goldneagle
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I finally brought home my newly acquired 1971 XM820e2 from Jeff Davis's compound near Camp Shelby. I want to thank Jeff for the recovery, storage and assistance in getting it road worthy.
I purchased this truck 5 years and 1 day since I purchased the same model truck from Fort Polk, LA. I had to sell the other M820 4 years ago due to money issues. Sirblissful purchased it from me and took it to Texas to be rebuilt and modified. Unfortunately the truck was torn apart but never put back together. What a shame! She was a beautiful truck and ran well when sold. I really missed that truck!
So when the opportunity came to buy an identical truck I could not resist for the price purchased! I had paid $10k for the truck after fees for the first one. I only paid $3k for the replacement. Here is a picture of the original M820A2 before I sold it:
The replacement XM820e2 is not as pretty. Needs some body work and paint. It drove well for the 80 mile trip home towing my M1008 behind it. I was averaging 52 MPH all the way home. Here are some quick photos I took when I got home:
I purchased this truck 5 years and 1 day since I purchased the same model truck from Fort Polk, LA. I had to sell the other M820 4 years ago due to money issues. Sirblissful purchased it from me and took it to Texas to be rebuilt and modified. Unfortunately the truck was torn apart but never put back together. What a shame! She was a beautiful truck and ran well when sold. I really missed that truck!
So when the opportunity came to buy an identical truck I could not resist for the price purchased! I had paid $10k for the truck after fees for the first one. I only paid $3k for the replacement. Here is a picture of the original M820A2 before I sold it:
The replacement XM820e2 is not as pretty. Needs some body work and paint. It drove well for the 80 mile trip home towing my M1008 behind it. I was averaging 52 MPH all the way home. Here are some quick photos I took when I got home:
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