New member from North GA .. m944a1 newbie !!

[73m819]

If you drive, please post your route so those of us that are near it can respond to a road trip need.

 

[auctionaddict]

Might be a good time to review those TMs... Just sayin' before you trek out on this recovery.

LOL !! I will. Im alittle nervous, but a good mechanic.

Do you give me a 50/50 chance ?

 

[auctionaddict]

Is there anyplace close to fort polk to get a couple of used tires put on ?

 

[TaylorTradingCo]

I do have two of tires you can use for spares at my place. We had only talked about one, but I do have another available.

 

[juanprado]

Yes, the video showed ctis which is an a2 but the pics it is an a1. Engine is also a nhc250 not a 8.3
There was a bunch sold last month and that is why I suspect video is wrong.

Wrong pics and video is very common at Ft. Polk.

Think 3 tires and 1 rim as you don't want to run without spare.

There is a member who can preview for you - jeep... can't recall at moment

 

[auctionaddict]

Im trying to get a good price on the u ship site so I wont have to drive it in. (I don't have the best luck)
Its 700 miles from A to B. Its down to about 2100, but hoping for 15-1700.
Just found out about the GA titling problem. Wish I had done more research before bidding !!

 

[Scarecrow1]

Welcome from SC , I wish you well on your recovery....

 

[glcaines]

In Georgia, temporary paper tags are free at your DMV office. Stop by and pick one up. You should also be able to get insurance on the truck before you pick it up by showing the agent the bill of sale from GL. Make sure you order an SR97 form.

 

[auctionaddict]

I just got a quote of 1800.00 to haul it in , That's only 2.57 a mile !!! I pulled the trigger !! She will be here by weeks end !

 

[Aerialfred]

Hello all !! Newbie here. Just bought my first military truck, A 1983 m944a1 ! Going to pick her up next week. Any tips or manual sources would be great !!

Welcome from Kentucky! You will never find a cure for the "olive drab disease" and probably will find it gets worse! Enjoy.

 

[auctionaddict]

Welcome from Kentucky! You will never find a cure for the "olive drab disease" and probably will find it gets worse! Enjoy.

I know !! Im infected already !! Its gonna be terminal to my finances !!

 

[tigger]

Need to be at the rally in Oct!

 

[zout]

You said its an 1983 - its a 31 yr old truck - anything 25 years and older are Historic. I'd hate to tell you to read that thread again because its a long one.

I was only going give you a 25/75 chance and you made a wize decision on getting it shipped - get the TM's and learn about the truck while you work on it. Lots of knowledgeable folks here to assist when you done reading the TM's.

Congrats on the truck by the way.

 

[auctionaddict]

Just talked to the trucking company, It will be delivered Friday !!

 

[glcaines]

Need to be at the rally in Oct!

A few of us convoy down to the GA Rally each year and other events as well. Most are from Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge and Ellijay. You are close enough to join us if you want - it's a lot of fun.

 

[bchauvette]

Welcome to the elite M944 club. Check my signature

 

[auctionaddict]

A few of us convoy down to the GA Rally each year and other events as well. Most are from Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge and Ellijay. You are close enough to join us if you want - it's a lot of fun.

Sounds fun ! Please let me know !!

 

[auctionaddict]

Welcome to the elite M944 club. Check my signature

Thank you sir !! Your truck is super nice ! I hope mine has the milling attachment, but im afraid it doesn't..

 

[auctionaddict]

You said its an 1983 - its a 31 yr old truck - anything 25 years and older are Historic. I'd hate to tell you to read that thread again because its a long one.

I was only going give you a 25/75 chance and you made a wize decision on getting it shipped - get the TM's and learn about the truck while you work on it. Lots of knowledgeable folks here to assist when you done reading the TM's.

Congrats on the truck by the way.

Thank you sir !!

 

[bchauvette]

My truck was pretty much loaded. could list what it didn't have easier than listing what it does have. Didn't get the arc welder and drill press. I'm a retired machinist among other things, life is wonderful. I did get the lathe mount milling machine (never used). Going to use it to make the MRAP tire to MOG adapters with the lathe that also came with it, about 300 lbs of welding rods and tons and tons of stuff. I'm using the tools and supplies that came with it almost on a daily basis. The truck is going to Heaven because I bless it everyday. I used the lathe to make U419 injector pulling tool.

I'm finding that the truck was used to trade bad items for good ones. Everything has a little something wrong or missing. But most easily repairable. I use the truck as a camper pulling my "Undressed" S.E.E. on my 5 ton laundry trailer for off-roading (See y'all at the GA rally this year!!!!) also Veterans and civic activities. I'm trying to uses the truck for CERT and FEMA preparedness Awareness. With much frustration. It is great attention getter at Wal-Marts and Makes a perfect kiosk/diorama.

The truck is not a workshop but an extreme tool box. There is a huge wrap around circus tent that is supposed to come with it. I may have the only M944 with a workable tent system. I got the canvases but no poles, fabricte my own poles. A real bear to setup.

Note that the panel over the rear door flips up and the over head trolly rail slides out. If you need to know how to get the generator fired up let me know.