charleston, I think Chris will need your help to get this one done in time for Aberdeen.

 

[emmado22]

you can lead a horse to his MWO, but you cant make him read it... PM ME, CHRIS!!!!!!!!!!!