New guy from Taxachusetts

[KRaiskio]

Just got my first Duece in trade for doing a bunch of work for the local state forest. All its needed so far is wheel seals, repaired the drivers latch, and a battery. Its a 86 soft top cargo bed. It actually came from the base my cousin is stationed at in CT. Was previously assigned to a maint. div so is in really good shape. Has 31000 miles so I assume its been somewhere. I have learned alot from the site. I plan on putting a plow on it and painting it. I was a diesel mechanic for 10 yrs befor getting on the FD here so I have a lil background.

 

[surfdog]

Welcome to the site.

And OD equipment is kind of like Lays Potato Chips... you can't have just one!

And to head off the other comments that are sure to follow...

This thread is worthless without pictures...

and

Make sure you read the TM's (Technical Manuals) - they can be found under the Resources tab .

JP

 

[KRaiskio]

Well I do have a 3/4 ton trailer too so I guess its true but it looks tiny behind the duece may have to trade it for something bigger

 

[surfdog]

I have a couple M105 1 1/2 ton trailers that look a lot better behind the deuce.

Might trade for a M101 3/4 ton trailer - send me a PM (Private message) if interested.

I'm near Albany NY.

 

[pwrwagonfire]

Hey welcome, good to see another Massachusetts guy on here, and always to see another firefighter!

Did you do work for the bureau of fire control perhaps?

 

[KRaiskio]

Helped out DCR down her on the cape. Set up an ex 4x4 IH fuel tanker w a 300 gpm pump and 10" dump and direct tank fill. I have been full time firefighter here for 5 yrs now. we used to have a power wagon here that truck was great!

 

[scooter01922]

Welcome fellow Mass MV-er. Read up on your insurance and reg stuff on here. It can be a little interesting in this fine state of ours

 

[Goose2448]

Welcome to SS.