New to me m108 2.5 ton crane/wrecker

[gimpyrobb]

DH has come up with an adapter that seems to work. Crusher might have a copy too.

Welcome to the crane club!

 

[Jeepsinker]

I didn't know there was a club! I didn't get my membership card!

 

[SETOYOTA]

SN is M33503

 

[gimpyrobb]

I didn't know there was a club! I didn't get my membership card!

Ron has your card. You were supposed to get it the other day, but didn't stop by.

 

[Jeepsinker]

Da**it!

 

[rebelqwes87]

I sure would be interested in the ndt's. Yes the lady was very nice. Her original asking price was way way high and it was deteriating. Very badly. The asking price was so off base I think it scared away any potential buyers. I explained why I wanted it and what my plans are for the truck. Also went over my experience and knowledge of mv's to establish a value. I got a very good deal I think . Her yard guy was pushing to have it scraped so I'm glad it has a new home.

she now lives in MS and I think she is now trying to move on from her husband's death. It was his baby according to her.

Yeah she said he used it to build the barn on the property. Are you gonna be at the GA rally? If so we can work something out and I'll bring them there.

 

[SETOYOTA]

Yes I will be at ga rally. At least for a few hours

 

[TadB]

I'm with rebel, I came across this thread a day late and a dollar short. I'm about 15 minutes away from there aswell. I used to date a girl that lived directly across the street from the lady. I asked about it probably six years ago and the price was exactly what it was when I saw it on CL yesterday. Maybe could have gotten a chance to use the new trailer if I had gotten involved in the recovery. Very nice truck, hope it serves you well.

 

[mikey]

Excellent Chuck. Great little truck. Funny story. When I bought mine in Lake City, I put it on my piggyback device and toted it home with the M275A2. I didn't install the boom supports. Somehwere down around Ocala I happened to look back and the boom had walked about 1/4 of the way around. Scared the heck out of me.

Most M108's I've seen for sale did not have the boom supports. I was very happy that mine did.

Just closed a deal on a somewhat rare 2.5 ton m108. You know ran when parked. If you peruse mv sights you have most likely seen her for sale for a number of years. It needs a lot of work. It has been sitting since put up for sale.

Anybody in the Lawrenceville ga area who can lend a hand at pulling with a tow bar out of the hole she is sitting in? I need to move up to the hard tack so I can load on my trailer.

Beautiful M108. Mine is M41104. I'm glad you got a great deal on it. I know this thread is old, but I just came across it. Good luck with your M108! If you need upper and lower seat cushions for the crane seat, which I'm sure you did when you recovered it, John Tennis makes an beautiful set.

Mikey

 

[SETOYOTA]

Thanks for the info on the seats. Hope to get the project moving along this summer.

 

[Junkyard Wars Crusher]

 

[Recovry4x4]

Wow, those were unbelievable. Thanks Jeff.

 

[wheelspinner]

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Beautiful! I just did some for M1084 and found that a hollow punch over a block of aluminum made perfect rivet holes.

 

[Junkyard Wars Crusher]

Wow, those were unbelievable. Thanks Jeff.

Thanks Kenny.
I was looking for the M51 plate for you , and found these 108A2 plates that I had ordered years ago.
You, Stretch, and I were the original recipients back in ~2011, so I figured I would offer one of these extras up to Chuck also.