New member all the way from The Netherlands

[RobM36A2]

Hi Guys,

Let me introduce myself.
My name is Rob, am 29 years old (soon to be 30) And I live in The Netherlands.

I recently accuired a 1966 M36A2 (no typo, long wheelbase and long bed) from a friend.
My friend used to be registered on this forum, he advised me to do the same and here I am.

The M36 has the Continental Mutlifuel engine and a winch (we just figured out how to operate it).
I am running on a mix of diesel, gasoline, waste oils and what ever i can get my hands on.
No road taxes required, because of the age. With the free fuel, my biggest expenses are insurance and maintenance.

What I also got with this magnificent truck: Cargo cover, 3 spare wheels, towing bar, extra lighting cable (for towing others), a trailer (M105), and some random spare parts.

Here's a picture of the beast:

 

[swbradley1]

Welcome aboard. Nice looking truck and if you read the manuals it will make using everything a whole lot easier.

 

[197thhhc]

Welcome to the site.

 

[PETE BALLARD]

Welcome to the site - you will find this is a great site - great looking rig!!!!

 

[Trailboss]

Welcome - what is in the pintle hook bag? I have a pintle hook for the front bumper, but I haven't had time to put it on a truck.

 

[RobM36A2]

Thank you all for the welcome.

@ Trailboss: There is nothing in the bag, same with the bags on the mirror. Just for fun.

 

[clinto]

Welcome to the site!

Is your friend Scrambler?

 

[RobM36A2]

Clinto, I suppose so, he told me he was Scrambler.

Don't know where to put this story, guess I put it here also.
Went to inspection today, it failed, fuel leak, short steering rod not good and 4 tyres not good.
I doubt the tyres, the guy was poking with a screwdriver in a cut and kept on wiggling until he saw canvas... Look! he said, this is a fail!
The guy also raped the clutch, driving away on an incline in 3rd gear.. So I am a bit pi$$t off..
Did change the 2 front tyres. 1 though job..

 

[Karl kostman]

Welcome board and nice looking truck, I always forget how LONG they are till I see one again. You got a nive looking truck there as was stated before read all the TMs on it and have lots of fun playing with it, that is what they are for you know!
KK

 

[fuzzytoaster]

She looks good. What's in the box under the bed behind the pioneer tool rack? I could use something like that.

 

[RobM36A2]

Thanks. I already had a lot of fun with the truck. and hope to keep on having fun.

@ Fuzzy: The box contains the light cable, some straps and a spare numberplate.

 

[Scarecrow1]

Welcome from South Carolina I hope you enjoy this site ..........

 

[Hoefler]

How far are you from Draughten?

 

[RobM36A2]

Drachten you meant, and the dragrace track? About 242km.
I live near Eindhoven.

 

[Hoefler]

Not track but Wet-N-Dry Technologies now called Relco.
Welcome!
Pete

 

[RobM36A2]

Ah, like that. About the same distance.

And for the quick reply's: I have been fired last summer, and working as a temp.. So I got some time on my hands.
Not being able to find work. I'm a truck driver and backhoe operator. So I spend my time on sitting at home, sending letters to company's, and so on.
Scrambler (from this site) is a friend I got the M36 from, and when i don't know what to do, i help him with tinkering on his projects.

 

[Scrambler]

Welcome to the site!

Is your friend Scrambler?

Yes, it is me.
The bag on the front tow hook has nothing serious in it. We've put it there about 10 years ago together with other bags and things and it still is there....

 

[Scrambler]

She looks good. What's in the box under the bed behind the pioneer tool rack? I could use something like that.

It is an old wooden Uzi-shipping box. Now storage for whatever...

My name is still Scrambler because I keep my Jeep Scrambler and my other car is still the Hearse...